Man Hair Care

Tips for Hair Care, Styling or Finding a New Hair Style

This section covers all you need to know about man hair care and hair styles.
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On This Page: Cleansing Deep Cleansing Conditioning Nourishing

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Cleansing

I'm not going to tell you how often to shampoo. Surely you've figured that out by now. Some guys need it every day, some are good with a few times a week ;-) What I will say is...

• Make sure you emulsify (spread around) the shampoo in your hands before you apply it.
  
  
• Scoop in underneath the hair and apply the shampoo to the roots and the scalp. Then work it through to the ends.
  
  
• Scrub with the balls of your fingers, but don't scratch. This is especially important before coloring. Particularly if you use a men's drugstore color brand, which have been known to contain lead.
  
  
• When rinsing, concentrate on the scalp, then the ends if they need it. Lift the hair up off the back/crown to give a thorough rinse underneath.

Deep Cleansing

A good stripping is occasionally necessary for every guy...to rid your hair of product residue, that is, and also mineral buildup from your water. (Why, what were you thinking?) If your hair seems dull or lifeless, it's probably got buildup. Use a clarifying shampoo once a month, unless you use alot of wax-based hair products, in which case you'll want to deep cleanse every few weeks.

• Bring deep cleansing shampoo to a lather.
• Leave it on the hair for up to 5 minutes
• Rinse well, and condition

Your hair will feel raw, and it is. All product and mineral residue has been removed...but so have the natural oils, which must be replaced by conditioning.


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Conditioning

In general, for man hair care, a light daily conditioner is best. Even a leave-in conditioner will do. If you color your hair, look for a conditioner that is formulated for color processed hair. This type of conditioner will protect your color...making it last longer, and look better.

• Use a quarter sized blob and emulsify (spread) it in your hands before applying
• Apply conditioner to the ends of the hair first, then work down to the scalp. This is especially important if you have an oily scalp.
• Rinse conditioner well. If your hair is dry or tends to frizz, do a final rinse in cool water. That'll close down the outer(cuticle) layer, which helps smooth the hair and retain moisture.
• If you're in need of deeper conditioning, use a heavier conditioner, and leave the product on for 5-20 minutes. If you want to go all out, bag it and apply some heat with your blow dryer.

Nourishing

Chemically treated hair loses both protein and moisture. Both must be replaced to repair the damage. If you're finding your hair is dry and brittle, try these man hair care treatments.

External Solutions:

• Look for products that say "Reconstructor".
• Use a mashed up avacado to replace protein and moisture.
• Try a specialized "Intensive Treatment" (below)

Propoline Multivitamin Hair Mask (Shine and Vitality) Box of 6 - An intense mask for dull toneless and tired hair. A higher concentration of active ingredients including vitamin E soya and biotin offer moisture vitality and incredible shine to the hair. Available in single dose easy to use economical sachets convenient for home and travel. Leave on for up to 15 minutes for maximum results. Box of 6 treatments. 15 ml.

Internal Solutions:

Supplements For Hair Health and To Reduce Hair Loss: Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) Vitamin B8 (Biotin) Folic Acid Para Amino Benzoic Acid Silica Calcium Zinc Iron Lecithin Essential Fatty Acids (EFA's) Beta-carotine

Food Sources: Minerals - Leafy, green vegetables Silica - raw oats, skins of potatoes and cucumbers, bean sprouts Iron - dried fruits, meats, raisins, eggs, liver, whole grain cereals B Vitamins - liver and wheat germ Protein - tofu (soy protein), fish, eggs, lentils, chicken Biotin - eggs, liver, soy Zinc - meat, eggs, seafood

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