John Masters Organics Hair Pomade

I wasn't sure after reading the reviews on this product but ordered it anyway because I try to have as much organic products in my life as I can afford haha. Here are my thoughts: 1. FRIZ CONTROL: I have somewhat wavy hair that frizzes really bad with humidity so I like to have a product in my hair during most of the summer months. With that said, this product seems to do very well with "controlling frizz". 2. HOLD: I would say the hold is light on this product. If you have really resistant hair shape, or are looking for a product to give you high texturing ability, this is probably not it. If you are looking for a product to give a little bit of shape and not be too "gel-like" this is probably a great fit for you. 3. SMELL: Now, this is the part of the review that people tended to vary wildly on. In my opinion the product smells "organic" like you would expect. If you are an essential oil user, it has a very herby/essential oil type smell. I will say, the smell disappears before the holding ability does, so that's good. I am personally a fan of the smell. It is definitely more on the masculine side of odor in my opinion. 4. SOFTNESS: One thing I noticed is that this product leaves my hair incredibly soft at the end of the day and also washes out extremely easy in the shower. The residue effect is MINIMAL. My wife even mentioned it made my hair seem thicker when I have it on. 5. It takes MINIMAL of the product to get the desired effect. With that said, I think this container will last me at least a few months.

Been using this for a few years while wearing my hear a little longer (not down to my shoulders but longer than the standard military or conservative business look). What I found worked best for me and my crazy wavy Irish hair is waiting a few minutes for my hair to start drying before I apply the pomade. If I applied it immediately after I got out of shower I found I couldnt get as much control of my hair with this. But if I brushed my teeth and put on deodorant first, by then my hair would be starting to dry a bit but still be damp enough to where this pomade works great. I recommend using as little as possible because a little goes a long way with this product. Note: If you wait too long and your hair is mostly dry, you'll want to run water on your hands and then run your fingers thru your hair to add some moisture back into your hair before using the pomade because dry hair will absorb this and not want to cooperate as well. If you like a wet look, try using a 2nd application of this and you'll probably like the result. Overall this product keeps my hair from going all frizzy and helps hold its shape even after long hours in the heat. My girlfriend loves the smell but she is used to more organic, essential oils type aromas, so if you're not used to that it may smell odd to you at first. But it is not a strong aroma at all. In fact, after 5-10 minutes I dont even smell it anymore and have never had anyone comment on it other than women who all seem to like it and want to find out what it is so they can get it for their husband or boyfriend. Last but not least: while using this daily just a little bit has resulted in this product lasting 2-3 months before needing to reorder another one. Overall I love this pomade from John Masters Organics and have never had an easier time taking care of my hair thanks to this quality product.

Horribly overpriced product in my opinion. At best this product should be $7.99 like other pomades this size. Cons - - Smells very mediciney like some concoction from grandma's cabinet. You are left to wonder... "I'm putting this in my hair?" It almost smells like old cold medicine from 50 years ago or something. - This is not meant for fine, thin or thinning hair. Contrary to what is says, it doesn't add volume. It takes away volume and bounce by making hair limp because it has oils in it. Anytime you put oil in your hair, it simply weighs it down. I should have adhered to this common sense before buying. - This gives a very shiny or greasy wet look (Elvis?). This is not a matte finish. - For thinner or fine hair (this is a horrible product) because it will show your scalp if you are thinning. - I am not seeing any hold or stiffness even though it has beeswax in it, even after 30 minutes. It just feels weighed down, shiny and wet. - This is very similar to gel not so much like a wax based pomade. - Oh and if you use a comb to comb your hair after you apply this product, the comb will smell like it! Obviously you can't use your favorite brush unless you want that wax all over it! Buy this product if you meet the following conditions - You have a full head of dense (I mean dense like Elvis) and THICK hair. - You like that shiny, wet and greasy look (see Elvis picture from 50s) - You don't mind putting grandma's ointment in your hair. It doesn't smell after you put it on, you won't smell like it but when you rub it in your hands that's what it smells like. The only thing that saves it is the peppermint, if it weren't for that this would smell really bad.

I read the reviews prior to purchase as 2oz doesn't seem like much. I've used this everyday for a month and have been impressed that a) there is still over half the jar left and b) the hold and shine are phenomenal. Smells nice as well. I like the fact it is very soluble in water as well...if I need to re-style, I just run some water in my hands and run through my hair and the pomade reactivates. My only complaint isn't that it takes a lot of effort to wash out, even after a day or so. Which maybe some will see a positive. I usually wash my hair every other day, but shower daily. When I go to add pomade after just a hair rinse, there seems to be plenty left from the prior day. Overall, great product.

Hard to give anything less than five stars for a rare, organic men's pomade. I decided to spend the $20 for the small amount of this superior stuff at least one time. I am not disappointed, even though it hurts a bit to lose $20 for 2 ounces of product. The good news, with respect to the price, is that (1) I know I am getting the best in terms of quality of ingredients, and (2) the pomade is so thick in texture that it seems it will actually last a bit longer than expected. Now for what is neither good nor bad: I don't know if there is any difference between using this stuff and just putting some olive or coconut oil in your hair. I have tried the latter, and although it isn't cheap, it is much cheaper than a $20, two-ounce pomade. The results are pretty good, too. It's just that olive oil is a little greasy and coconut oil is a little waxy. This pomade is a nice mixture of greasy-waxy if there is such a thing. Well, there. I have never used a pomade before, only crunchy gel and, as mentioned, coconut and olive oil. But you won't regret buying this expensive though premium pomade at least once, nor do I.

Nope, don't like it at all. However, pomade is like pizza and everyone has their own tastes. I'll try to briefly explain my hair, what I was hoping for, what I found, and maybe that will help you in your search. Pros: Natural, small tin, aromatic (though I don't like this particular aroma) Cons: No hold, greasy feel on hair, oily look on hair, expensive I'm European-American with thick hair that I keep cropped close above ears and collar with about 3" of length on top. I wanted a natural, nice smelling, pomade that would offer styling hold for my post mid-day exercise shower. I wanted it in a small package for convenience. While aromatic, it reminds me of my Aunt's oil painting study - kind of nostalgic but not what I was hoping for. My deal-breaker is the lack of hold. Almost seems to soften my hair more. I don't care for the product's appearance on my hair either. It produces a more oily, dark, greasy look. Hope that helps you in your search.

I've been buying this pomade for over 10 years now. When I went grey (salt and pepper), the grey hairs were much dryer than the rest. A small amount of this warmed in my hands and lightly added to my hair makes a HUGE difference in my grooming. I also use in in my beard and rub it into my cuticles. It's fantastic and smells great (but not too much smell). Also, it's not a gluey type of pomade. It's more of a moisturizing (oil) type. Works perfectly for me. I've tried others and keep coming back to this one. Hope this helps.

In my move to using less chemicals in my life, I decided to replace my hair gel. I found this on Amazon with great reviews. I had it sitting in my cart for a few days, but because of the price for such a small size, I did not purchase it immediately. Well, I went ahead and took a chance when my current hair gel was running low. When I first received the item I was disappointed because I spent so much money on something this small. When I opened the tin, I noticed the great smell. I went ahead and tried "a little" which ended up being too much. A reviewer said a little goes a long way. That person was dead on! It was then I realized I am very happy with this pomade. The smell is fantastic, it adds shine to my hair and makes it much more manageable with out that sticky residue. And even though the tin is small, this will actually last a long time. Well worth the price. Update: 3-3-2011 I just ran out of the pomade I reviewed. This small tin lasted over three months of almost daily usage. I even used it on occasion as a hand balm, and once as a lubricant for a sticking drawer. I just opened up my second tin. I will be ordering another to have an extra on hand.