{"id":102,"date":"2019-05-23T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-05-23T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanoak.co\/2019\/05\/23\/bayside-grooming-water-based-pomade-review\/"},"modified":"2023-10-16T17:29:14","modified_gmt":"2023-10-16T09:29:14","slug":"bayside-grooming-water-based-pomade-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanoak.co\/hair\/bayside-grooming-water-based-pomade-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Bayside Grooming Water Based Pomade Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bayside Grooming Co. Water Based Pomade Review<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

This is the continuation of the Bayside Grooming Co. Series where this time we are introducing their latest craft – The Water Based Pomade. Compared to our previous review of the Original Clay<\/strong><\/a>,<\/strong> I would say this is a different product that caters to those who wants much stronger hold with better endurance, especially if you are living in a humid and hot condition. So what\u2019s so special compared with all the pomade out there in the market? Let\u2019s find out how this craft stood out from the rest ;)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Brand<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bayside Grooming Co<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Origin<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Newcastle, Australia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Type<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Water Based Pomade<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Design and Packaging<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Very similar to its brother – The Original<\/strong> Clay<\/strong><\/a>, the material used for the packaging is the same. The only difference is on the color used which is a much darker grey as its base. In terms of labeling, it claims to be stronghold, low shine, and aloe-based (instead of your normal water as the based for most pomades)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Again, this product also weighs at 96g. So, gentlemen, please feel free hand carry them on your flights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scent<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The scent is very similar to the Original clay. It is refreshing, light , and on the sweeter side. The only difference is there\u2019s a hint of bergamot instead of the coconut used in the Original Clay. It is a little bit stronger than Original Clay, feels like a refreshing cologne with a pleasant aroma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On their site it is mentioned with the following notes: lime, bergamot, coconut, bay leaf, patchouli, cedar, pine needle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Based on personal preference, I would say this one is one par with Morris Motley\u2019s Treatment Styling Balm<\/strong><\/a>, <\/strong>The Apothecary Malaysia\u2019s Analogue Paste<\/strong><\/a> and<\/strong> Byrd\u2019s Matte Paste<\/strong><\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Texture<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This product much smoother and creamier than the Original<\/strong> Clay<\/strong> and and Morris Motley\u2019s Treatment Styling Balm (TSB)<\/strong><\/a>, it\u2019s easy to scoop out and not greasy at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is as soft as the TSB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Application<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As a water based product, it can be applied both on dry hair or towel dried hair. As for this test, I applied on a dry hair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Very little to no tug during application. It took around 2 -3 coin size scoop to get my short hair styled. Breaking it down on my hand palm was easy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Restyling<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I do not have to restyle as often as the Original Clay<\/a> because the hold was much better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, when restyling was required, it was really easy. Don\u2019t feel any tug to it and I am able to restyle either using my fingers or comb. There\u2019s no need of any water required for restyling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shine<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Low Shine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Volume<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Works superbly almost throughout the day! Use it a hair dryer for better volume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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