pomade

Waxy styling substance

Pomade is a greasy or waxy substance used to style hair, giving it shine and hold.

It creates a slick, sculpted look associated with vintage hairstyles like the pompadour and ducktail: He worked pomade through his hair before combing it back.

Unlike gels, pomade doesn't harden, allowing hair to be restyled throughout the day.

grooming

barbershop

Hair-cutting establishment

  • combToothed grooming implement
  • brushBristled cleaning tool
  • stylingArranging for appearance

mustache · beard · trim · sideburns · haircut · pompadour · quiff · slicked · parting · dapper

vintage

dapper

Neatly and stylishly dressed

slicked-back · twenties · speakeasy · jazz · swing · prohibition · flapper · gramophone · pinstripe · fedora

products

gel

Wobbly semi-solid substance

  • waxPliable waterproof substance
  • clayMoldable earth for ceramics
  • pasteThick sticky substance

mousse · cream · fiber · serum · oil · balm · spray · texturizer · brilliantine · leave-in

finish

shine

Emit or reflect light

slick · matte · natural · satin · gleam · polish · glossy · sleek · smooth · radiance

scented

fragrance

Pleasing olfactory quality

bergamot · cedarwood · coconut · tobacco · leather · barbershop · musk · lavender · peppermint · eucalyptus

hold

firm

Solid or resolute

  • strongHaving great physical power
  • mediumMiddle size or state
  • lightVisible electromagnetic radiation

flexible · pliable · reshapeable · stiff · rigid · workable · all-day · lasting · set · control

Categories
Opposites
hair product texture and hold

pomadedry shampoo

Waterless scalp cleanser

sea salt spray · hair powder · clay · putty · hair gel

hair treatment approach

pomadeclarifying shampoo

Hair cleanser removing buildup

dry shampoo · astringent · degreaser

hair texture outcome

pomadenatural hair

Unchemically treated locks

dry hair · matte finish · bedhead

Phrases
Family

pomades, pomaded

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G