Check Out 15 Must Know Mens Hair Care Tips

Long or short, thick or thin, straight or curly – even men’s hair needs regular maintenance. That snazzy haircut of yours is of no use of your hair isn’t properly taken care of.

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Just because you’re a man doesn’t mean you get lax about hair maintenance. The hair care routine for men is the same as it is for women, with a few variations.

With regular hair care, your hairstyle will last longer and look as good as it is meant to.

Here Are 15 Essential Hair Care Tips For Men:

#1 Don’t over-wash your hair

• Don’t wash your hair too often, especially if you’ve got dry hair
• Twice a week is enough
• And always use a conditioner

#2 Dry your hair gently; don’t rub it

• Don’t do what they do in television commercials
• Pat your hair dry gently and keep hair intact 
• Wet hair is delicate and violent rubbing can damage it

#3 Get rid of that comb-over!

• Your hair might be thinning
• Get a haircut that suits the thinning look. Do not, under any circumstances, do a comb-over please. Women run from that

#4 Use an egg conditioner

• Use eggs generously on your hair. If girls can do it, so can you 
• Nourish you hair and emerge with shiny, healthy strands after washing off with a good shampoo like Head & Shoulders for Men Hair Retain Shampoo

#5 Protect your hair from chlorine

• We all know how bad chlorine can be for hair
• To protect your hair, simply wet it with clean water and apply a little conditioner before you dive in. Or you can wear a swimming cap

#6 Use less products on your hair

• Avoid using too many products in your hair 
• Over time this build up can make your hair look weighed down and just not natural

#7 Use a clarifying shampoo

• Wash your hair every once in a while with a clarifying shampoo to wash away the product build up from your hair and scalp

#8 Wash, don’t repeat

• An article on mens hair care would not complete without clearing the myth about using a shampoo twice
• If you wash your hair regularly, shampooing just once is enough

#9 Cut down the heat

• Allow your hair to dry naturally
• If you must use a dryer keep it on a low heat setting
• Too much heat can cause your hair to dry out and become frizzy

#10 Trim it

• To keep your hair neat and well-kept, get a haircut every 4-6weeks
• Try and get a morning appointment. The hairdresser will be less busy and not fatigued

#11 Take a cold shower

• Not literally, no. But don’t shower under piping hot water 
• It will completely mess up your hair, stripping it off its natural oils

#12 Stay natural

• Keep colouring, perming, straightening, etc. to a minimum
• Getting chemical treatments repeatedly can damage your hair beyond repair

#13 Use the right tools

• Hair is delicate and you must ensure you use the right tools
• Don’t brush wet hair; use your fingers or a wide-toothed comb instead

#14 Avoid tight hats

• Tight hats or even tight ponytails can result in ‘traction alopecia’, a hair condition that can cause hair loss, sometimes permanently

#15 Stay healthy

• Your hair health is a reflection of your lifestyle 
• Hair care for men means you need to eat well, get plenty of exercise, drink water, get enough sleep and try to stay positive

Your hair is the first thing that gets noticed about you. A well-maintained head of hair will have other heads turning your way.