Pomade
noun
A substance that is used to make the hair smooth and shiny.
She uses pomade in her hair to keep the frizz under control.
Often appears as...
- hair pomade
- applying pomade
noun
A scented ointment applied to the skin or hair.
He wore pomade to make his hair look glossy and to smell good.
Often appears as...
- scented pomade
- pomade on skin
noun
A substance that is used to make the hair smooth and shiny.
She uses pomade in her hair to keep the frizz under control.
Often appears as...
- hair pomade
- applying pomade
noun
A scented ointment applied to the skin or hair.
He wore pomade to make his hair look glossy and to smell good.
Often appears as...
- scented pomade
- pomade on skin
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Hair Styling
Pomade is often used to style hair, providing a wet, sleek look.
His hair was slicked back with pomade for the photoshoot.
Pro Tip 2/3Hold Strength
Pomades vary in strength; some provide a firm hold, others are lighter.
She needed a strong pomade to maintain her hairstyle all day.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Water-Based
Traditional pomades aren't water-based and can be hard to wash out.
Because the pomade wasn't water-based, he had to shampoo twice.
Pro Tip 1/3Hair Styling
Pomade is often used to style hair, providing a wet, sleek look.
His hair was slicked back with pomade for the photoshoot.
Pro Tip 2/3Hold Strength
Pomades vary in strength; some provide a firm hold, others are lighter.
She needed a strong pomade to maintain her hairstyle all day.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Water-Based
Traditional pomades aren't water-based and can be hard to wash out.
Because the pomade wasn't water-based, he had to shampoo twice.
Pro Tip 1/3Hair Styling
Pomade is often used to style hair, providing a wet, sleek look.
His hair was slicked back with pomade for the photoshoot.
Pro Tip 2/3Hold Strength
Pomades vary in strength; some provide a firm hold, others are lighter.
She needed a strong pomade to maintain her hairstyle all day.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Water-Based
Traditional pomades aren't water-based and can be hard to wash out.
Because the pomade wasn't water-based, he had to shampoo twice.
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Quote examples
Sean Evans
American Entertainer
Before Julius Erving, being a stylish basketball player meant 13 ounces of pomade in your hair and color coordinating the belt in your shorts with your canvas sneakers. Dr. J was a transcendent figure athletically, but he also changed the aesthetics of the sport.
Quote examples
Sean Evans
American Entertainer
The NBA was once a league full of guys who topped out at 5-foot-9, wore belts in their shorts, and reeked of pomade. When it came to dishing the ball there was only one option: the bounce pass. The game's changed a lot since then.
Quote examples
Andra Day
American Musician
I try to avoid hairspray, gel, and heat as much as I can - I will use a pomade or a very heavy conditioner to style it the way that I want it.
Quote examples
Sean Evans
American Entertainer
Before Julius Erving, being a stylish basketball player meant 13 ounces of pomade in your hair and color coordinating the belt in your shorts with your canvas sneakers. Dr. J was a transcendent figure athletically, but he also changed the aesthetics of the sport.
Quote examples
Sean Evans
American Entertainer
The NBA was once a league full of guys who topped out at 5-foot-9, wore belts in their shorts, and reeked of pomade. When it came to dishing the ball there was only one option: the bounce pass. The game's changed a lot since then.
Quote examples
Andra Day
American Musician
I try to avoid hairspray, gel, and heat as much as I can - I will use a pomade or a very heavy conditioner to style it the way that I want it.
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