Often
when we think about hair care we think women, but what
about men’s hair care? There is virtuously unlimited
information on the web for women’s hair care, yet when it
comes to men’s hair care the pickings are slim. While it
used to be that women were the only ones interested in
hair care, today men have discovered that great grooming
is an essential to building great self-confidence.
A good
hair care routine is important and should be a daily
ritual in everyone’s life.
When it
comes to great hair care, the first and most important
step is figuring out what type of hair you actually have.
Dry, Oily and
Normal are the
three basic types of hair.
Dry
hair is usually caused by inactive oil glands and will
need a good moisturizing shampoo and conditioner.
Oily
hair is just the opposite and due to overactive oil
glands. A good shampoo and conditioner made for oily hair
is ideal for this hair type.
Normal
hair is balanced in oil glands and is the easiest to
maintain in hair types. A shampoo and conditioner made for
normal hair should be sufficient.
Once
you have identified your hair type the next step is
shampooing your hair. To being, wet hair with warm water
and then apply a quarter to a half-dollar size amount of
shampoo into your hair. Using your fingertips, gently
massage the shampoo into the scalp and hair and then rinse
thoroughly with warm water.
Conditioning should be the next step in your hair care
routine. Begin by applying a quarter to half-dollar size
amount of conditioner into the hair and leave it in for a
few minutes. After the time is up, rinse the hair
thoroughly and pat hair dry with a soft towel.
The
final step in your hair care routine is combing. Combing
instead of brushing will prevent damaged hair and be less
likely to tangle no matter what your hair length may be.
Using a wide-tooth comb start with the ends of your hair
in a downward motion, working your way up to the roots
until hair is smooth. Now your hair is ready for styling.
If you
prefer there are numerous styling products available on
the market. Styling gels, creams and mousses are just a
few to name. These are simple enough to use by squeezing a
quarter size amount into he palm of your hand and applying
through wet or dry hair depending on the look you want to
achieve.
It’s
also a good idea to use a deep or leave in conditioner.
Both deep and leave-in conditioners are very beneficial to
dry hair especially since they aid in maintaining moisture
and help to minimize frizziness in hair. Apply at least
once a week to hair following manufacturer’s instructions.
Now that you’ve got great hair, give yourself a pat on the
back and smile at a job
