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Strong-hold styling pomade with a high-gloss, sleek finish
Pomade N°550 from REF is a strong-hold styling paste with a smooth, gel-like consistency that works through hair without dragging. The formula sets hair into classic sleek shapes — comb-overs, slick-backs, side parts — and tames flyaways with a polished, high-gloss finish rather than a matte cast. Built on a water and silicone hybrid base with PVP and VP/VA Copolymer hold polymers, it stays workable on application and locks into shape once styled. The 85ml jar is the everyday format for daily use.
Why Choose It?
- Strong hold that keeps classic styles — slick-backs, side parts, comb-overs — in shape through the day
- High-gloss, sleek finish rather than a dry matte cast
- Smooth gel-like texture spreads through hair without dragging or flaking
- Silicone smoothing layer (Cyclopentasiloxane and Dimethicone) flattens flyaways and adds shine
- 100% vegan formula per the REF brand line
- 85ml jar — practical everyday size for daily styling
Best For
Short to mid-length hair that needs strong hold with a polished, glossy finish — classic men's styles like slick-backs, side parts and comb-overs, plus controlled women's updos and pulled-back looks. Best on dry or towel-damp hair.
For a complete REF styling routine, wash first with a matching REF shampoo before styling.
- Take a small amount — roughly a coin-sized dose for short to mid-length hair.
- Warm the paste between palms until it spreads smoothly.
- Work through dry or towel-damp hair, distributing evenly from roots to ends.
- Shape with fingers or a comb into the desired style — slick-back, side part, comb-over or controlled texture.
- Add more as needed for stronger hold or higher shine.
Tips
- Start with less than you think — build up gradually rather than overload the strand.
- Apply to dry hair for maximum hold and definition; apply to damp hair for a wetter, glossier look.
- On thicker or coarser hair, warm the dose longer between palms so the paste spreads without clumping.
| Base/Solvent | |||
| Aqua | |||
| Active Ingredients | |||
| Salicylic Acid | Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract | Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract | |
| Emollients/Oils | |||
| Cyclopentasiloxane | Dimethicone | ||
| Humectants | |||
| Glycerin | Propylene Glycol | Butylene Glycol | |
| Emulsifiers | |||
| PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate | Polysorbate 80 | |
| Thickeners/Stabilizers | |||
| Quaternium-95 | Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer | ||
| Preservatives | |||
| Potassium Sorbate | Sorbic Acid | Propanediol | Sodium Benzoate |
| Fragrances/Essential Oils | |||
| Benzyl Alcohol | Parfum | ||
| Colorants | |||
| CI 19140 | CI 42090 | ||
| Other | |||
| Ceteareth-25 | PVP | VP/VA Copolymer | Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate |
| Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes | Pogostemon Cablin Oil | Vanillin | |
