Should I use gel or pomade?

Question

i need to get my hair exactly where i want it because my hair whorl makes it so its hard to slick my hair back. should i use gel or pomade? if its gel i need the strongest stuff. i was using garnier fructis mega gel but that wasn't doing it, is there anything stronger? or do you guys think i should i juse murrays or 360 pomade?

Answer 1

here's a long *** guide on how to get waves from 360waves.net it has pretty much everything you need to know about waves

1)how do i get waves?

in order to get waves you cant be afraid to brush ya hair thas first and foremost fellas brushin trains ya hair and after ya ish is trained den ya waves will start comin.

Or take a look @ blackgospel info

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The curls/coils in your hair are the key to getting waves. If your hair is straight the you will not get waves because a wave is a straightened out curl. The curlier (or nappy) your hair is, the more waves you will have in your hair. Deep waves comes from letting your hair grow. Everyone’s waves will not look the same, it depends on your hair type.
Some people have different textures throughout their head, therefore your waves may have a slightly different look or may not be totally the same. Though it may not be noticeable.
Pomade is not what develops waves. So if you don’t use it, it doesn’t matter. Pomade is used to help hold down your hair and help define them, but it isn’t necessary for the process.

Use pomade before your brush/du rag
Brush hair at most 1/1 ½ hours daily
Clean hair at least every other day to keep hair healthy
Brush hair in shower to make them more uniform
Wear du rag when not busy and to bed.
Spray du rag with water or moisturizer while wearing.
Get a hair cut every 2-4 weeks to make them deeper
While hair is long, comb hair as well as brush (hard brush)

Brushing: When brushing your hair start from the center of your head and brush out in every direction towards your lining. Example: From the crown to your forehead, crown to your left temple, etc. From your crown it should make a circle.

Pomade: Pomade is not what makes waves so if you don’t use it, it doesn’t matter. Pomade is used to help hold down your hair and help define them, but it isn’t necessary for the process. Either place a fingertip of pomade into your hand and rub it until it softens, place it in a sink of hot water until it melts, or melt it with a blow drier, then apply it evenly into your hair. Thoroughly rub it into your hair with your palm. If the pomade isn’t melted, take a hot towel and place it on your head to melt the grease, or you can use a blow drier. After you apply the pomade brush it into your hair.

Moisturizing: Use pink lotion or Scurl Moisturizer to keep your hair from drying out. Whenever you think you need it throughout the day.

Ice Pomade: Use this pomade sparingly (going out, etc.), it is possible that it will damage or irritate the skin near your lining.

Water technique: While you are brushing, spray your hair with water and brush it dry. Keep repeating this until you’re finished brushing.
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2)what grease should i use?

murrays,360,sportin waves,nu nile,dax,american crew...whatever you choose you gotta choose cause whats good for some aint good for others you gotta recognize dat and find what works for you.

3)what else can i use to help my waves?

you can use pink lotion da african hair products whatever gives your hair da needed moisture to help train it better. water also works excellent its a real good liquid moisterizer it will definitely help ya waves.

4)wave cap or du rag?

that decision is entirely up to you and your hair some people prefer a wave cap some people prefer a du rag once again you gotta try em and see which you like best.

5)what type of brush?

depends on you and your hair and the amount of discomfort your ready to endure at first the harder da brush the more its going to hurt but eventually you will get used to it and it probably trains your hair the fastest.medium brushes also work very good.soft brushes are kinda like lil touch up brushes to lay your hair down and get the lil loose hairs.

6)what should my routine be @ night?

there are many different routines but most have to do with washing your hair and brushing in the shower then applying your pomade or moisterizer brushing it for a good amount of time at least 10 mins and then applying your du rag or wave cap. wake up brush ya joint or repeat the same process and den be on your way.

7)how long will it take for my waves to be 360?

depends on how dedicated you are wit ya brush. it differs with everyone but the one concrete thing with waves is the more you put in the more you will get out so dont be afraid to work for em.

8) How/which way do i brush my hair fo waves?
top:forward
back:down
sides:straight down or at an angle

Answer 2

pomade def i am a cosmetologist