Staff Picks: Elevate Your Grooming Game
Looking for standout styling essentials backed by real-world performance and clean ingredients? These are the products our team reaches for time and again—trusted favorites that deliver effortless style from wash to finish.
1. Shear Revival Crystal Lake Styling Pomade
Why It Stands Out:
A luxurious medium-hold, lightweight cream pomade that keeps hair restylable all day—no stiffness, no flaking. Crafted with scalp-friendly aloe, deeply conditioning mango butter, and moisture-locking carnauba wax, it washes out easily and smells like a spa with its natural blood orange and lavender notes.
Pro Tip: Apply to damp hair for a natural shine or use on dry hair for a matte, low-shine look.
2. Layrite Superhold Pomade
Why It’s a Classic:
The gold standard for thick or unruly hair, Layrite delivers serious hold and brilliant shine—barbershop-grade styling without fuss. Water-soluble formula means it rinses clean with ease.
Venue: Ideal for pompadours, slick-backs, or structured looks that stay in place.
3. Morris Motley Cream Styling Masque
Why It Matters:
A styling cream and treatment in one—this matte-finish masque delivers natural texture with conditioning power. Lightweight and understated, it’s your go-to for effortless, healthy styling.
4. Firsthand Supply Clay Pomade
Why It’s Gritty in the Best Way:
Strong hold meets rugged texture in this clean-ingredient clay pomade. Its matte finish and bold grip make it perfect for lived-in looks that hold strong—without compromising quality or ethics.
5. Morris Motley Conditioning Crème Shampoo
Why It Tops Off the Routine:
More than just a shampoo—it’s a creamy, sulfate-free cleanser that nourishes and detoxifies. The luxurious amyris leather fragrance and gentle lather make daily washing feel like a spa treatment. Sustainable and refillable, this 500 ml bottle cares for your hair and the planet.
How to Blend These Picks into Your Routine
Cleanse: Start with the Conditioning Crème Shampoo. Its creamy lather gently cleans without stripping, leaving hair soft and styled-ready.
Texture or Hold:
For effortless texture, reach for the Cream Styling Masque or Clay Pomade.
For structured, classic styles, go with Layrite Superhold
Finishing Touch: Layer Shear Revival Crystal Lake to add restylable sculpting, light conditioning, and a flawless finish.
Why We Stand By These Choices
Ingredients That Train the Hair, Not the Other Way Around – Clean, nourishing formulas without harsh additives.
Form + Function – Easy to apply, great hold, and restyle-ready.
Versatility – From texture to steel-hold, everyday routine to special styling.
Mindful Design – Ethical sourcing, refillability, and skin/scalp-friendly profiles.
A Few Words from the Community
“Crystal Lake is a very good product… solid medium hold… low shine… slick and creamy for styling.”
— r/Pomade reviewReddit
“Crystal Lake was the first high-end hair product I bought—and I can’t recommend it enough.”
— r/PomadeReddit