There’s no question that a man’s hair is an important part of his overall look. There’s so much to consider – style, length when to cut it, what products to use –that it can be overwhelming at times.
We’re here to help, however, with our hair care tips for men. We’ll cover everything from how to take care of hair daily, to how to improve hair quality, and what to do (and not do) when you’re letting your hair grow out.
In the end, we think you’ll have enough knowledge to make your daily hair care routine more effective than ever.
What Type Of Scalp Do You Have?
Caring for your hair has a lot to do with caring for your scalp. After all, while hair follicles can be of different thicknesses and of different shapes resulting therefore in straight, wavy, kinky, or curly hair, the strands themselves aren’t actually living. Therefore, proper hair care starts at the scalp.
Your scalp naturally secretes an oil called sebum which is what keeps both your scalp and your hair hydrated and healthy, therefore, it’s important to know that different people have different scalp types.
Dry Scalp
These are the types of scalps that usually result in conditions like dandruff. As such, here’s where you’ll want to look for shampoos, conditioners, and other products that place an emphasis on hydrating, and of course, if you suffer from an extremely dry scalp that over-the-counter products alone don’t solve, consult your doctor.
Oily Scalp
If you have an oily scalp, you’re probably already aware of it because your hair will often look oily or even greasy even if you’re not doing anything to it regularly. As far as products for an oily scalp are concerned, you should avoid things that market themselves as hydrating or moisturizing and gravitate more toward products that talk about strengthening and balancing the hair.
Normal Scalp
Finally, if you don’t have a scalp that’s overly oily or overly dry, congratulations! You just have a normal scalp. You don’t have to look for products with any particular benefits placed above others, just make sure that you have a good balance between hydrating and fortifying. (Hair care tips)
Keep reading to learn 13 hair tips that will allow you to start taking better care of your tresses
1. Keep your scalp clean
A clean scalp is a healthy scalp. If the scalp is not cleaned regularly, then there is a disruption of the microbiome balance, says Dr. Matthew Lopresti, chief surgeon of Leonard Hair Transplant Associates.
“This causes increased bacteria population and inflammation, which negatively affects the follicles.”
2. Don’t Wash Your Hair Every Day
You might think you’re getting extra clean by washing your hair every day, but you could actually be doing more harm than good. “If you’re over-shampooing, you’re stripping away oils from your scalp,” says Jen Bennett, barber and manager of education at Rudy’s Barbershop. “Those natural oils are the best thing to hydrate
your scalp.” Even someone with a short buzz-cut shouldn’t shampoo every day, but it’s especially important the longer your hair is. Three to four times a week is best for most guys.
3. Don’t Shampoo As Often
Most men probably shampoo their hair every time they take a shower but this simply isn’t necessary. Even shampoos that are free of sulfates are going to take the natural oils out of your hair more quickly. As such, even though it probably is important that you maintain a daily showering routine, just rinsing your hair with water is going to be more helpful than shampooing every time.
4. The Kind of Shampoo You Use Matters
Washing your hair with cheap shampoo is like washing your car with hand soap. Shampoos formulated with lots of harsh ingredients, usually found in cheaper products, can strip away too many of those natural oils that protect and hydrate your hair. When it’s time to wash your hair, use a gentle formula that is sulfate-free and has natural ingredients, instead (like Aveeno’s Pure Renewal Shampoo).
5. Go easy on the heat
We just talked about using a lower heat setting if you have to blow dry your hair, cutting down on any heat is a general rule for the typical men’s hair care routine.
There’s nothing like a hot shower, especially when the temperatures outside dip below freezing, but hot water wreaks havoc on your hair because it strips much of the essential oils from your hair and scalp, which leads to dryness.
Again, the best way to dry your hair is to let it air dry. If you use a hairdryer, cut back on the heat, and leave your hair slightly damp so you won’t be tempted to over-dry it.
6. Use Conditioner
When you shower, the conditioner is designed to moisturize and protect your hair and also soothe and settle down its cuticles which are the rough shingle-like edges around the central hair shaft. Men with curly hair are going to benefit especially from using conditioner daily as smoothing down these cuticles of curly hair will help it look its best.
7. Don’t overdo it with products
There’s nothing wrong with using hair gels, waxes, and even hairspray for getting the style and look that you want. But, using too much product can make your hair look unnatural and heavy, so use only the amount that you really need instead of applying excess amounts. (Hair care tips)
Here’s a quick primer on hair products that can help you make the right choices for your hair type:
Gel – Gives you the wet look that stays in place. It’s a high-shine, high-hold product.
Putties – Putties are high-hold, low shine, and aren’t as stiff as gels.
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.
Paste – Paste is a good option for you if you have medium to long hair. They usually have medium shine and hold.
Muds & Clays – Because muds and clays are dryers than other products for men’s hair, they tend to have lower shine. Muds and clays range from low to high hold and everything in between.
Sea Salt Spray – Sea Salt Spray is a great option for achieving textured, matte hair that is touchable and moves naturally.
8. Wash, but Don’t repeat
One of the great myths about washing your hair is that you need to shampoo it, rinse it, and then repeat the process once more. Not only is a double-wash unnecessary, but it may also dry out your hair.
9. Don’t Use Two-in-One Products
It might be tempting to use multi-use products to save time, which is how we can explain the popularity of two-in-one shampoo/conditioners, but they’re actually not good for your hair. (Hair care tips)“Shampoo is meant to cleanse, and conditioner is meant to moisturize, so two-in-one products are counterproductive because you’re really only getting the benefit of one,” says Bennett. “They’re harder on the hair and lean more towards the cleansing side, without giving you enough hydration.”
10. Avoid Blow-Drying
Not only will the hot air from most blow dryers lead to more frizziness and split ends, but it’s also going to dry out your scalp. If you do want to use a blow dryer to add some more volume to your hairstyle, using one that has a cool setting is going to be your best bet. Overall though, just letting your hair air dry will be healthiest.
11. Don’t Stress!
In today’s fast-paced society, there are a number of things to be stressed about but if you can take a few moments each day to center yourself and find a place of calm, not only is this going to have numerous other health benefits but it’s also going to help your hair as well. Specifically, this is because stress has been shown to tighten the scalp and restrict blood flow, therefore, cutting things off to the hair. In addition to finding time to de-stress each day, getting regular scalp massages will feel great and will also be healthy for your hair.
12. Stay Healthy
As you might expect, it’s as simple as trying to eat right, get enough sleep, and exercise as much as you can. These general pieces of advice in addition to slightly increasing your intake of things like zinc vitamin C and vitamin D will lead to healthier and more vibrant hair.
Armed with these 15 tips then, not only will your hair be healthier but it should also give you less trouble as you try to groom it so you can avoid that hair raising situation. (Hair care tips)
13. Don’t dry off using a towel
A towel totally seems like the obvious way to remove excess water and start drying your hair post-shower, but it may not be what’s best. One of our better hair tips? Squeeze out excess water and then dry off using an old cotton T-shirt, which is gentler than a towel.
Men’s Medium Messy Hair: How to Maintain and Style
Requirements for Messy Medium Hair
• Hair should be shorter on the sides (a #1 or #1-1/2 clipper length), with a medium-high fade before the top of the head.
• The length of hair up top should be shorter in the back (2 or 3 inches) and get longer toward the hairline in the front.
• Bangs at the forehead should be cut evenly across, and usually long enough so that they fall just above the eyebrow.
• The barber or stylist should work in lots of texture here using point cutting techniques—the more weight that’s taken out of the hair, the more movement the cut
will have.
How to Style Messy Medium Hair
1. Start with clean, towel-dried hair.
2. Use a blow dryer on a high-heat setting to achieve the shape you want.
3. Take a small amount of high-hold pomade or clay and work it into the back of the hair, moving forward (target the roots of the hair for maximum control). You want it to look a little disheveled—and not too precious—when you’re finished.
More Men’s Haircare tips
• Be sure to pick a hairstyle that matches your face shape.
• Learn how to properly apply hair products.
• Different stylers—like wax, paste, pomade, or cream—do different things. See where they fall on the Hold vs. Shine hair-styling matrix.
What can help your hair grow?
While genetics does play a role in maintaining healthy hair growth, several other factors also come into play.
Although there’s no magical potion or remedy that will result in instant growth, there are steps you can take to help your hair grow.
8 home remedies to make your hair grow faster
1. Onion
This remedy is regarded as one of the most effective and oldest ones. The reason behind this is that it contains sulfur that boosts collagen production in the tissues and helps in the re-growth of hair. Don’t let its strong smell keep you away from using it, because it goes off just after one rinse.
How to apply:
- Cut a few slices of onion and squeeze out its juice (either by mashing it or grating it) and apply it to your scalp for about 10-15 minutes.
- Let it work its magic and then rinse it off with a mild shampoo.
- A quick tip: You can substitute this with potato juice as well.
2. Apple Cider Vinegar
There are actually several different advantages that come with apply apple cider vinegar to your hair. It reduces tangles. It removes residue. It helps your hair to retain moisture. It helps to treat hair loss. It also is a pretty awesome conditioner as well. Sure, it smells a bit strong, but that’s nothing to worry about. After deep rinsing, the scent usually wears off after a few minutes.
3. Castor Oil
Do you want to know what you can do in order to get rid of those pesky split ends? One thing you can (and should) do is seal the with some Jamaican black castor oil. After washing and conditioning your hair, apply a bit of the oil to the ends of your hair before drying and styling. You’ll be amazed how much it will help to keep split ends at bay.
4.Eggs
Eggs are high in protein, which is essential for the body to build strong, thick hair. When used regularly, an egg treatment may help thicken and strengthen a person’s hair. (Hair care tips)
How to apply:
- mix egg yolks, 1 tablespoon (tbsp) olive oil, and 2 tbsp of water
- apply the mixture to the scalp and dry hair
- leave for 15 minutes
- rinse out with warm water and a mild shampoo
5.Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is what we would call the traditional method and one that never fails. Despite different types of hair oil coming to the market, coconut oil is the first choice that tops the natural remedies for hair growth.
How to apply:
- Massage coconut oil on your scalp overnight and wash it the other day.
- This should be done twice a week for better results in hair growth.
6. Yoghurt
Yogurt is rich in probiotics and therefore falls into the category of fast hair growth remedies. (Hair care tips)
How to apply:
- Applying yogurt to hair helps in removing dandruff and making the hair softer along with hair growth.
- Apply yogurt on your hair and leave it for 20 minutes.
- Rinse with cold water.
7. Vodka
Did you ever think vodka could be good for hair growth? Yes, vodka removes toxins from your hair, cleanses the scalp, and helps your hair grow faster.
How to apply:
If you have dry hair, then post-wash, rinse with vodka, mixed with a tablespoon of honey and onion juice. Wash it off after a few minutes.
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8. Methi seed powder
Also known as fenugreek, methi is rich in protein and lecithin and a very good conditioner for hair growth and dandruff.
How to apply:
- Grind fenugreek seeds into a paste and mix it with coconut oil.
- Apply it on your hair for an hour and wash it out with shampoo.
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