O'Douds Multi-Purpose Pomade - Water-Resistant Styling Pomade for Men - Natural, Plant-Based Ingredients - Firm hold with Medium to High Shine - Cedarwood & Orange Scent (4oz)

As a recovering “high end hair products” user with a very sensitive scalp and persnickety styling preferences, I do believe I’ve found my new favorite. I used shu uemura products until they discontinued not one, but both of the products I liked. One of them was replaced with a solid product, but it is still very expensive and doesn’t quite do exactly what I would like. I have medium length super straight hair with a ton of volume. I wear the slicked back / classic combover type style. It’s been challenging to find something that weighs my hair down without looking like I haven’t showered in days, remains malleable throughout the day, and gives a bit of shine. O’Douds, upon first use, is perfect for me, aside from the scent. I don’t love the scent. I actually bought two different “natural” or plant based products to use and compare after extensive research on reviews and ingredients. The “other” product smells amazing but is going straight in the trash after first use due to the fact it leaves my hair dry and fuzzy (odd for a pomade I must say). So back to the scent, it’s very “lemony” which is why I don’t use American crew fiber. It is very similar in that aspect (also American crew products make my head itchy). That is where the similarities end. O’Douds is superior to many other products I have used and midrange on the price so I’ll be sticking with this for now. The scent does dissipate quickly once applied and styled. I wish I could take the caramel musk scent from the other product and apply it to the superior ingredients and functionality of the O’Douds. But due to the fact that it dissipates quickly and I don’t walk around smelling like mosquito repellent, I can live with it. Solid product for half the price of my previous product. I’m happy with the results. It is a little tougher to wash out, but that doesn’t bother me. It is also water RESISTANT so hopefully I don’t look like a homeless person the moment I walk out in the rain like other products. It is a little tougher to work into my thick assed hair as well but I expected that from a product that can hold it all in place as I would prefer without drying out or flaking or losing all composure at the first hint of any precipitation. I also play music and perform under hot lights and have yet to find a product that remains malleable for a restyle after leaving the stage. I think this is really going to cut it for that issue as well. Will add a picture when I’m freshly styled. Right now I look like Harry from Harry and the Henderson’s after sleeping with the other product in my hair.EDIT - added photos. Photo on the left is actually the next morning. Ran my fingers through and restyled after coffee and it pops right back into place. Photo on the right is later in the day, after chores and wearing a beanie all day. This stuff is the real deal, for this kind of style anyway. At the moment I’m at two full days and head still not itchy. Amazing.

I've been using O'Douds for a couple of years now and this is the first time I've tried the new label/formula. It's virtually identical except it breaks down much easier more like a cream now. This is the best overall pomade you can get in my opinion. It's not bad for your hair, it's not too hard to wash out, and it's super versatile. Shine varies on how much you use, a lot will get you medium-high although it becomes less as the day progresses. A little will be a more rough matte look. Hold is good enough for me. I've used it for slick side parts and a basic rough short cut. very versatile.

A very good Water Based Pomade . Easy to apply , restyled and water resistant .Can be easily washed out with one shampoo wash .

O'Douds all natural water based pomade is indeed water based.Pros: all natural ingredients - some that I have researched like the beeswax and jojoba oil may be beneficialCons: although marketed as water based, there are many wax products and oils, i.e., Jojoba Oil, Candelilla Wax and etc., that make this product very difficult to wash out

This stuff doesn't come off with just water, and doesnt hold my hair