Brylcreem

Last week I was out shopping and came across an old brand which I assumed had vanished: Brylcreem.  This was a big brand name back in the 40’s and 50’s. To my surprise the product is still around and has a very nice packaging.  The box was $5 with another $1 discount at the cash. Read more

HEADGEAR Chill Out Shampoo & Memory Glue

I haven’t done reviews on shampoos before, but since I bought the HEADGEAR memory glue and shampoo together, I figured I should cover them together as well.  First off, HEADGEAR is an Australian company and their products are meant for hair salons.  I was introduced to this brand by the folks at OBSCO who runRead more

Hair and shaving supplies at OBSCO

Today I paid a visit to a wholesale store for Hairdressers and Barbers, in the Ottawa Byward market,  a shop called “OBSCO“, located at 158 Dalhousie street.My visit there was mostly out of curiosity as I drove by there last week and noticed the store. I figured it might be an interesting place to visitRead more

Rocky Mountain Barber Company Pomade

While doing some research earlier in the week, I came across a brand I had not seen before. The “Rocky Mountain Barber Company“.    This discovery was doubly rewarded by the brand being a Canadian one.     With a name like that you might think that their are from British Columbia or perhaps Alberta, but no theyRead more

Bluebeards Revenge Pomade

The Bluebeards Revenge pomade arrived today.  It took a total of 9 days between the order and delivery from the UK and I will admit being quite excited about this one.  Their shaving cream was the first products of theirs I tried and it is a keeper.  If their pomade is anything like the shavingRead more

Rumble 59 Schmiere Pomade

A friend of mine is traveling to the UK and kindly offered to pick up (actually, he had it delivered to where he is staying – smart guy), a jar and comb of this nearly impossible to get German pomade.  I say impossible to get since no one sells it in Canada and getting itRead more

Layrite available @ Hair Junkies

FYI – I was at Hair Junkies on Laurier Street in Ottawa on Friday for my usual trim (by the fabulous Juliana) and…they had 2 of the LAYRITE pomades.  The regular hold (yellow jar) as well as the strong hold (brown jar).  I of course picked up a jar – the strong hold, since IRead more

Homemade water based pomade test

Today, I decided to explore making a pomade on my own.  I know…! After reading the ingredient list on the various jars, I concluded: how hard can it be?  My preference being water based pomades, I was hoping to find a “chemical free” water recipe.  There are  good number of oil based or wax basedRead more

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