How to Change the Scent of Pomade

Adding essential oil to your pomade is a safe, easy, and healthy way to change the way it smells.

Finding a pomade that helps you style your hair exactly the way you want can revolutionize your day. However, you might find yourself tempted to throw your favorite pomade away because of the way it smells. Before you spend your time and money trying to find the perfect smelling pomade, you can try to change the scent of yours, by adding an essential oil to it. Essential oils are not only used to mask bad smells, they also provide many health benefits to your hair.

Things You'll Need

• Essential oil
• Spoon

Instructions

1. Purchase an essential oil that matches your scent preference.

2. Add three drops of essential oil for every 1.5 ounces of pomade. More or less essential oil can be added, depending on the strength of smell you desire.

3. Use a spoon or your fingers to mix the essential oil into the pomade.

Tips & Warnings

• If your pomade is thick and waxy, try heating it before adding the essential oil to make it easier to mix.

• Lavender essential oil is good for normal to oily types of hair and can be used to treat dry scalp. Lemon or orange essential oil is good for oily hair. Peppermint essential oil is good for dry hair and can help your hair grow. Rosemary essential oil is good for all hair types and the overall health of your scalp.

• Allergic reaction to essential oils is possible. If you have sensitive skin, test the oil before adding it to the pomade.

References

• "The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy"; Valerie Ann Worwood; 1991
• Natural Hair Care Recipes: Essential Oils Used in Hair Care
• Esoteric Oils: Hair Care