Volcanic Clay Pomade

Rated 4.7 out of 5
Based on 690 reviews

The Holy Grail of Hair Clays

Matte-finish, with medium to firm hold; our water based hair clay gives shape and volume for a natural, no-shine, no-product look.

Made by hand in small-batches with quality organic ingredients, each clay is bottled in biophotonic glass which acts as a natural preservative, protecting the product's natural ingredients without the need for harmful lab-made preservatives.


Details

• 100% organic & wild crafted ingredients

 1.7 ounces, bottled by hand in biophotonic glass 

 Aroma notes: vertivert, sandalwood, lemongrass

Shipping

• Free Domestic Shipping, biodegradable packaging. We ensure all shipments are carbon neutral through our partner, DotNeutral.

• Orders of 3 or more products will be upgraded to Priority Mail (1-3 days). International shipping rates applied in the cart.

$30.00

Is Volcanic Clay Pomade right for you?

Our Volcanic Clay is a water-based, matte finish hair clay that adds volume and all day hold*, yet is easy to wash out and good for your scalp. Ideal for those who want texture while maintaining a natural finish, the bentonite clay binds hair follicles together to add more volume while also providing hold for styling purposes.

*Important note: if you have very thick hair, and/or you are looking for a very strong hold in order to achieve a locked-in look, you’ll want to check out our Sun Wax Pomade, which is our strongest hold hair styling product. If you’re looking for a lighter hold for an even more natural look, you’ll want to consider our Coastal Creme Pomade, which has our lightest hold.

Still undecided? Read our blog post, how to choose the right hair product, or email us direct at info@churchcalifornia.com with questions.

26 Active Ingredients

Church Volcanic Clay Pomade rebuilds, nourishes and styles hair - unlike most petroleum-based pomades that dry and destroy hair and scalp, our water-based, activated hair clay utilizes a potent emulsion of cleansing floral water, protectant fatty plant oils, and protein-rich botanical extracts. We hand select each plant ingredient and test each formulation for thousands of hours at our San Francisco barbershop prior to launch. In lieu of lab-made preservatives, our raw hair clays are bottled in biophotonic glass jars to preserve ingredient integrity + potency. Church Pomades are always made only of 100% Organic + Wildcrafted Ingredients.
  • Water
  • Lavender h2o
  • Seaweed
  • Safflower
  • Avocado
  • Wheat Germ
  • Marshmallow
  • Comfrey
  • Slippery Elm
  • Lavender
  • Chamomile
  • Chickweed
  • Cleavers
  • Clay
  • Olive
  • Aloe Vera
  • Coconut
  • Rosemary
  • Lemongrass
  • Ginger
  • Vetiver
  • Cardamom
  • Myrtle
  • Sandalwood
  • Peppermint
  • Grapefruit
HIGH PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE

Performance Guarantee

How To Use Volcanic Clay Pomade

Circulate a dime-sized amount of our matte hair clay between your palms to warm and emulsify the product, use your fingertips to apply evenly through damp or dry hair.

For a natural and less-defined look, apply our matte hair clay directly to dry hair and use hands and fingertips to style.

For a sleeker and more refined finish, apply your hair clay to damp or towel dried hair, and use a comb to style as desired.

Barber Tested

The Volcanic Clay Pomade was tested by barbers and trialed by customers for over a year at Church Barber prior to launch. We made over 50 iterations before settling on the final product, each one an improvement over the previous, until we knew it was perfect.

IN THE NEWS

"Extremely versatile: it can be applied wet or dry for different finishes and tactility. The best dry styler for volume." - GQ

"This high-hold, matte clay is made in small batches... you can feel good about putting it in your hair" - Men's Health

The 15 Best Hair Clays: "In some cases, clay is more of a descriptive term, but in the case of this all-natural product, it’s literal." - Esquire

Pure Vitalized Water, Organic Lavender Hydrosol, Wild Harvested Seaweed Extract, Organic High Oleic Safflower Oil, Organic Avocado Oil, Wildcrafted Wheat Germ Oil, Organic Herbal Oil Infusions of Marshmallow Root, Comfrey Root, Slippery Elm, Lavender Flowers, Chamomile Flowers, Chickweed + Cleavers, Bentonite Clay, Sorbitan Olivate, Organic Aloe Vera Gel, Organic Vegetable Glycerin, Sage + Organic Rosemary Antioxidants, Organic + Wildcrafted Essential Oils of Lemongrass, Ginger, Vetivert, Cardamom, Green Myrtle, Sandalwood, Peppermint, Grapefruit Seed

Our matte finish hair clay makes the most of your hair; the bentonite clay acts to bind hair follicles together to add more volume while also providing hold for hair styling and assistance in keeping more stubborn hairs in their place.

Yes! The key ingredient in our matte hair clay, bentonite clay, is filled with minerals that absorb toxins and promote hair growth. Church Volcanic Clay is 100% botanical and all of the ingredients in our hair clay have been hand selected to encourage healthy hair.

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Based on 339 reviews
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Rated 4.8 out of 5
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Based on 690 reviews
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690 Reviews
Reviewed by Donald S., from United States
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
Age Range
35 - 44
Hair Type
  • Straight
Product Standouts
  • Adds Volume
  • Smells Great
  • Great Ingredients
  • Easy Styling
  • High Quality
Rated 5 out of 5
Review posted

Best hair product I've ever used.

I'm a huge fan of this stuff and will be using it as long as humanly possible. If for some terrible reason Church California went out of business, I would contact these miracle elixir makers and try to either purchase the remaining stock of this product and pray to christ it lasts a lifetime, or I would attempt to persuade them into living in my basement rent-free, with the only cost being a jar of this magical goop every few weeks. It's seriously the best product out there if you're looking for a matte product that looks completely natural, lightweight, and is made with safe, quality ingredients.

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Reviewed by Kevin B., from United States
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I recommend this product
Age Range
25 - 34
Hair Type
  • Straight
  • Thinning
  • Short
Product Standouts
  • Adds Volume
  • Great Ingredients
  • Easy Styling
  • High Quality
  • Easy to Wash Out
Rated 5 out of 5
Review posted

Stoked!

Couldn't be happier. I've been looking for an all-natural product that held like the corporate boys to replace a brand I've used for years, that just didn't hold like I needed it to. The Volcanic Clay Pomade is unreal. It holds super well all day, and the "shine" is very subtle (which is my preference) and healthy looking. My previous brand had a natural smell that tended to be polarizing. This stuff has a pleasant, barely there scent. It applies easily at any level of moisture, with a light, non-greasy feel in your hair. I really like that it stays active, so you can wake up at your partner's place with your hair still looking decent, and with remaining shape-ability.

Big Bonus: I'm 32 with gradually thinning hair (thanks, DAD), and I was shocked at how much volume this product adds. I didn't buy it with that in mind, but I'm really stoked about it. It legit looks like I got some kind of treatment.

Amazing product. Will continue to buy until I'm dead/bald. Thanks! Love you all.

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Reviewed by Kevin S., from United States
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
Age Range
35 - 44
Hair Type
  • Mid-length
  • Natural Look
  • Fine
  • Wavy
Product Standouts
  • Easy to Wash Out
  • Adds Volume
  • High Quality
  • Moisturizes
  • Easy Styling
Rated 5 out of 5
Review posted

Best Hair Product , Ever.

Honestly THE BEST hair product I’ve ever used. I never write reviews bc I’m always busy … but I had to take the time for this one. A lot of products clog my scalp and make it prone to dryness and occasional breakouts underneath my hair . This will NOT do that. It’s really only the product I want to use for styling my hair . Not only that, it smells great and love the natural ingredients👍🏻

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Reviewed by DEVIN L., from United States
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
Age Range
45 - 54
Hair Type
  • Straight
  • Fine
  • Natural Look
  • Mid-length
  • Stylized Look
Product Standouts
  • Easy to Wash Out
  • Smells Great
  • Great Ingredients
  • Easy Styling
Rated 5 out of 5
Review posted

Finally a no product look!

Over the years I've experimented with various products over a range of hair styles. My ultimate goal was to get the perfect texture and hold with no appearance of product. Church Volcanic Clay Pomade gives me exactly what I want. No greasy finish, washes out easily and looks like I am not using a pomade, or any product!

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Reviewed by Tim D., from United States
Verified Reviewer
I recommend this product
Age Range
35 - 44
Hair Type
  • Wavy
  • Stylized Look
  • Short
Product Standouts
  • Easy to Wash Out
  • Easy Styling
  • High Quality
  • Smells Great
  • Great Ingredients
Rated 5 out of 5
Review posted

Must Have for Matte Lovers!

Overall an excellent product, works well, and I really appreciate the natural ingredients. This stuff is amazing! Great matte finish without any tackiness or stickiness. I’m able to restyle and mold my hair into place. Has a nice, mild smell. This product washes out easily and makes my hair softer. Kudos Church!

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