How to Make a Washable Hair Pomade

Use pomade to create spiky hair.

Pomades get rid of frizz and makes hair soft and shiny. Women and men with curly hair often use hair pomades to keep hair manageable in humid climates. Essential oils mixed in with the pomade keep hair smelling fresh and fragrant. Make your own hair pomade and limit the number of chemicals and dyes that go in the pomade. Homemade pomades are washable, though you may need to shampoo to fully wash the pomade out of your hair. Pomades can be stored and used for two to three months.

Things You'll Need

• 1/2 cup beeswax
• Medium-sized pot
• 1/2 cup jojoba oil
• 8 drops lavender essential oil
• Jar with lid
• Olive oil
• Coconut oil

Instructions

1. Fill the pot halfway with 2 cups water and 1/2 cup beeswax.

2. Bring to a boil and stir until the beeswax turns to a liquid form and is fully mixed with the water.

3. Turn the heat to medium and pour in 1/2 cup jojoba oil and 8 drops lavender essential oil. If you prefer, substitute 1/2 cup coconut oil and 1/2 cup olive oil for the jojoba oil.

4. Stir and heat for 3 to 4 minutes.

5. Remove the pot from the stove and let cool.

6. Pour the pomade into a jar once it is cool. Let sit for an hour for the pomade to set.

7. Store the jar of pomade with the lid on until you are ready to use it.

Tips & Warnings

• While you can use other essential oils, such as citrus or eucalyptus, lavender oil is soothing to the scalp and has antibacterial properties.

• Spread the pomade onto several fingers before rubbing it into your hair so it doesn't clump together.

• Pomades can make hair oily so you may want to use it sparingly if you have problems with oily hair.

References

• "Naturally Healthy Hair: Herbal Treatments And Daily Care for Fabulous Hair"; Mary Beth Janssen; 1999
• "The Hair Bible: A Complete Guide to Health and Care"; Philip Kingsley; 2003
• "The Green Beauty Guide: Your Essential Resource to Organic and Natural Skin Care, Hair Care, Makeup, and Fragrances"; Julie Gabriel; 2008
• "Fast Beauty: 1,000 Quick Fixes"; Rona Berg; 2005
• "Natural Beauty Basics: Create Your Own Cosmetics and Body Care Products"; Dorie Byers; 2001