Shear RevivalGray Ghost | Matte Finish Hair Pomade for Men, Strong Hold Styling Cream with Sunflower Oil, Rice Bran Wax & Aloe Leaf Juice, Notes of Citrus & Cypress, 3.4oz

I have tried several types and brands of pomade. This is the best of the bunch for my needs. I have straight, average thickness hair and wear a slick back style. Grey Ghost holds all day long and has a nice citrus scent for a few minutes after application. I use a dime sized amount with a few drops of water in my palms before I emulsify. It works well rubbed into towel dried hair and then styled with a brush or fingers.

Holds well at first, not greasy or sticky but definitely wears off throughout the day

I've tried literally dozens of hair pomades. I used to order a new pomade product every time I ran out of my last jar, so I've bounced between multiple brands ranging between the entire price bracket. It started with Murray's, which you can easily get for under $10 at a CVS, and then I moved on to American Crew, then finally into the world of Arcadian Clay, Shear Revival, Brosh, and so much more.Between all of the brands and products, Shear Revival's Gray Ghost stands above the rest. Once you've tried tons of products like me, you'll start listing out your pluses and minuses.For me, the "perfect" pomade doesn't exist, but this one gets you very close.-Scooping the product out is extremely easy. It doesn't get stuck in your fingernails like other STIFF products.-Washing the product OUT of your hands is fairly easy too. It's not as easy as washing lotion off your hands, but it's more like when butter hardens in a cold temperature, and melts away with warm temps. Once you use warm water it'll rub right off. I cannot tell you how many times I've run into an amazing product that took ages to wash off my hands.-Running the product through your hair is "almost" effortless. It's a thicker product for sure and you really need to make sure your emulsify the clay in your hands before applying. Rub your hands together hard enough that you can feel like you're making a fire in your hands, and ensure your hands are evenly coated.-The scent is where the product may fall a bit. If you've smelled their original Shear Revival Crystal Lake, you'll know what I'm talking about. Crystal Lake was like if a professional candle maker made a hair product, with distinct notes of citrus and herbs unlike any other product. Gray Ghost is extremely neutral, I don't even think it has a scent. This is actually a plus though because I'd rather have NO scent than a BAD scent. But just wished it was Crystal Lake level.-The product washes OUT of your hair fairly easily. If you just use straight up water (for buildup), you may experience some resistance. Shampoo gets it out just as easily as anything else, so no worries on that end for me.-The product lasts all day in my hair, and I have thick and long Asian hair.-The jar is 3.4oz (96g) which is near the maximum limit (100g) for TSA liquids. That means you're able to take this on the plane at the highest possible amount they allow! That is AMAZING and thought out.Again, this product single handedly stopped me from trying other brands. Shear Revival checks most boxes and I can rely on it in any occasion, including my own wedding day some day.

After extensive research, one name kept rising to the top: Shear Revival. I've been on the hunt for a solid alternative to the pricey Oribe Rough Luxury Soft Paste, and I decided to give this one a shot. I'm happy to say it exceeded my expectations!This wax paste has a pleasantly thick texture when first scooped but emulsifies effortlessly in your palms for smooth application. I’ve tried it on both towel-dried and blow-dried hair, and it consistently delivers impressive results. It offers excellent hold with a natural-looking sheen that isn’t too shiny or matte.The fragrance, while subtle and woody, wasn’t a standout for me—it leans more toward blending into the background rather than making a statement. That said, it doesn’t linger too strongly, so it won’t interfere with other scents you wear.At nearly half the price of my usual go-to paste, this is a clear winner. Shear Revival has officially earned a spot in my hair care lineup!

I have thick, coarse, and stubborn hair. I've experimented with various pomades, always running into the same issues: too gel-like, leaving me with helmet hair, or too waxy, making it a nightmare to wash out. Living in a hot, humid climate for half the year only made it tougher to find a product that held up.Then I found Gray Ghost. This blend of water-based and oil-based pomades is a game changer. While it's not as strong as gel, it provides impressive volume and hold, keeping my hair in place throughout the day and allowing me to easily comb it back. It washes out with shampoo and conditioner, but even a water rinse leaves a manageable build-up for effortless styling the next day (and beyond). Even better: it acts like a conditioner, leaving my hair feeling great. It's a strong hold without feeling either greasy or crunchy.Gray Ghost definitely took some getting used-to, but after a few days of experimenting, this has shot up to the top of my list of pomades.

Smells fine. Pretty sticky and hard to comb and make a part line after putting on hair. Reason for only 2 stars is that it dried out really fast in jar. Like I had to dig deeper and deeper with each use to find product that wasn’t crusted. Top was screwed on each time, stored in bathroom cupboard. Very odd.

It holds perfectly and does not leave greasiness. It’s a little hard to scoop it out and leaves hair a little dry. I would prefer it to give a little shininess to my hair. A great product anyways. Would definitely keep this one and probably another one that gives a little shininess in my hair products arsenal.

Worse than I expected due to all of the hype. It is very hard to work into your hair if it is longer. If you are used to water based pomades this will be a hard pass. Good thing is it smells great and stays in your hair even if you are sweaty.