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Hair Care for Men: Taking Care of Any Type of Hair

Both men and women can have great hair, but women typically have better hair because they put a lot more work into it. If you would like great hair as a gent, you will have to put in some work. That said, most of the hair care issues men face are easy to solve with simple solutions. Keep reading to find out how to have beautiful hair as a man.

Start Somewhere

Taking care of your hair does not have to be time-consuming or difficult. You can typically start with the products you already have and go from there. However, if you have particular concerns such as thin, brittle or grey hair, you should talk to an expert. They will propose solutions that do not add much time or complexity to your hair care routines.

Clean Your Scalp

Superficial cleaning is not enough when taking care of the hair; you need to get right down to the scalp. If you only wash your hair superficially without getting to the scalp, you could be contributing to a microbiome imbalance. This imbalance leads to an increase in bacteria, inflammation, dry scalp and other issues.

Using a good shampoo and washing well will help you get to the scalp and ensure it is clean. Just ensure that you do not go overboard when washing the hair. Excessive washing can strip it of protective oils leading to dryness. How often you wash your hair in a given period, typically a week, will depend on your hair type, how oily it gets and the products you use. For most people, a thorough wash twice or thrice a week is enough.

Watch the Products You Use

You should know your hair type as well as exactly what is in the products you want to use before using them. This includes all products, from shampoo to oils and styling products. Different products with different ingredients will be suitable for different types of hair – thin, dry, wavy, curly, straight or other types. Doing some research on these products, their ingredients and how suitable they are to your hair type will save you a lot of issues and worries later.

Take Care of Hair Loss Early

Male pattern baldness is a type of hair loss common in men. It is a hereditary condition which means men inherit it from their parents, typically from their maternal side. While everyone loses some hair every day, you should be concerned if you start losing more hair. Recognizing the symptoms of male pattern baldness will help you determine if it is time to see a specialist and start taking action.

A great men’s hair loss treatment you can explore is the use of Calecim’s Advanced Hair System, which awakens the dormant hair follicles. 

Ideally, you should do this as soon as you notice it happening so you can intervene as early as possible. A common treatment is Minoxidil which can reverse the thinning of hair follicles and slow down hair loss caused by male pattern baldness.

Moisturise Right

Your hair needs hydration, and how much it does depends on factors like the hair type, your location’s climate and how oily it gets. To keep things simple, start by using a conditioner when washing your hair. Using shampoo alone causes the hair to dry which can cause it to break. Medium strands will do well with conditioner, but you might want to consider spray conditioner if you have very brittle hair. A more robust conditioner is required for those with coarser hair. Keeping an eye on your diet, supplement intake and water intake can also help you attain healthy hydration.

Deal with a Dry Scalp

A dry scalp can cause different issues including itching and embarrassing dandruff. There are many causes of a dry scalp ranging from dehydration to the hair products you use and serious issues like eczema. Regardless of the cause, a dry scalp is relatively easy to deal with. Choose products that contain tea tree oil. This ingredient has antibiotic, antifungal and antiseptic properties that are great for a healthy scalp.

Use these products until the dry scalp issue fades and continue using them once in a while. If you do not want to buy extra products, you can use natural ingredients like aloe vera and coconut oil, and other products that contain them.

See a Specialist

Taking care of your hair also includes seeing a pro when you have to. While it may seem like you do not have to do so due to your busy life, doing so can help resolve issues such as an inflamed scalp, thinning hair and significant or unusual hair loss. You will also need to see a specialist if you need more serious interventions like hair implants.

While it might seem like you will be doing too much, taking care of your hair properly only adds a minute or two to your shower time. Getting the right products, keeping an eye on changes in your hair lines and hair volume and seeing a specialist when you need to will all help you maintain a healthy head of hair.