While I don’t have much experience in Pomades, all previous products I’ve used (other than gels) could not hold all day, until I started using Layrite Cement Clay. It’s a little softer than you might expect and that means it’s easier to apply to dry and almost dry hair. Lockhart’s Authentic Matte Clay Lockhart’s Authentic Matte Clay offers a medium hold and matte finish.

As long as you’ve chosen a product with bentonite or kaolin clay, the natural ingredients will provide your hair with some vitamins and minerals.

Thanks to the high-levels of grip, it’s also great for hard-to-manage hair, as it provides excellent control. While the fun branding might be the first thing that catches your eye, the Hair Clay from BluMaan Cavalier is also just a great product.

The strong-hold formula thickens and shapes while not drying hard, so you can rework it throughout the day. Mostly, it’s just enough aroma to let you know that you’re working with a product, and it goes away quickly. This includes jojoba oil which moisturizes, and lightly exfoliating lemon peel that removes build-up from the scalp. Ingredients include a mix of certified natural essential oils of spearmint and vetiver, great for added thickness and moisture.If you haven’t used clay before, you’ll notice it’s stiff right after you finish styling your hair with it. As with most products, it’s more about the quantity and patience you exercise than there being an actual trick to it. If you’ve got hair that youdescribe as average all the way around (or just a little in one direction or another), give it a go.

You’ll usually get a medium hold, though it does range from low to high, depending on the product you choose. Well, most products are made with actual clay – usually bentonite, kaolin, or a combination of the two.By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Layrite Cement Clay (120g) is a firm hold, water-soluble styling clay which leaves a long-lasting, clean matte finish. There are a few users that find this is a little too thick for what they’re looking for; they have a little difficulty with the application. The matte finish of clay isn’t going to give you that – but it generally looks fantastic on guys pursuing the bed head look with medium-length waves. This clay can maintain a great hold in for any style and will secure the shape in place while giving you the perfect amount of volume.

But, if you find it starts making your hair appear flat and lifeless, you may want to move towards a gel. Re-workable without the need for water, this clay will not flake and imparts Layrite's signature mild cream soda fragrance. When you restyle your hair, make sure you have access to hand sanitizer or a sink because you’ll feel residue on your hands, due to the nature of the clay. These clays are more often used as a pre-styler that thickens your hair while adding a fair amount of texture. Layrite Cement is a high hold, water-based styling clay that delivers a clean, matte finish that will last all day.Let’s just point out that this is marketed as a clay pomade before you start to lament the overwhelming lack of clay ingredients here. It’s got a medium to strong hold, depending on the amount and length of hair that you’re starting with. You’ll enjoy a matte finish without any waxy residue or crunchiness, meaning it’s easy to restyle throughout the day, should you need it. In addition, you’ll also find rice bran wax for a solid hold and grapeseed oil to add moisture without compromising volume. Of course, it's necessary to make sure you do thoroughly wash it out when you shampoo to avoid product build-up over time.