How to Use Pomade to Get Hairstyle you Want

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How to Use Pomade A Men's Styling Product
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What Is Pomade?

• Many of the best hair products for men are called
  pomades but what is pomade exactly Historically,
  mens pomades were oil-based products used in
  greaser hairstyles because they provided a slick,
  shiny look.
• Unfortunately, oil-based pomades are hard to wash
  out and can sometimes cause acne. Nowadays, the
  best pomades are water-based.
• Popular water-soluble pomades come in a variety
  of formulas, offering guys different holds,
  finishes, and ingredients for all types of hair
  and styles. Plus, all the best pomade brands sell
  water-based products.

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How To Use Pomade

• Learn how to use pomade to style the best
  hairstyles for men. Because most cool mens
  haircuts need some type of hair
• product, figuring out the right way to
  apply pomade to your hair is crucial
• Whether these pomade hairstyles require volume,
  hold or
• texture, were going to teach you exactly
  how much pomade to use and how to style your
  short hair with pomade.
• After studying this step by step guide, youll
  know how to
• properly use pomade to style a slicked
  back, spiky, pompadour, quiff or comb over
  hairstyle.

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How To Apply Pomade

• To apply Pomade to your hair properly, youll
  always need to warm it up by rubbing it between
  your palms, as directed earlier. Then follow
  these steps to style your hair with pomade.
• With both hands, massage the pomade into your
  hair everywhere, not just focusing on one part.
  Once pomade is evenly distributed throughout your
  hair, start styling your desired hairstyle.
• For slicked back hair, run your hands or a comb
  front to back repeatedly. If youre styling a
  side part or comb over, find your natural part
  and start brushing your hair to the side. With
  spiked hair, pull hair straight up from the
  roots.

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Types of Pomades

• When buying pomade, the oil vs. water decision
  isnt your only
• concern. As we mentioned, there are different
  types of pomades offering medium to strong holds,
  matte to moderate to high shines,
• clay or wax ingredients, etc.
• Generally, thick hair and high volume hairstyles
  will require a strong hold pomade, while fine or
  thin hair and loose styles can manage 
• with low or medium holds. Lastly, textured
  hairstyles are best styled with clay or wax
  pomades

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How Much Pomade To Use

• When it comes to how much pomade to use, the
  answer is always it depends. While we highly
  recommend starting with a small amount and
  applying more as needed, some mens hairstyles
  will simply require more product, particularly
  for guys with thick hair.
• Ultimately, its easier to add more pomade to
  your hair than it is to remove, so start with a
  dimes worth on your pointer finger. Now transfer
  it to the palm of your other hand, and rub your
  palms and fingers together until the pomade is
  equally coating both hands.