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There’s nothing worse than spending time styling your hair only to have it fall hours later.

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Try this easy-to-use forgiving formula from Bumble and Bumble.

The stick form also makes it especially handy to keep in your gym bag for post-workout topknots.

As for what’s inside?

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He also says it’s suitable for creating tousled styles specifically for those with medium to long hair.

Raven Hurtado, a Chicago-based hair stylist atMaxine Salonis also a fan.

Another thing we’re a fan of?

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The irresistible coconut-sandalwood scent.

Plus, because it’s matte, it gives off more of a natural look.

The formula is ideal forfaking volumeand definitionespecially helpful for those with short, fine, or medium hair.

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For people with straight hair looking to add lived-in texture, Washington says you’ll have more wiggle room.

This is because pomades make the hairstyle touchable, not stiff, he says.

How should I use hair pomade?

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The way in which you use a hair pomade will differ based on your desired look.

This is why Hurtado suggests washing your hair out thoroughly after styling with a hair pomade.

Testers considered performance across four primary categories: efficacy, texture and experience, fragrance, and packaging.

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A beauty product is a personal purchase.

Can we honestly deem a high-end diffuser worthy of your hard-earned cash if its never been tested on curls?

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