- Firm Hold – Perfect for slick back, side-part, pompadour, or any modern look where a strong hold is needed
- Water Based – Our water based pomade makes it easy to wash out at the end of the day.
- 5oz Tin – Our pomade comes in a convenient 5oz tin so you don’t need to order as frequently.
- Includes Bees Wax – Our pomade includes beeswax for that little bit of extra hold
- North American Made – Proudly created in small-batches in North America for the ultimate craft hairstyling experience. Smaller batches mean a fresh pomade for an even fresher style.
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Additional information
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
|---|---|
| Package Dimensions | 4.41 x 3.9 x 1.97 inches, 8.8 ounces |
| UPC | 627843653233 |
| Manufacturer | Rocky Mountain Barber Company |
M.Cali –
For a point of reference I have thick straight hair that is difficult to style. I style my hair in a side part with a small pomp. I have tried many products over the years in search of a product that would hold my hair in place without having to restyle throughout the day. I have tried different brands, some more expensive than others. For this review I will compare Rocky Mountain pomade to Suavecito Firme. I feel this pomade is a direct competitor to that pomade. For starters I want to point out that prior to using Rocky Mountain Pomade, Suavecito Firme was one of the pomades I used regularly. I was quite satisfied with Suavecito Firme until I started to notice that it was damaging my hair. This product was drying my hair too much, which resulted in loss of volume in my hair. A quick glance at the Suavecito ingredients and one can see exactly how harmful this stuff is for hair. Enter Rocky Mountain Pomade. Ingredient wise, this stuff is much better for your hair.
Hold
In comparison to Suavecito Firme, the Rocky Mountain pomade is not as strong. In comparison, Suavecito Firme would be a 10/10, whereas Rocky Mountain would be an 8/10. This does not mean that Suavecito is better in the hold category. For the hairstyle and thick hair that I have, the solid 8/10 hold that Rocky Mountain provides is more than enough. The other advantage this pomade has is the time it takes to “set”. Both pomades harden after a while since both of them are water based. Some users will not like this. Personally I want a product that will harden up so I don’t have to worry about my hair throughout the day. That being said, Suavecito Firme begins to harden at a quicker rate than Rocky Mountain. Rocky Mountain allows you more time to style your hair and get the desired look without having to use water to reactivate the pomade. Another plus for Rocky Mountain is when it hardens up, it is not as hard and dry like Suavecito Firme.
Application
This one I have to give to Suavecito Firme. Suavecito Firme is a thicker pomade than the Rocky Mountain pomade, yet Suavecito Firme breaks down easier when you are rubbing it in your hands. This means that applying it to your hair will be easier and will allow you to coat your hair with the product with greater ease. I have been using Rocky Mountain Pomade for three weeks now and I have noticed that if you do not heat up the pomade enough when rubbing it in your hands, it can clump up when applied to the hair. Rocky Mountain is easy to apply, but not as easy as Suavecito
Washability
This one goes to Rocky Mountain. Both Pomades wash out easy, but Rocky Mountain is almost instant when the water hits your hair.
Scent
Suavecito Firme has a very strong scent. It smells like a cheap cologne. I personally like the scent, but you do get whiffs of the scent throughout the day. Rocky Mountain is marketed as not having a scent. It does have a scent, but its very light. It smells like chemicals. I do not mind the scent, but I would personally like them to add an actual light fragrance to it.
I highly recommend this pomade. If you like Suavecito Firme, this would definitely be an upgrade. Rocky Mountain has better ingredients and you get more product for less money.
PandG –
This is possibly the best pomade I’ve used. Holds firm, mid shine, washes out easily. Only need a bit to hold hair.
B. –
I have an in home barber shop and years of experience, so I know my stuff. I have very difficult hair, and other highly praised products (Reuzel, Layrite, Flagship, Grim Grease, Uppercut, etc) all fail quite miserably to control my mane.
Starting with the easy stuff…
-The scent is very nice, almost a sweet cologne.
-The ease of cleaning is what you expect from an orthodox water pomade; you can just rinse this pomade out with water.
Onto the meat…
The hold is great. As I said, I have incredibly thick curly hair, and anything less than insane holding power will not work at all. Literally every unorthodox water base I’ve used has failed entirely to hold my hair, so orthodox water base is my only shot. This stuff holds it great. Seriously, it’s awesome.
Unfortunately, I do have a few gripes. This pomade is pretty thick, even by OWB standards. It isn’t the easiest to apply, but it’s still better than any UWB or oil base by multiple orders of magnitude.
The finish does tend to streak and speckle a bit. This really turned me off in the beginning, but it’s really just a learning curve. Work with it a bit and see what works for you, and you can really cut down on that and get a pretty solid mid shine finish.
The last issue I have is with heat intolerance. This pomade will soften up and lose its hold if exposed to a lot of heat and sun, and very quickly too. This tends to only be an issue for either very very hot days upward of 80°F or very prolonged exposure to sun. It does firm back up when it cools off, however.
In conclusion, Rocky Mountain Pomade is not the easiest to work with, but is absolutely a top shelf product that deserves recognition. It takes some experience, but is well worth the money. It’s blown some of the highest rated pomades out of the water in all aspects.
Karan –
Genuine product
Kev –
Been trying a lot of products, I have mid length hair. This fits me perfectly.
Harry –
Long Lasting hold, excellent product, loyal customer for 7 years now.
Abi –
This product applies easy, holds well, and washes out like nothing. I’ve used Suavecito firme hold for years, but lately it hasn’t been keeping its hold like it used to. As someone who has super curly hair, i depend on this stuff to keep my hair straight and looking clean. Even though the hold did not harden like Suavecito or Layrite, it still kept the shape and look of what i wanted when i styled it. I was also surprised to see that my hair did not frizz or lose it’s shape after a couple of times of putting on my motorcycle helmet. Honestly for the price it’s worth trying it out.
Moondoggie –
If you hair is damp after a shower it is easy to use, comb and mold your hair. I love how it strongly it holds and shines. The drier the hair the more instantaneous it will take hold. You will need at least a little spritz of water to ease the combing process. This ideal for men that like to slick, and have high-sheen to their hair. Not ideal for Buzz, crew cuts, high tops, or cropped hair. To appreciate its effectiveness, you need lengthier hair. Think of the hair styles for men in the golden era of Hollywood to stir your imagination. Love the very subtle scent, easily rinses off your hair, no oils nor waxes. Awesome product. At most you’ll need a dime to quarter size amount in your palm. I have a full head of hair that I slick back to the neck length, or side-part my hair.
JJJJS –
I’m a lazy but picky woman with short, thick, somewhat wavy hair who likes a swept-back mini-pompadour look. I have gone from hair creams to hair pastes to hair clays, all of which look freaking fantastic for ten minutes before falling flat and making me look like Cogsworth. The only real solution to achieve the look I want is a round brush, a hair drier, some hair spray, and not moving much over the course of the day but, as mentioned, I am lazy and refuse to do anything beyond running some product through my hair with my fingers and walking out the door. I also ride a bike to work, meaning that my hair gets sweaty and squashed under a helmet for 50 minutes, so I’ve also added “I must be able to rejuvenate my hair with no more than my hands and a bit of water once I get to work” clause to my list of impossible demands.
When a friend recommended gel pomade to me, I went for it but was generally displeased with the ones I tried. The hold was good (finally), but most ended up looking way too greasy. This Rocky Mountain one was different. The hold is strong but not inflexibly gel-like, and, although it initially looks a little “wet” when you first put it in, that disappears after a few minutes as it dries. It allows hair to have quite a lot of bounce despite the strong hold. I’ve seen some reviewers annoyed by the beeswax in this pomade but I think that’s what keeps this product from giving you either wet, heavy, greasy-looking hair or dissipating as soon as it encounters dampness. I’ve even had a bit of hold left with it after going swimming (with a swim cap, so my hair just got damp), which is pretty impressive. That said, it’s not so beeswaxy that it turns into meringue and becomes impossible to wash out. I find this pomade washes out very easily with shampoo.
There’s also a lot of it in the tin, which is nice. Many pomade companies put two or three fingerfuls of the stuff in a lip-balm sized container and charge you $30 for the privilege. You get a lot of bang for your buck with the Rocky Mountain pomade, though.
The only drawback is the smell. I can’t truly fault them since no company will ever make everyone happy when it comes to scent, but this stuff makes me smell like a pickup artist in a fedora ten years ago. It smells exactly like those terrible, caustic Axe and Lynx men’s body sprays that are made for teen boys but used by adult men who don’t seem to know that any woman who smells them will avoid them at all costs. Even worse, it doesn’t really go away. Thankfully it’s not strong (I asked some dude friends to smell my head recently and one couldn’t smell anything while the other identified the scent as “locker room douchebag”), but I’ll occasionally catch whiffs of it over the course of the day and recoil. From myself. Weird.
That said, it’s a small price to pay for all-day hold that isn’t greasy-looking and can still be touched without my hands getting all gooey!