Standard Pomade

O'Douds pretty much created this type of pomade. Prior, you had water based that were more gelatin-like texture (i.e. Lay-rite, Suavecito) and oil/wax-based that were really hard to wash out, but held well (i.e. Goon Grease.) O'Douds created, a now popular style, of a water-based that acts like an oil based in texture and hold, while remaining like a water-based—as in, it's still easy to wash out. I was so excited to try the new formulation out, and was not disappointed. It's super easy to spread now. It still has that icing type consistency, but spreads easily and goes through your hair no problem. It's not a super-hold, this is still not a true oil or wax (hence the name leaning it towards water-based still) but I feel it holds very well, while still allowing your hair to move and look natural. I don't go for the stiff pomp look, and if that's what your hair style is this probably is not the pomade for you. But, if you like to style your hair with hold that can easily be restyled and moved when wanted, this is the stuff. The only downside to the original O'Douds Water Based was how hard it was to spread in your hands. (If you had the original formula you know what I'm talking about.) Basically, after scooping a little into your palms, you would rub your hands together and the water would separate from the other ingredients. This didn't make it impossible to use but you really had to focus on getting it re-mixed and spread in your hands after separation, which was time consuming and annoying—BUT THAT HAS BEEN FIXED! I lean more towards oil-based now, as I like the hold and look, but I HATE HATE HATE (yes, that much hate) how hard oil/wax based pomades are to wash from your hands after application. No one ever talks about this. They always talk about how hard/easy pomades are to wash out of your hair, but I could care less because I like a two or three days of build-up before washing and starting again. But washing your hands needs to be done after every application and oil/wax based literally take so much soap and gunk up hand towels easily. If you have this concern too, you can rejoice. This O'Douds Water Based washes away from your hands easily with a little soap and water. Smells great, holds well, easily to apply, easy to wash hands after. A+ O'Douds.

I absolutely LOVE this product. I have always been a pomade user and favored Layrite but I wanted something more natural without all of the harmful chemicals found in Layrite. I did some research and decided to order this. I will buy it again and again and again. Not only is it homemade, in an impressive (old school) jar, and it smells great (manly herb smell with a hint of eucalyptus)....but this stuff works! It is a bit difficult to spread in your palms at first but after trial and error a few times, you'll get the hang of it (usually works best for me when slowly applying pressure in between the palms). Once you get it in your hair, it spreads easily and smoothly. It is easy to comb through and style in a pomp. I would say the shine is low and the hold is a medium to strong hold that also allows you to restyle throughout the day (if need be). It consistently holds up throughout the entire day (even through a vigorous bike ride workout). As far as the water based side of the product, it easily comes out with a shampooing, however, if you prefer to leave some in to build on for the next day (like me), you can simply wash with water and then add to it the following day. It really seems to be the perfect mix between an oil base and a water base (it doesn't harden into a wet looking gel like Layrite does). Honestly, I cannot say enough good things about this product and HIGHLY RECOMMEND it to anyone who loves pomade but is looking for something more natural that is not going to harm your hair.

Fantastic pomade. I went from using suavecito daily (YUCK) to using a premium, well-made product in O'Douds. Honestly the two don't even compare. If you are still using suavecito or layrite or any other gel pomade (some are good most are bad) you owe yourself a try of this pomade. It lasts all day, is restylable with or without water and a comb. The best part about it is that it doesn't get hard, EVER. With any gel pomade you get a nice hard helmet of hair on your head, and with one stray hair or small gust of wind the whole style is ruined, and you can never get it back completely because wet-combing will remove a lot of the hold. Because this stays dry it allows you to fix any isues that may arise. Not only does it stay maleable, it also conditions your hair. Highly highly recommend this product, the only thing I've found to be better is Shear Revival Crystal Lake's newest formula.

I think i received an old batch it says 052125, It leaves my hair stiff ; I thought it was going to be something creamy. It makes my hair difficult to manage; it wasn't what I expected.

Product delivered was expired. Unusable.

A very good Water Based Pomade . Easy to apply , restyled and water resistant . Can be easily washed out with one shampoo wash .

love this stuff

Sehr gutes Produkt, lässt sich leicht verteilen, hat einen sehr guten Halt, auch einen schönen Glanz und lässt sich sogar nachkämmen. Ebenfalls lässt es sich auch gut auswaschen. Warum ich nur 2 von 5 Sternen gebe, weil die Dose anscheinend bei Lieferung nicht richtig verschlossen und dadurch die oberste Schicht der Pomade getrocknet war. Das hatte zur Folge, dass ich die oberste Schicht erstmal entfernen musste, da diese starke Klumpen gebildet hatte und sich nicht zwischen den Händen verteilen ließ. Also bei dem Preis noch gut 1/5 der NEUENDose erstmal zu entfernen, weil diese getrocknet war empfinde ich als Frechheit.

This stuff doesn't come off with just water, and doesnt hold my hair