: a perfumed ointment
especially
: a fragrant hair dressing
pomade
transitive verb
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Editor’s tip: An old-school way of securing the perfect curl is using Hick’s Edge Styling Gel as a pomade and a curling iron for a smooth, glossy finish that holds.
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Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 2 Apr. 2025
Once your hair is cooled, Leaf recommends working pomade through the curls to break them up and create volume.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 12 Feb. 2025
Suggested as a prep step for braiding or twist-outs, or for loose-curl definition, the pomade is formulated with versatility in mind.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Inspired by classic mustache pomade (hence the name), the formula is infused with ingredients that nourish and groom the brows, including hyaluronic acid, oleic acid, and beeswax.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2025
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Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 2 Apr. 2025
Once your hair is cooled, Leaf recommends working pomade through the curls to break them up and create volume.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 12 Feb. 2025
Suggested as a prep step for braiding or twist-outs, or for loose-curl definition, the pomade is formulated with versatility in mind.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Inspired by classic mustache pomade (hence the name), the formula is infused with ingredients that nourish and groom the brows, including hyaluronic acid, oleic acid, and beeswax.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2025
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“Pomade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pomade. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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