A good hair care routine needs to be simple and effective. The first important step is to get yourself the right tools and properly educate yourself on the right hair health techniques. Regardless of the texture and type of hair, you will be able to stick to your routine and have the perfect hairstyle.
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Starting a Basic Routine
Step 1. Choose a shampoo and conditioner wisely
Not all products, in fact, are the same. Choose the ones that suit your hair type best, so that they look the best possible. If you can, buy a sulfate-free shampoo and a silicone-free conditioner, as both are harsh ingredients that make your hair dull over time. Read the label to get all the information you are looking for. Below you can read some guidelines that may be useful, depending on the type of hair:
- For dry hair that tends to become frizzy, it is best to use moisturizing or emollient products that contain oils, butters or nourishing ingredients;
- For oily or thin hair, you should choose a purifying shampoo and conditioner with ingredients such as chamomile and tea tree oil;
- Brittle hair that breaks and split ends easily benefits from protein-enriched products such as collagen and keratin.
Step 2. Wash your hair two or three times a week
You may find it healthy to wash them every day, but in truth it is too often for most people. By washing them too often, you eliminate the sebum produced by the scalp which protects them naturally, making them become frizzy and brittle. For most men, two or three shampoos per week are sufficient.
- If your hair gets dirty quickly, consider rinsing it only with water on non-shampoo days. the water is able to clean them without eliminating the sebum.
- When you start reducing washes, your hair produces more sebum for a week or so, until the situation finds a new balance. Try to be patient and soon your hair will be able to stay clean for longer.
Step 3. Use warm or cold water instead of very hot water
Hot showers are really relaxing, but at the same time they dry out your hair. You should use warm or cold water when shampooing. If you're going to take a hot shower, finish it off with a cold or warm rinse so your hair looks healthy and shiny, rather than dry and dull.
Step 4. Pat them dry, rather than rubbing them vigorously with the towel
Hair is particularly weak when wet, as water relaxes the keratin molecules; this is why a rough wipe with a cloth breaks them. Instead, try to pat them gently to get rid of excess water and then wait for them to air dry completely.
Part 2 of 3: Styling the Hair
Step 1. Use gel or grease, but don't overdo it
If you love neat and neat hairstyles, you can apply gel or grease to damp hair so that the hairstyle lasts all day. If you have a short cut, you only need to use a small amount of the product (equivalent to a dime), otherwise the hair will look greasy.
- The gel is generally a lighter and easier to apply product. Choose an alcohol-free one, as this ingredient tends to dry out your hair.
- Grease and waxes are perfect for curly hair, as they are denser; However, remember that they are also more difficult to wash off, so use them in moderation.
Step 2. Comb your hair after applying the product
If you have opted for gel or grease, use a comb to distribute it over the entire length of your hair. Then, create a clean line on either side and style your hairstyle as you like. Generally, it is best to comb them following the direction of growth: those on the sides and on the nape should be worn down, while those on the top of the head should be combed forward. If you have long bangs, finish the job by combing it to the side, away from the parting.
- If you have curly or wavy hair, use a wide-toothed comb to get rid of knots or don't comb them at all. If you use a fine-toothed tool, your hair will become frizzy.
- It is not always necessary to comb them forward. Try new looks; for example, tousle them on the back of the head, instead of parting them with a part, or comb them straight up for a "crew cut" hairstyle.
Step 3. Use the hair dryer in moderation
This tool is very useful when you want to dry your hair quickly, but if you do it every day you could cause damage to your hair. If you are worried about losing your hair, ditch the blow dryer and let it dry naturally.
- When using the hair dryer, direct the airflow in the direction of hair growth, so they stay flat.
- If you want a hairstyle with more volume, direct the air in the opposite direction to that of growth.
Step 4. Pay a little more attention to longer hairstyles
If your hair is longer than 3-5cm, you will need to put in a little more effort to keep it tidy and in good condition.
- If they are frizzy, apply an emollient cream. Buy a conditioner or cream to nourish your hair and use it once a week to keep your hair in perfect condition.
- Use a wide-toothed comb instead of a brush; the latter tends to break long hair; untie the knots with a comb.
- Consider applying oil. A small amount on wet hair acts as a leave-in conditioner; a very small amount will suffice.
Step 5. Go to the hairdresser regularly
If you start with messy, unkempt hair, setting up a beauty routine won't be very helpful. Some men get their hair cut once a month, while for others a cut every three months is enough. Find the pace that best suits your needs and stick to it.
Part 3 of 3: Managing the Thinning
Step 1. Massage your scalp in the shower
In this way, you increase blood circulation and stimulate growth. This simple action can help you preserve the hair you have and promote the growth of new ones. Use your fingertips to scrub your scalp in circular motions, focusing on the problem areas.
Some oils are believed to be able to stimulate hair growth. Try massaging them with coconut, tea tree or almond oil before washing them with shampoo; afterwards, wash off the oil
Step 2. Do not treat the hair with violence
If you scrub your hair with shampoo, use boiling water to rinse it, and then scrub it again with the towel to dry it, you increase the chances of breaking it. Handle them gently at all stages of your routine.
Step 3. Eat a balanced diet
There are some essential nutrients that help strengthen and thicken the hair. Make sure you eat balanced to nourish your hair from the inside. Using topical products alone won't get you far if your diet isn't good for hair health. Here's what they need:
- Proteins. Eat meat, eggs, nuts, legumes, and other sources of protein to keep your hair healthy.
- Vitamins of group B. These are available in meat, eggs and green leafy vegetables. If you are a vegetarian, you should start taking them in supplement form.
- Omega-3 fatty acids. Salmon, sardines, avocados, and walnuts are packed with these important nutrients.
Advice
- Massage the scalp with your fingertips or fingertips and never with your fingernails.
- If you have a very short haircut, you probably won't need any styling treatments, as the sebum is more than enough to maintain it. In addition, very short cuts do not need any care.
- Go regularly to your trusted hairdresser to cut your hair and adjust your hairstyle.
- Don't try to save money on hair products at all costs. The cheaper ones may also dry out or grease them. Find a good quality gel, grease, mousse (or whatever other product you use) that is suitable for your hair type. Maybe it will be a little expensive, but small amounts will be enough to get a satisfactory result.
- Do not comb your hair when it is wet, such as just out of the shower. As mentioned above, under these conditions they crack and the comb gets stuck in wet tangles as it flows from roots to tips. First, gently pat your hair dry with a cloth and comb it when it has lost most of its moisture to the air. This way, you can be sure that the teeth of the comb will not scratch the scalp.
