Imperial Barber Grade Products | Classic Pomade, 6 oz | Strong Hold | Low Shine | Water-Based | Easy to Wash Out | Water Reactivatable | For Tight Holds and Styles

Been using them for several years it’s good product

Very happy with this product! Works as advertised. My hair is about 40% gray and my natural hair color is dark brown. It did a nice job of toning the gray down a bit without looking fake or dyed. I was a little concerned the product would be too heavy and gloppy, but you can cut it with a little bit of water to get the right consistency. It's not too shiny and holds my hair in place without looking greasy. I did not encounter any staining issues. It is water based so I don't know if I'd want to stand in the rain wearing this stuff. Overall, I found this to be a great alternative to hair dye, as well as a really good pomade. One plus, if you don't like the color, just wash it out.

I started using pomades with a new haircut a couple years ago, and I started with the cheapest stuff I could get at Walmart--Axe brand. I'm not proud of that decision, but I don't deny it. More recently I discovered that Old Spice makes a pomade, and I started using it. There were pros and cons to both, but neither holds a candle to this stuff. Axe was nice because it was thoroughly water-based and could easily be "revived" in the bathroom with a dab of water on the go, but it rarely held through the day without having to be revived. The biggest concern I had with Axe, other than perpetuating a brand whose advertisements morally offend me, is that the clearish blue pomade appeared to have flecks of glitter in it. Now I never saw glitter in my hair using it, but it they were definitely in the container, and that's a problem. Old Spice is a very different sort of product. It is white and has a better hold, but it can't be revived. It will also leave white streaks if your not careful to work it in well, and worse than that, I always have to shampoo my hair twice (no matter how much shampoo I use) to get it all out in the shower. I appreciate the Old Spice brand, and I like it better than Axe, but I remained unsatisfied. Enter Imperial Barber Products Classic Pomade. It is clear and surprisingly thick. The jar says it can be applied to dry hair, but that seems like it would be a rather unpleasant experience. I use this right after I get out of the shower, with my hair still pretty damp, and it goes on like a charm. You only need a small amount, and I think that will end up saving me money over the long run against the cheap pomades that require more product for the same hold (including the aforementioned Axe and Old Spice). This stuff has a strong hold that lasts all day and takes a lot of punishment. And even if you do find your hair loosing the sharp look at 3:00pm, dabbing it with just a little water and reshaping it is simple and works like a charm. This stuff revives very well, and it is also water-based and really easy to wash out. No more double shampoo. And as an added bonus, it's cool, and retro, and made in the USA. We have a winner.

I was worried when I first bought this that it would be obvious that I had something in my hair to cover up my grays. While I'm not graying too bad yet, it would still be noticeable if all of a sudden my hair was jet black all over. My worries were not alleviated when I opened the lid and it looked like a jar of tar. Once I put it on, I realized that this stuff was amazing and that it made me look less gray while not changing the color of my hair and giving me a nice sleek but not greasy look. I've used Imperial products in the past and they are all great but this is definitely the best for my hair type.

THE BEST hair product for men I've ever tried! I've tried so many products it's ridiculous, and this one from Imperial is by far the best I've used for a bunch of reasons. I've finely discovered how important it is to match the hair product to your hair type, not what you "want." So after doing a ton of research on hair types, what products work best for those hair types, and assessing my own hair, I settled on Imperial Classic Pomade and I couldn't be happier! I have very thick, fast growing, wavy hair that has a mind of it's own when it's medium or longer length. So if I want my hair to do what I want, it can't be longer then an inch or two. Not anymore! I want my hair to lay down straight and have a nice clean cut look with a little bit of length, and before this product, that was not possible. Now it is! I just put a little bit of leave in conditioner in my hair to keep it moisturized (which helps it stay down), then rub about a quarter sized dollop of the Imperial Pomade in my hands, and work the product in. I'm able to get that medium length, clean cut look, short on the side look, AND have my hair stay more or less straight, which was IMPOSSIBLE before using this product. I also LOVE how it looks in my hair. When it first goes in, it looks shiny and very slick, but within a short time, the shine fades to a more natural look, and is in between matte and low shine. If you put a ton in, you can keep it looking somewhat shiny, or if you put in less, it looks more matte. It also looks very very natural and like nothing is in your hair, which most products don't. It also smells great (light smell of watermelon), weighs next to nothing in your hair, washes out instantly with water, and can easily be restyled throughout the day by adding a tiny bit of water to your hair and reworking the style. It's without a doubt the greatest hair product for men out there I've ever tried! AND you get a huge 6oz container for only 19.95!!! That's outrageously inexpensive for such a great product compared to all the other rip off priced mens products out there that only have 1.5-3oz's for $25-$40. Can't say enough great things about this amazing product! You'd be hard pressed to find anything better then this, and the value is so good!

Very impressed for a water based does not harden like most but also has strong hold

I’ve been using this pomade for about seven years, and I’ve never seriously considered switching to another brand. It has consistently delivered the same great results every time. It provides a strong hold with a natural matte finish that keeps my hair in place without looking greasy or overly styled. One of my favorite things about it is how easily it washes out at the end of the day. Unlike some pomades that leave buildup behind, this one rinses out with very little effort. The scent is another big plus. It’s clean and subtle without being overpowering. I’ve tried other pomades that smelled like an overpowering cologne, but this one has a much more pleasant fragrance. After using it for years, I can confidently say it’s one of the best pomades I’ve found. If you’re looking for a strong hold, matte finish, easy washout, and a clean scent, I highly recommend giving this one a try. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I've always been interested in black pomades. They provide the potential for people like me with black hair to get some nice luster. Normally, the issue arises from wax-heavy oil-based pomades because they tend to dull out dark-colored hair. Using a black beeswax pomade in its place will remove this problem, but with a gel-like water-based pomade? They don't share this issue -- that is unless the pomade flakes. And if it flakes, then there's already a greater set of issues with that pomade. It was an interesting choice by Imperial to try for this pomade. But...it's solving a problem that doesn't exist and with a pomade that can be hardly called a solution. Design Blacktop Pomade is a variation on the current design of the other Imperial products. The only exception here is a black plastic lid to replace the silver one and a black background on the label. I guess it's befitting for this as a black water-based pomade. Scent I don't like the scent. I can bear the Cool Grease fruitiness, but this level is ridiculous. It smells like an exaggerated artificial watermelon-flavored bubble gum. It sweet and fruity, but there's a strange bite that is plasticky-fake. Consistency This products feels just like the Classic Pomade and little different from Suavecito Firme and Layrite Super Hold. Application Surprisingly, it applies very easily. Significantly better than the Classic Pomade. Shine No shine. Matte. Slickness Not slick at all. Your hairs can start straying right away, which is what happened to me. You can see this in the pictures. This lack of slickness will make it difficult to style a solid pompadour with because things just won't catch each other and stay put. Strength Weird, but the hold is also less than what I remembered with the Classic Pomade. This one measures out to be more like a medium. Control It's poor -- pretty damn poor. Endurance Due to the lack of slickness, the pompadour just falls apart. No matter how you style your hair, you'll have a few splits or weak points. This is where your pomp will start falling apart, and this lack of slickness won't help at all. Restyleability Not possible. Barely able to even with water. Hardness Dry as hard as you'll ever experience. Rinseability Washes no problem, at least. My Conclusion: The lack of slickness kills anything this pomade would've been good for. You can argue that maybe Blacktop would be useful for a loose pompadour, but styling one of those with a gel-like pomade...it's like putting diesel into a Ford Focus. I would not recommend this pomade.

FACIL DE APLICAR NO MANCHA DEJA UN ACABADO UN POCO BRILLANTE SIN EXAGERAR Y EL AROMA Q TIENE EXCELENTE, LO VOY A VOLVER A PEDIR PERO ESTA VEZ PEDIRÉ LA Q TENGA MAS PRODUCTO POR Q PEDI LA DE 2 OZ PARA PROBAR

Bastante satisfecho

When used sparingly it it has a good re-workable hold when a dash of water is applied. When used in larger amounts it has a kind of gel type effect and hold. It's easy to wash out and is good quality and value for money. I do prefer oil based pomades as I constantly re-work my hair throughout the day, however for when I need a set style this stuff is good. If your style needs a strong firm hold this is what you need.

Meine Haare machen normalerweise was sie wollen. Selbst wenn sie schon sehr gut durch den Schnitt in Form gebracht worden sind. Normalerweise rühre ich Betonzement an um das zu bändigen und breche mir dann beim durchfahren fast die Finger. Imperial Pomade hat mich von diesem Problem erlöst. Es reichen 2 Fingerspitzen voll vom Produkt, verreiben und dabei erwärmen und ins noch feuchte Haar einarbeiten. Sitzt bombe und dennoch bleibt das Haar weich. Nachstylen und Nachformen ist jederzeit mit etwas Wasser möglich, ohne dass man neu vom Produkt nehmen muss.

Best pomade my husband has ever used... and I steal it for slick pony tails and adding texture to messy waves. Be aware that it's black... so don't think it would work on lighter hair.. but for dark hair its amazing!