Most old school wavers will swear by pomades—but most pomades feature a common ingredient known as petroleum, amongst other chemicals. While the petroleum does help keep your hair in place, it has been known to clog pores and stunt growth. So you want to find a more natural moisturizer that still has hold.

Should you use pomade everyday?

Is it bad to put pomade in your hair every day? Yes, it's bad to put pomade in your hair every day. If your scalp is not used in having anything other than shampoo, conditioner, and the natural oils it produces on it, chances are, it's gonna react to it by producing oils to counter the greasy hair product.

What do you use for waves?