{"id":112,"date":"2019-03-20T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-03-20T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanoak.co\/2019\/03\/20\/arcadian-clay-pomade-new-formula-review\/"},"modified":"2023-10-16T17:29:57","modified_gmt":"2023-10-16T09:29:57","slug":"arcadian-clay-pomade-new-formula-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanoak.co\/hair\/arcadian-clay-pomade-new-formula-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Arcadian Clay Pomade New Formula Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

Arcadian Clay Pomade New Formula Review<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The Arcadian brand is not foreign to us, in fact we have done a couple of reviews of their products from the recent reformulated Arcadian Matte Paste<\/a>, to the old version of Arcadian Clay Pomade <\/a>. In 2018, Eric Dale founder of Arcadian decided to revamp his original products in order to improve their respective performance. And one of them is the newly formulated Arcadian Clay Pomade. We got to say there\u2019s certainly significant improvements from the previous version. But before we dive in, we want to set the context right about what is a clay pomade? With this understanding, you will better appreciate a good clay pomade by Arcadian<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a Clay Pomade?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Clay Pomade is a product that combines both feature of a pomade and clay hair styling products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A pomade usually provides a good high shine and better hold as compared to clay. Its texture are usually smooth and easy to scoop out. It works great especially on thick hair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, clay contains clays (pun intended) that has natural properties such as repair damaged hair, and alleviates dryness to the scalp. It is matte (low shine) and low to medium hold. It provides better texture and volume especially when blow dried while styling. This means it is best use for fine to medium thick hair types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the context above, the challenge of this Arcadian Clay Pomade Reformulation is to combine the great properties of pomade and clay, yet without compromising much of its respective origin. Let\u2019s dive into the reivew now!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Arcadian<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Knoxville, Tennesse, USA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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

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

Arcadian has always been very consistent with their design and packaging. The packaging is similar to the previous version<\/a>. House is a amber glass jar of 114g (4 Oz). However, this also means is not flight friendly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

The scent has definitely took a different direction. While it is still woodsy, the new formula introduces some citrusy notes to it as compared to the bay rum scent in its original one. I would prefer this scent because it is much lighter and not too overwhelming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

The texture is still amazingly creamy, soft and easy to be scooped out. This is definitely due to the leverage of pomade properties. Though I have stored the jar in an air-conditioned, the texture did not change at all. You don\u2019t have to worry if winter is coming ;) GoT fan here! The Arcadian Matte Paste<\/a> in comparison is thicket than this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After scooping out from the jar, breaking it down was easy. However, this time you will realize there would be some solid bits (like pepper). These pepperish bits doesn\u2019t affect the texture. When applying on the hair, it is super easy, can either do it with a comb or just with your finger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Low Shine. I would say it does has a little shine, not totally matte<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

When used with hair dryer, it does give a good volume that last for quite a while despite the humidity here in Singapore. My hair thickness is normal, hence this is pretty impressive. It really reminds me the volume given by Morris Motley\u2019s Treatment Balm <\/a>and Flagship Black Ship Pomade<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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