Back in the day (1950's -60's), advertisements for this product recommended that it be applied to damp, post-shower hair, and massaged into the scalp for 50 seconds, then combed or brushed for 10 seconds, making for a "60 second workout."
I'm reading a 1941 Time Magazine which has a Vitalis Ad which says that! The massaging of the head was big back then. JFK used to get his secretaries to massage oil into his head daily and he noted that it might work because he was the only man in his office with a full head of hair!
I have been using it all my life as did my father. It works well and holds the shape you want. It is best used with the hair damp. Please read the label. You DO NOT need as much as this person has used. If you would have used it as it tells you to you would notice more of a hold and control without having to use a lot of product.
@@DWyn-xq4yf Depends on your hair type along as how long it is. Those are the two most important factors when using these products with. Only a small application is advisable however circumstances vary.
I'm sure you looked sharp and classy. Dean Martin and gentlemen of that era have this look in general. He was being facetious and complimentary. Do you still use Vitalis?
Propylene glycol is a synthetic food additive that belongs to the same chemical group as alcohol. It's good at retaining moisture which is why it is ideal for a hair product.
Its also used as a carrying agent in inhalers and now in vapes. P.G is a safer version of the classic anti freeze. Vaping can turn it carcinogenic if over heated. Dont vape just use vape as a quitting tool.
I first tried this around 2004 at about 27yo...thoughts; wish i discovered it sooner, before my pomade and gel phases lol. Not too crazy about the chemicals in it though. Looks better when less is applied.
İt makes my hair quite stiff, doesnt matter if i use a lot or less. For me styling products are way too strong even they are liquid products like tonic.
I'd say that it's working the way it's supose to be working on your hair. Only a little goes a long way, and only once a week applications are necessary along with every other day hair washings will do it correctly for you. Seems that from what your saying, being stiff, your blessed with a good crop of nice, thick hair and only needs just once a week hair training attention.
What would you suggest is a tonic that is better than Vitalis? (I'll get a bottle of vitalis for my 50s bathroom gear kit ) but if there is something better I would like to have that as well . can you make any recommendations?
Power House I highly suggest an oil based tonic for that purpose, my favorite is Templeton Tonic. But since you're in Germany, Bone Crusher Haaröl should work fine too.
Why would a woman use something designed for men? There is a trillion products offered and are available for women, however hardly not much made for men.
@@danbasta3677 Because hair is hair. If a product suits your type of hair and it's aimed mainly at men, but helps women why not use it. Hope you're not as narrow minded in other matters! I use Brylcream overnight to condition my dry hair. Strange you'd have a problem with that! 🙄
@@QueenAmethyst55 Not narrow minded, just being honest. These days, mens hair products are fading away and all that's left are hair products that are designed specificly for women, and they all smell like a bouquet of flowers. No man wants to smell like a bouquet of flowers. I don't have a problem with it, you are the one with the problem here, as written, there are tons and tons of products made and distributed for women and for their hair types and uses, men today hardly have anything left to use for their hair and hair types and specific uses.
I wouldn't say terrible, but it's super basic. The only other classic alcohol based tonic I've used is Lucky Tiger and it's a far better one. FYI Vitalis is Madman's least favorite hair product
horseglu Interesting..tried Jeris. Works with an oil base (like tonics are meant to) but alone not much hold. Vitalis alone, provides all the hold you need.
Back in the day (1950's -60's), advertisements for this product recommended that it be applied to damp, post-shower hair, and massaged into the scalp for 50 seconds, then combed or brushed for 10 seconds, making for a "60 second workout."
I'm reading a 1941 Time Magazine which has a Vitalis Ad which says that! The massaging of the head was big back then. JFK used to get his secretaries to massage oil into his head daily and he noted that it might work because he was the only man in his office with a full head of hair!
Vitalis is good stuff, and has a nice smell to it to.
Vitalis and Brylcreem were most popular in the 50s and 60's. I always like the smell of Vitalis. Also popular back in the day was Vaseline hair tonic.
smells like rubbing alcohol
Vitalis smells super great.
Vasiline was produced by Chesbough Ponds incorporated the same outfit that produced Groom & Clean men's hair dressing.
Another good one is Wildroot Hair Cream produced then by Colgate Palmolive back then in the early years 50's and 60's.
I have been using it all my life as did my father. It works well and holds the shape you want. It is best used with the hair damp. Please read the label. You DO NOT need as much as this person has used.
If you would have used it as it tells you to you would notice more of a hold and control without having to use a lot of product.
AGREED! These products are only suppose to be used sparingly. A little goes a long way.
Please read the instructions. It says to use with hair DAMP!
How much should a gentleman use on damp hair?
@@DWyn-xq4yf Depends on your hair type along as how long it is. Those are the two most important factors when using these products with. Only a small application is advisable however circumstances vary.
I used this during my teen years. My coach used to call me Dean Martin. It would stink up the whole locker room.
I'm sure you looked sharp and classy. Dean Martin and gentlemen of that era have this look in general. He was being facetious and complimentary. Do you still use Vitalis?
I'd say that the Vitalis you used smelled really great in that locker room. It's good stuff and smells great to.
In USA you could find it in Walgreens
@alextorres1993 No longer carried at Walgreens.
Wal-Mart carries it.
CVS no longer carrys it either. They had their own product called Blade, which is Vitalis, however that to is no longer carried in their store either.
I remember when i was a kid my late dad use to wear this and i even try to use this on my hair .now it's very hard to find this thing now.
They sell it at Walmart and online
@@ssjjc333 ok. Thanks .i will try to search it
I like Vitalis I use. Since 1986 in manila. But i looking here in Boracay but there's no stock.
I've been using this product for a number of years, and I recently noticed that the wording "With v7" is no longer on the label. Just an observation.
It's still there on the label.
Propylene glycol is also antifreeze in cars. How they figured you could use it on your hair is the 8th wonder of the world.
Propylene glycol is a synthetic food additive that belongs to the same chemical group as alcohol. It's good at retaining moisture which is why it is ideal for a hair product.
Its also used as a carrying agent in inhalers and now in vapes.
P.G is a safer version of the classic anti freeze.
Vaping can turn it carcinogenic if over heated.
Dont vape just use vape as a quitting tool.
I first tried this around 2004 at about 27yo...thoughts; wish i discovered it sooner, before my pomade and gel phases lol. Not too crazy about the chemicals in it though. Looks better when less is applied.
The fragrance in this product smells great!
Only suppose to use it sparingly. A little goes a long way.
If you had to pick, vitalis or clubman three flowers. Which would you prefer. I have fine hair.
I would choose Vitalis.
Can you review Jeris with oil?
Thanks!
Has anyone ever used this as a deodorant? I have been the last few days and I'm really happy with the results.
İt makes my hair quite stiff, doesnt matter if i use a lot or less. For me styling products are way too strong even they are liquid products like tonic.
Not stiff but grungy feeling
I'd say that it's working the way it's supose to be working on your hair. Only a little goes a long way, and only once a week applications are necessary along with every other day hair washings will do it correctly for you. Seems that from what your saying, being stiff, your blessed with a good crop of nice, thick hair and only needs just once a week hair training attention.
You have nice hair even without anything in it. Had you ever thought about going without any pomades, products and stuff in the hair?
What would you suggest is a tonic that is better than Vitalis? (I'll get a bottle of vitalis for my 50s bathroom gear kit ) but if there is something better I would like to have that as well . can you make any recommendations?
What are you looking for in a tonic? To improve your hair's health and softness, or to degreade, or as an aid to help in styling?
The Squinty Show to improve my hair‘s health and softness. What would you say to hair tonic lucky tiger? Greetings from Germany 🙏🏽
Power House I highly suggest an oil based tonic for that purpose, my favorite is Templeton Tonic. But since you're in Germany, Bone Crusher Haaröl should work fine too.
The Squinty Show i have already ordered lucky tiger 😅 isn‘t it that good?
Power House It's good enough for the job
Can this help make your hair not poofy
I used this stuff back in the late 60's.... never going back to it baby!
I expected a kids voice when I saw you.. damn bro , manlier voice than mine..
I felt that 😂
You’re hair looks great now
Great review! 👏🏼
Nice review
The ads literally say holds your hair in place all day, it’s in the song.
Dude, when doing a video about your hair/product, make the camera angle a downward one in which we can see your hair.
Can women use it
Alfred Neuman ok
Why would a woman use something designed for men? There is a trillion products offered and are available for women, however hardly not much made for men.
@@danbasta3677 Because hair is hair. If a product suits your type of hair and it's aimed mainly at men, but helps women why not use it. Hope you're not as narrow minded in other matters! I use Brylcream overnight to condition my dry hair. Strange you'd have a problem with that! 🙄
@@QueenAmethyst55 Not narrow minded, just being honest. These days, mens hair products are fading away and all that's left are hair products that are designed specificly for women, and they all smell like a bouquet of flowers. No man wants to smell like a bouquet of flowers. I don't have a problem with it, you are the one with the problem here, as written, there are tons and tons of products made and distributed for women and for their hair types and uses, men today hardly have anything left to use for their hair and hair types and specific uses.
You're supposed to apply it on your scalp not hair 🤦♂️
It's designed for your hair. When you put an application of it in your hair, pretty sure it soaks down and into your scalp to I should say.
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This stuff sounds terrible. Jeris without oil is a good tonic a very good tonic and it smells great.
I wouldn't say terrible, but it's super basic. The only other classic alcohol based tonic I've used is Lucky Tiger and it's a far better one. FYI Vitalis is Madman's least favorite hair product
horseglu Interesting..tried Jeris. Works with an oil base (like tonics are meant to) but alone not much hold. Vitalis alone, provides all the hold you need.
Rather like Vitalis as well as the scent to it to. Great stuff.
@@LongDongSilver78 Thank You! I quite agree with your written comment here. Vitalis is a good product to use, nothing better. Smells good to.