Grim Grease Cream Pomade – Review

Alright fellas, back at it again with another review—this time straight outta Boyle Heights, California. We’re talking Grim Grease Cream Pomade.

Now, I’ve been watching Grim Grease on YouTube since back in the day when I first started messing with my pomp. Dude had similar hair to mine, so I knew I had to take notes 📝. And here I am, still taking notes—but this time, it’s for a full-on review.

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Scent 👃:
According to the Grim Grease site, the scent profile is:
Top: Bergamot, Lemon
Middle: Sandalwood
Base: Musk, Cedar

Digging into the jar, I caught a cologne-like scent—kind of a musky lemon vibe. Smelled like a real man type scent. But once I put it in my hair, the fragrance mellowed out fast. My girl took a whiff and confirmed it—light scent, definitely not overpowering. You can tell there’s something in your hair, but it’s subtle. Personally, I wish it lasted longer.

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First Scoop ✋🏼:
Coming out of the glass jar 🫙, this stuff scoops out buttery smooth. No resistance, no struggle. It breaks down super easily in the hands—exactly what you’d want from a cream pomade.

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Application 💈:
Going into the hair, I could feel the hold kick in instantly. Right now, I’m rocking a messier style while growing my hair back out, and this pomade held up beautifully. Kept my spiked and comb-over style locked in.

Heads up though: it does harden after a while, kinda like a gel. I was cool with that because I want my style to stay put. But if you’re the type who likes to restyle throughout the day with your hands or comb, this might not be your jam—unless you hit it with a bit of water to soften it back up.

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Endurance 💪🏽:
Wore it out during a full day of work in 90-degree heat while cleaning the streets around our local elementary school. Wind from cars flying by, sweating under the sun—all that. And this stuff? It didn’t budge. The hold was rock solid. No flaking, no melting, no slipping. That’s a big win.

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Wash-Out 🧽:
The next morning, I hit the gym before showering—and I gotta say, my hair still looked decently styled. That alone tells you this pomade has staying power.

Now for the washout… Took about two good shampoos to get it all out. Even then, I could feel a little residue. So yeah, it lingers a bit—but nothing a second wash the next day can’t fix.

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Final Verdict 😳:
I’m giving this a solid 4 out of 5.
	•	Hold? Excellent. Trusted it all day.
	•	Application? Smooth as butter.
	•	Endurance? Put through the wringer and held strong.
	•	Scent? Meh—it’s nice, but I wish it stuck around longer.
	•	Washout? Took some effort, but manageable.

All in all, this cream pomade is a banger. Super easy to apply, great for both messy and clean looks, and strong enough to handle heat, wind, and long days. If you don’t mind a light scent and an extra shampoo or two, this one will be in my rotation for sure. 


Grim Grease Cream Review