Thinning hair can feel like its impossible to manage, but the right hair products and techniques can make a significant difference in how your hair looks and feels.


Pomades can be great products to help style thin hair. They can give you the appearance of healthy, full hair. Pomade adds texture, volume, and a fuller appearance, making a great solution for anyone dealing with thinning hair.


Did You Know: GQ Recommends chose Highland Glacial Clay Pomade as the best pomade for thinning hair and recommends it to their audience.


Let’s explore how to use pomade for thinning hair, benefits and what to avoid when dealing with thinning hair.

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How to Use Pomade in Thinning Hair

Using pomade on thinning hair is not difficult at all but you will need to keep some techniques in mind to avoid flattening the hair too much.

  1. Use the pomade on damp or dry hair: You are trying to achieve volume not flatten the hair. Using a pomade that work on both damp and dry hair like our Glacial Clay Pomade is key to create fuller hair.

  2. Start with a small amount: Always with pea-sized amount and add more as you need, but careful because you don’t want to use too much product and end up flattening the hair.

  3. Distribute evenly: Make sure you are warming the product in your hands so that you an distribute it evenly. This is key to not create clump of product in some parts of the hair.

  4. Add a bit of heat: Adding a bit of heat can help set your hair in place. Use a blow dryer to add set your style in place.

Benefits to Using Pomade on Thinning Hair


  1. Adds Volume and Texture: Pomade can create the illusion of thicker hair by adding texture and fullness which is ideal for those dealing with thinning hair.

  2. Gives Flexible Hold: Unlike gels, which can leave hair feeling stiff and crunchy, pomade provides a flexible hold that allows for movement without sacrificing style.

  3. Opt for a natural pomades: A high-quality pomade will promote your hair moisture and nourish the hair.

  4. Lightweight and Non-Greasy: Pomade should not weigh hair down or leave it looking greasy, which is often a concern with some styling products, but make sure to use a natural matte pomade like the Glacial Clay Pomade.


What to Avoid if You Have Thinning Hair

When you have thinning hair you are probably very aware of how visible your scalp is. The more scalp is visible the more apparent the hair thinning will be.


Using a high shine product like gels will make the appearance of hair thinning more visible on the other hand matte product will make your hair appear fuller.


This is why Glacial Clay pomade is a great option to give your hair the texture it needs and with its matte finish the appearance of thinning hair will become less visible.


All natural pomades will also spread evenly though the hair. When styling thinning hair you want to avoid any product that will harden and clump your hair together.


Make sure you are using products with good natural ingredients, like ours, that will help your hair look fuller but also nourishes and support scalp and hair health.

Bottom line

Pomade is an excellent styling product for thinning hair because it provides volume, texture, and a natural-looking finish. When applied correctly, it can help create the illusion of thicker, fuller hair without weighing it down. 


Using a natural pomade like the Glacial Clay pomade will also nourish and promote hair health which is key to minimize the appearance of thinning hair.