0 a substance containing oil or wax, used to make hair shine or to give it a particular style --
Described as being impeccably handsome with dark hair pomaded to the right, golden skin, and dark, worldly eyes.
This was because he had begun dying his hair by this time, and initially could not use pomade.
Unlike hair spray and hair gel, pomade does not dry, and often takes several washes to remove.
When mixed with palm oil, it creates a pomade that is applied to the face, hair and body in a ritual context.
Today the difference between pomade and hair wax is becoming somewhat ambiguous especially since many heavier pomades contain beeswax.
They come in many forms like shampoos, conditioners, sprays, pomades and lotions.
In both instances, once the fat is saturated with fragrance, it is then called the enfleurage pomade.
Some, but not all, skin products might increase comedones by blocking pores, and greasy hair products (like pomades) can worsen acne.
