Often when anyone thinks of hair care or hair care products, we generally think of women’s products. Times are changing and fellas we care and have concern over our head of hair as well. These days the choices have become better for men’s hair care, but today we take a closer look at hair care for men, providing a guide to properly caring for your locks. No matter what kind of hair you have, what kind of style you prefer or what your routine includes, there are few basics to hair care that we often overlook. Proper care and concern for your hair can result in a healthier, thicker head of hair that you have always longed for, so why wait? Check out a few tips and tricks below, and get results immediately. Be sure to keep your eyes open as we have got something new coming for your hair care needs. Adding to our collection of hair care products with an excellent way to keep your hair healthy and fresh.
Care & Concern
Hair care starts with the basics; washing, conditioning and keeping things refreshed from the top down. However many of us fellas take a simple route when it comes to hair care, simply washing with a general shampoo and moving along with our routine. Hair care is more than just keeping things clean and washed out. However, some of us can certainly overdo it, which can result in damaged, dry and unhealthy hair. Overwashing your hair can strip away the natural, nourishing oils. These oils keep your hair hydrated day to day, while also relaxing hair which makes it easier to style. While men who use a lot of hair product should wash almost every day, a good shampoo cycle should be every 2-3 days, though that can change from person to person. Keeping a good routine will promote healthier hair and skin, as well as a refreshed, thicker head of hair.
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Protect
Your hair, much like your skin, needs protection. Failure to properly protect both will result in dry, unhealthy and rough results. Hair protection starts with your washing routine of course, but a good moisturizer will also aim to keep things protected and healthy in the process. Protecting your hair from both sun and water damage is especially important, and with Spring and Summer on the horizon, it is something to keep in mind. Chlorine, for example, can bond with the proteins in hair causing dry, brittle and dull hair that is easy to break and damage. However simple tricks such as wetting your hair thoroughly with clean water before swimming or applying a little conditioner before swimming can greatly help with the effects. Another way to protect your hair, which applies for facial hair as well, is staying away from warm blow dryers. Using the cool setting will not dry your hair out, keeping things healthy looking while getting the same results as the warm setting. The process may add a few minutes, but in the end, it is worth the wait. Protect with purpose and enjoy the final results!
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Less Is More
For the fellas out there that use hair products such as balms, gels, sprays, waxes and more, this is an important one. Less is definitely more! One big mistake we all make as men is that we can often get a little happy with our products, using entirely too much in the process. A little can and will go a long way, this applies to everything from balms to pomades, even for beard care products such as oils and conditioner. Going with more will have your hair looking heavy and greasy, while also trapping in dirt and debris from the day. Keep things clean, keep things sharp and remember, less is often times more!
Fellas, hair care should not be taken lightly. Your hair plays a big role in your first impression and keeping good care can make for an updated look and style. Remember to show your hair the proper care and concert you would for anything else you love in your life and enjoy the results. A first impression is a last one, so make the best with what you have!
