Modifying Pomade: Adding Color, Shine, and Long-lasting Fragrance
Question
I would like to modify my pomade formulation. How can I add color, increase the shine, and make the fragrance last longer? My pomade could be oil-based, silicone-based, or water-based. What types of colorants and shine enhancers are suitable, and how should I add fragrance, including using fixatives like Flora-Fix or Last-Fix, to improve its longevity?
Answer
Hello,
Thank you for your additional questions. To provide the most accurate and suitable advice on adding color and increasing shine in your pomade, it is necessary to know the ingredients in your current pomade formula. The type of colorants and shine enhancers that are suitable will vary depending on whether your pomade is oil-based, silicone-based, or water-based.
Regarding how to add fragrance to pomade and make the scent last longer, based on the available information, you can follow these steps:
- When to add fragrance: It is recommended to mix the fragrance into the oil phase of your formula, or add it during the final mixing step as the pomade starts to cool and solidify.
- Choosing the scent: You should select fragrances that are known to be long-lasting. Avoid fruity scents, as they tend to evaporate easily and do not last long.
- Enhancing scent longevity: You can use fragrance fixatives such as Flora-Fix or Last-Fix to help the scent last longer.
Please provide the formula of your pomade so that we can give you more specific recommendations regarding the type of colorants and ingredients to enhance shine.