Pomade for the Man of Taste: My Journey to Dr. Watson’s Made in America Hair Care
The Quest for the Perfect Hair Product
The Man of Taste knows to never use hairspray or gel. Stiff, icky, crusty—these products are for teenage boys who don’t know any better. I used to use them myself, when I was a teenage boy who didn’t know any better. I have very straight, fine hair. When it’s too short, it sticks straight up. When it’s too long, it hangs heavily like a curtain. So I need something to hold it down and keep it in shape. As I grew older, I found out about pomade, which seemed more in line with the Man of Taste I aimed to be.
Early Experiments and Missteps
I was working in a restaurant, and a Latino co-worker suggested Tres Flores. Basically petroleum—along with the dyes Yellow 11 and Red 17. I used it for a while, but it’s thick and made my hair look greasy and kind of gross, so I stopped. At some point I switched to American Crew products, and stayed with it for years. I began noticing that American Crew, too, smelled unpleasant, due to its synthetic fragrance. It also had a bunch of parabens and other harmful chemicals. I wasn’t aware of how many if not most ingredients in commercial hair products are toxic, disrupting the endocrine system, at least, if not being an actual carcinogen, as petroleum is. Plus, it gave my hair a cheesy shine.
Going Natural—and Back Again
What to do? I went full paleo, using straight up coconut oil. That had a nice smell and hold, and what can be healthier? But I lived in New York, and when the weather turned cold, the coconut oil solidified, making my hair a crusty mess. That didn’t work. So, fine, I’ll go back a store-bought product. KMS molding paste seemed to work perfectly, so I stuck with it. A little dollop in my hand, and my hair held. It didn’t smell, and so I was satisfied for a few years—until I realized that KMS, too, uses petrolatum, a form of petroleum. I was putting a carcinogen in my hair, which is basically my skin close to my brain. My wife wanted me to immediately throw away my bottle, but I needed to find something to replace it.
Discovering Dr. Watson’s at My American Goods
And here’s where the happy ending begins. At My American Goods, I found Dr. Watson’s products. The company’s simple aesthetic attracted me, with their alluring forest green brand color and classy font. I saw they had a hair styling Pomade and ordered it. I was delighted when I opened the tin can and smelled the pomade, which is scented with cedarwood oil, orange and lemon peel, and sage. There’s a hint of geranium and myrtle, too. It’s a subtle scent, yet a palpable and delicious pomade.
Why Dr. Watson’s Pomade Stands Out
The main ingredients are mango seed oil, shea butter, and carnauba wax, so the pomade’s texture is a bit dense when you first pinch it—you’re to roll it in your palm for a few seconds, warming and loosening it before running your fingers through your hair. And once you do, it quickly absorbs, giving a sturdy but flexible hold. It doesn’t have a shine, but with its Vitamin E and Argan oil, it makes my hair look healthier—because it is actually making my hair healthier.
A Made in America Solution
Dr. Watson’s pomade holds down my hair when it’s short, and keeps it in shape when it’s long. I put it on and forget it about for the rest of the day—other than when I catch whiffs of its wonderful scent. Moreover, I feel confident that I’m finally using a hair product that’s free of parabens, phthalates, and, most importantly, petrolatum. It scores 100/100 in my natural ingredient test. Now that I’m using Dr. Watson’s pomade, I don’t think I’ll ever need to use another—though now I’m eager to try their Dry Wax.
Supporting Small Businesses with My American Goods
Finally, I found a pomade for the Man of Taste. It only took me about 30 years. Shopping at My American Goods not only gave me a top-tier product but also let me support small businesses that craft quality goods right here in the USA. If you’re looking for hair care that’s Made in America and free of harmful chemicals, Dr. Watson’s lineup at My American Goods is the way to go.
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