Pomade

[Mr. 'H']

Where did you find the old tin?

Got it from my barber, L. Finnegan prop., The Waldorf Barber Saloon. It's a 1940s style barbershop in Dublin.

I am still using that tin.

 

[Mr. Rover]

I use Murray's for special occassions, like the winter formal- that stuff hold like no other!
For everyday stuff, I use Royal Crown Hair Dressing. It gives my hair enough hold to stay up when I want it to, but allows me to look disheveled/relaxed/casual with my friends, even if I'm wearing a three-piece suit.
When my hair is shorter, I use Nu-Nile, as it has more hold (my hair tends to stick up) but not as much as Murray's original. Brylcreem and Groom N' Clean I use for when my hair gets thick after like a month of not getting a haircut. I don't really need the hold, and all the grease from the other products would feel gross...

Royal Crown on any ol' day

Murray's with a touch of Brylcreem or RC for shine

Where would you gents rank Wildroot Cream Oil?

 

[Hammelby]

ICK! There is NOTHING worse than the feeling of a greasy pillow case against one’s face!

Ha ha.. makes one wonder if sleeping with a hairnet is a good thing.. But that wont solve the problem of soiling i guess?

 

[adem]

Im a Dax man myself,

only average hold, but Im all about the shine.

 

[Scott]

Murrays is good stuff. Actually developed in the 1920's I believe. Try mixing it with a bit of Lucky Tiger 3 Purpose hair tonic to thin and apply.

Washes out pretty well with Ivory bath soap.


Scott

 

[HadleyH]

When I had a pixie haircut I used sometimes Murray's Pomade on the ends, it was a bit heavy but I only used a minimal amount. I don't see much of a difference between Murray"s or any other pomade.

 

[redavis001]

I like Nu-Nile and Sweet Georiga brown

If you live in Dallas Swing by Robs Chop Shop and Pick up some of his custom wax.

http://www.robschopshop.com/index2.html

Although I mainly use wax for the summer in winter I really prefer tonic. Im using some Jeris right now...well not exactly "right now" ...anyways it's great.

Davis

 

[6StringShooter]

Pomade - American Crew vs Murrays vs Royal Crown

Have any of yall used any of the top three brands of pomade? Any pros or cons for any of them? I'm thinking of switching but I'm not sure. Thanks!

 

[scotrace]

I am using American Crew most days, but haven't tried the others.

 

[hotrod_elf]

My husband uses Murray's. He was using Black and White but in the Hot ATL it would melt down his face litirally. The Murray's is great if your hair is longer than 3 inches. You have to use dish soap to wash out if you are like my husband and doesn't use shampoo and likes to build up a base of product. Most girls find this gross but I'm easy going. He has his own set of pillow cases.

As far as a Lady's opinion. I like Murray's smells nice as does Black and White. To me Royal Crown stinks. I haven't heard or seen Amercian Crew.

 

[6StringShooter]

I like Murray's smells nice as does Black and White. To me Royal Crown stinks.

I agree. I just don't know that American crew has the hold that murray's does...

 

[Fletch]

I used to use Crew Fiber when I had enough hair to sweep it back. Once or twice I tried Crew Pomade. That was the ultimate greasy kid stuff - I wore it to a gig and smelled so of emollients I nearly puked into my saxophone.

I never have put cheese or cola beverages in my hair. They would make it too sticky.

 

[cheaterome]

Disgusting Pilow Cases

Sweet Georgia Brown if you can get it, black and white a close second, or Rob's Chop Shop---- pick your weight by need.

Jerome

 

[skbellis]

American Crew

I use American Crew Pomade just about everyday and I have not had any problems with it. Maybe because I don't use it to excess (afraid to push the "greasy" edge). I have also used the American Crew Grooming Cream a couple of times with mixed results. The grooming cream has a tendency to give me the "Shemp" hair and doesn't seem to wash out as easily as the Pomade does.

On a side note, in the US beauty supply places ( like Sally Beauty Supply) sell knock off versions (the ingredients seem to be identical and the labeling is very similiar) of American Crew products for about 1/2 the price. I have bought the knock-off pomade and have been very happy with it.

---Scott

 

[goldwyn girl]

My husband uses Rob's Chop Shop, hard to wash out. Layrite, easy to wash out, smells nice, and has good hold, or Groom and Clean, easy to wash out too. All depending on the length of his hair and the style and height of his pomp. He has Murrays and Royal Crown but uses those rarely. He also has his own pillow cases as they are easily ruined by the "grease"

 

[Mr. Rover]

I've used all three- The weakest is American Crew, which is like trying to hold your hair down with butter. It also smells strange, kind of artifical and plasticky. I prefer Royal Crown for everyday- it's got enough hold to hold my hair place but let it come down if I need to look nonchalant. Murray's is good for the formal occassions when you need to slick your hair back and leave it there for the whole night.

 

[6StringShooter]

thank you folks very much for your kind and prompt replies, but it won't matter for a while b/c my hair is BUTCHERED (please see "what to do with curly hair" post). Thank you! I think I'm going to stick to Murray's though b/c the American Crew doesn't have enough hold to keep mine down

 

[The real Henry]

It may sounds strange, but I usually use hand cold-creme. It's pretty cheap and works fine.

I also once tried to use wax made from coconut oil but I seem to be kinda allergic to that stuff.[huh]



Regards,
Henrik

 

[Senator Jack]

I've changed again. Used to use American Crew and then C+, but now it's Simply Organic Wax. Women can run their fingers through my hair without saying 'Ew', and it holds up fine.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Um, how about good ol' saliva?

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