We've always been drawn to stills and films from the 1930s and '40s. The haircuts were created largely with a razor, and the finishes were mainly oil-based.
Brilliantine is a blend of oils suspended in a creme base (an improvement on the pure-oil originals) which gives excellent separation, extra sheen and reinforces the texture of a good razor cut.
Brilliantine's label, which touts 'a languid, sexy, slept-in look,' put it on the map long before today's trendy bed-this and head-that.
Neil Moodie recommends Bumble and bumble's brilliantine...
'This is my favourite finishing product. It's a blend of oils in a cream base, to give extra shine and texture. It gives hair an amazing sexiness that can often take so much work, but with this it just happens, it's effortless. it soaks into the hair a little so it doesn't feel too greasy.
'Taking a small amount, squeeze into the palm of your hands. Use fingers to work it through the hair. Add more if needed.'
The ultimate session working spray - it gives light hold and subtle degrees of control, plus it helps hair respond to heat tools and gives grip for easier styling.
For anyone (everyone who’s anyone - it’s a backstage darling of the pros).