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What We Tested This Week: R+Co Dart Pomade Stick
Who This Is Perfect For: Hat- and sweater-wearers who are subject to staticky hair in the winter.
There are so many reasons why I hate winter. First and foremost, I'm always freezing. Then, there's the super depressing lack of sunshine, and to top it all off, my beauty routine requires a total revamp the literal second the temperatures drop.
November through March, I move around Manhattan like a slippery butter-basted turkey, slick with skin-soothing moisturizers, body oils, lotions, and a host of hair products that successfully combat gravity-defying hat-and-sweater static, but leave my strands looking greasy.
After countless months of constantly washing my hair (plus, several pounds of dry shampoo), my fine, wispy waves could only take so much. So, I was overwhelmingly relieved when I discovered a portable, flyaway-fixing product that didn't turn my 'do into a don't.
Unlike stiff hairsprays and scoopable jarred pomades that make it difficult to determine the optimal quantity, R+Co's deodorant-style roll-up Dart Stick offers the same mane-taming control in a more strategic form, so you can apply the right amount only where you need it. Its lightweight, balm-like consistency is matte enough to dab directly at the scalp line to help keep baby hairs and staticky strays under control. But if you prefer styling with it, simply swirl the tube around shorter strands in a circular motion for added texture, or apply it in streaks to slick back longer locks.
The result is a flawless look and a flexible hold that lasts all day, but doesn't make your fringe feel like it has heavy product in it. It magically produces a healthy, glossy shine that makes your hair look — and smell — like you just got an expensive salon blowout, so you don't feel compelled to wash your hair for the fifth day in a row. Goodbye, grease!
If you're ready for hair that truly shocks (but not literally), the R+Co Dart Stick won't let you down. Its 3-inch, palm-size height may seem small for the price, but when you take off your woolen hat to find a staticky crown full of flyaways, you'll be grateful that its stature is compact enough to take with you anywhere. This winter, you can find my supply pinned to my purse, so no matter what the cold weather brings, my strands still remain sleek.
Pros
- Flexible hold that controls staticky hair, frizz, and flyaways
- Nongreasy formula that gives hair a healthy shine
- Portable size for use on the go
- Mess-free application
Cons
- Pricey for the size
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Zarah Kavarana is the contributing editor at BestProducts.com, where she spends her days hunting for shareworthy home, tech, fashion, beauty, and lifestyle finds, and resisting the urge to add them all to her cart. A Boston University journalism grad with a penchant for red wine, her hidden talents include poaching an egg and applying winged eyeliner on the subway.
