Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Choosing a hair styling product is very subjective and a matter of personal taste. All of our hair styling products are water-based, so they are easy to apply and easy to wash out completely at the end of the day.

We currently offer six different styling products based on hold and shine.

Each of our hair styling products is available in a standard size and a 2 oz travel-friendly size.

IMPERIAL HAIR STYLING PRODUCTS & BEST USES:

CLASSIC POMADE (6 oz, 2 oz) – The OG heavyweight that started it all.

• Strongest hold, low shine. Works great on thicker hair. Best for side parted styles, slicked back looks, and pompadours. Applies smoothly and dries heavy.

FIBER POMADE (6 oz, 2 oz) – The all-around utility performer.

• Medium hold, high shine. Works on all hair types and styles. Easily pliable and re-styleable, great for the “wet” look.

GEL POMADE (12 oz, 2 oz) – The multi-tool of hair styling products.

• Strong hold, high shine. Use on its own or as a base for other styling products. Dries lightweight, hardens into hair, does not flake or melt, and great for adding volume to hair. Great for all hair types and styles, especially in hot weather and/or high activity.

MATTE POMADE PASTE (5 oz, 2 oz) – The go-to for natural texture & no shine.

• Medium-light hold, no shine. Works best with thinner hair and for a textured natural look. Dries lightweight and naturally.

BLACKTOP POMADE (6 oz, 2 oz) – The product that stands out from a crowd.

• Medium-strong hold, low shine. Works best with salt & pepper hair and darker hair color. Enhances dark hair color and covers up to 60% of gray hairs. Works best with most hair types and styles. Has a black tint that applies easily, washes out easily, and does not stain hands.

FREEFORM CREAM (4 oz, 2 oz) – The featherweight champion for loose holds.

• Light hold, medium shine. Works for all hair types. Best for loose styles, managing flyaway hairs, and the au naturel look and feel.

THE IMPERIAL FIVE-STEP SHAVE SYSTEM:

1. WASH FACE: Rid face of dirt & grime with the GLYCERIN FACE/SHAVE SOAP and warm water.

2. PREP THE BEARD: Apply one full droplet of PRE-SHAVE OIL & BEARD CONDITIONER and massage onto wet beard. Acts as a conditioner & protective barrier between face and blade.

3. LATHER UP: Use GLYCERIN FACE/SHAVE SOAP or our FIELD SHAVE SOAP CANISTER to create lather with hands or our SHAVE BRUSH and massage onto moist beard.

4. SHAVE: Use your preferred razor with warm water. (We highly recommend using a double-edged safety razor or a straight razor)

5. AFTER-SHAVE: Rinse face with cool water. To close pores and restore balance, apply BERGAMOT AFTER-SHAVE. To lock in moisture and maintain that fresh shaved feeling, apply AFTER-SHAVE BALM & FACE MOISTURIZER.

Use our Find A Retailer to find the closest Imperial Barber Products reseller to you. Be sure to call ahead of time to make sure they have what you’re looking for.

You can also email or call us if you need help finding a location near you.

Usually, when our products are out of stock, they can take anywhere from 6-8 weeks to be back in stock. Our products are created in small batches and must pass a quality control test every time before we can get them out to our customers to ensure that our products perform well consistently. We do our best to get the product back in stock as soon as possible, but things out of our control sometimes happen, so please bear with us if it does happen to take a bit longer – we just want to make sure that you’re receiving a quality product every single time.

Send us a message on Facebook Messenger and we’ll add you to the notification list and send you a message for the product you’re looking for when it’s back in stock.

You can also contact us here if you want up-to-date information on when products will be back in stock.

VEGAN-FRIENDLY.

All of our products are vegan-friendly with the exception of our 3:1 COMPLETE HAIR & BODY WASH.

NO ANIMAL TESTING.

We also do not test our products on animals; we test our products on ourselves and our customers in the barbershop to ensure they perform at their best.

RE: PARABENS AND SULFATES.

All of our products sulfate-free. With the exception of our CLASSIC POMADE, the rest of our products are paraben-free.