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What Is Hair Balm?

Troy Holmes
Troy Holmes

Hair balm is a hair cream product that straightens and molds hair into a specific position. This hair styling gel is often used by men. The balm comes in both a scented and unscented cream that is transparent when put into the hair.

Many types of hair balm products are available. These products are sold in most beauty salons and convenience stores that specialize in men’s hair supplies. Hair balms vary widely in price, depending on popularity and the ingredients used.

Hair balm is also called pomade. It is sold in small jars or canisters and applied directly to damp hair immediately after it is washed. Many of these products include waxes that give hair a firm, shiny texture that can last for several hours.

Petroleum jelly, which can be used as a hair balm.
Petroleum jelly, which can be used as a hair balm.

Many hair products claim to make frizzy hair smooth, but nothing compares to hair balm. The ingredients in this product can style hair into shapes that are not possible with normal conditioners. Hair balms can make flat hair spiky and frizzy hear smooth.

Using hair balm on a regular basis can make hair look greasy and clumpy. It is a good idea to clean hair on a nightly basis to remove any grease and conditioners found in hair products. This helps to keep the hair healthy and strong and limits long-term damage from hair products.

Hair balms are typically very effective in smoothing hair.
Hair balms are typically very effective in smoothing hair.

It may take several washes to clean hair balm from the hair. Many pomade products use petroleum jelly, which can be difficult to remove on the first washing. Using a good shampoo with strong detergent ingredients is the best way to remove balm from the hair.

Wax-based cream can make a hairstyle that looks slick and flat. This style is reminiscent of many hairstyles seen in the early 1950s. Balms can be used to create ducktail and hair curls because they keep the hair in a firm pasted position.

It may take several washes to remove all hair balm residue.
It may take several washes to remove all hair balm residue.

Men and women have many options for hair products today. These include balms, holding sprays, spiking gels, and hair creams. Each product is used for a specific purpose. Hairsprays and holding gels are typically used to hold hair but will wear off faster then balms. Gels and waxes are used as a hair straightener that makes frizzy, dry hair have a flat, straight look that shines.

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    • Petroleum jelly, which can be used as a hair balm.
      By: blueee
      Petroleum jelly, which can be used as a hair balm.
    • Hair balms are typically very effective in smoothing hair.
      By: sytilin
      Hair balms are typically very effective in smoothing hair.
    • It may take several washes to remove all hair balm residue.
      By: Roman Gorielov
      It may take several washes to remove all hair balm residue.
    • Some hair balms are designed to help repair damaged hair.
      By: Laurent Hamels
      Some hair balms are designed to help repair damaged hair.
    • Hair balm may help give hair a firm, shiny texture.
      By: edwardderule
      Hair balm may help give hair a firm, shiny texture.
    • Some types of hair balm can help tame curly hair and make it look less frizzy.
      By: indiraswork
      Some types of hair balm can help tame curly hair and make it look less frizzy.
    • Hair products, including balms, holding sprays, spiking gels, and hair creams, are available for both men and women.
      By: monticellllo
      Hair products, including balms, holding sprays, spiking gels, and hair creams, are available for both men and women.