Pomade contains petroleum jelly as well as beeswax. Some of the refined products also contain natural ingredients like coconut oil, lanolin, and olive oil. It nourishes hair, adds shine to them, helps in styling and also soothes the scalp. Apart from various benefits, it can cause certain damage to the hair if not washed properly. Since using any kind of styling products involves the use of additional steps like regular shampooing or blow drying, it is advisable not to use them excessively.

One can use pomade to style their hair in the ways they like. However, they should keep the following things in mind before styling their hair with pomade.

Choosing the right product

• Based on their ingredient
  Among the types of pomade available, one is required to choose between an oil-based or water-based product. While the former one is cheaper but gives a shinier look, the later one is expensive but much easier to use.
• Based on their type
  Depending on the look one is going for, a person can choose between matte and sheen pomade or can apply by mixing these two types.
• Based on the hold they provide
  Different pomades have different strength. Until one knows what kind of hold will suit them, one can always try with the lighter hold.

Why pomade is great for hair styling
Pomade is gaining popularity as a hair styling product, and here are its biggest contributing factors.

• Provides moisture to the hair
  Pomade provides moisture to the hair and makes it appear shiny. They also provide a great hold on the hairstyle
• Flexible hairstyle
  Unlike gels, this product does not harden the hair and allows flexibility in the hairstyle throughout the day.
• Manage unruly hair
  This product is great in managing unruly hair and because of this reason, it is becoming more popular compared to gels and hair sprays.
• Provides nourishment to the scalp
  Due to the presence of petroleum jelly, it nourishes the scalp and reduces the itchiness caused by the dryness of the scalp. It also helps in reducing dandruff.
• Protects hair from sun rays and environmental pollution
  Pomade helps in retaining natural moisture of the hair and protects them from harsh sun rays and from different environmental impurities.
• Makes hair healthy from inside
  Natural ingredients like coconut and olive oils help in strengthening the hair from inside and keeps the hair healthy.
• Reduces hair breakage
  This product reduces hair breakage, split ends and also repair dry ends.
• Requires little amount
  Just a little amount of this product is enough to style the hair. As a result, this product is quite economical to use.
• Use for styling different types of hair
  This product can be used for styling short as well as long hair in many trendy styles and it gives the hair a natural look

In order to go through the trial period while selecting the right pomade, one can go for the samples, to cut down their costs.