Pomades
A pomade formulation could also be called paste, putty, whip, or glue. Pomades of the past were usually beeswax or petroleum based for heavy styling. Although newer editions may contain traces of both wax and petroleum, other additives create a smoother, lighter finish. CURLS Passion Fruit Control Paste is also formulated with pure organic ingredients like shea butter & mango seed butter. It’s excellent for slicking edges in place for updo styles or ultra-defined curl styles.
The Tester: CURLS Passion Fruit Curl Control Paste
Ingredients
- Water, Ceteareth-25, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Glycerin, Isostearyl Isostearate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Shea Butter, Mango Seed Butter – emulsifying
- Jojoba Oil – emulsifier
- Vitamin E Oil – conditioning
- Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate – stabilizer
- Passion Fruit Oil – conditioning agent
- Evening Primrose Oil – conditioning agent
- Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydro- lyzed Maize Starch – conditioning, film forming
- Panthenol – moisturizer
- Phenoxyethanol – preservative
- Fragrance
The Difference
A gel is best utilized for a wash and go or other loose styles. A gel controls the hair and holds it in the place. Once dry, the cast it creates to hold the clumped curls together can be broken to release the clusters of curls from sticking to each other, allowing movement. Gel provides shine from light reflection and can usually last 1-4 days depending on the hair type.
Pomades are designed for sculpted styles like ponytails, updos, or other coiffed looks. Its ability to lay hairs in an orderly fashion allots for enhanced shine and smoothness. While typically used at the roots and edges of hair, ladies with thick, coily hair could also use pomades for twists or wet styling to help lay down the hair shaft and enhance shine.
How to Choose
- Choose a gel and/or pomade without harsh additives that are difficult to rinse out.
- Look for nutrient rich ingredients in styling products. Our hair is more than cosmetic fodder; it is a part of us.
- Read the directions on the package for successful, best practices.
How do you use gels and pomades? Do you use them together?
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