Top 10 Hair Care Tips for Men

 

A man’s hair is a very important part of his look. It can be really overwhelming to decide what's best for you when there are so many options available for when to trim it, how to style it, and what products to use. We'll go through the fundamentals, such as daily maintenance, enhancing the health of your hair, how to lengthen your hair, and styling advice. 

1.Dry your hair the right way 

When you step out of the shower, if you're like most men, you grab your towel and pat your hair dry. When your hair is damp, it is more prone to damage, and rubbing it with a towel leads your hair to become tangled in the towel's fibers and stretch until it breaks, leading to split ends and more frizz. As opposed to rubbing your hair dry with the towel, gently pat your hair dry in the direction that it normally grows after shaking out any excess moisture.

2. Go easy on the heat

Showering in hot water is great, especially when the weather is cold, but it can harm your hair by depriving it of the natural oils that keep it moisturized. Enjoy the hot water in the shower, but do your best to keep your hair out of the heat.

Again, letting your hair air dry is the best way to dry it; however, if you must use heat, use it gently and avoid over drying your hair.

3. Don’t wear a hat every day

As hats pull too firmly on your hair's roots, wearing them too frequently might harm your hair and even result in hair loss. Try to wear your headwear as loosely as you can, and switch up your appearance by removing them sometimes.

4. Please don’t consider wearing a comb-over

So your hair is thinning on top while you’ve still got a fair amount of hair on the sides; do not make that awful decision to try and cover the bare spots by combing your hair over them.

Instead, find a haircut you like that will cater to your thinning hair. A buzz cut or a crew cut are great options for men with thinning hair. Give a new cut a try and see what works best for you.

5. Try not to over-use hair products

When it comes to creating the appearance you want, using products like gels, pomades, and clays can be essential. However, applying too much product can make your hair appear crazy and heavy. You need to consider both your own styling preferences and the texture of your hair when choosing products that are best for you. 

Gel - Gives you the wet look that stays in place. It’s a high-shine, high-hold product.

Wax - There’s no question that wax holds your hair in place. It is tougher to get out of your hair because it’s oil-based.

Pomade - Pomade is great for achieving retro looks and also has a high shine. Pomades tend to have a lesser hold than other products. 

Putties - Putties are high-hold, low shine and aren’t as stiff as gels.

Paste - Paste is a good option for you if you have medium to long hair. They usually have medium shine and hold.

Muds & clays - Muds and clays are dryer than other products for men’s hair and they tend to have lower shine. Muds and clays range from low to high hold and everything in between.

6. Growing your hair out

For both men and women, growing short hair out into a gorgeous grizzly beard is a tedious, uncomfortable process. The decision to let your hair grow out requires a significant commitment, so you should be sure you can devote yourself to it.

Additionally, you should confirm that having long hair actually matches your way of life. Consider it carefully because maintaining long hair is a little more work than maintaining a short haircut. 

If so, brace yourself for the awkward grow-out stages. The best thing you can do while trying to grow out your hair is just be ok with it. You’ll have to stay committed to the process even when your hair looks awful and you can’t figure out how to style it. We advise giving it a year to do its job before deciding what you want to do with it after that if you're wondering how long you should let it grow. For a few months, it could look strange because different portions of your hair might be at different lengths, but it will get better. Throughout the procedure, you can experiment with various looks like ponytails and man buns to see what you like best.

7. Don’t be rough with your greasy hair 

The oil-producing glands in your scalp may become overstimulated and create more oil than usual if you over scrub your hair or scalp. Attempt to refrain from washing your scalp with extremely hot water, as previously said. That could harm your skin, your hair, and the glands that are important for maintaining the health of your hair.

8. Get trims often

It's ideal to have a haircut every 6 to 8 weeks to get rid of split ends and damaged hair if you're not planning to let your hair grow out. If you get your haircut on a regular basis, I guarantee you'll see a change in how healthy it is.

9. Don’t work against your hair

When you don't try to make your hair do what you want, maintaining the hairstyle you wear the most frequently becomes considerably simpler. For instance, if you want to part your hair to the side, part it where your crown is on the other side of your head because that is where your hair will naturally desire to part.

10. Get to know your barber or stylist

Anywhere you go, you can find top-notch stylists and barbers, but once you find one, you should use them as a helpful resource for all things hair-related. Their recommendations are the best indicator of a great stylist. This means that a great barber or stylist will take the time to listen to what you want and make recommendations based on your objectives and the texture and type of your hair.