The Hillside Groom Co

As part of the on-going overhaul of the website, there are some brands and products that essentially never got featured here since all my posting has been going directly to Instagram.  In many ways the Instagram platform has transformed my whole approach to reviews and features.  That said, I fully understand that Instagram  and otherRead more

ARCADIAN MATTE PASTE – UNEXPECTED HEAVY HOLD

Recently got a jar of the ARCADIAN Matte Paste from my friends at Matures Gents in Toronto and it has turned out to be a proper “Heavy Hold”. As far as I can tell, Arcadian is a fairly new player. Their offering is focused on hair styling/care along with a few products in the faceRead more

Top 5 pomades of 2019

2019 has been a bit of an expansion year.  We have touched on so many different grooming products that one might think that we have forgotten our pomade roots.  Rest assured nothing could be further from the truth!  2019 reeled in a number of excellent catches! There are way more than just 5 great pomadesRead more

First contact with 3 Decker Pomade Co.

Today’s post is about a new comer to the pomade party;  3 Decker Pomade Co. These guys are from Massachusetts (US) and are appropriately bringing both a water based pomade as well as an oil based one to the table.  Often enough brands will focus on either one and eventually make the other as anRead more

The pomade line from Lock Stock & Barrel

We’re back with a new unboxing of pomades from the cool folks at Lock Stock & Barrel in England. Pictured above, we have: Defining Pomade Matte Pomade Original Pomade In the video you will see red-burgundy jars, they are: 85 Karats – Original Clay Disorder – Matte Clay (Petrolatum) Puck A – Grooming Creme RuckRead more

Direct from Japan – DOORS Pomade

Direct from Japan!  The firm hold water based pomade from DOORS. I came across this fabulous looking jar as part of my regular products searches.  The imagery stayed with me and I am thrilled to be able to feature it here.  Not only is the jar beautifully, done but you will also find an equallyRead more

Opening up the Byrd Classic Pomade

Catching up on my unboxings, tonight we are discovering the Classic Pomade by our Californian friends at Byrd Hairdo Products. Everything about this can screams 1950’s American classic.  Basically, our happy place! Shout out to the guys at BYRD for trusting us for this review.  We are thrilled to be trying your original greaser. ByrdRead more

MOULDER – by the very elegant and modern Hairbond

Today’s hot feature is a brand that comes to us from the United Kingdom: HAIRBOND! The first thing that caught my eye with this brand is the elegant and timeless shield and eagle blazon.  I am a bit of a sucker for heraldic symbols.  The second thing was the clear, glass-like jar which creates aRead more

Every Man Jack Essentials – unboxed

For you regulars, you know how much I like the Every Man Jack brand. These guys follow a simple motto, make quality grooming products that every man can afford.  Music to our ears!  I am thrilled to again be able to try more of their product offering. The unboxed products are: 2 in 1 shampoo/conditionerRead more

First contact with the Hairbond product line

As part of our product exploration, we are always on the quest for new and different hair pomades.  In this unboxing we are discovering the Hairbond product line. from Britain.  I am not exactly sure when I first came across this brand, but it’s unique and original blazon stayed in my mind and I amRead more