Merged Pomade - American Crew vs Murrays vs Royal Crown

[habberdasher]

Originally Posted by s_crumb

So I've taken several days off from using pomade. Complete change in my hair. It's no longer falling out. That's a plus. The downside is I have been using Axe-something-or-other and it's got crap hold.

It's almost as if the real pomade was irritating my scalp and caused my hair to fall out. That's too bad. I really liked pomade.

I'm assuming that the issue is the wax clogged my pores. Do we have a consensus on whether or not the water-soluble stuff is worth the money? I believe Layrite is the only water-soluble stuff I've seen.

I only wear my hair slicked back. I wouldn't be opposed to other options like Brylcreem or Groom and Clean but from over here....it takes forever to get here and shipping. So I'm trying to decide Layrite or Brylcreem....any thoughts?

I'd never use the modern pomades or water-soluble gels- I think Layrite is a good choice-people have said it has the heaviest wax hold but washes out easy because it's water-based. Did not using pomade change your hair type? I've been going for a few days without it and mine is lighter and less thick, might not even need a heavy pomade to control my afro.

[Ghostsoldier]

I'm liking water-based/glycerin pomades more and more...something about pasting my scalp with petroleum-based chemicals that turns me off, the older I get (and the thinner my hair gets... )...
Rob

[Derek WC]

s crumb: Try using Brylcreem if you don't have a pompadour, because it is a cream so it does not pull the hair and also no wax, but it has a good hold.

Not too long ago I started using Vo5, which was my first pomade (I'm only 15) from a suggestion by my grand dad. Long Story Short, he told me about Brlycreem, I started using that but it was too pricey, so I got some Murray's Superior, than some Murray's Super Light and Dax. Now for the most part, I start with Dax than some Super Light, Brylcreem when I go to School, and Murray's Superior when I work.

[s_crumb]

Haberdasher:
No it didn't change my hair type. It's as thick and wavy as ever. As for the modern stuff, it's pretty much junk. It does smell good though.

Derek, I think I'll give Brylcreem a try but also give the layrite a shot. It can't hurt.

[Edw8ri]

Another one to consider is Dapper-Man. It holds well and washes out, but contains no petroleum based ingredients. I have some of the same hair issues you do when I use one of the traditional pomades, but not with Dapper-Man.

[habberdasher]

Originally Posted by Derek WC

s crumb: Try using Brylcreem if you don't have a pompadour, because it is a cream so it does not pull the hair and also no wax, but it has a good hold.

Not too long ago I started using Vo5, which was my first pomade (I'm only 15) from a suggestion by my grand dad. Long Story Short, he told me about Brlycreem, I started using that but it was too pricey, so I got some Murray's Superior, than some Murray's Super Light and Dax. Now for the most part, I start with Dax than some Super Light, Brylcreem when I go to School, and Murray's Superior when I work.

Do the same - dax in red can (like murray's superior, but in my opinion better because it's a bit softer wax and stops frizziness, which I need) and superlight mixed so the pomade's easier to wash off after

[Jan]

Sorry to revive this thread (even though it's only two months old.)

I've done a few reviews on different pomades. Also have recently posted a little "cocktail menu."

Hopefully bringing back this thread, will revive peoples likes for pomades, and make them want to try something new!

Come and check out my blog, and post back here and discuss!

I'd love to get some feedback from you guys.