★★★★☆June 20, 2019
Works Well but with Caveats
So here's the deal. I've tried many different formulas of pomades over the last several years ranging from traditional, wax-based, to the more common water-based and clay-based pomades. I wanted to find something that offered a medium to firm hold without a lot of shine. This product from Uppercut states that is what it will do, and it does. However, here are some things to be aware of before you buy/use this pomade: Texture-wise, it is very light and creamy and spreads though hands and hair fairly easy. However, once the product gets into your hair, it begins to set very quickly and leaves little room for re-working after the initial application (perhaps one area where the original Uppercut Deluxe pomade delivers better). Unless you apply this to wet or slightly damp hair, be prepared for some fly-away hairs and a tougher time shaping or combing your desired hairstyle. You don't need much to apply it decently, so that's good in the sense that you shouldn't go through the tin quickly if you use it on a daily basis. If you have longer or thicker hair than mine, your findings may be different and you'll probably need more product. As for the product smell, it is a creme brulee scent, so if you don't enjoy that overly sweet scent, you may not be a fan. Once it's in your hair, the smell isn't as noticeable though. Regarding the strength of the hold, I'd say it's very much borderline medium to firm hold. Unless you apply a light dusting of hairspray afterward like I do, you may want something with a stronger hold such as the Uppercut Monster Hold or Baxter's matte clay pomade. I'll also say that if you are one to re-style or run your fingers through your hair throughout the day as I do sometimes, the hold is not as strong and eventually your hair will begin to shift/lay more naturally on your head, which is good if you want that 90s, floppy/unstyled hair look. It is a matte finish as advertised, so the shine is also minimal unless you're applying to damp hair. The stuff also washes pretty easy off your hands and out of your hair with a shower, so I had no issues there. So overall, the product works as advertised but you may need to adjust your finishing techniques or expectations to use it in the long term.
B. RoyasVerified purchaseHelpful (27)
★★★☆☆October 26, 2022
Decent pomade with good hold, but ultimately falls short due to the texture it leaves my hair.
I bought Uppercut's matte pomade to see if it was a more affordable alternative to my main matte pomade. Unfortunately, the texture it leaves my hair is hard to overlook. The Good: * The consistency of the pomade is creamy, which I found pleasant and easy to work with. * Hold is adequate, but if I'm being nit picky, it could be a smidge stronger. * Washing the product out is easy and didn't leave any noticeable residue. Neutral: * The scent reminds me of candy, which I neither love or hate. I'm just not sure I want to smell like candy everyday. The Bad: * The texture of the product in my hair is where it falls apart for me. It feels like a lightweight gel in my hair, has a little crunch to it. To be fair, you can work out that crunchy feel after it sets, but I found the more I worked out the crunch, the tackier my hair felt, which I did not like. I think this is a decent pomade, but if you are looking for a natural feel and a bit more pliability in your hair, you'll likely be disappointed with this pomade.
Nelsol BatallaVerified purchaseHelpful (5)
★★★★★December 18, 2017
My favorite so far, except the smell
My favorite pomade so far. I have thick coarse hair and style in modified pompadour. I've used many different expensive pomades, but I was looking for a matte pomade that didn't have such a shiney, crusty look, but with high control. I don't care for the coffee smell on application, but fades quickly. No one has commented on the scent throughout the day (I.e. wife). My favorite about this formula: I can usually finger comb my hair back into shape the next day without more product, only a little water. I also like how little it takes to achieve high control. I apply with damp hair, let it dry for a few minutes, and I can then tame my pomp into any shape I want. Great product! I use it on my boys' thick hair too and it works great. Good bye glossy crusty pomades!
A.C.M.Verified purchaseHelpful (4)
★★★★★July 1, 2025
Black Spots Are Normal
If there are black spots in your pomade, it’s not mold. It is the coffee infusion and it smells amazing. After trying dozens of matte pomades, this one is the best by far. Great hold, great smell, nice matte finish, amazing value.
MelinaVerified purchaseHelpful (3)
★★★★★September 23, 2025
The Best Hair Pomade
The best Mate Pomade I ever had, just perfect!
Alex HrytsenkoVerified purchaseHelpful (2)
★★★★★May 23, 2026
My hair didn't ask for much. This delivered everything.
I didn't set out to become a pomade loyalist. I was just a person with hair, stumbling through a drugstore aisle full of products promising "extreme hold" in fonts that looked like they were designed for energy drinks. Then Uppercut Deluxe Matte Pomade entered my life, and now everything else feels like a personal insult. The hold is medium, which sounds like a compromise but is actually just correct. Your hair stays where you put it without looking like it's been shellacked to your skull in a moment of poor judgment. The matte finish means you look like a human being who styled their hair, not someone who lost a bet involving motor oil. Water-based, washes out clean. No standing in the shower negotiating with your scalp. No residue haunting you into the next morning like a bad decision. You apply it, you live your life, you wash it out. Revolutionary concept, executed flawlessly. I've been using this for years now. I've tried other things in weak moments, the way you might try a different coffee shop just to remember why you have a regular coffee shop. The results were humbling. At 3.5 oz it fits in a bag, looks good on a bathroom shelf, and smells like a man who has his life together. Whether or not the rest of your life reflects that is between you and whoever's asking. Ten out of ten. Don't switch.
Marc AVerified purchaseHelpful (2)
★★★★★February 9, 2025
INSANE 10/10 GOATED
Holy Grail — WOW this stuff is amazing. I have thick wavy hair and this is perfect. -the hold is perfect, never feels heavy -it smells insane like insane I wanna eat it. like toffy or caramel -doesn’t leave residue and easy to wash out -has a perfect natural matte finish -lasts all day and night ;) What more could you ask for?
ChristopherVerified purchaseHelpful (2)
★★★★☆June 12, 2024
Smells Great! Does not wash out easy though
I really enjoy this product, it has a strong hold and doesn't lose its form throughout the day. I will say when it comes to washing your hair it is a challenge. It takes a lot of soap and work to make your hair feel like its free of it. Not a huge issue but defiantly noticeable.
Andrew GarciaVerified purchaseHelpful (2)
★★★★☆November 22, 2023
The quality has declined over the last few years.
I'm returning this product for the second time in the past year. As a long-time user, I'm really disappointed with the recent decline in quality. The substance isn't homogeneous as it should be; instead, it's full of small clots. I hope this issue is evident in the photos I've attached.
T.Y.Verified purchaseHelpful (1)
★☆☆☆☆January 5, 2026
Avoid this product.
Product arrived looking like a Petri dish. Avoid avoid avoid.
Amazon CustomerVerified purchaseHelpful (1)
★★★★★July 3, 2017
Awesome pomade especially for ones with thin and flexible hair
I like to mix this with the regular pomade. First work in the regular and finish it off with a bit of this product. Leaves my hair in a sort of mild satin and soft finish. Best thing about it is that it holds the hair in place while leaving it soft! The regular pomade usually makes my hair a bit semi-hard. Not that I mind but having soft hair is always a plus with the ladies. And my hair is thick and a total mix of fine, course, steel wool hair! lol It's not easy to find products that I can work with so it stays slicked back. Love Uppercut. If you have hair like mine, use UPPERCUT and be generous with the amounts.Also remember to comb the product in to the hair but you should know that already . Like it better than Suavecito's. Has a bit of a coffee/cappuccino scent.....it is coffee colored lol. They didn't over do it with the scent, just enough.
SwoleVerified purchaseHelpful (1)
★★★★★January 31, 2026
perfect product
Once I was introduced to this pomade 7 years ago by a barber in Europe ive never felt the need to look for something else. I have wavy hair and keep a short fade crop/length on top. I find its perfect for my style. Never greasy with perfect hold. I couldn't be happier. Ive even introduced it to a few stylists here in the US.
Amazon CustomerVerified purchaseHelpful (1)
★★★★★June 28, 2025
Love it!
Why did you pick this product vs others?: Phenomenal product
William Thomas GlennVerified purchaseHelpful (1)
★★★☆☆January 19, 2025
From a Great Company, a meh product
I usually love uppercut products. This one however was a bit of a miss. The scent is very nice but the hold is weaker than expected and it is extra hard to wash out. I have to see double the shampoo just to get my hair clean. Overall, not terrible but not great for my thicker hair like their other products.
Rex SwindlehurstVerified purchaseHelpful (1)
★★★★★May 21, 2026
Hair Paste
Nice paste I make order every month
AndriiVerified purchase
★★★★☆March 11, 2026
1/7 of the pomade is missing
The item is great but why wouldn’t there be more of it?
BogdanVerified purchase
★★☆☆☆March 1, 2026
Dented
Came dented and unable to open without prying. Otherwise it’s a great product.
B KellerVerified purchase
★☆☆☆☆April 6, 2026
Yuck
If I wanted my hair to smell like I haven't bathed, I would go camping for two weeks and let all my clothes get sweaty and stale. This paste also felt cloying and clumped in my hair in a bad way. My hair felt stick after so I didn't get a fluffy look that I was after, I wanted the tops to spike but it was weighed down. ..... I should mention that I'm female. However I asked my brother for his honest opinion of the scent and he wrinkled his nose saying yuck. I'm not exaggerating it is rank and I wasted 20 bucks on this. KEY: ⭐️ 1 star= Disappointed. I don't recommend it, it is poor quality, or it does not reflect the advertising. ⭐️⭐️ 2 stars = Has some redeeming quality. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 3 stars = It's passable. I might not have bothered. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 stars = Mostly Satisfied. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 stars = Entirely Satisfied. Recommend.
my 2 centsVerified purchase
★☆☆☆☆May 29, 2025
Black mold
Opened, saw mold, returned immediately. Smelled terrible
ReeceVerified purchase
★☆☆☆☆March 30, 2026
Dangerous!
UPDATE: Seller was very responsive. Asked for picture of serial number and mfg date and quickly refunded my money DONT BUY! Mold growing in product when I first opened it!
Sean P HayesVerified purchase
★★★★★November 5, 2025
Perfect Matte Finish and Great Hold 💈
This pomade is awesome! It gives a clean, natural matte look with great hold that lasts all day. Easy to apply and washes out without any residue. The scent is subtle and fresh — perfect for everyday use. Highly recommend!
Vitalii MatiukVerified purchase
★★★★★December 8, 2025
Strong stuff
The great pomade holds really well if you have to make some adjustments during the day a little water and it's right back in place if there was any negative it may be a little harder to get out of your hair than most, but it's a great pomade
John LefkowitzVerified purchase
★★★★★November 1, 2025
Recommend to buy
Using it more than 8y in the raw. Best pomade ever. No sticky, good (medium) hold, nice smell. Like it
AndreiVerified purchase
★★★★★March 3, 2025
Great hold
My barber uses this, but it’s so much more expensive at his shop. This has a medium to strong hold. On my hair, which is thick and very coarse it holds very well.
Amazon CustomerVerified purchase
★★★★★June 29, 2025
Love the smell coffee house. Just wish it had more hold
Smells like coffee and creamer
Victor V.Verified purchase
★★★★★May 31, 2026
Perfect Matte Finish
Great pomade. It washes out easily but holds strong all day. Easy to apply to dry hair, with a natural, no shine finish.
Josie SampleVerified purchase
★★★★★February 13, 2026
Best Matte Pomade
Great med hold matte pomade. Great smell. Perfect for dry or almost dry hair.
Aaron C GossVerified purchase
★★★★★June 25, 2025
No suggestions
Good product
Kindle CustomerVerified purchase
★★★★★January 20, 2026
Been buying this for years
Great pomade product for people that want their hair to obey but not be shiny. I've only use a small punch of the product and it gets my hair to cooperate. Been using it for about 10 years now.
GGMMAVerified purchase
★★★★★July 5, 2025
Good product
Good product.
Nick HallVerified purchase
★★★★★July 24, 2025
La volvería a comprar
A mi hijo le encantó
Heydi ruizVerified purchase
★★★★★June 1, 2025
Very good
I use this every day, it holds my hair well and has a nice smell
Vladyslav MomotokVerified purchase
★★★★★July 10, 2026
Works great
All good!
rikk feulnerVerified purchase
★★★★☆March 30, 2026
4/5
- Pleasant fragrance and non-greasy application - I do not use it on dry hair because it gets stiff and crunchy and won’t shape. Instead, I apply on damp or towel-dried hair - It has a nice medium hold and no shine, so it looks natural
Jen HigginsVerified purchase
★★★★☆January 27, 2026
Not that greasy kid stuff
I will give this a 4 based on the following 1 great hold 2 easy to use 3 easy to clean (hands & hair) Only reason for a 4 star is the fragrance if it could be a little less pronounced and more subtle this would be perfect.
ChetVerified purchase
★★★★☆January 21, 2019
Solid hold with natural look
On the never ending quest to finding the right pomade, I stumbled upon Uppercut and decided to give it a try. I work 8-10 hours in a manufacturing facility with exposure to humidity & wind. Afterwards I normally workout at my local gym. This pomade overall endures the elements and keeps my hair in place (combover with side part). Pros: -pleasant scent (only noticeable to the user) -low shine hold, giving it a natural look -lasts several months given daily use Cons: -not as water soluble as I would’ve liked. Sometimes take several rinses with shampoo to get out. Overall I’d recommend trying this brand. I look forward to sampling other types of Uppercut varieties as well.
NateVerified purchase
★★★★☆April 23, 2025
Smells like teen spir… coffee. Smells like coffee?!?
Works great. Sort of smells like a vanilla latte? But the hold is good and it’s not greasy. Washes out in the shower with minimal effort but doesn’t wear throughout the day. Not greasy at all.
Britt88Verified purchase
★★★★☆September 3, 2023
Not a bad product, but confusing packaging
I meant to purchase more Uppercut Featherweight pomade, but got this by accident. Nots not bad, decent smelling and a bit more lightweight than the former, (ironically), but from the top-down quick glance of the product it’s easy to mistake. From the side the package has a green ring compared to Featherweight, but maybe the photo could feature the product at a slight angle to showcase the color strip variation to help prevent accidental purchases.
SethVerified purchase
★★★☆☆June 27, 2026
Didn’t meet my expectations
Not my favorite. Not crazy about the crime brûlée scent. I don’t want my hair smelling like dessert. Doesn’t wash out so easily.
marcus carrilloVerified purchase
★☆☆☆☆June 6, 2025
Coffee shop smell
Not what I expected and not too happy with it smelling like mocha …
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