You’re fresh back from the barbershop with a kick-ass new haircut. You went with the timeless classic, popularised in the 50s and 60s, and sported by the King of Rock himself. The pompadour. Elvis might have had someone on hand to help him make it, though. So, the next morning, how do you style a pompadour?
The pompadour does take a little bit of time to get right, you’ll also need a little experience with waxes and pomades. They come in a few varieties, cut into fades and undercuts, messy or textured and slicked back or combed over. With around 3-5 inches of hair on top, and short at the sides, your focus should be on the front, where it needs volume.
As a gravity defying hairstyle, if you have thick-difficult-to-style hair, a strong hold product will definitely be required.
How to Style Your Pompadour
Let’s take a step-by-step walk-through of how to achieve the look.
- With damp, towel dried hair, add the wax or pomade as required. As mentioned, the more difficult to manage, the more likely you are to need product.
- Blow dry your hair whilst combing it up and back. Keep your focus on the front and get that pomp to pop.
- As it dries, use a brush to shape the front, giving it volume.
- With the pomp in place, you can add more product or some hairspray for extra hold.
- Warming some wax or pomade in between your fingers, work it in from the sides towards the front. Finish up with the front and consider something with a firmer hold, to keep it in place.
- Pro-tip – if you’re using a comb to add the pomade, add a little water to the teeth to give the finish a sleek, wet look.
Combing Your Pompadour
When combing your pompadour, you should ensure you use a comb that marries up with your hair type. For thicker hair, use medium to wide teeth, and for thinner hair a fine-toothed comb.
You’ll want to comb your pompadour up and back at the front, and straight back with the middle and sides, dependent on your style. The fade or skin fade is often combined with the pompadour, meaning less work around the edges.
What is the difference between a quiff and a pompadour?
The quiff and pompadour are like cousins in the hairstyle family. Both rock a stylish volume up top, but here's the lowdown: The quiff is more versatile, with hair swept upward and back, often with a softer finish. On the flip side, the pompadour is a bold, gravity-defying statement, characterized by a high front with neatly combed, voluminous hair.
If you fancy a new look, and perhaps even a pompadour, you can click here to book into see one of our barbers. If you’d like to check our list of services, its here. With Chaps & Co, you can book a haircut online with the best barbers in NYC.
As always, remember to #KeepItHandsome
You’re fresh back from the barbershop with a kick-ass new haircut. You went with the timeless classic, popularised in the 50s and 60s, and sported by the King of Rock himself. The pompadour. Elvis might have had someone on hand to help him make it, though. So, the next morning, how do you style a pompadour?
The pompadour does take a little bit of time to get right, you’ll also need a little experience with waxes and pomades. They come in a few varieties, cut into fades and undercuts, messy or textured and slicked back or combed over. With around 3-5 inches of hair on top, and short at the sides, your focus should be on the front, where it needs volume.
As a gravity defying hairstyle, if you have thick-difficult-to-style hair, a strong hold product will definitely be required.
How to Style Your Pompadour
Let’s take a step-by-step walk-through of how to achieve the look.
- With damp, towel dried hair, add the wax or pomade as required. As mentioned, the more difficult to manage, the more likely you are to need product.
- Blow dry your hair whilst combing it up and back. Keep your focus on the front and get that pomp to pop.
- As it dries, use a brush to shape the front, giving it volume.
- With the pomp in place, you can add more product or some hairspray for extra hold.
- Warming some wax or pomade in between your fingers, work it in from the sides towards the front. Finish up with the front and consider something with a firmer hold, to keep it in place.
- Pro-tip – if you’re using a comb to add the pomade, add a little water to the teeth to give the finish a sleek, wet look.
Combing Your Pompadour
When combing your pompadour, you should ensure you use a comb that marries up with your hair type. For thicker hair, use medium to wide teeth, and for thinner hair a fine-toothed comb.
You’ll want to comb your pompadour up and back at the front, and straight back with the middle and sides, dependent on your style. The fade or skin fade is often combined with the pompadour, meaning less work around the edges.
What is the difference between a quiff and a pompadour?
The quiff and pompadour are like cousins in the hairstyle family. Both rock a stylish volume up top, but here's the lowdown: The quiff is more versatile, with hair swept upward and back, often with a softer finish. On the flip side, the pompadour is a bold, gravity-defying statement, characterized by a high front with neatly combed, voluminous hair.
If you fancy a new look, and perhaps even a pompadour, you can click here to book into see one of our barbers. If you’d like to check our list of services, its here. With Chaps & Co, you can book a haircut online with the best barbers in NYC.
As always, remember to #KeepItHandsome
