Layrite Deluxe Original Pomade, 4oz

I love it. This is by far the best hair product known to man. I usually go through about one jar every two months, but it is so very worth it. The pomade has a very subtle smell to it, maybe a little hint of vanilla in there. Not sure on that. It's easy to scoop out and apply, it holds great for classic styles like the Pompadour. I am writing this review to share how this pomade changed my life. I'm a 18 year old guy with a terrible hairstyle. I do some research about greasers and pompadours, etc. I stumble upon this legendary hairstyle and try to fix one up for myself, I go out to the store and buy a can of Murray's Pomade. This is some real petroleum based stuff we're talking about here. This Murray's stuff is NO joke. I have the cut already and get out the Murray's pomade. All goes well, or at least I thought. I got the hairstyle going, my hands feel like they have been dunked in a bucket of grease and dirty cigarettes, and I think I feel pretty decent. Later that night i was going to take a shower, I hop in and shampoo my hair, but to my dismay. The Murray's is NOT coming out o my hair. It's stuck. I begin to panic in the shower, I'm breaking down at this point after shampooing 8 times with no results. I fall to the bottom of my shower, curled up in a little ball, crying, weeping, ... I do not know who I am at this point. I finally find this product. A Water soluble pomade. Layrite Pomade. I order a jar instantly. I get the product and apply it to my hair, it's flawless, it's beautiful, it's smooth. I get the pomp up and get a nice sharp part with NO hair sticking up out of place. I am very impressed by the Layrite, I go out in town and get compliments left and right. The Layrite pomade has changed my life, after a terrible run in with Murray's, I find this gem and I find myself again. This product made me a believer. It is phenomenal. I shower and it comes out with ONE shampooing, all of it. Great. Very happy guy. I recommend this product to anyone who likes to have a great hairstyle, and a great time.

Alright so I've tried out a few different pomades and hair products in general and most of the time I reach for Layrite. The few products I rotate out somewhat regulaly are this, American Crew Pomade and Fiber, and Murray's original pomade. Alright so quick rundown of each product with respect to Layrite. Keep in mind I have hair on the thinner side. American Crew Pomade: - Hold is slightly less strong = Holds for a similar amount of time = Smell is slightly less strong but not as good IMO as Layrite + AC Pomade I have seen in stores, if you really need it now - More expensive = Washes out easy American Crew Fiber: + Slightly stronger hold - Sticky application, not really a big deal just unfavorable for me - Doesn't hold for as long - Odd smell, not bad, just smells a little much like a hairstyling product + Easier to find in stores in my experience - More expensive = Washes out easy Murray's: = Smell is pretty great for both, maybe a little better personally with Murray's + Definitely cheaper than all these products + Easier to find in local stores, in my experience - Slightly Sticky application - Somewhat hard to wash out if you use more than a small finger dab - Really hard to get off your hands in one wash + Excellent hold and pretty good looks So all products get used, but Layrite to me is more consistent, the hold is strong enough to last through the majority of the day, it is easy to work with and wash out, and it smells great, like a vanilla bean sort of scent although it is a tad strong for some. Murray's would be perfect if it wasn't such a pain to get off your hands, and if someone or something touches your hair its more of a task to get rid of residue vs any of the other products mentioned. AC Pomade and Fiber are both good products, I like the smell of the pomade and the hold isn't as great but still decent, although the price is pretty high. Same with fiber, although the smell is eh, but the matte look and hold are pluses for me.

I've been cycling through different hair products (mainly pomades) for a while now. Recently I've tried products like American Crew Pomade and their Forming Cream, Suavecito, and Uppercut. All those products were decent and have their merits, but Layrite is by far the best I have used and it will be the only thing I use moving forward. I have very thick hair that I like to slick back and to the side. My main problem in hair products is that the thickness of my hair makes it heavy and so it tends to fall out of place when I use pomade and slick it back. In looking for a stronger hold I first tried out Layrite's Super Hold (the one with a brown label). The hold was exactly what'd I been looking for but it also made some of the shorter hair on the side and back of my head stand out a little because it wasn't as flexible. To fix this I picked up a can of the Original Layrite. Layrite's hold is awesome. Stronger, in my experience, than American Crew, Suavecito, and Uppercut. I personally feel the shine is perfect in that it isn't really that shiny. My hair is a lighter brown so extreme shine doesn't look great on it. Definitely less shiny than Crew and Suavecito. Smell is fine but not strong which is again something I prefer. Like I said, my hair is extremely thick and I have two cowlicks that have always been huge pains. I have found that using Layrite Original to first style my hair and then supplementing that with Layrite Super Hold on the stubborn hairs around my cowlicks has created the prefect combo for my hair. For months I have been tinkering with different products and lengths to try and get the slick to look right and hold throughout the day. I was starting to feel like it was impossible with my hair but with Layrite I have finally been able to get my hair exactly how I like it. I HIGHLY recommend Layrite pomade and if you have some annoying hairs that you can't seem to keep under control then look into Layrite's Super Hold

Layrite Original labels itself as a medium-hold, medium-shine pomade that "holds like wax, washes out like gel" which is fairly accurate depending on your experiences with similar products. The translucent neon orange you see in the container evenly distributes easily and leaves hair with a mild shine that looks healthy, but not greasy. I would describe the scent as pleasant but subtle requiring someone to be very near to smell it once applied. For my hair (4 to 5 inches) a pea or lima bean sized amount of Layrite is enough to keep the hair in place all day, but won't hold it down if I turn upside down. Layrite can be applied wet, dry, or anywhere between with slightly differing results depending on how much you use. Pros -Neither waxy nor gel-like feel once applied -Scent isn't overpowering -Applies to wet and dry hair -Gives low-medium hold depending on hair -Excess easily washes off hands with water Cons -Hold may not be as strong as some users are looking for Why I like it and would recommend it For the amount of hold I want, Layrite provides while still allowing me to run my fingers through my hair without getting a waxy or greasy residue. It can be applied to completely dry hair with just my hands and the excess can be rinsed off with just water or rubbed onto clothing if absolutely necessary (and not stain).

I must say this is not a bad pomade! Definitely a bit more heavy than I'm used to. If you have used Suavecito, it has a similar tub and similar consistency. This smells very nice though! I'd recommend it for those who want height with a tight hold on their style. Not the best pomade ever, but certainly the best pomade I've used so far! Only downside is the shine isn't too high but everything else you'd be looking for in a pomade is right here. Washes out very easily as advertised! Tip: Use this as a base pomade and use something like Murray's Light or Royal Crown as a topper as this doesn't add much shine. This gives your hair a more dry look so just ignore me if you don't care about the shine.

I love this pomade! I've used various wet gels (i.e. gels were you must dampen your hair before working in the gel) over the past 15+ years and I've had problems finding a product that is consistently good. When Tressemme used to make a good gel it was not strong, and then I started using Aussie which was ok but was a bit heavy still so my wife wasn't a fan of it. This stuff is great though - it lasts all day, it doesn't make my hair look like it's super stiff, and it forms a perfect semi-strong hold. So it lasts all day, but it's not very rigid to the touch. By the way, I have fairly thick hair. It grows quickly (I have to cut my hair every 5 weeks down to finger length and it grows to a few inches in that time frame) and is curly. For this pomade to work in my hair and not your hair would mean that your hair is ridiculously thick. Bonus: it smells really good! I first had it on me because my barber uses it and my wife immediately noticed it when I got home. I haven't had anyone tell me they didn't like - it's not a super strong smell unless someone's nose is near your hair. But the fact that it smells like vanilla instead of the chemical-y smell of most gels is a huge step up.

I love this stuff and I'm glad Amazon sells it! I have always used pomaded and waxes but sometimes they're hard to remove or won't last more than a day. This stuff feels like a wax but if half way through the day I'm not feeling the my style I can wet my hands and run them through my hair and it will allow me to restyle with out weird build up or flaking. When I'm wearing it on a long night even if I don't make it back home the next day it's still working, just have to restyle, no need to reapply. You can also get different looks depending on how and when you apply it, if you apply it thick with damp hair you'll get that rockabilly greaser look. If you apply lightly to dry hair it gives hold and slight shine but it's still manageable, you can run your hands through it and it feels soft but not greasy. Once you're ready to shower it comes out very easily, unlike waxes. If you haven't found the right product for your hair it's because you haven't tried Layrite, they have other products that work well but this is by far the most versatile.

Great product. There aren't many men's products for hair in department stores unless you want to buy high end which doesn't always mean better. Men want to take care of their hair too, but it's very hard to find anything. I was tired of using a hair gel that was crunchy, and would frizz up with wind or if touched. I have to wear product in my hair, because it is extremely frizzy. Even my barber asked that I must always have to use product in my hair. I said yes. I started investigating pomades since their come back, and with a more friendly water based formulas. I went to Sally's Beauty supply. I tried the Ion Pomade brand, especially since I was using their spray gel, and good product. Decent product, but very expensive for what you get. I tried Every Man's Jack. It's ok but left hair greasy, and doesn't dry. Tried Layette Extra Shine, similar problem of it never drying, and being greasy. Tried this product, and even though would like it to be shiner, it is a value high end product that isn't priced as one. Good light smell, not overwhelming, and good to go with any smell with the vanilla. It's very easy to wash out. A little goes a long way, and so far this is now my go to product. I will certainly be ordering again.

I was at first hesitant buying this because I thought it might make my hair look extremely greasy. Also, I wasn't looking for the slicked back look but rather a more natural messed 'bed hair' look. I often found that waxes felt too sticky or were hard to distribute into my hair evenly. First thing I noticed was the smell of the product. It has a smoky varnish-like smell. Sounds bizarre but I actually quite like the smell but that may not be everyone's cup of tea. It has the consistency of hair gel. So, taking a small amount with one finger, then rubbing the product into my hands to warm up the product I rubbed it into my hair until I felt adequate that the product had been evenly distributed. One thing to note is that this product will run out a lot faster than wax so you will probably pay more in the long run if you use this product solely. The hold looks natural and gives you the freedom to re-style. My hair after washing can look very fine and the pomade makes my hair look healthier. Obviously, if you use too much then it will look greasy so it may take time to experiment and find the right amount for your hair. When getting it right, it adds thickness and a nice texture to your hair. Washing the product out is extremely easy. One wash and there is no evidence of it still lingering, smell or feel. Overall, great product for a decent price and is definitely worth having alongside other products.

Love the scent.. Texture of product is more solid than expected but applies easily, looks and holds great! Short cut style roughly 1.5" on the top.

Washes out like a gel and holds like a wax. It's true. I prefer this pomade to the usual range of waxes that tend to make your hair tough to brush. I wash my hair every 3 days and apply a very light top-up of pomade each day just to help hold it in a short and neat style. There's a faint coconut scent to it which I like but probably isn't for everyone. My only gripe is that the product is expensive (around £12, depending on when you buy it) whereas it's sold in the US for way less than just a shipping cost. I hope you enjoyed this review.

good brand and good pomade.

Best hair product on the market. Apply with towel dried hair and shape anyway you want. No stickiness and easily washed out with water. Great hold and can be re-combed if necessary.