Adrian has recently started taking on more managerial shifts at work, working more with customers than in the back of house, and so has started needing to dress up a bit. He therefore needed a product for his hair, but as neither of us use awful, unnatural products, I decided I would make him a pomade to use!
He has been using it for a few weeks now and it works really well, which is saying something, because he has ridiculously thick, curly hair. The pomade's hold is good (it lasts a whole shift), it smells great, and it looks good too!
My recipe:
3tbsp beeswax (this amount can vary based on the hold needed!)
1tbsp grapeseed oil
1/4 cup + 1tbsp coconut oil
7 drops cedarwood essential oil
4 drops rosemary essential oil
5 drops tea tree oil
As usual, heat the harder ingredients in a double boiler until they are completely melted, then remove it from the heat and add your liquid oil and essential oils until you get to the scent you like.
You can play around a bit with this recipe depending on how much hold you need it to have. Adjust the amount of beeswax and liquid oil you use based on how unruly your hair is! Adrian's hair is very thick and dry, so I used more beeswax than would usually be necessary.
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| Because I needed to add so much beeswax, it is a bit hard, but it melts very nicely in the palm of your hand! |
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| Adrian's curly, thick, unruly hair sans-pomade |
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| And with pomade! What a difference, and it stays all night! |
All these ingredients have amazing benefits for your hair and scalp:
Coconut Oil: coconut oil is a wonder substance. It seems like it's good for everything, both internally and externally. And for hair, it is absolutely amazing. It's good for all hair types. It helps with damaged hair and split ends. It is also amazing for the scalp and follicles and can really help with all issues, from dandruff to lice to hair loss (which Adrian definitely doesn't need help with). It also adds luster and softness to hair (which in Adrian's case, is an added bonus! His hair is like straw!).
Beeswax: beeswax can also act as a stimulant for hair growth, and is a great thickening agent for something like a pomade as it helps to give volume to your hair. It adds shine and protects hair, making is softer and more manageable. Because it is a thick wax, beeswax also helps protect your hair from environmental damage, which in the prairies, is necessary.
Grapeseed Oil: like coconut oil, grapeseed oil is a natural softener and moisturizer. It helps keep your hair soft, strong and healthy and is lighter than other oils, so doesn't leave your hair feeling too oily. Grapeseed oil helps repair damaged hair and split ends by locking in moisture. It is also great for the scalp and can help address issues like dandruff.
Cedarwood Oil: cedarwood is both relaxing, comforting, and helps with focus/mental clarity. It is also a great oil to use to help with insomnia. It is a good oil for normal hair and stimulates the scalp which can help with hair regrowth and dandruff, etc.
Rosemary Oil: rosemary oil also helps with mental alertness and is a great oil to use when you are overworked and fatigued. It also stimulates the roots and improves circulation to the scalp.
Tea Tree Oil: tea tree oil is incredibly refreshing and cleansing. It is an immune stimulant and helps with both mental and physical stresses. This oil is also a great remedy for dandruff and dry scalp.
