How To Get The Stylish Pompadour Hairstyle

by kevin · 10/07/2019

Do you know how to style a Pompadour? Elvis made it a classic, and now it’s making a comeback. While it was once the trademark haircut of truck drivers, it’s now a hallmark of a classy gent. This hairdo requires some serious maintenance, but if you’re willing to put in the work, it produces great results.

To get the ideal Pompadour haircut, you’ll want to have your bangs down to your eyebrows. The taller pompadours require longer hair, around 6 inches in length. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can add a side part for extra vintage points.

It’s great for casual outings, but professionals might want to choose another style. The ‘do definitely means that its wearer is similar: relaxed and slick. Like the slicked back undercut and quiff, it demands a generous dose of a glossy pomade. Once you’re rocking the pompadour, you’ll feel right at home with the King of Rock and Roll.

You’ll want your hair short on the sides and back. The top should have a good length to it. Take some pomade and slick your hair back.

To get the pomp, place your free hand (the one that isn’t holding your comb) on the top of your slicked-back hair. Push this hand forward, and at the same time, comb the hair at the front upward. Fix it with a little hairspray if needed. This method will take some trial and error to get the best pomp possible.

How To Style A Pompadour?To learn how to style a pompadour, you’ll need good hair styling products. Hair wax and pomade are the best to use as they both have a strong hold and ensure that the pomp keeps its height throughout the day. This is important because the pompadour is effectively defying gravity to maintain volume and won’t stay in place by itself, so you’ll need a reasonable amount of hair product to wear this hairstyle all day.

How To Comb A Pompadour?Styling a pompadour is one thing, but learning to comb it correctly will make it easier to get. For instance, picking out the right type of comb is an essential for combing the pompadour. If your hair is on the thicker side, use a wide or medium-tooth comb rather than a fine one. You’ll still have the control to smooth your hair, but you won’t struggle to pull the comb through. However, if you have thin hair, use a fine-tooth comb for maximum control.

Adding a little water to the teeth of your comb before you brush the pomade through your hair will help keep the style sleek. Other than that, all you need to do to comb your pompadour is make sure that you’re combing in the right direction. Comb back and up for the front section, but comb the middle and sides of your hair straight back to create contrast with the pomp.