Pomade vs. Brilliantine

Pomadenoun

A greasy or waxy substance that is used to style hair, making it look slick and shiny.

Pomadenoun

(obsolete) Any medicinal ointment.

Pomadeverb

(transitive) To anoint with pomade; to use pomade to style (hair).

Pomadenoun

Cider.

Pomadenoun

Perfumed ointment; esp., a fragrant unguent for the hair; pomatum; - originally made from apples.

Pomadenoun

hairdressing consisting of a perfumed oil or ointment

Pomadeverb

apply pomade to (hair)

Pomade

Pomade (; French pommade) is a greasy, waxy, or a water-based substance that is used to style hair. Pomade generally gives the user's hair a shiny and slick appearance.

Brilliantinenoun

A hair pomade, making the hair shine brilliantly.

Brilliantinenoun

A smooth shiny, luxurious fabric, often of alpaca or vicuña.

Brilliantineverb

To apply brilliantine to the hair.

Brilliantinenoun

An oily composition used to make the hair manageable and glossy.

Brilliantinenoun

A dress fabric having a glossy finish on both sides, resembling alpaca but of superior quality.

Brilliantinenoun

a pomade to make the hair manageable and lustrous

Brilliantine

Brilliantine is a hair-grooming product intended to soften men's hair, including beards and moustaches, and give it a glossy, well-groomed appearance. It was created at the turn of the 20th century by French perfumer Édouard Pinaud (a.k.a.