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10 of the Best Pomades for Thick and Curly Hair

Get the ultimate guide to pomades for thick and curly hair.
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10 of the Best Pomades for Thick and Curly Hair
By Irma Garcia · Updated August 14, 2024

Pomades have been mainly associated with men’s hairstyles; however, curlies can also use these products. They come in handy for a variety of uses—when taming flyaways, laying edges, defining curls, and even adding voluminous bounce to fine hair.

Many pomades tend to have a heavier and thicker consistency than other styling products to seal in moisture; they enhance shine and define textured hair much more than mousse, gel, creams, and serums.

Here are ten pomades that are poppin’ amongst curlies:

1. OYIN Burnt Sugar Pomade

Pomades for Thick and Curly Hair

This product contains virgin coconut oil, castor oil, mango oil, olive oil, hemp seed oil, and cocoa butter to protect curls, control frizz, give textured hair intense shine, moisturize scalp, and lay down flyaways. Plus, this pomade can also be used to nourish skin as well!

2. Curls Passion Fruit Control Paste

Pomades for Thick and Curly Hair

This is a holy grail for type 4 curlies. It consists passion fruit oil, shea butter, and mango seed butter to moisturize and give hair bounce without leaving build-up.

3. Maui Moisture Hair Styling Pomade for Frizz Control

10 of the Best Pomades for Thick and Curly Hair

Say hello to a pomade that packs a punch. Maui Moisture allows you to nourish and protect your edges with a flaxseed formula that is infused with coconut water and citrus oil.

4. Bumble and Bumble Curl Shine Gel Pomade

10 of the Best Pomades for Thick and Curly Hair

This is a fantastic 2-in-1 product that shapes and styles your curls. You can count on extreme shine, minimal frizz, and moisture without a flaky finish.

5. Kinky Curly Gloss Pomade

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A great non-greasy sealer that locks in moisture and does not leave any build-up with its grapeseed oil, avocado oil, safflower oil, and cherry kernel oil ingredients. This moisture-rich product is perfect for 4a-4c hair textures.

6. Carol’s Daughter Mimosa Hair Honey

10 of the Best Pomades for Thick and Curly Hair

It gives curls volume while adding intense moisture without the heaviness of a typical pomade. It’s water-based, which allows its main ingredient, beeswax, to wash out easily, and not give curls a crunchy feel or look.

7. Cantu Shea Butter Hair Dressing Pomade

10 of the Best Pomades for Thick and Curly Hair

Though it is not a 100% natural product, it is still a family favorite due to its ability to define texture and keep hair hydrated all day. It is not a 100% natural product, however, curlies can keep their tresses beautifully moisturized while on a budget.

8. Shea Moisture Men’s Waves Pomade

10 of the Best Pomades for Thick and Curly Hair

This is more popular amongst male curlies, but it is formulated for all hair textures. It does not leave curls crunchy and lifts them at the root for a fuller look!

9. Alikay Naturals Hair Curling Custard

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This custard is great because it does not weigh down curls—3a to 4c—or leave them sticky. It adds volume, and keeps flakes away!

10. Tea Tree Grooming Pomade

10 of the Best Pomades for Thick and Curly Hair

A vegan product that is great for wavy and curly hair types. Its tea tree ingredient is great for sensitive scalps that are prone to dandruff. It has a flexible hold and is safe for colored-treated hair as well.

Remember, pomades tend to be great moisture-sealers meaning they can weigh hair down when too much is used. If a product didn’t seem to originally work, try watering it down and distributing the product evenly, while finger detangling hair.

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