A call to pomade makers: Shipping costs are hindering the industry

This started out as a paragraph within a review for the latest Suavecito Fall 2017 pomade.   But I got carried away by the subject and opted to take it into a post of its own. Being in Canada, I more or less have to rely on my Canadian suppliers to purchase Suavecito products at aRead more

BOARDWALK Strong hold

A few months back, I tried the BOARDWALK pomade and was totally impressed with the whole affair: vintage aluminum thin can,  retro labeling, scent, texture, hold and wash-ability.  For my taste, this was pomade perfection!  Trying more of their product was just a question of time.  The opportunity came as a result of a pomadeRead more

Fresher Studios Clay Pomade – A Smooth Clay Locally Produced in Ottawa

Before my August summer vacation I had the opportunity to meet with a Barber that produces his brand of pomade right here in Ottawa. This Barber is; Jay.  He is the master mind behind the Fresher Studios brand. He operates the Fresher Studios Barber shop in the back of the Stroked Ego shop on BankRead more

Hairgum WATER + Pomade – Scent of happiness

Today I am writing about a second  WATER pomade from the folks of hairgum in France.  The first hairgum WATER pomade I had tried had not performed all that well. It offered lots of shine but little hold.  It also had 4 parabens listed in the ingredients.  I figured that the door was closed onRead more

Two Texturizing Sea Salt Sprays

It seams like I am repeating myself a bit by always mentioning that my hair is longer.  But it is! 🙂  …and I figured that it might also be calling for a slight adjustment in the styling products.  Don’t think for a moment that pomades would be falling in disgrace.  Not a chance!  Pomade isRead more

Johnny’s Chop Shop Wild Cat Hair Clay and Trigger Happy Spray

Many months ago, I tried an awesome pomade from the London Barbers at  Johnny’s Chop Shop ; the Johnny Sheen Hair Pomade.  This pomade was so good, that I set out to try more of their products. The folks at Johnny’s Chop Shop informed me that their Canadian distributor was London Drugs.  Don’t let the name ofRead more

Hawkins & Brimble Pomade – Classic and Unforgettable in every way

Hawkins & Brimble is a British brand that has caught my eye.  They make a number of men’s grooming products from shave cream all the way to hair pomade. Presentation wise, it is very appealing in a classic manly way.  Recently, our friends at “The Modern Man” were having a sale on this brand andRead more

BEDHEAD Flexi Head Hairspray – Cool but expensive

I was in the market for a hairspray and came across what looked like an interesting product from BED HEAD, Flexi Head Hairspray.  BED HEAD use to be my ‘Go-To” brand before I fully jumped into the pomade jar.  They make good products and my experience has generally been positive.  The pitch for this productRead more

Dear Barber Shampoo, Conditioner and Pomade

Spoiler alert: These products did not agree with my hair. This post is about 3 products from a UK brand called Dear Barber. The presentation and imagery of this range is extremely well done.  The choices of colours, the packing materials and the Dear Barber heraldry crescent, they all convey elegance and craftsmanship from aRead more

Henri et Victoria Cognac and Cuban Cigar Pomade – Phenomenal

Months ago one of my friends at the office mentioned a local company (Henri et Victoria) that produces shaving soaps and a pomade. Obviously, I was very interested but it stayed on the back burner until my recent August trip to Toronto.  When visiting the Men Essentials shop on Danforth I was reminded of thisRead more