Murray's Pomade
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Murray's Pomade was a pomade
developed by C.D. Murray in 1925. He believed that it could be a quality, inexpensive, successful product. Murray began to sell it out of his Chicago barbershop
. In 1959 a pharmacist
named Harry Berlin began to sell it from his Detroit pharmacy
. He worked closely with Murray's family to market the product.
Pomade
Pomade is a greasy or waxy substance that is used to style hair. Pomade makes hair look slick and shiny. Unlike hair spray and hair gel, pomade does not dry and often takes several washes to remove...
developed by C.D. Murray in 1925. He believed that it could be a quality, inexpensive, successful product. Murray began to sell it out of his Chicago barbershop
Barber
A barber is someone whose occupation is to cut any type of hair, and to shave or trim the beards of men. The place of work of a barber is generally called a barbershop....
. In 1959 a pharmacist
Pharmacist
Pharmacists are allied health professionals who practice in pharmacy, the field of health sciences focusing on safe and effective medication use...
named Harry Berlin began to sell it from his Detroit pharmacy
Pharmacy
Pharmacy is the health profession that links the health sciences with the chemical sciences and it is charged with ensuring the safe and effective use of pharmaceutical drugs...
. He worked closely with Murray's family to market the product.