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Men are also subject to a number of hair problems, such as
frizzy hair, brittle hair, oily or dry scalps, hair loss, and even bad hair
growth. Most of the guys may not be too particular with their hair care routine
since this is something only women are known to be more concerned of.
But for
those who are desperate to find a hair care routine suited for the male hair,
here are some easy and effective measures that you can follow.
1. Choose the right shampoo
Choosing the right shampoo is actually vital for healthy
hair. Shampoo is not only for cleansing or for making the hair smell fresh, but
it should also be nourishing. There are numerous products in the market today,
some formulated with antioxidants and other herbal extracts. All you really
have to do is find a shampoo that appeals to your liking, but just be sure to
opt for one that is pH balanced to keep hair healthy and strong.
2. Condition your hair
Moisture is very important for the hair that is why it pays
to take that extra step and condition your hair. Those with long or curly hair
can benefit from this because the coating provided by a conditioner can leave
the hair less prone to tangles, while adding extra body to the hair. But for
men with very short hair, you can simply use a combination shampoo and
conditioner.
3. Avoid cheap styling products
If you are big on styling your mane, you might want to avoid
the cheap products or questionable brands. The reason why they are cheap is
that they are usually formulated with chemicals that are less costly but could
end up drying or greasing up the hair.
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4. Dandruff shampoos
One of the most common complaints that men have about their
hair and scalp is dandruff. According to dermatologist Dr. Carolyn Jacob in
WebMD.com, dandruff can be an overreaction of the body to the normal yeast
found on the skin which results to inflammation and flaking of the scalp. But
this condition could still be caused by many things that is why finding the
right anti-dandruff shampoo for you would take some trial and error.
But the
Mayo Clinic advises that it is best to use a mild antidandruff shampoo first.
If this does not work after two weeks, then you can choose another one, with a
different active ingredient. One can
start with a brand that contains pyrithione zinc or selenium sulphide, if it is
not effective you can transfer to a product containing Ketoconazole, but if the
problem still persists, a stronger formulation that contains salicylic acid or
sulfur is a stronger formulation.
5. Use conditioner that provides extra body for thinning hair
If you are already affected by hair thinning, you can
actually conceal the problem by giving your hair extra volume. You can achieve
this with the use of a conditioner that will give extra body. It gives your
hair extra coating giving the right volume and bounce.
6. Tone your scalp
Toning the scalp also means giving it some good and gentle
massage using the balls of your fingertips. Doing this even for just a couple
of minutes can actually be very healthy for your hair as it stimulates the
release of the natural oils of the scalp. They not only leave the hair shiny
but they also aid in keeping it strong. So give your scalp those extra kneads
rather than just rubbing the shampoo and rinsing it.
7. Dry carefully and easy on the comb
When walking out of the shower it’s easy to just rub your
hair as if you’re drying up the dog! This is actually one of the leading causes
of damage hair in men. The reason here is that wet hair is much prone to damage
because the strands are weaker at this point. Stroke your hair with a towel
instead towards the direction that it grows. Also, be gentle with the combing
if you don’t want to uproot and damage your hair with the pulling action of the
brush.
8. Groom your hair with the right tools
For men grooming can be considered as a no fuss no muss
ritual in front of the mirror, or not at all! But do you know that by choosing
the right tools actually saves your hair from damage? Well this goes out
particularly to men with long hair. The right tools such as brushes with
natural bristles, wide-toothed combs, and even a cooling hair dryer can make
styling gentler to your hair.
9. Avoid too much chemicals
Some guys are just into coloring and perming that all these
chemicals can leave the hair dry, brittle, and damaged. These substances can
be very harsh to the hair and scalp, which is why you might want to minimize
their use. Also your styling products, like gels, clays, masks or hair pastes
should also be gentle enough and used sparingly, most especially if you are already
experiencing hair thinning.
10. Sun protection for the scalp
For men who are already experiencing hair thinning, the bald
spots can lead you to be vulnerable to the damaging ultraviolet rays. This can
result to premature aging of the skin in the area or worse, skin cancer. This
may not be the usual place people apply sunscreen, but it is actually a very
vulnerable area. Slather on a sunscreen lotion that has an SPF of 30 if you
happen to have these bald spots or thinning areas.
For more hair loss information, please visit Dr Tyng Tan official website or read more about hair loss here: Hair & Skin Care Blog
