I got word that some of the links in the contact info weren’t working, so I relinked them. So check out the contact info page, if you haven’t already!

On top of all of that, I’m (for whatever reason) locked out of my Facebook account. So if you’ve been trying to get in conctact with me through there, and haven’t heard a word from me, now you know why! I appologize, I have no idea what happened. I verified everything and I still can’t log in. So if you need to get ahold of me, just shoot me an email at therebelrouser@yahoo.com, message me through Tumblr (female nudes accepted,) or tweet at me, and I’ll get back to you!

Thanks all.

Ray Collin’s Hot Club – Rock Me Baby

Three Kings Pomade is a Brazilian pomade. This stuff is clearly designed for the rockabilly crowd, with its modern design and take of the product. For more information about the brand, head over to their website. But note, you may need to use an online translator!

The container is different from what we’re used to seeing. It’s not the typical 4oz tin, nor is it the typical 4oz plastic tub. It’s a much shallower 2.12oz plastic container, with a twist top lid. The only English you’ll be able to read on the label, is Three Kings Pomade Hair Dress, which sits right below a couple of pompadour’d skulls, with bow ties. And I must say, this is a killer design! The simple color palette of red, yellow, black, and a “stained” cream is a real nice touch. Even with the checkered (which I’m usually not a fan of,) this is a nice label!

Opening it up, you see a cool, dark grey, waxy looking pomade. It has a soap-y scent, which isn’t a big deal for me. While I do favor a lot of scented pomades, I do appreciate the toned down stuff. It’ll make sense as we move along!

Now, while it looks like a thick-waxy pomade, it’s actually… Sort of not?

Scooping it out was actually tough, which led me to believe that this was going to be a heavy wax. But, after rubbing it around in my palms (that’s what she said) this stuff sort of melted away into a clear, jelly type consistency… But, that doesn’t mean much…

Alright, so this thing went from:

- Scooping out like a heavy wax.
- Melting into a jelly.

And now…

It applies very much so like a heavy wax!

While it applies like a wax, since it came down to jelly consistency, it easy spread onto the first bit of hair you get to. Meaning, if you ran your hands from front to back, your hair will be coated from the front to about the middle. So, you’ll have to scoop a bit more out, then run it through the backside, separately. Funky, right?

Alright, so we’ve gone from a heavy wax, to a jelly, then back then to a heavy wax, so now… how does it style?

Styling wise, it styles like a lighter wax. You’ll have no problem styling in a light, wispy pompadour. You can get some height, but do not expect it to stay that tall, especially on a warmer day! But if you’re looking for something with a much stiffer hold, this isn’t the product to go to.

As you can tell from the sides, it’s a light product.

Using this stuff on both warm and colder days, like most stuff, the results will vary. But, a bit more noticeable than most…

On a warm day, I styled my hair rather moderately. Not too tall, not too low, just right in the middle of everything. As the day went by, my hair slowly fell lower and lower, until it looked as if I had absolutely nothing in my hair… For the most part, if your pomade melts throughout the day, you’ll still have something left to style with, even if you do just slick it straight back. But, this stuff, unfortunately, left me with absolutely nothing to work with, at the end of the day.

Now, on colder days or an evening out, I would actually suggest this stuff. Why? Because, if you’re out with the lady just grabbing a bite to eat, going to the movies, or just keeping it low-key, you won’t really be going for anything with an intense scent or sheen. You’ll want to smell nice and fresh, have your hair up, but not out there. With that said, Three Kings Pomade will do just that, in my humble opinion of course. And trust me, even on a night out, a pompadour will grab attention even if it’s not super greasy! (Now the toned down comment makes sense, right?)

If you’re looking for something for the colder nights, where sugary scents won’t even matter, this stuff would be something to look into. Hell, even for cold-rainy days, this stuff won’t flake up from water, unlike most wax or petrolatum based products!

Overall, this is not a bad product. Definitely not my go-to, but it’ll definitely be used, as the colder nights come closing in. Even if you aren’t into waxy pomades, but dig the design, I’d say the design is cool enough to warrant the purchase. Big thanks again to André and the folks at Three Kings Pomade!

Alright folks, until the next time.

Stay greasy and POMP HARD!

The Blue Rhythm Boys – Rollin’ and Tumblin’

Got the rest of Steve’s pomade line, now the collection is complete! I’ve heard good things about these, so I’m stoked to try em out!

Clearly… I was a bit overeager opening the package.

Big thanks again to Steve + Elaine and co!

And all the way out of Brazil, comes Three Kings Pomade! They’ve definitely kicked things off right, with a real proper design. Big thanks to André! Stay tuned for this review, it’s the next one up!

Hope everyone had a killer NYE celebration.

Until the next time folks.

Stay Greasy.

Buddy Holly & The Crickets – Good Rockin’ Tonight

Johnny Bragg – Juke Box R’n'R

In my opinion, the simple color palette on this tin is really nice. The silver tin, with a black rimmed lid, black and white script, red strips, and a brass lip around the tin. If this isn’t a kickass color palette, then I don’t know what is! The brass lip and red strips really make this tin stand out from the rest, it’s just that nice! Unfortunately, most shops only stock the plastic contained version, so you won’t get that nice brass detail. But if tin designs aren’t your thing, then you’ll have nothing to worry about.

Opening it up, you see a rich, slightly golden pomade, with a very subtle powdery scent. Yeah, powdery scent. If only I had the actual fragrance names, I could stay away from using this description!

From the looks of it, it looked to be a heavy pomade - which is another reason why I was hesitant to pick it up. From my experience, a lot of these heavy pomades are really meant for black folks hair. It just works much better for their hair, than folks with straighter hair… that’s just the way it is. But to my surprise, this stuff was lighter than it looks.

Scooping it out, I saw that this stuff was a medium weight pomade, but a bit on the lighter end of the spectrum. On the lid, it says it’s a “Light Pomade,” but it’s still far from a hairdressing. Now, for the most part, I’ve had really good results with pomades of this consistency; malleable enough to style the product with ease, yet has enough hold to keep the sides down tight, and the pomp nice and bulbous. But running this stuff through, proved to be something different…

While still being in the medium weight range, applying and combing this stuff through, you don’t really get that much hold. It’s surprisingly lighter than I had thought it would be… Kind of a bummer. Not only did it not have too much hold, it also didn’t have that much sheen, which is something that most pomades of this weight range have.

Now, in the heat… this stuff… MELTS…  This is because shea butter pomades are a whole lot lighter than petrolatum based pomades, that don’t have shea butter as an ingredient. But still… with petrolatum as it’s main ingredient, you’d expect a bit more hold, yeah?

Overall, I can’t say I really dig this stuff, aside from the packaging. It’s not bad, but for my long, thick, and wavy hair, I need something with a bit more umph to it. But, that doesn’t mean it won’t work out for someone else. So you cats with the straight hair or considerably shorter hair,  this would definitely be one to check out – especially if you’re not in need of a whole lot of hold for height.

Well folks, that’s it for now. Until the next time!

POMP HARD!

Sorry for the major lack of posts as of late. If you’ve seen my Facebook, you’ll see that I haven’t even been on there for some time! I’ve been focusing on some personal goals, which has changed up my lifestyle quite a bit. But hey, at least it’s positive changes, right?

Don’t worry, I promise that I’ll have a few posts up this week, and will be back on schedule right after New Years. Got more pomade reviews, styling tips, style tips, music reviews and a whole lot more. So sit tight and don’t let the… nevermind.

A big thanks to everyone for the support!

- Jan

Charlie Feathers – One Hand Loose