Best Hairstyles for Any Pomade User

This is the haircut that never goes out of style. Boardrooms. Date nights. Weddings.

When you use pomade to slick it back, you get zero effort and maximum impact every single time.

It reads confident, put-together, and intentional — like you've got your life figured out, even if you don't.

Skip the oil-based stuff that weighs your hair down; instead, consider a water-based option for a lighter feel. And the best part? It takes less than five minutes.

Watch How to Do the Slick Back Look

How to nail it:

Damp hair is your best friend here. Apply the Glacial Cream as your base layer while hair is still wet, then blow-dry in the direction you want the hair to lay.

This pre-styling step is what separates a slick back that holds from one that falls apart by lunch, ensuring your desired style lasts.

Whether you've got short hair or more hair length to work with, start with a small amount of Glacial Clay Pomade — go conservative.

You can always build up. Work it through evenly from front to back, making sure every strand gets coverage.

Grab your comb. Push everything straight back, pressing tight to the scalp as you go. 

There's a reason this is the best pomade for a slick back — the kaolin clay grips without that stiff, crunchy feeling gels leave behind.

Want extra staying power? Hit it with a quick blast from your blow dryer, or consider a light hairspray for added reinforcement. 

Medium heat, 15 to 20 seconds, aimed in the direction of the style. 

That activates the beeswax and can add four to six hours of hold. One step. Massive difference.

This one is pure effortless energy. The “I woke up like this but actually spent three minutes styling” type of hair look.

Tousled long hair looks natural, relaxed, and cool without trying too hard, especially when achieved with a matte finish rather than a high shine.

It’s the style that works whether you’re grabbing coffee or heading to a concert. And honestly? It might be the easiest one on this list to pull off.

How to nail it:

Start with clean, towel-dried hair. Work the Glacial Cream through while it's still damp — this step is non-negotiable for a good tousled finish.

A water-based pomade like the Glacial Clay won't clog your follicles or interfere with healthy hair growth, so you can style daily without stressing your scalp. Air-dry if you've got time.

Short on time? Use a blow dryer with a diffuser to keep the natural movement alive in your hair.

At this point, your hair should already have some texture and natural chaos going on. Good. 

Now take a small amount of this hair pomade and scrunch it through your hair to add definition and lock everything in place for the day.

If your hair is running flat, grab a curling iron on low heat. Create a few loose waves, then rake your fingers through them to break them up.

That's the tousled sweet spot — structured enough to look intentional, messy enough to look natural.

For more styling techniques and hair styling product tips, check out our grooming tips and guides for step-by-step breakdowns on every hair type.

Curly hair? Own it. Show it off.

The biggest mistake curly-haired people make is weighing their curls down with heavy products that leave hair dry, crunchy, and lifeless, often skipping a good conditioner.

The Glacial Clay Pomade does the opposite — it defines curls, locks in moisture, and keeps frizz under control all day without that stiff, helmet-head feeling.

How to nail it:

Wet hair is essential here. Apply the Glacial Cream generously while your hair is still damp — this is your moisture base and it makes all the difference between bouncy, healthy-looking curls and dry, stringy ones.

Take a small amount of Glacial Clay Pomade and rub it between your palms until it completely vanishes.

Work it through your hair evenly, scrunching sections as you go to encourage curl definition and shape.

Let your hair dry naturally. As it dries, the curls will set with bounce, definition, and zero crunch, resulting in a natural-looking style. 

No frizz. No dryness. No stiffness. Just clean, defined curls that hold their shape from morning until you call it a night.

Start With the Right Base

Damp hair for structured styles — slick backs, side parts, pompadours. Dry hair for textured styles — crops, tousled waves, messy fringe.

Getting this wrong is the number-one reason pomade hairstyles fall apart before lunch.

Emulsify Fully

If you can still see product on your palms, you’re not done rubbing. You want a thin, invisible coat across both hands before touching your hair.

Clumps sit on top of the hair instead of working through it. That’s how you end up with white spots and uneven hold.

Layer, Don't Load

Two light applications always beat one heavy one. Start with a pea-sized amount, style, then add more only where hold is falling short. 

With the Glacial Clay Pomade, a little goes a long way — the kaolin clay and beeswax formula grips without needing to be caked on.

Use Heat to Set

A quick blast from your blow dryer activates the beeswax and dramatically improves hold longevity. Medium heat. 15 to 20 seconds.

Aimed in the direction of your style. This single step can add four to six extra hours to any look. Don’t skip it.

Touch Up, Don't Restart

Style loosening by afternoon? Dampen your hands slightly, reshape, and add a tiny bit of fresh pomade.

The Glacial Clay Pomade is fully reworkable — no need to wash out and start over.

That’s a massive advantage over hair gel or wax, and it means your style adapts with your day instead of fighting against it.

Four styles. One product. Zero excuses.

Whether you’re going sleek, messy, curly, or somewhere in between, a quality pomade is the only tool you need to switch up your look without switching out your entire product shelf.

The golden rule? Start small. Build up. Adding product is always easier than trying to strip out excess.

And when you’re working with a formula like the Glacial Clay Pomade, you get hold, texture, and flexibility all in a single jar.

Stop overthinking your hair. Pick a style. Grab your pomade. Make it happen.