Do you use a pomade for your hair? Then chances are you've seen or maybe even used the pomades from Layrite and Suavecito. In this blog, we look at the differences between the two best-known pomades and which one is best for your hair.
Suavecito pomade original vs Layrite original pomade
Suavecito and Layrite are two of the best known pomades on the market. qualitatively they are close but also their background is very similar. There is even a story going around at The Alpha Men that their stores sat next to each other in California and they got into a fight. Whether this is really true we will probably never know. In this battle we will discuss the original pomade of both brands.
Suavecito
It all started as a bunch of hard-working friends who needed a good product. Unfortunately, a good product that met their needs was too expensive and so they decided to make something themselves. They started experimenting in buckets at home with different ingredients and out of that came the product we know today. After the friends moved out and their neighbor said they looked "suavecito" the brand was born.
Layrite
Founded in 1999, barbering seemed almost extinct. Still, the founder continued to pursue his greatest passion as a barber to cut perfect hairstyles. His technique was hampered by traditional oil-based pomades that are difficult to wash out of hair. He decided to make his own product. While using the homemade product, a customer said it was the only remedy that "made his hair lay right" and that was the beginning of a new brand.
The Battle of pomades
Whether it is a battle that can be won remains to be seen. Both pomades are very popular worldwide. Both are also well represented at The Alpha Men. In any case, we will start giving our opinion on both products and give a review based on factors that are most important to our customers.
Ease of use of the pomade.
Both products just do this very well. The Suavecito is a little brown translucent and spreads flawlessly through the hair. The Layrite looks a little more orange and feels more like a wax without the stickiness and also spreads easily. However, the Layrite is a little more difficult with longer hair. The Suavecito is easy to apply in all conditions and thus wins this one.
Washing out pomade
The raison d'être of a water-based pomade is of course that you do not want to use two bottles of Dreft to get your hair clean again. Fortunately, this is not necessary with either product. Just rinse your hair with water and the product is out. Not a clear winner.
Fragrance
Well, smell is more a matter of taste, of course. Although (almost) everyone thinks your grandmother's old socks don't smell very pleasant, opinions on this subject are more divided. The Suavecito smells very fresh and masculine. Almost a cola-like scent that is not too strong. In any case, we find it a very pleasant smell. The Layrite smells a little sweet like vanilla. We had to keep an employee here from putting it in his mouth so nice it smells. For us, Layrite wins this one.
Hold
Nothing is more unpleasant than hair falling out of shape during a date with that one beautiful lady. You don't have to worry about that with the Layrite. Although the jar indicates medium hold, it is almost as strong as the high hold of other brands. The Suavecito also has a fine hold but a little less strength. A good tip is to apply it in slightly drier hair. Then the hold will be better but the shine a little less. It works exactly the same the other way around. Also, the Suavecito feels a little more like a gel. It just doesn't get hard.
Shine
Here the Suavecito is clearly better. The product provides a nice shine that looks natural. The moister the hair is when applying the product, the more the hair will shine. The Layrite also gives shine but a lot less. Of course, it depends on which effect you like better in your hair.
Which pomade is the best?
If you value a good hold, Layrite is the clear winner. Maybe you prefer a nice shine then Suavecito would be your choice. Both products cost the same. We prefer the Layrite Original Pomade because of its good hold and wonderful smell. Either way you will get value for money. Both products contain natural ingredients that will not cause acne and are easy to wash out of the hair.
Curious? Try them out and judge for yourself which one you like best. Feel free to leave a review.
Check out the Suavecito Pomade Original Hold and Layrite Original Pomade in the shop.