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Home / The Archive / Pomade, Hair Wax, and Everything In-Between THE ARCHIVE BRUSH OILY WASHING Published on September 27, 2024 — 5 min read Share this article Home / The Archive / Pomade, Hair Wax, and Everything In-Between The line between pomade and hair wax is a fine one because technically,pomadeis a type of hair wax. Each styling product differs depending upon their ingredients and intended uses. But first, a bit of history will help you understand why they’re similar yet different.ANCIENT ROOTSThe English word “pomade” comes from the French pommade meaning “ointment” and the Latin pomum, “fruit” or “apple” via the Italian pomata, which also means “apple.” The original ointment recipe contained mashed apples along with animal fats and herbsDuring the Roman era, soap, most likely made from olive oil, was used to groom hair by the Gauls and some European tribes. In the 18th century, hair pomade was considered to be a luxury product used by members of an elite gentry. 19th-century p...