Brylcreem.. a relic of the past

[Mudball]

Like me, Brylcreem seems to be a relic of the past. Been a long time user. As i become more follicular challenged, I cant see the point of hair gels that provide 'extreme hold', 'non-glossy hold', 'waterproof grip' etc. the regular Brylcreem seems increasingly an online product only

am i the last remaining user?

 

[GreiginFife]

Like me, Brylcreem seems to be a relic of the past. Been a long time user. As i become more follicular challenged, I cant see the point of hair gels that provide 'extreme hold', 'non-glossy hold', 'waterproof grip' etc. the regular Brylcreem seems increasingly an online product only

am i the last remaining user?

In my youth I used the "black" Brylcreem (gel rather than cream) but as I have aged my hair cuts get shorter and shorter and the need for styling has evaporated.

 

[Orikoru]

I use Brylcreem when my hair gets long enough. This one in the red pot. I like the fact it doesn't go rock hard, it just holds the hair without being immediately visible that you even have hairgel on. Also my hair goes more curly when wet so it's handy that dries pretty quick.

Are they not selling it anymore or something?? I buy it very infrequently because I don't need to use it that much.

 

[Rooter]

i'm still rocking my covid #1 all over. saved me a fortune in shampoo and gel/wax!!

 

[Deleted member 23270]

am i the last remaining user?

Just you and the RAF left

 

[jim8flog]

I use Brylcreem when I cannot find the axle grease.

 

[SocketRocket]

I use Brylcreem when I cannot find the axle grease.

Chip fat works a treat.

 

[toyboy54]

Chip fat works a treat.

Was there not always a distinctive smell from it??
Seems so long ago but can recall the bus from the 'milk into Glasgow reeking of Brut and Brylcreem ( and that was even with long hair )

 

[SocketRocket]

Barbers routine:

Trim Sir?
Going anywhere for your holidays?
Brylcreem Sir?
Anything for the weekend?

 

[Tashyboy]

Before my time, apparently when you worked at the pit, you could get hair cream in the pit head baths out of dispensers for when you was on the pull.

 

[rulefan]

Was there not always a distinctive smell from it??
Seems so long ago but can recall the bus from the 'milk into Glasgow reeking of Brut and Brylcreem ( and that was even with long hair )

My recollection is that Brylcreem pre dated Brut by many years.

 

[toyboy54]

My recollection is that Brylcreem pre dated Brut by many years.

Ouch!
Talking 69/early 70's--Henry/Kevin-splashing it all over ( the BRUT that is)
No, can remember few of our lot with the Brylcreem (the old mans) on...might have predated but was still in use

 

[rulefan]

Denis Compton (who he) endorsed it in the 40s & 50s. It was running out of steam by the end of the 60s

 

[Don Barzini]

Was there not always a distinctive smell from it??

Yeah, it absolutely frickin’ stinks!

 

[PhilTheFragger]

Never needed to use it, being a slap head from late teens

Old Spice however, now you are talking ??

 

[Smiffy]

Never needed to use it, being a slap head from late teens

Old Spice however, now you are talking ??

I was a Tabac original man meself....

 

[PhilTheFragger]

I was a Tabac original man meself....

Jeez you are older than Moses ?

 

[Mudball]

It’s impressive that Brut, Old Spice and Tabac still going strong. I was in India last year and Brut and Old Spice are very strong brands.

 

[arnieboy]

Staple Christmas present back in the day, a bottle of Brut and a Soap on a Rope!

 

[Deleted member 18121]

It’s impressive that Brut, Old Spice and Tabac still going strong. I was in India last year and Brut and Old Spice are very strong brands.

I've been using brut deodorant for last 3-4 years...I'm 41 today, feel like it's a very underrated scent.

As for brylcream... Since all the lockdowns my hair is longer and the old matte pastes don't cut the mustard, I wonder if brylcream could be the way forward.