If you look online or in magazines, you will find plenty of great advice for women that want to look after their hair, but what about men? It’s assumed that men don’t really care that much and, aside from visiting the barber from time to time, they won’t do much with their hair. But that isn’t the case and there are plenty of men out there that want to know how to take care of their hair and make sure that it looks great every day. 

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These are some of the best hair care tips that men should follow if they want amazing looking hair. 

Wash Your Hair Less Often 

A lot of people wash their hair every day because they think that keeping it clean is the right way to take care of it. However, that’s not actually the case because you are washing away the natural oils that keep your hair shiny and healthy. When it comes to washing your hair, less is more and you should wash less often if you want to improve your hair. Washing it a few times a week will allow the oils to build up and keep your hair and scalp moisturized, so it feels and looks a lot healthier. When you are choosing what products to use, always go for things that contain natural ingredients and look for the shortest ingredient list that you can find. There are so many products with huge ingredient lists and they all claim that they will completely revitalize your hair, but in many cases, they do more harm than good. 

Dealing With Hair Loss 

The most common question that older men have about their hair is, how do I deal with hair loss? It’s an unavoidable fact of life for a lot of men, but there are solutions. If you are really concerned about hair loss and you don’t want to go bald, you should consider an FUE hair transplant to maintain your full head of hair. Hairs will be taken from the back and sides where you have more hair and implanted at the front where your hairline is receding. It will then grow in like normal hair and prevent you from balding. 

The alternative to this is to lean into it and shave the rest of your hair. A lot of people look great without hair and it’s much better than doing nothing. Whatever you decide to do, never leave it as it is because you will look awful if you are bald on the top with hair around the back and sides. 

Using A Hair Dryer

Men often wonder whether they should use a hair dryer or not, especially if they have short hair. Blow drying your hair can be an effective way to add volume, but you should try to avoid it if possible. The hot air will dry your hair and scalp out and create a lot of split ends. If you want added volume, look for products that can help you to achieve that instead. Towel drying your hair is a good way to go but don’t be too rough because you can damage the hair. Simply pat it dry and then let it air dry if you have time. 

Be Careful With Styling Products 

You might decide that you want to use styling products to give yourself a new look, but don’t go overboard. If you fill your hair with thick gel or wax, it will make it look wet and greasy and weight it down. If you are going to use hair products, always be sparing with them and try to lean into your hair’s natural look. Make sure that you check the ingredients as well, just like you do with your shampoo, and find natural products that don’t contain a lot of chemicals. 

Get It Cut Regularly 

Do you wait until your hair is getting noticeably long and then decide to get it cut? If you do, you’re doing it wrong. Regular haircuts will help to remove any split ends and maintain the overall condition of your hair. It’s also a good opportunity to get it styled by a professional. Most barbers recommend that you get a haircut every 4 to 6 weeks, but it depends how quickly your hair grows. When you do have a cut, always ask the barber for their advice on styles and let them guide you because they know what works better than you do. 

As long as you follow these simple care tips, your hair will always look great and it will always be healthy.