Brylcreem

[brylcreem boy]

I can easily find Brylcreem, Groom and Clean, and my latest favorite-Wildroot, at Walgreens.... I have used Groom and Clean religiously for awhile now, but a few weeks ago I opted to get a bottle of the Wildroot. It is lanolin based so it gives a deep shine and makes your hair feel really soft. I think it has a better hold then Brylcreem and smells better than the strong Groom and Clean smell. It does wonders for a traditional side part. I can recomb it throughout the day and rewet it and get a really nice shine, this stuff does not dry out throughout the day at all.

 

[Talbot]

Any one use Sporting Club pomade? I still see the hair spray, but haven't seen the pomade in a while.

 

[Widebrim]

I can easily find Brylcreem, Groom and Clean, and my latest favorite-Wildroot, at Walgreens.... I have used Groom and Clean religiously for awhile now, but a few weeks ago I opted to get a bottle of the Wildroot. It is lanolin based so it gives a deep shine and makes your hair feel really soft. I think it has a better hold then Brylcreem and smells better than the strong Groom and Clean smell. It does wonders for a traditional side part. I can recomb it throughout the day and rewet it and get a really nice shine, this stuff does not dry out throughout the day at all.

I've never used Wildroot, and prefer dressing that comes in a tube, reason being that liquid dries out on my hair fairly quickly. I used Groom & Clean last week, and find it to hold very well on my short hair (and I remembered that smell from when I was a boy). So you changin', then, to Wildroot Boy?lol

 

[Weston]

I've used Wildroot, but it's just OK. It will do what you need it to, but Brylcreem is a really, really nice product. Smells good, helps your hair's health.

For that Don Draper look though, I go with Redken's firm holding gel. Still need the aerogel hair spray to make it all shiny though, so I'll have to leave town to find a stylist who has it.

 

[The Good]

I've just received the "Original Brylcreem" that I had ordered online. Tried to search it out in the stores, but it's difficult to find. Anyway, my first impression of it is good, since I've added a dab of it (well, two dabs worth, perhaps?), it's still a bit wet and holding up well. Here's a couple of pictures of my new hairstyle:

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy208/TheAntiquarian/DSC00212.jpg

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy208/TheAntiquarian/DSC00214.jpg

 

[habberdasher]

I've just received the "Original Brylcreem" that I had ordered online. Tried to search it out in the stores, but it's difficult to find. Anyway, my first impression of it is good, since I've added a dab of it (well, two dabs worth, perhaps?), it's still a bit wet and holding up well. Here's a couple of pictures of my new hairstyle:

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy208/TheAntiquarian/DSC00212.jpg

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy208/TheAntiquarian/DSC00214.jpg

Stylin' been wanting the original brylcreem can't find it

 

[AtomicEraTom]

I've been an avid Brylcreem user for a few years, but have been using Tres Flores during the work week, with some Vitalis to make it a little more managable. I'm really enjoying it. My hair's under a bump cap all day long, and I get home, run a comb through it and it bounces back. Never had such luck with Brylcreem.

 

[The Good]

I've been an avid Brylcreem user for a few years, but have been using Tres Flores during the work week, with some Vitalis to make it a little more managable. I'm really enjoying it. My hair's under a bump cap all day long, and I get home, run a comb through it and it bounces back. Never had such luck with Brylcreem.

It is now my third day using Brylcreem, and I think I can sort of see what you mean there. I wore a hat for a while, and it took a bit of effort to get it looking nearly as good as it was before. I do sometimes find myself putting water on the hair-do as well. I still like the product though. It's certainly a lot more comfortable than some of the gels I have been using for years, and I'm a fan of the "wet look" of products like Brylcreem.

 

[AtomicEraTom]

When I use Brylcreem at work, I have to wet my hair and usually towel it lightly, but the towling is only to give my pompadour more lift. I use Brylcreem on the weekends, if I won't be wearing a hat, and it's a fine product for such a situation, and does give a much better shine. I did the gel thing too, wish I would have known about Brylcreem when I was young.

It is now my third day using Brylcreem, and I think I can sort of see what you mean there. I wore a hat for a while, and it took a bit of effort to get it looking nearly as good as it was before. I do sometimes find myself putting water on the hair-do as well. I still like the product though. It's certainly a lot more comfortable than some of the gels I have been using for years, and I'm a fan of the "wet look" of products like Brylcreem.

 

[The Good]

When I use Brylcreem at work, I have to wet my hair and usually towel it lightly, but the towling is only to give my pompadour more lift. I use Brylcreem on the weekends, if I won't be wearing a hat, and it's a fine product for such a situation, and does give a much better shine. I did the gel thing too, wish I would have known about Brylcreem when I was young.

I think when it comes down to it, old time products like Brylcreem are pretty much still a well-kept secret, waiting to be discovered by the younger generation. It is still sometimes stereotyped with older men, from what I've read on the internet, and this aspect in particular is discouraging for some.

 

[habberdasher]

Great I got a pompadour style too

 

[Undertow]

I think when it comes down to it, old time products like Brylcreem are pretty much still a well-kept secret, waiting to be discovered by the younger generation. It is still sometimes stereotyped with older men, from what I've read on the internet, and this aspect in particular is discouraging for some.

Perhaps just as Old Spice used to be seen as an old man's cologne, until recently?

 

[AtomicEraTom]

I agree, and when I was a kid and needed Mom or Dad to buy the stuff for me, they always objected, and told me to get a crew-cut, ironic as my dad was a greaser in his day.

I think when it comes down to it, old time products like Brylcreem are pretty much still a well-kept secret, waiting to be discovered by the younger generation. It is still sometimes stereotyped with older men, from what I've read on the internet, and this aspect in particular is discouraging for some.

 

[habberdasher]

I agree, and when I was a kid and needed Mom or Dad to buy the stuff for me, they always objected, and told me to get a crew-cut, ironic as my dad was a greaser in his day.

Man your dad must've been awesome! Greaser style is great

 

[Undertow]

I agree, and when I was a kid and needed Mom or Dad to buy the stuff for me, they always objected, and told me to get a crew-cut, ironic as my dad was a greaser in his day.

And herein lies the strange rift between that generation and ours.

When I was poking around for a straight razor and strop, my grandparents on both sides thought I was being a little odd. "Why would you want to shave with one of those old things? My dad used one, and he hated it," was usually the answer. [huh]

 

[TrenchGuy]

Pomade is rare stuff here in Finland and many people I have talked about it think it must be very gross stuff, because it's so "greasy" and greasy hair looks gross...

I personally think I could like pomade.

 

[habberdasher]

And herein lies the strange rift between that generation and ours.

When I was poking around for a straight razor and strop, my grandparents on both sides thought I was being a little odd. "Why would you want to shave with one of those old things? My dad used one, and he hated it," was usually the answer. [huh]

Yeah, same with my Dad. He was from the pomade days and objects to using it.

 

[berwynguy]

Still using Brylcreem

I have not stopped using brylcreem since buying my first tube a few years back. The stuff is great. I'm recentl back to sporting the pomp with a side part these days - had a change in jobs so could be a bit more fun with the hair style. Don't get me wrong, I do like the classic mad men side parted tapercut, especially when I had to wear shirt, tie and suit to work. And I do have to say, wearing a pomp with a shirt and tie does work much to my suprise.

Anyway, I load up with brylcreem every morning after showering. I have no problem washing brylcreem out. I do still use a little bit of groom&clean with the brylcreem as I find the groom&clean helps give a bit more lift and hold than brylcreem alone. I don't use pomade much anymore, but if I do, its AGS 40wt and then in combination with groom&clean. Regardless of what I use, I find that adding groon&clean will help when it comes to washing it all out.

I am suprised the Brylcreem company doesn't even attempt to market it, especially to young guys - given all the adds for waxes, pomades, etc, you would think they'd jump on the trend. I think they could easily dispell the OLD MAN image, especially with the popularity of Mad Men and the return of the slick look in general, if they just tried.

 

[The Good]

Yes, I'm still using this, having used it for about two months now. I actually use it before applying a pomade I have; Dax Wave and Groom. This combination works quite well; good hold, great shine.

 

[bumphrey hogart]

Had a very proud day yesterday,bought my eldest son(17) his first pot of brylcreem,like teaching him to shave,lessons in the use of brylcreem are necessary.Incidentally,in the uk it's always come in a red pot,still does,it has a very distinctive smell,not perfumed,but not unpleasant.I've used it for over 30 years and it's all in the amount you use,'just a dab'll do ya'.As far as hats are concerned,I'm sure it helps to keep leather hat bands conditioned,it's why I'm sure,so many vintage hat bands aren't cracked and rotten.As an aside,if you don't wear brylcreem or a similar treatment,remember to condition your leather hatband occasionally.birds and stones come to mind. 'Put a bit o' brylcreem in your hair;gives you the brylcreem, bowounce'.