Best Pomades

Features a water-based formula that works especially effectively for tough-to-style hair.

Pleasing vanilla scent that matches classic pomade scents. Large size jar that should last you a long time. When you have a style in mind that’s tough to create, this formula is the right choice. Those with coarse and curly hair will appreciate this product’s ability to hold the style in place through the entire day.

Pomade Original Hold, 4 oz

Doesn’t work as well with fine hair. Above average price point.

Best Bang for the Buck

Suavecito

Low price point per ounce for a pomade that will allow you to style almost any kind of hair.

Doesn’t leave residue as you comb through it. Delivers the results you want for the entire day for most types of hair styling designs. Has a water soluble formula that will wash out easily when you’re finished using it. Gives your hair a pleasing shine, but it doesn’t overdo it. Pleasing, light scent.

Requires using quite a bit of the product to achieve the style you want.

Blind Barber

90 Proof Pomade, 2.5 oz

Delivers a good level of performance, as it should last for the entire day with one application.

Washes out easily when you’re finished using it. Has a pleasing vanilla fragrance that’s not too strong. Uses hops in the formula to provide extra lift to hair and to prevent dandruff. Water-based formula that’s safe to use on all kinds of hair. Contains no artificial dyes or sulfates.

Expensive product per ounce. Smaller jar than most pomades.

If you like having a high level of shine in your hair style, this wax pomade is the right choice.

Controls fly-away hair better than other products. Includes ingredients that help promote scalp health. Works equally well on beards and mustaches. Will hold the desired hair style for the majority of the day. Doesn’t use synthetic fragrances or colorants. Rinses completely clean when you’re done with it.

Premium Natural Water Based Hair Styling Pomade

Thicker formula than some others. Has a high price per ounce of product.

Jovinno

Features natural ingredients that will leave your hair feeling soft after you wash it out.

More expensive than some others, but it’s a large capacity jar, so the price per ounce is reasonable. Very easy to use and to remove. This pomade formula recently underwent a change to improve performance. Provides benefits to the scalp, including skin repair and hair growth stimulation.