Homemade Natural Pomade Recipe (Tallow & Beeswax for Men’s Hair)
This homemade natural pomade is made with simple ingredients like beeswax, grass-fed tallow, and nourishing oils. It creates a firm, classic pomade that helps hold and shape hair while adding a subtle natural shine. This old-fashioned style hair pomade is easy to make at home and avoids the synthetic ingredients often found in store-bought hair products.
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Servings: 4 oz jar
Equipment
- double boiler or heat-safe bowl over a saucepan
- small whisk or spoon
- clean metal tin or glass jar
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 2.5 tablespoons beeswax
- 2 tablespoons grass-fed tallow
- 1 tablespoon castor oil
- ½ tablespoon jojoba oil
- 10 to 20 drops essential oil optional
Instructions
- Fill the bottom of your double boiler with water and bring to a gentle simmer. Add the beeswax to the top portion and allow it to melt slowly over low heat.
- Once melted, add the tallow and stir until fully liquified.
- Add the castor oil and jojoba oil. Stir gently until combined. Then, remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool for about one minute. Add essential oils if using and stir again.
- Pour the mixture into your container and allow it to set completely at room temperature. The pomade will firm as it cools.
Notes
Tips for Making Homemade Natural Pomade
Melt the ingredients gently
Use a double boiler or a heat-safe bowl set over a pot of simmering water. Beeswax melts slowly, and gentle heat helps prevent overheating the oils. Adjust the hold if needed
If you prefer a softer pomade, slightly reduce the beeswax and add a little more oil. If you want a firmer hold, increase the beeswax slightly. Let the pomade cool undisturbed
Once poured into the jar, allow the pomade to cool completely at room temperature. Moving the jar while it sets can cause an uneven texture. Warm it in your hands before using
This is a firm pomade, especially in cooler rooms. Scrape out a small amount and rub it between your palms to soften it before applying to your hair. Store in a cool, dry place
Because this pomade contains natural fats and oils, keeping it out of direct sunlight and heat will help it last longer. Use essential oils sparingly
If adding essential oils for scent, start with just a few drops. A little goes a long way in a small batch like this.
How to Use This is a hard pomade, especially when the room is cold, so you will need to scrape out a pea-sized amount. Rub between your palms until fully melted. Apply to slightly damp hair and comb into place. A little goes a long way. Using too much can make hair appear heavy, so start small and add more only if needed.
Storage Store in a cool, dry place. Because this recipe contains no water, it is naturally shelf stable for several months. If your home becomes very warm in June or during the summer months, it may soften slightly. Simply move it to a cooler spot and it will firm back up.
Melt the ingredients gently
Use a double boiler or a heat-safe bowl set over a pot of simmering water. Beeswax melts slowly, and gentle heat helps prevent overheating the oils. Adjust the hold if needed
If you prefer a softer pomade, slightly reduce the beeswax and add a little more oil. If you want a firmer hold, increase the beeswax slightly. Let the pomade cool undisturbed
Once poured into the jar, allow the pomade to cool completely at room temperature. Moving the jar while it sets can cause an uneven texture. Warm it in your hands before using
This is a firm pomade, especially in cooler rooms. Scrape out a small amount and rub it between your palms to soften it before applying to your hair. Store in a cool, dry place
Because this pomade contains natural fats and oils, keeping it out of direct sunlight and heat will help it last longer. Use essential oils sparingly
If adding essential oils for scent, start with just a few drops. A little goes a long way in a small batch like this.
How to Use This is a hard pomade, especially when the room is cold, so you will need to scrape out a pea-sized amount. Rub between your palms until fully melted. Apply to slightly damp hair and comb into place. A little goes a long way. Using too much can make hair appear heavy, so start small and add more only if needed.
Storage Store in a cool, dry place. Because this recipe contains no water, it is naturally shelf stable for several months. If your home becomes very warm in June or during the summer months, it may soften slightly. Simply move it to a cooler spot and it will firm back up.