Description
Built in the back of Schorem Haarsnijder en Barbier, Rotterdam's legendary old-school barbershop, Reuzel is what happens when two barbers with fifty-plus years of combined experience get fed up with mediocre products and decide to fix it themselves. Leen and Bertus - known affectionately as The Bearded Bastard and The Bloody Butcher - created every Reuzel formula the hard way: testing on real clients, reformulating until it was right, and never compromising on performance. The result is a brand that's earned its place on barbershop shelves worldwide.
- Hold: Medium (5/10)
- Finish: Natural Shine (5/10)
- Base: Oil-based (not water-soluble)
- Scent: Apple Peppermint - crisp, fresh, and classic
- Best For: Normal to thick hair; classic slick styles, pompadours, and layered looks; works beautifully as a cocktail base with other Reuzel pomades
Green Grease is where the Reuzel oil-based story begins — the original, the versatile one, the pomade that sits right in the sweet spot between hold and pliability. Formulated with Beeswax and Tea Tree, it gives a soft, workable grip that glides through hair without clumping and holds its shape without going stiff. The anti-humectant formula means it actively resists humidity, which is the enemy of any slick style on a rainy Vancouver day. At a 5/10 on both hold and shine, Green sits comfortably in the middle of the Reuzel grease lineup — more forgiving than Pink for everyday wear, with enough grip to maintain a clean, classic look from morning to end of day. Like all oil-based pomades, it's not water-soluble, so factor in a degreasing shampoo for washout.
Who's It For
Green is for anyone who wants the feel and finish of a classic grease pomade without going full heavyweight. It works best on normal to thick hair and is particularly good for classic slick styles, pompadours, and contours where you want some movement and pliability rather than an ironclad hold. It's also one of the best cocktailing pomades in the range — layering Green with Pink at the front adds hold where you need it most, and mixing it with Blue gives you a water-soluble hybrid that's easier to wash out.
Key Benefits
- Medium hold (5/10) built on a Beeswax base that provides a soft, pliable grip - enough to shape and hold without locking your hair into one position all day
- Beeswax forms a humidity-resistant barrier, actively fighting frizz and keeping styles intact even in damp or rainy conditions
- Anti-humectant formula is specifically designed to repel moisture from the air, making it one of the better grease options for unpredictable weather
- Tea Tree helps remove excess oil and buildup from the scalp, keeping things feeling fresh even with regular grease use
- Natural shine (5/10) gives a classic, polished finish that looks deliberate without being over the top
- Soft and pliable enough to rework and reshape throughout the day without needing to start over
- Excellent cocktailing pomade - layer with Pink for more hold, or mix with Blue or Red to create a hybrid formula that rinses out more easily
- Apple Peppermint scent is crisp and clean, one of the most classic scents in the Reuzel lineup
How To Use
Scoop out about one knuckle's worth and warm it thoroughly between your palms — oil-based formulas need that heat to emulsify properly and apply evenly. Start at the crown and work toward the front, coating from scalp to ends, then comb into your desired shape. For extra hold at the front, layer a small amount of Pink Grease over the top once your style is set. Because Green is oil-based, a dedicated degreasing shampoo will make washout significantly easier than regular shampoo alone.
Why MASC Recommends This
Green Grease is the one we'd hand to someone who's new to oil-based pomades and wants to understand what the fuss is about. It's approachable, versatile, and genuinely excellent at what it does — classic hold, natural shine, and that authentic grease feel that water-based products just can't replicate. It's also the best starting point for anyone who wants to experiment with cocktailing, since it plays well with almost everything else in the Reuzel lineup. A true staple.
