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Key ingredients
How to use
- Hold + Control Polymer
- Coconut-Derived Conditioning Complex
- Smoothing Complex
- Vitamin B5
- Hold + Structure Polymers
- Flexible Hold Polymer
- Flexible Hold Polymer
- Petrolatum
- Coconut-Derived Conditioning Complex
- Hold + Control Polymer
- Temporary Color Pigments
- Coconut-Derived Conditioning Complex
- Vitamin B5
- Quinoa Protein
- Flaxseed Protein Extract
- Squalane
- Vitamin E
- Green Tea Extract
How to use
Step by step, product by product.
Ingredients
Every ingredient, explained.
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Bamboo + Marshmallow Root
Botanical extracts that support softness, manageability, and a smoother hair feel while complementing texture and separation.
INCI name
Bambusa Vulgaris Extract + Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
Found in
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Matte Pomade Paste
$28.00 Shop Matte Pomade Paste
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Carnauba + Ozokerite Waxes
Create structure, grip, and separation for workable texture and a true no-shine finish without a hard gel set.
INCI name
Copernicia Cerifera Wax + Ozokerite
Found in
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Matte Pomade Paste
$28.00 Shop Matte Pomade Paste
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Castor-Derived Smoothing Complex
Helps soften and smooth the hair while improving glide and even distribution.
INCI name
PEG-7 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Found in
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Classic Pomade
$24.00 Shop Classic Pomade -
Blacktop Pomade
$24.00 Shop Blacktop Pomade -
Fiber Pomade
$24.00 Shop Fiber Pomade
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Coconut-Derived Conditioning Complex
Improves glide and spreadability so the product distributes smoothly and evenly through the hair with less drag.
INCI name
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Found in
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Classic Pomade
$24.00 Shop Classic Pomade -
Blacktop Pomade
$24.00 Shop Blacktop Pomade -
Fiber Pomade
$24.00 Shop Fiber Pomade
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Flaxseed Protein Extract
Helps condition hair and support softness, flexibility, and a smoother feel without adding heavy hold.
INCI name
Hydrolyzed Linseed Extract
Found in
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Freeform Cream
$24.00 Shop Freeform Cream
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Flexible Hold Polymer
Provides durable, pliable control that keeps hair workable for shaping and restyling without a rigid feel.
INCI name
Polyquaternium-69 (Gel) / VP/VA Copolymer (Fiber)
Found in
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Gel Pomade
$24.00 Shop Gel Pomade -
Fiber Pomade
$24.00 Shop Fiber Pomade
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Green Tea Extract
Provides antioxidant-rich botanical care that supports conditioned, healthy-looking hair and skin.
INCI name
Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
Found in
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Matte Pomade Paste
$28.00 Shop Matte Pomade Paste
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Hold + Control Polymer
Creates the styling structure behind dependable hold and control while remaining water-reactivatable for easy restyling.
INCI name
PVP
Found in
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Classic Pomade
$24.00 Shop Classic Pomade -
Blacktop Pomade
$24.00 Shop Blacktop Pomade
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Hold + Structure Polymers
Create firm, stay-in-place hold with defined shape, structure, and volume.
INCI name
PVP + VP/VA Copolymer
Found in
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Gel Pomade
$24.00 Shop Gel Pomade
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Macadamia-Derived Conditioning Complex
Adds slip and softness while helping the formula spread smoothly and evenly without a heavy feel.
INCI name
PEG-16 Macadamia Glycerides
Found in
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Matte Pomade Paste
$28.00 Shop Matte Pomade Paste
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Mineral Finish Enhancers
Help create Fiber Pomade’s distinctive sheen and polished finished appearance.
INCI name
Mica + Titanium Dioxide
Found in
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Fiber Pomade
$24.00 Shop Fiber Pomade
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Moisture-Binding Agent
Helps retain moisture for smoother application and a less brittle feel as the style sets.
INCI name
Sorbitol
Found in
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Gel Pomade
$24.00 Shop Gel Pomade
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Petrolatum
Provides slip, pliability, and sheen to keep the formula workable and support flexible, reworkable texture.
INCI name
Petrolatum
Found in
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Fiber Pomade
$24.00 Shop Fiber Pomade
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Quinoa Protein
Helps condition and reinforce the feel of the hair fiber for smoother, stronger-feeling strands and improved manageability.
INCI name
Hydrolyzed Quinoa
Found in
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Freeform Cream
$24.00 Shop Freeform Cream
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Smoothing Complex
Improves slip, smoothness, and comb-through for easier application and a more polished finish.
INCI name
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Found in
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Classic Pomade
$24.00 Shop Classic Pomade -
Blacktop Pomade
$24.00 Shop Blacktop Pomade
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Smoothing + Softening Complex
Adds slip, softness, and creaminess to help control flyaways while keeping the finish lightweight.
INCI name
Cetearyl Alcohol
Found in
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Freeform Cream
$24.00 Shop Freeform Cream
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Squalane
Helps reduce dryness and improve softness without adding a greasy feel, helping preserve the matte finish.
INCI name
Squalane
Found in
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Matte Pomade Paste
$28.00 Shop Matte Pomade Paste
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Temporary Color Pigments
Deposit a temporary dark tint to add depth and contrast while helping partially cover gray. The color washes out in the shower.
INCI name
Black Iron Oxide + Red 40
Found in
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Blacktop Pomade
$24.00 Shop Blacktop Pomade
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Vitamin B5
Helps condition hair, support moisture retention, and improve manageability for a softer, smoother feel.
INCI name
Panthenol
Found in
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Gel Pomade
$24.00 Shop Gel Pomade -
Freeform Cream
$24.00 Shop Freeform Cream
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Vitamin E
Helps condition and support softer, healthier-looking hair or skin while providing antioxidant support to the formula.
INCI name
Tocopherol
Found in
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Matte Pomade Paste
$28.00 Shop Matte Pomade Paste
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Bamboo + Marshmallow Root
Botanical extracts that support softness, manageability, and a smoother hair feel while complementing texture and separation.
INCI name
Bambusa Vulgaris Extract + Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
Found in
-
Matte Pomade Paste
$28.00 Shop Matte Pomade Paste
Carnauba + Ozokerite Waxes
Create structure, grip, and separation for workable texture and a true no-shine finish without a hard gel set.
INCI name
Copernicia Cerifera Wax + Ozokerite
Found in
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Matte Pomade Paste
$28.00 Shop Matte Pomade Paste
Castor-Derived Smoothing Complex
Helps soften and smooth the hair while improving glide and even distribution.
INCI name
PEG-7 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Found in
-
Classic Pomade
$24.00 Shop Classic Pomade -
Blacktop Pomade
$24.00 Shop Blacktop Pomade -
Fiber Pomade
$24.00 Shop Fiber Pomade
Coconut-Derived Conditioning Complex
Improves glide and spreadability so the product distributes smoothly and evenly through the hair with less drag.
INCI name
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Found in
-
Classic Pomade
$24.00 Shop Classic Pomade -
Blacktop Pomade
$24.00 Shop Blacktop Pomade -
Fiber Pomade
$24.00 Shop Fiber Pomade
Flaxseed Protein Extract
Helps condition hair and support softness, flexibility, and a smoother feel without adding heavy hold.
INCI name
Hydrolyzed Linseed Extract
Found in
-
Freeform Cream
$24.00 Shop Freeform Cream
Flexible Hold Polymer
Provides durable, pliable control that keeps hair workable for shaping and restyling without a rigid feel.
INCI name
Polyquaternium-69 (Gel) / VP/VA Copolymer (Fiber)
Found in
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Gel Pomade
$24.00 Shop Gel Pomade -
Fiber Pomade
$24.00 Shop Fiber Pomade
Green Tea Extract
Provides antioxidant-rich botanical care that supports conditioned, healthy-looking hair and skin.
INCI name
Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
Found in
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Matte Pomade Paste
$28.00 Shop Matte Pomade Paste
Hold + Control Polymer
Creates the styling structure behind dependable hold and control while remaining water-reactivatable for easy restyling.
INCI name
PVP
Found in
-
Classic Pomade
$24.00 Shop Classic Pomade -
Blacktop Pomade
$24.00 Shop Blacktop Pomade
Hold + Structure Polymers
Create firm, stay-in-place hold with defined shape, structure, and volume.
INCI name
PVP + VP/VA Copolymer
Found in
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Gel Pomade
$24.00 Shop Gel Pomade
Macadamia-Derived Conditioning Complex
Adds slip and softness while helping the formula spread smoothly and evenly without a heavy feel.
INCI name
PEG-16 Macadamia Glycerides
Found in
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Matte Pomade Paste
$28.00 Shop Matte Pomade Paste
Mineral Finish Enhancers
Help create Fiber Pomade’s distinctive sheen and polished finished appearance.
INCI name
Mica + Titanium Dioxide
Found in
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Fiber Pomade
$24.00 Shop Fiber Pomade
Moisture-Binding Agent
Helps retain moisture for smoother application and a less brittle feel as the style sets.
INCI name
Sorbitol
Found in
-
Gel Pomade
$24.00 Shop Gel Pomade
Petrolatum
Provides slip, pliability, and sheen to keep the formula workable and support flexible, reworkable texture.
INCI name
Petrolatum
Found in
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Fiber Pomade
$24.00 Shop Fiber Pomade
Quinoa Protein
Helps condition and reinforce the feel of the hair fiber for smoother, stronger-feeling strands and improved manageability.
INCI name
Hydrolyzed Quinoa
Found in
-
Freeform Cream
$24.00 Shop Freeform Cream
Smoothing Complex
Improves slip, smoothness, and comb-through for easier application and a more polished finish.
INCI name
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Found in
-
Classic Pomade
$24.00 Shop Classic Pomade -
Blacktop Pomade
$24.00 Shop Blacktop Pomade
Smoothing + Softening Complex
Adds slip, softness, and creaminess to help control flyaways while keeping the finish lightweight.
INCI name
Cetearyl Alcohol
Found in
-
Freeform Cream
$24.00 Shop Freeform Cream
Squalane
Helps reduce dryness and improve softness without adding a greasy feel, helping preserve the matte finish.
INCI name
Squalane
Found in
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Matte Pomade Paste
$28.00 Shop Matte Pomade Paste
Temporary Color Pigments
Deposit a temporary dark tint to add depth and contrast while helping partially cover gray. The color washes out in the shower.
INCI name
Black Iron Oxide + Red 40
Found in
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Blacktop Pomade
$24.00 Shop Blacktop Pomade
Vitamin B5
Helps condition hair, support moisture retention, and improve manageability for a softer, smoother feel.
INCI name
Panthenol
Found in
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Gel Pomade
$24.00 Shop Gel Pomade -
Freeform Cream
$24.00 Shop Freeform Cream
Vitamin E
Helps condition and support softer, healthier-looking hair or skin while providing antioxidant support to the formula.
INCI name
Tocopherol
Found in
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Matte Pomade Paste
$28.00 Shop Matte Pomade Paste
Us vs them
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