CRVFT Pomade 2oz - Semi-Matte Finish Shine - Original Hold Medium Strength (Gel) – Men’s Styling Product, Barber Approved - Water Based/Soluble - Boss Scented - Straight/Thick/Wavy Hair

Great product work well on my fine hair

Recently switched to other Pomade’s after 6 years of Haircraft use. Had to come back to Haircraft it’s just so good as what it does! Solid hold for 16+ hours. Great volume. Isn’t overtly smelly. But most importantly for me it doesn’t leave a residue or make my head look greasy. I run my hands over my head all day (nature’s comb) and other pomade brands leave my hand sticky and gross. With Haircraft my hair does what I need it to do and I don’t even notice. Really am impressed with this product and feel it’s overvalued. Give it a try!

To preface this review, I have straight, thick Asian hair (medium-long combover) and I work in the hospital as a nurse so I need something that'll last the running around and helping patients move. I've tried A LOT of pomades and this is comes in a close 2nd to Imperial's Classic Pomade and before Suavecito's Firme Hold. I've also tried Layrite, JS Sloane, Cock Grease, etc. Hold: 10/10. As above, this thing keeps my thick, straight Asian hair in a flawless combover during a 12 hr shift as a RN. A big plus is that a little goes long way. Usually with Imperial and Suavecito, I have to use a little more product that other people for my type of hair. Even after a rough gym session, my hair stays in place. If I leave the product in overnight, only a few hairs are outta place from tossing and turning while I sleep. Smell: 10/10. Smells AMAZING. Has a fresh, light masculine smell. A lot better than Imperial's melon scent & better than Suavecito's musky, overpowering scent. Workability: 8.5/10. This is the only place where Hair Craft loses some points. Directions say to work into dry hair esp. if you want that matte look (which is what I want), but if you have thick, straight hair and need a little more time to work the product in, it becomes a little tricky. If you don't use a comb, this product works well and looks great if you style it with you fingers. The product dries pretty quickly, so if you use a comb, you have to work it in and style it a little faster than Suavecito. Either that or work it in when your hair is the slightest bit of wet, but then you won't get as much of the matte appearance. Sheen: 10/10 (when compared to other pomades). 9/10 (for my personal taste). Dries on semi-matte, as advertised. Actually has more of a matte appearance than Imperial & Suavecito, which I like a lot. I would like an ultra matte product like Hanz de Fuko's claymation (which is my favorite product when I have short-medium hair), but for pomades, this is the top when it comes to "matte-ness" Washability: 10/10. Washes right out with water alone, even before applying shampoo. Probably the easiest to wash out out of all the pomades I've tried! I was skeptical about how easily it'll wash out cause it lists "beeswax" as an ingredient. My hair is already soft, but it's actually soft right after showering, even the day after (probably due to the argan oil listed in its ingredients). Sometimes Suavecito can dry out my hair and my scalp and exacerbate my dandruff. Haven't had a problem with dry hair or dandruff yet. Restyling: 9/10. Not as good as Imperial. Same as Suavecito. A day after leaving the product in, the product sticks so well you have to put a little more water to restyle it or else you'll be pulling your hair as your fingers or comb won't glide as easily, and the product washes off so easily (blessing & a curse) by the time you can rework it, you've washed some of the product out so it loses hold. But you just have to add a little more and you're good. Packaging: 10/10. My gf does some graphic design so I'm familiar with packaging and they've got this one right! Classic black container w/ silver lettering/accents. Good choice of fonts & graphics all around the product. The hard plastic container doesn't have a recycling symbol on it which is a shame. Overall: 9.6/10 tldr; as advertised: strong hold, semi-matte finish. Holds REALLY well. Smells AWESOME. Washes out easily. ***UPDATE*** After using this product for a few months and now on my 2nd jar, I have to make some updates on my scoring that dropped this product a little. Hold: 9/10 (down from 10/10). The hold is really strong, which I like, it's too crispy like a gel product when dry Smell: 10/10. Still the best smelling product out there! Workability: 7/10 (down from 8.5/10). As stated above, the product dries out too quickly for my liking so you have to style it pretty quickly. Once it dries, it's hard to restyle cause then it'll lose its hold. Sheen: 9/10 (unchanged). Dries on semi-matte, as advertised. Washability: 10/10 (unchanged). As above. Restyling: 6/10. Very little room for restyling. Dries out and then loses its hold when you rework a comb through your hair even w/ a little bit of water on your comb. Packaging: 10/10 (unchanged). As above. New avg. score: 8.7/10. Works great if you plan on not touching your hair for 12-16 hrs once styled.

Smells great, gives me a natural looking hold without that greasy feel or appearance and it washes out very easily. Been using it for a year consistently and haven’t looked back since. Wish I had tried it out sooner and hope they continue this product for a long time!

I want to like this product so much, but for whatever reason it flakes after it dries. As far as the quality of the product I love the scent, application, and hold of the product (especially in the humidity of Texas). But all of the positives unfortunately don't matter since it looks like crap after it dries. I haven't had this happen with any other pomade but for some reason my hair does not agree with this one. Overall, its a great pomade, i just cant wear it in a professional setting since it flakes on me.

One of the last no scent, water based pomade left. I have a sensitive scalp, so a no scent & additive free type pomade works best for me. Great hold. Great price. Awesome shine. Creates greate texture when there is little moisture in the hair. When you have wet hair the hold is weakened. Goes on smooth, doesn't say on your palms. Comparable to other big brands who charge too much, and put too many chemicals in their pomade.

Why did you pick this product vs others?: THIS is exactly what I have been searching for!! Thank you! I was using L’ange Gentlemen’s Pomade and it’s been discontinued. All women’s products are either colored or off-white and my hair is white-white, so I started using men’s styling products because they’re clear and they hold and wash out easily! The ones for women don’t hold spiky or tossed hairstyles as well as this one does either! Thank you! Please keep making clear hair care products like this! ❤️

I used to use a thick salve that dried my scalp and cost way too much (from the barber shop). After checking out the reviews for this less expensive option I decided to try it out. I immediately noticed it smelled really nice. Kind of like a non-aggressive cologne. It also allowed me to spike my hair in the front like I’ve done for years. Now that I’m older, I wanted to try a soft part. The first day I tried I put too much in and went with a swept back look for the day. But on the second day, I barely put any through my hair and combed it back and was impressed by how well my thin hair held its form. Im in an office all day mostly, but if I know I’m gonna be out and about I put a little more in and it helps keep my hair in place pretty much all day. It’s super easy to wash off my hands too. No slick residue after use. Can’t beat this stuff for the price. Definitely recommend trying it out.