Pomade or Clay?
Too bad there's no one-size-fits-all approach to hair styling, but we'll try our best to keep it sweet and simple for you.
Golden rule number #1:
Don't use too much product! That is unless you like the grease ball look.
- Start with blow-dried or towel-dried hair.
- Warm up a pea-sized amount of product between your palms, then work it through your hair to achieve desired style.
- If required: Add another pea-sized amount of product only if your hair needs that extra hold. If you feel your hair getting weighed down, then you've used too much!
Golden rule number #2:
Avoid putting product near your scalp to keep your hair roots healthy! Work product only through the mid-lengths to the tips of your hair.
Pomade (Medium Hold)
Choose pomade if you want a look that is...- slick, professional, and versatile from formal to semi-formal events
- sleek and shiny (think David Beckham on the red carpet)
- mouldable throughout the day
- curly with control (Silk Barbers Pomade is the go-to for curly hair due to its mouldable nature and conditioning properties)
- you have greasy hair
- you are engaged with activities that will make you sweat a lot!
- you'll be exposed to hot and humid conditions
Styling tips:
- For more volume, start with Silk Barbers Boost Powder or Grooming Spray.
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Clay (Strong Hold)
Choose CLAY if you want a look that is...
- natural, matte, and textured
- adds volume with a hold that lasts throughout the day
- more durable through physical activities and hot weather
- I-just-got-out-of-bed-but-I'm-still-damn-sexy
Don't choose CLAY if...
- you have fragile or thinning hair
- you have brittle and damaged hair (clay naturally draws excess moisture and impurities out of your hair - which is a good thing unless your hair is too dry to start off with.
Styling tips:
- If your hair is just a little on the dry side, it is recommended that you prep your hair with Silk Barbers Leave-in Conditioner before applying clay).
- For more volume, start with Silk Barbers Boost Powder or Grooming Spray.
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