Homemade Pomade: Natural and Non-Greasy Hair Texturizer

Homemade pomade skips the parabens, formaldehyde, and fragrance of commercial pomades. Just a simple, natural, non-greasy hair texturizer!

It seems like I’m always doing something different with my hair.

From long and wavy to short and layered, I absolutely love to try new things. Currently, I’m sporting a long pixie cut, which means I have to use a texturing product or I’ll end up looking like my toddler.

I went to the store to pick out some products and I was shocked. Parabens, formaldehyde, fragrance, and many other undesirable ingredients were in every product that I wanted to buy.

This is particularly scary because my son loves to put his hands (and mouth!) in my hair. I would never want to risk his safety or health just because I want to look stylish. So instead of purchasing those products, I decided to go home and find a natural solution.

I knew that I would need a non-greasy, firm-hold homemade pomade that could help keep some volume in my hair all day. Plus, I wanted something that was non-toxic and easy to wash out.

Homemade Pomade Ingredients

After doing the research, I narrowed down my list to just four ingredients: beeswax, coconut oil, bentonite clay, and sandalwood essential oil. Each ingredient serves a specific purpose which I’ve broken down below:

Beeswax

This helps make this homemade pomade less greasy and gives it a nice firm hold. If you find that you need more hold, simply add one more tablespoon of beeswax to the mixture. If you need less hold remove one-half tablespoon from the recipe.

Coconut oil

This not only conditions hair but helps repair it. Plus it fights dandruff! One of my favorite things about coconut oil is that it will be soft and pliable in your hands, but will harden back up in your hair. Its melting point is 76°F. This helps to cut down on the greasy feeling but will leave your hair shiny and soft.

Bentonite Clay

Bentonite clay is a gritty powder made from naturally occurring volcanic ash. Many people use it in face masks and for other external beauty treatments. It is extremely important to make sure that you get good quality bentonite clay (look for a gray/ashy color as opposed to white or chalky colors). In this homemade pomade recipe, the bentonite clay helps to give the pomade a gritty, fun texture to play with.

Sandalwood Essential Oil

This is my favorite essential oil for hair care. It helps to condition and repair hair without drying. Bonus: it smells amazing!

Don’t have the time or desire to make your own? If you really want a good, natural pomade, but just can’t make it yourself, DIY Natural recommends checking out the all-natural (for real!) pomade from this company.

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Homemade Pomade Recipe

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Homemade pomade skips the parabens, formaldehyde, and fragrance of commercial pomades. Just a simple, natural, non-greasy hair texturizer!

Prep Time

15 minutes

Active Time

30 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Estimated Cost

$2

Equipment

• Double boiler

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp beeswax pastilles
• 3 Tbsp coconut oil
• 2 tsp bentonite clay
• 10 drops sandalwood essential oil

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Instructions

1. Begin making your homemade pomade by melting the beeswax in a double boiler. (I improvise and use a glass Pyrex mixing bowl in a pot of boiling water.)

2. Add the coconut oil and stir until melted.

3. Turn off the boiler and add bentonite clay.

4. Allow the mixture to cool slightly while continuing to stir.

5. Stir in essential oil.
6. Pour into a container. (I use a small mason jar, but any container works fine.)

Recipe Video

Notes

A very little bit of this hair texturizer pomade will go a LONG way. I’ve barely even dented my jar and I’ve been using it every day for two weeks.

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Variations for this Hair Texturizer

For a homemade pomade with MORE hold: add one more tablespoon of beeswax to the mixture.

For LESS hold: remove one-half tablespoon from the recipe.

Want a less oily pomade? Add one teaspoon of vegetable glycerin when you add in the coconut oil. You’ll have to stir the mixture as it cools though because the glycerin will try to separate. This will also help add more texture.

Now you know how to texturize hair with a natural homemade pomade!

Want to try out more DIY hair products?

Check out these amazing tutorials:

• Sea Salt Spray for Beach Waves
• Natural Hair Gel
• Natural Hair Spray
• Homemade Hair Masks for Dry or Damaged Hair

Want natural, but don’t want to make your own?

If you don’t have the time or desire to make your own (or DIY hair products just aren’t working out for you), you’ll be happy to know DIY Natural has finally found a hair care company they can get behind. We have used (and love) most of the products from this company, and we highly recommend checking them out.

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