Brilliantine

Brilliantine /ˈbrɪljəntiːn/ is a hair-grooming product intended to soften men's hair, including beards and moustaches, and give it a glossy, well-groomed appearance. It was created at the turn of the 20th century by French perfumer Édouard Pinaud (a.k.a. Ed. Pinaud). In English-speaking markets Pinaud's name is associated with the Clubman tradename in men's toiletries. He presented a product he called Brillantine (from the French brillant meaning "brilliant") at the 1900 Exposition Universelle in Paris. It consisted of a perfumed and colored oily liquid.

This article is about the hair dressing. For the textile of the same name, see Brilliantine (fabric).

Brillantine was used as the French title for the film Grease in Quebec, Canada.

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