How is this product in comparision to a pomade? Is it just less shiny?
506976
American Crew has products that vary from high gloss to no shine whatsoever. The Defining Paste is on the dullest end of the spectrum. The Forming Cream is more of a medium shine.
506977
This is a paste so it is not shiny at all. This works well when your hair is dry. You can get the dry style look with this compared to pomade. It is also more controllable and shaping. I prefer this much more over the pomade.
506978
Never used American Crew Pomade. "Less Shiny" I don't know, American Crew Defining Paste is not shiny and smells great.
506979
it has a dry look at first but i feel like it starts to lose its hold and looks a bit greasy at times.
1990195
It is violet BUT it isn't as pigmented as I expected in comparison to others. I had to use it more often than I wanted to make up for it not being equivalent to my old standby: The original Joico Color Endure Shampoo. I didn't care for the conditioner but this a link to the shampoo that I'm talking about so you can see the bottle. It's a combo pack. The conditioner also has a purple hue to it but I didn't use it very many times because I couldn't tell a benefit and I needed a better conditioner for my platinum hair. Joico Color Endure Shampoo and Conditioner (10.1 Oz) Duo Set It is violet BUT it isn't as pigmented as I expected in comparison to others. I had to use it more often than I wanted to make up for it not being equivalent to my old standby: The original Joico Color Endure Shampoo. I didn't care for the conditioner but this a link to the shampoo that I'm talking about so you can see the bottle. It's a combo pack. The conditioner also has a purple hue to it but I didn't use it very many times because I couldn't tell a benefit and I needed a better conditioner for my platinum hair. Joico Color Endure... » Read More It is violet BUT it isn't as pigmented as I expected in comparison to others. I had to use it more often than I wanted to make up for it not being equivalent to my old standby: The original Joico Color Endure Shampoo. I didn't care for the conditioner but this a link to the shampoo that I'm talking about so you can see the bottle. It's a combo pack. The conditioner also has a purple hue to it but I didn't use it very many times because I couldn't tell a benefit and I needed a better conditioner for my platinum hair. Joico Color Endure Shampoo and Conditioner (10.1 Oz) Duo Set « Show Less
920971
Generally any petroleum based pomade that is light on hold is also better at shine. That is because of the higher levels of oil.
1647748
Not sure if it does, but keep in mind that if you use any pomade on thin hair it will look thinner.
810865
I'm not sure. This has a slight hold that is not too firm which makes my hair feel more natural than a hairspray. There are various versions of this hair product with different attributes, you might want to try them out. Hope this helps. And good luck with your competitions. I occasionally watch these competitions on the Syfy channel.
747012
Not in my opinion. I have been using it for years & it has never bothered me. I love the color & even when I have gone to get my hair cut, my stylist says how natural the color looks...she loves it on me. I love all the highlights I get by using this product & it doesn't dry out my hair. :)
474337
Yes it is. I use it on a daily basis on my twist out styles. My hair is very dry and I have found that this product penetrates my hair and leaves it feeling soft and smelling good. Its light, which I like, so it doesnt leave that greasy feeling behind.
1065175
Yeah they are very similar actually. I can tell you most use the Fiber. I like this one because it doesn't give me a hard hold and I can use it when my hair gets longer too.
2236739
I would say from my experience that yes it is. I have fine flyaway hair so I am very conscious of any hair product that is 'gunky' and I cannot say this shampoo is in that category. Nice, clean, shiny hair, very manageable, with no weighted down feeling. And to my way of thinking also does not strip the hair and leave it lifeless-just the right balance. also a little goes a long way and that takes a some getting used to as one is accustomed with shampoos to pour a large amount out. Also I have found with this that one does not get a lot of suds, but as the experts say one should not do this with any shampoo (we are too used to trying to do what the commercials show us with this huge amount of lather in the hair)
507712
I buy this one for my husband who suffers from dry hair. He likes it very much says it makes his hair shine and not greasy. hope this helps
124023
It looks like it but smells different. The real stuff will keep the yellowing from showing in your hair. I use it all the time. I have the conditioner too, but I am not sopleased with it. It does not make your hair feel smooth. The original shimmer lights is a very good product. The longer you leave it on, better results.
66580
Well, the shine only lasts for so long, but it doesn't seem to be any more dull than it was prior to using the Lexol on it. I've used it 2 or 3x since I got the product and I do like it more than AmourAll. Not as 'slimy' feeling, in my opinion. I live in a rural area w/ lots of farming, so my dash gets fairly dusty periodically (like now when they're harvesting peanuts and cotton), so I don't use it a lot, just as needed. Looks great.
372859
This is a separation wax, not a pomade. I would recommend against it for this type of hair.
1491069
From what I can tell it is. I have one bought from the mall, and I bought my daughter one online, both react the same, except mine cost me about 50 dollars more! The hair serum is the same online as well, and it's 25 dollars less. We are happy.
1076857
The commemt before me is correct, if you want something that is water based that doesn't dry try suave groom and clean, but it's not going to have the hold like these kinds of pomades. This is probably the third strongest pomade I have used.
104912
No, I wouldn't say that it is. I use a very small amount, about a dime size dot, rub my hands together to spread it out before combing it through my hair with my fingers, then blow dry my hair. I get just enough hold, hair is shiny and soft. But, I still need a little spritz of hairspray. I have fine, short hair, and anything that's sticky or greasy just makes my hair look flat by the end of the day. I'll definitely buy this product again, when I finally finish the bottle!
1647750
Not to my knowledge. I've been using it since late September and my hair isn't thinning. If you're really worried about the product, you could always ask a local barber about pomade products or look up some detailed reviews. I hope that helps!