Introduction

Black hair, whether curly, frizzy or frizzy, has specific needs in terms of hydration, protection and definition. And there's nothing better than hair pomades. Known as “hair grease”, they help seal in moisture, nourish lengths and style edges. This article explores all the ideal pomades, tips on choice and use, and the best alternatives for complete black hair care.

How To Choose the Best Hair Grease for Black Hair?

Here are the key points for making the right choice:

• Long-lasting hydration: shea butter, castor oil, oils (jojoba, olive, sunflower seed), aloe vera, glycerine.
• Styling and definition: a light, nourishing formula to smooth baby hair and frizz and add shine to protective styles: shea butter, natural waxes.
• Hair reinforcement: a pomade that provides care and shine to protective styles: provitamin B5, silk proteins, Chébé, linseed.
• Clean formula: free of heavy silicones, mineral oils and parabens.
• Compatibility: with the porosity and density of your hair. 

Some hair grease :

Cantu Shea Butter Hair Dressing Pomade

Formulated for dry hair, this pomade is enriched with shea butter to nourish, style and add shine to textured hair. Very rich, it can weigh down hair with low porosity.

Cut by Fred Vegan Wax Pommade 

A 100% natural formula (white clay, diatomaceous earth, candelilla wax) ideal for providing hold without stickiness. High price (€25) for a small container (50g). 

Best Alternative To Hair Grease: Chéribé’s Growth Oil for Hair and Scalp + Flexible Styling Nourishing Buttercrème

It's the ideal combination! The oil seals in moisture, while the butter provides long-lasting hydration. Use in that order! These two Chéribé products are specially formulated for all hair types (even color-treated and relaxed!) and all porosities.

Chéribé Growth Oil for Hair and Scalp

This light, dry oil is enriched with natural ingredients such as Chébé Complex and Annatto oil to fortify hair and stimulate growth: the before-and-after results are amazing! It also contains rosemary essential oil, renowned for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Ideal for stimulating blood circulation in the scalp and nourishing hair follicles. Versatile, it can be used daily to seal in moisture or as a growth treatment. 

Discover Chéribé Growth Oil for Hair and Scalp

Chéribé  Flexible Styling Nourishing Buttercrème

Unlike other styling creams, this one has a rich yet non-greasy texture, specially formulated to style, define and soften your natural texture without leaving residue or a greasy finish. Formulated with a Chébé Complex, linseed and sunflower seed oil, it repairs, softens and moisturizes hair for 48 hours. A precious daily aid for easy braiding, vanilles, wash and go and other hairstyles.

Discover Chéribé Flexible Styling Nourishing Buttercrème

How to Use Hair Grease for Black Hair 

On damp or dry hair

Separate your hair into small sections, then apply a dab of ointment, massaging gently into each section.

For baby hairs

Use a fine brush or an old toothbrush to smooth the edges with pomade.

To seal in moisture

Layer pomade after a light oil to lock in moisture.

Additional Tips for Taking Care of Black Hair 

Moisturizing and protecting your black hair on a daily basis is essential for its overall health!

Tip 1: Protect at night

Sleep on a satin or silk pillowcase to minimize breakage.

Tip 2: Adapt your products to the weather

Use richer products in winter to counter dryness.

Tip 3: Avoid product build-up

Use a clarifying shampoo every two weeks for a healthy scalp.

FAQ

Can hair grease promote hair growth?

Yes, thanks to nourishing ingredients like castor oil et Chébé.

How often should I use hair grease?

2 to 3 times a week, depending on your needs.

What’s the best hair grease for dry scalps?

Look for formulas with nourishing ingredients (aloe vera, shea butter, sunflower seed oil, provitamin B5) and softening ingredients (linseed, chebe, silk proteins). 

Final Thoughts

Hair pomades play a key role in the maintenance of black hair. They help keep it healthy, sealing in moisture, defining curls and protecting it from external aggressors. But if you don't like the elastic texture of pomades, you can combine a lightweight oil and a buttercream, which will offer the same effect with twice the hydration!