Jack Henry Clay Pomade Review: A Safe Organic Pomade That Actually Works

Ditch the toxic hair gel and use a safe organic pomade! Find out why I chose the Jack Henry Clay Pomade for my young son’s hair.

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Every morning before school, I consider not styling my five-year-old son’s hair.

I have more important things to do, like packing lunches, brushing teeth, or finding the shoe that mysteriously disappeared overnight.

Fixing my son’s hair just isn’t a priority.

Except that it is… to him.

So every morning before school, I scoop out some pomade, shape his hair, and tell him over and over again to stand still.

Then I step back and watch him transform.

His eyes light up, his shoulders straighten, and his smile widens.

“I like it,” he breathes.

I never thought a jar of pomade could give a little boy so much confidence. I also never thought I could find a jar of pomade that worked well and was safe for his growing body.

But thankfully, a better product exists. It’s an organic pomade made with just four all natural ingredients.

Let me introduce you to Jack Henry.

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What is Jack Henry?

Husband-and-wife duo Kyle and Erin Bardouche started Jack Henry in 2017 after failing to find a clean, effective alternative to the hair product Kyle had been using. Erin whipped up the original formulation of clay pomade because she wasn’t about to use a hair product with questionable ingredients on their young son.

(BTW, I just love that it was a woman who came up with the idea for a men’s personal care brand. Behind every great man’s hair is a great woman…)

In addition to their signature clay pomade, Jack Henry (named after their son) now offers non toxic hair, face, and body products, including an all natural deodorant.

And beyond their commitment to clean ingredients, the company is also focused on sustainability and the environment. Their manufacturing process creates little waste, while their amber glass jars are recyclable and reduce the use of plastic.

Jack Henry is based in Orange County, Calif., and is planning to open a clean barbershop in Costa Mesa in December 2021.

Why I Picked The Jack Henry Clay Pomade

When I first heard of the Jack Henry clay pomade, I was impressed by the simple, clean ingredients and the overwhelmingly positive reviews. But I still looked at a few other brands simply because I didn’t know much about men’s hair products. My husband wasn’t any help, either, because he buzzes his hair and no longer uses any styling products.

I finally purchased the Jack Henry Clay Pomade because I didn’t find another all natural pomade with the combination of clean, pure ingredients and exceptional reviews. I also love that it’s packaged in a glass container that’s recyclable, and that I was able to find it locally and purchase from a small business. (Click here to see if it’s carried in a store near you.)

I’ve been using the pomade on Caleb’s hair for about six weeks, and I’m still really happy with this product.

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What I Like About It

Have I mentioned the high-quality, organic ingredients yet?! Jack Henry Clay Pomade is made with just four ingredients: organic coconut oil, bentonite clay, organic beeswax, and organic lavender oil. Every product they make is free of parabens, sulfates, phthalates, dyes, aluminum, mineral oils, GMOs, gluten, silicone, synthetic fragrances, and artificial ingredients. Their products are also cruelty-free.

I like that the hold isn’t too stiff, but it’s not too light, either. It’s a personal preference depending on what look you’re going for.

The company describes the finish as matte, but I think it has a little sheen to it. But it’s definitely not a high-shine, slick look; it’s more natural. I really like that it’s not greasy or crunchy.

The lavender scent is very light and doesn’t linger. I can only smell it in the jar – not in my son’s hair – and I have a sensitive snout.

It’s easy to reshape if the hair gets messed up. I mostly use my hands because we’re often on the go, but a comb would work better to re-style it.

I think the pomade is fairly easy to wash out, but I read some reviews where people think it’s difficult. We wash Caleb’s hair twice during each shower and we don’t have any buildup. We don’t even use a fancy shampoo on him; just a natural bar of soap. Jack Henry has a shampoo (that we haven’t tried) or you can try my favorite non toxic shampoo from Innersense Organic Beauty.

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What I Don’t Like About It

The texture feels a little grainy from the clay, almost like there’s sand in his hair. This doesn’t really bother me too much, though. I don’t love the texture but I don’t dislike it, either.

Caleb also has some nasty cowlicks that I simply can’t tame with this pomade. I don’t fight them anymore and have the barber cut his hair in a way that works with the cowlicks.

Where To Buy Jack Henry Clay Pomade

You can buy Jack Henry Clay Pomade and the company’s other men’s personal care products on their website. Use my Jack Henry discount code HOWELLKAREN for 15% off your purchase!

You can also find Jack Henry products in some brick-and mortar stores and at select online retailers, including Safe & Chic, my go-to online clean beauty shop. Click here for a full list of stockists.

Final Thoughts From My Jack Henry Clay Pomade Review

Yes, the Jack Henry Clay Pomade is safe and organic. Yes, it works well. But what I love most about it is how confident it makes my young son..

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This Jack Henry Clay Pomade review details why I chose this organic pomade for my son’s hair.