Pomade Brand [ 3 recommendations ] Essential for tous les boucles!

In the past few years, the style has become a standard among men, where the sides and collar are trimmed and tightly streaked with a comb. In terms of cutting, the barber cut (presidential cut), such as the two-block or close-cropped haircut, is showing signs of becoming a trend and a staple. In terms of styling, wet styling with a glossy feel, rather than the dry nuance that has been the norm up to now, is very current. Pomade” is indispensable for such hairstyling. Before introducing the brands recommended by the Manly Man Institute, we will briefly explain why conventional pomade has a strong smell and is difficult to wash out. After that, we will introduce three brands that have none of the disadvantages of conventional pomade! *I’m going to recommend three in particular, but I’d love to know what else you’d recommend! If you want to know more about pomade, please refer to the following article [ Which one is the right one ? If you want to know other recommendations, please refer to “Pomade: 18 Major Brands to Choose From!

Why are pomades so smelly and gritty?

Pomade, however, is often thought of as a “symbol of old men. The cause is, after all, the harsh smell and the gritty appearance.
Do you know why pomade smells so bad? The cause is, without a doubt, “the smell of raw materials such as castor oil and beeswax” and “a large amount of added fragrance” to cover up the smell. It is said that adding fragrance based on the addition of mineral oil Vaseline, which has less raw material odor, is effective in eliminating the odor.
Next, do you have the image that pomades are difficult to wash off?
The original type of pomade, called oil-based pomade, was made by kneading oil without processing it at all, so “washing hair several times to rinse off stuck oil” was the norm. It is now known that this problem can be solved by adding hydrogen to the oil. So-called water-based pomade. The performance and feel of pomade varies greatly depending on the formulation and manufacturing method, so it is important to choose a reliable brand that matches the style and hair type you are looking for.

■What are the big-name brands?

(1) Baxter of California ” the pioneer of modern pomade

BAXTER of California” is the ironclad recommendation for adult men. BAXTER of California is a brand with a history of over 45 years, founded by Baxter Finley, who is also known as the founder of men’s grooming. Their skincare products are also very popular, and it is said that most of the star actors who shone at the forefront of Hollywood in the 1970s used BAXTER products.
There are six different types of pomade alone! ( The hold and shine differs depending on the type. ) When you actually use it, it blends naturally with your hair, and what’s more, it has a subtle minty scent that is urban and cool. The sophisticated urban package design is also attractive. Although the brand has a long history, it has been arranged in a modern way.
The video gives you a taste of their worldview!

(2) BYRD

BYRD is an up-and-coming brand founded by Chase Wilson, a professional surfer based in Newport Beach, California, who says he has been using pomade since he was a child because of his strong admiration for the rock stars, movie stars, and surfers of the 60s. However, he had always been dissatisfied with conventional pomade because of its strong smell and the difficulty of washing it off.
This is why he developed BYRD’s pomade. The lineup includes three types of pomades with different performance and fragrances.

(3) Cool Grease

Many of you may be familiar with this one. Cool Grease” is a major product in Japan.
It does not have a sophisticated image or scent like Baxter or Bird, but we can recommend this brand to those who prefer a more masculine image.