Sangre de cargo, or ‘Dragon’s Blood’ is a natural tree resin that when combined with Harakeke (NZ Flax oil) treats and balances the scalp while Argan oil attacks split ends, and promotes healthy hair growth – in one wave of the metaphorical comb, Ponsonby Pomade is redefining the category, proving that a pomade can both style your hair and protect it from damage, calming the scalp with natural, active ingredients that leave both hair & scalp feeling clean and healthy. Ponsonby Pomade is a water-based, nutrient-rich product that treats the hair and scalp while you use it.
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
1. Water based Pomade – predominant ingredient is water which means that it’s water-soluble and can easily be washed out.
2. No petroleum means it’s easy on the earth and easy on your head whilst delivering and maintaining a cracking hold.
3. Non-greasy – Greasy pomades and hair products are direct contributors to acne. No acne outbreaks using Ponsonby Pomade – just cold hard looks.
4. Medium hold-factor, giving you complete control over the way you style your hair without the use of grease or petroleum chemicals.
5. Dragons Blood, Argan and Harakeke work together as a treatment to nourish and protect hair and skin during the day or night whilst you maintain a killer style!
With a nod to Auckland’s artery of style, Ponsonby Pomade aims to turn heads with the same ethos that the patrons of Auckland’s Ponsonby Road have displayed for generations, that is, work hard, play harder and look great doing both.
KEY INGREDIENTS
Argan oil, Harakeke flax, Dragons blood
ABOUT THE BRAND
Founded in 2011 by former cricket player and New Zealander, Dion Nash, Triumph & Disaster is a skin and haircare line that combines the best of nature and the best of science to produce naturally derived but scientifically engineered products that work.
The name was inspired by a poem close to Nash’s heart, Rudyard Kipling’s “If”, which contains the line: “if you can meet with Triumph & Disaster and treat those two imposters just the same…” This encapsulates the ethos of the brand – humility, honour, risk and reward. They are the values that moulded a brand capable of reminding us that acts of ritual and preparation are worthy endeavours and that healthy skin is something to aspire to and be proud of.
With a focus on sustainability, integrity and honesty, Triumph & Disaster is picky about its ingredients. They use local indigenous ingredients such as Horopito oil and Ponga fern extract blended with scientifically proven and natural ingredients from around the globe, such as clay from Australia, Jojoba extract from Mexico and Tamanu oil from Polynesia.
The brand aims to respect nature, utilise science, create products of ritual and tools for preparation – so we can treat Triumph & Disaster, those two imposters, just the same.
