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  • Question
    What type of pomade should I use?
    Janet Miranda
    Professional Hair Stylist & Makeup Artist
    Janet Miranda is a Professional Hair Stylist, Makeup Artist, and the Founder of Be.NYLA. With over 15 years of experience, Janet specializes in makeup and hair for advertising, commercial, editorial, runway, special events, television, and videos. She was trained at Vidal Sassoon Academy and with top hair and makeup artists including MAC Cosmetics and Redken. Janet has worked five seasons of New York Fashion Week and one season on Project Runway. She continues to add brands to her growing client list including Armani Exchange, Neutrogena, and Pantene. Janet’s work has been featured on CBS, Brides Magazine, 100 Layer Cake, Style Me Pretty, Green Wedding Shoes, Ireland Image Brides Magazine, and Elle Japan.
    Professional Hair Stylist & Makeup Artist
    Expert Answer
    It depends on your hair type. If your hair is more on the finer, oilier side, matte pomade is a good option. It won't weigh your hair down. If you have thicker, coarser, curlier hair, a lotion or gloss-based pomade will work best since it will be easier to disperse throughout your hair.
  • Question
    Why is pomade always clumpy in my hair?
    Janet Miranda
    Professional Hair Stylist & Makeup Artist
    Janet Miranda is a Professional Hair Stylist, Makeup Artist, and the Founder of Be.NYLA. With over 15 years of experience, Janet specializes in makeup and hair for advertising, commercial, editorial, runway, special events, television, and videos. She was trained at Vidal Sassoon Academy and with top hair and makeup artists including MAC Cosmetics and Redken. Janet has worked five seasons of New York Fashion Week and one season on Project Runway. She continues to add brands to her growing client list including Armani Exchange, Neutrogena, and Pantene. Janet’s work has been featured on CBS, Brides Magazine, 100 Layer Cake, Style Me Pretty, Green Wedding Shoes, Ireland Image Brides Magazine, and Elle Japan.
    Professional Hair Stylist & Makeup Artist
    Expert Answer
    You might not be warming it up enough before you apply it. Make sure you really rub your hands together to warm it up before applying it to your hair.
  • Question
    Do I have to use a blow dryer?
    Ashley Adams
    Professional Hair Stylist
    Ashley Adams is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Hair Stylist in Illinois. She completed her Cosmetology education at John Amico School of Hair Design in 2016.
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    No, you don't need to use a blow dryer with pomade. In fact, your hair should be slightly damp when you apply the pomade. You can then allow your hair to air dry the rest of the way. If you use a hard pomade, heating it with a blow dryer will make it easier to use, but you do not need to use the blow dryer if you don't want to.
  • Question
    Can you use the pomade then dry your hair, or first dry your hair then use the pomade?
    Ashley Adams
    Professional Hair Stylist
    Ashley Adams is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Hair Stylist in Illinois. She completed her Cosmetology education at John Amico School of Hair Design in 2016.
    Professional Hair Stylist
    Expert Answer
    You don't need to use a blow dryer when you're using pomade. The pomade will work better if you apply it to damp hair. Then, let your hair air dry.
  • Question
    Will pomade result in hair fall?
    Community Answer
    No.
  • Question
    Is oil-based pomade bad for the hair?
    Community Answer
    It's not necessarily "bad" for the hair, but it can be a nightmare to get out sometimes, as it doesn't always come out after washing.
  • Question
    Can I apply pomade on dry hair?
    Community Answer
    Yes, you can, but it works better if its damp. You can use gel to mold your hair, then pomade to do the front. Use a blow drier, too.
  • Question
    Can I apply pomade to very short hair in order to style it?
    Community Answer
    Yes, you can apply pomade to any length of hair for styling purposes.
  • Question
    What is the worst that can happen to my hair if I use it on my scalp?
    Community Answer
    I suppose you could have an allergic reaction and get a rash. Using pomade is pretty safe.
  • Question
    Can I buy pomade in pharmacy?
    vani samalla
    Community Answer
    Yes, you can but be sure that is not harmful to your hair.
  • Question
    Which step should I use the blow dryer? Before or after applying pomade on my hair?
    Community Answer
    You should use it before applying pomade, because if you apply it after applying pomade it could be harmful to your hair.
  • Question
    Can I use an oil-based pomade on damp hair?
    Community Answer
    Some heavy wax pomades (like Uppercut Monsterhold) are not supposed to be used on damp hair, but medium and light pomades can be used. You will have a better hold with dry hair, though.
  • Question
    How often should I use pomade?
    Community Answer
    You can use pomade as often as you would like. For oil-based pomades though, it is suggested that you take a day off every week to let your scalp breathe. If you experience dry scalp, take a few days off, or use a water-based product.
  • Question
    Can I wash pomade off after using it?
    Community Answer
    A water-based pomade is supposed to come off very easily with water, but an oil-based one will take at least 2 shampoo washes to come off. Most oil pomade users don't want to completely remove it after every use, and only degrease their hair once a week. This is a common method and not harmful nor dirty, good oil-based pomades have natural ingredients.
  • Question
    What about medium hair length?
    Community Answer
    It's best on short to mid-length styles.
  • Question
    I got sent a sample of American Crew cream pomade. Is this for men or women or both?
    Community Answer
    It's fine for both. Usually you can tell by the packaging who the product is "designed" for, but male and female hair is essentially the same.
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