SCurl Wave-Control Pomade 3oz
This is a 360 waves product and nothing else. If you are brushing a short cut into a wave pattern and holding it under a wave cap, this 3oz tin is the layer that makes the pattern set and stay set.
The base is petrolatum and mineral oil with microcrystalline wax and lanolin. That is an old-fashioned formula and the right one for the job, because those ingredients hold a brush stroke in place. Lighter water-based products do not, and they are gone by the afternoon. It gives a firm hold and a shine without going tacky or building into flakes.
Method matters as much as product here. Cover clean, damp hair with a very warm towel for a minute or two first. Rub a small amount between your palms until it softens, smooth it on, then brush firmly into the pattern you want. Cap or tie a scarf over it and leave it for at least thirty minutes.
Petrolatum, Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum), Microcrystalline Wax (Cera Microcristallina), Lanolin, VP/Hexadecene Copolymer, Fragrance (Parfum), Linalool, Citronellol, Coumarin, Limonene
- 24-hour delivery
- Every brand we carry ships within 24 hours, not just the hero lines. Order before 2pm and it leaves the same working day.
- Free over £40
- UK delivery is free on orders over £40. Below that it is a flat rate, shown at checkout before you pay.
- Tracking
- You get a tracking link by email the moment it is picked up.
- 30 days
- Send anything unopened back within 30 days for a full refund. No explanation needed.
- Opened it and it is wrong for your hair?
- Tell us what happened. Curl products are hard to judge from a photo, and we would rather swap it than have you stuck with it.
- We price match
- Find it cheaper somewhere else and we will match the price.
Application tips
A little goes a long way, and too much is the common mistake with a petrolatum pomade.
Warm a modest amount between your fingers until it slides, then spread it thinly and evenly instead of dropping it in one place. A hot towel over damp hair beforehand helps it move. Brush firmly along the grain, cover with a wave cap or a wrap, and give it half an hour before you check.
Results
Short cuts hold their wave pattern through the day without the shape softening by the afternoon.
The pomade adds weight, which is what keeps a stubborn crown lying flat, along with moisture and a natural shine. Nothing greasy accumulates on the scalp and the brush keeps moving rather than sticking, so daily brushing does not turn into a chore.
Composition
- Petrolatum
- Holds the brushed pattern down and keeps humidity off the hair
- Lanolin
- Softens the hair so a brush moves through without dragging
- Microcrystalline Wax
- Gives the firm hold that stops a wave lifting by midday
Full ingredients list
Petrolatum, Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum), Microcrystalline Wax (Cera Microcristallina), Lanolin, VP/Hexadecene Copolymer, Fragrance (Parfum), Linalool, Citronellol, Coumarin, Limonene
