So you wonder what pomade that will give the best hold? Or perhaps you are looking for something that will make your hair shiny and nice? We think this should help you.

First off, let’s talk about old school versus new school. The old school is (mostly) petroleum based pomades, the new school is water based. Old school pomades stay in the hair even if it’s raining, you can comb it several times during the day and it’s not so expensive. The new water soluble pomades can be washed out easily, they don’t ruin the pillow cases or the sofa and they are nicer for the scalp.

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To get the effect you’re looking for, we suggest that you use one pomade to get the hold you want, then mix in another one for the desired amount of shine. When you’ve found your perfect combo, you can mix them directly in your palms before applying to your hair.