Supra Dupa Fly — Water-Based Pomade

Overview

Supra Dupa Fly is the flagship water-based pomade in the Detroit Barbers line, and the single most versatile pomade we carry. Strong hold, medium shine, and a true water-based formula that re-activates whenever you run wet fingers through your hair — which means you can restyle the same product through the day without ever adding more. It was built for the cuts our barbers do every day: slick backs, classic side parts, modern pompadours, executive contours, taper fades with longer tops, and any style that needs both real hold and the ability to shape and re-shape from morning to night. The 4 oz. jar lasts most guys 4–6 months of daily use. The passionfruit scent is unmistakable but never overpowering — bright on application, faded to a subtle background note within an hour, gone entirely by mid-day. Unlike heavier petro pomades that sit on the surface of the hair and require a clarifying shampoo to remove, Supra Dupa Fly rinses out completely with one regular shampoo. No buildup, no flakes, no residue at the roots. And unlike soft cream pomades that lose their grip by the afternoon, this one holds the cut all day with the kind of clean, medium shine that reads polished without crossing into wet-look territory. If you only carry one pomade in your bathroom, this is the one we'd put in your hand. It works on almost every cut, almost every hair type, and almost every level of styling experience. It's our default starter recommendation for clients who are buying their first real pomade.

How to Use

Scoop a dime-to-nickel-sized amount with your fingertips. Rub between your palms briefly to spread the product evenly. Apply to damp, towel-dried hair for maximum hold and shine; apply to dry hair for a softer, more pliable, lower-shine finish. Comb or finger-shape into the look you want. To restyle mid-day, run wet fingers through the hair to re-activate the pomade — you almost never need to add more product.

Why Barbers Recommend It

Strong enough to lock down an executive slick back, flexible enough to shape a modern textured pompadour, and clean enough to rinse out with one shampoo every night. That combination is rare. Water-based pomades like Supra Dupa Fly have replaced petro pomades as the daily default in most modern barbershops for exactly that reason — same hold and finish, none of the wax buildup. It's the single safest pomade we recommend to clients getting their first jar.

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