Let’s get one thing very clear. Men have hair problems. Men can make an effort to look good. Men can want luscious, shiny hair that looks like something out of a shampoo commercial. Men can invest in hair care products in order to achieve commercial-worthy hair. None of this makes you any less of a man. So leave the patriarchy behind, and step into the glorious world of self-grooming and fabulousness.
Like women, men too have different hair types and textures, and the subsequent hair problems. The first thing you need to do is identify your hair type and what problems you need solving. Do you have brittle hair that breaks very easily? Do you have rapidly thinning hair? Do you have extremely dry hair that looks and feels like hay? Do you have wild unruly curls or extremely frizzy hair? Well, there are a billion different hair care products for men, focused on every single one of those problems and we’ve compiled a list of the absolute best of them.
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Let’s take a look:
1. For greasy, dirty hair
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The Men Pure-formance Exfoliating shampoo by Aveda is perfect for those of you with greasy hair. If you let dirt and sweat settle on your scalp, they will clog the pores and hinder hair growth. So you have to wash your hair properly so as to remove any dirt or grease from your hair. This exfoliating shampoo not only cleans out the excess oil and all the dirt, but it also helps wash away the dead skin cells on your scalp. This is the most basic type of shampoo you should use on a regular basis (preferably 2-3 times a week).
2. Drugstore gem
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The Nivea Cool Shampoo is an amazing drugstore buy, and is best suited for people with normal to oily hair. The menthol-based shampoo deep cleans your hair and provides just the kick you need to wake you from your groggy state in the morning! This shampoo is just the thing you need for the summers when your head’s all heated up and sweaty and you need something to cool it down a bit!
3. Dandruff treatment
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The Ginger Anti-Dandruff shampoo by The Body Shop is an absolute godsend for those suffering from severe dandruff. Ginger has antiseptic properties that help cure and prevent dandruff. Ginger also improves blood circulation, which in turns promotes healthy hair growth. It provides nourishment to dry hair, making it look lustrous and shiny. So if dry hair is driving you nuts, go and buy this shampoo. You can thank us later.
4. Hair revitalizer
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Most hair-related problems arise from one basic thing – your hair is not receiving the nutrition it requires. If you do not provide your hair with proper nutrition, you will have hair fall, rapidly thinning hair, dandruff, rough and unmanageable hair, etc., This Scalp Revitalising Shampoo from Aveda’s Invati Men line helps deal with all of that. It deeply nourishes your hair, preventing hair fall due to breakage of hair, and rapid thinning of hair.
5. Nourishing conditioner
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Conditioners are just as important as shampoos. Shampoos have an alkaline base and will dry out your hair and scalp (no matter how nourishing they are). Conditioners have acidic properties that reinstate the pH balance of your hair and your scalp. So don’t be lazy; instead, take the extra minute and a half to apply the conditioner for healthier and shinier hair! It’s no secret that we love Lush products. The Retread conditioner by Lush is an absolute must-buy for those with dry and unhealthy-looking hair. This conditioner is deeply nourishing and is worth every penny you spend on it. A tiny amount goes a long way with this conditioner, and you end up with sexy, soft, and bouncy hair with absolutely no frizz!
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6. Color protecting conditioner
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While colored hair makes you look like a total BAMF, it can also extensively damage your hair. Also, the color will wash out after a few washes if you use a regular shampoo and conditioner. So, basically, you end up with off-colored and damaged hair. Don’t worry. We’ve got your back! Go for a color protecting conditioner like this Colour Protection Conditioner by Aesop. This conditioner not only protects the color, it also hydrates ad nourishes your hair, so that you end up with flawlessly colored healthy-looking hair!
7. Oil your hair
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Nothing nourishes your hair quite as deeply as oil does. Oil is like a good juicy steak that you need to treat your hair to every once in a while to keep it happy and well-fed. Take some time out at least twice a month and oil your hair or ask a loved one to give you a proper oil massage. Argan oil is one of the best oils for under-nourished hair. It’s not as thick and gloopy as castor oil, and does not have a strong smell like coconut oil does. Plus, argan oil by Josie Maran is one of the best hair care products for men that you’ll ever purchase. It will hydrate your hair and provide it with much-needed nutrition. This will help your hair grow thicker and stronger. So, not only will you have less hair fall due to breakage, but your hair will look healthy and lustrous. Simply massage it into your head (massaging helps improve blood circulation to the scalp), leave it on for at least a couple of hours (best if you leave it on overnight), and then wash it off in lukewarm water. You’ll be able to see and feel the difference after just one wash!
8. Dry shampoo
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This lazy-people trick is something you should have already learnt from your girlfriend/wife/sister. But if you haven’t, we’re here to help you out! Hair feels greasy and gross, but you don’t have the time or are just too lazy to wash your hair? Well, dry shampoo was made for those exact situations. It’s essentially an alkaline based powder that sucks out the excess oil and moisture from your scalp and hair, making you look cleaner than you really are. The No Drought dry shampoo by Lush is an absolute life-saver! All you need to do is take a small amount in your hands, rub your hands together for even application, and just run your hands through your hair, especially on the top of your head (where most of the oil is visible). The difference will be evident within seconds of application!
9. Leave-in oil-and-cream
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A serum or a leave-in cream provides additional nourishment and protection to hair, for a much longer period than shampoo or conditioner can. A leave-in oil/cream like the Strengthening and Hydrating Hair Oil-in-Cream will not only protect and provide nutrition to your hair, but will also make it easier to style and manage. It’s essentially the love-child of oil and styling creams. Apply a leave-in oil/cream or a serum every day after washing your hair, for shiny, bouncy, and healthy-looking hair, that will remain that way for almost the entire day!
10. Clay pomade
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Gone are the days when wet-styled spikes or greasy-looking back-brushed hair was cool and in fashion. Instead, natural-looking messy hair or “naturally” styled hair is sooo much sexier. So switch your goopy hair gel for clay pomade like the Clay Pomade by Baxter of California. This is one of the best hair clays available in the market right now. It provides a matte finish and will keep your hair just the way you styled it, hours after you’ve styled it. We love the natural-looking finish it provides… sorta like BAMF Edward Cullen hair, only less dead. (We have an unhealthy obsession with Twilight! :P)
11. Texturizer
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This lightweight texturizer called Mr. Dandy’s Hair Candy by Lush is like clay pomade’s chilled out cousin. If you don’t want a heavy-duty gel or clay to style your hair with and just need something to help manage the little flyaways or the baby hairs, then this is the product you need. Take a small amount in your palm, rub your palms together for even application, and work it into your hair. It adds volume to your hair and makes your hair look thicker. You could scrunch you hair in your palms a bit to add some texture to your hair too! This product is perfect for first-timers who are still experimenting with hair-styling products and don’t feel brave enough to get into bed with the big dogs like hair clay or hair gels!
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12. Curly hair styling
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Did you curly haired cuties really think we had forgotten about you? While most hair care and hair-styling products sort of ignore curly-haired people, there are some products that are made simply to enhance and maintain natural curls. Among them, the Moroccan Curling Perfection Defining Cream by OGX is probably our favorite. It is lightweight and not greasy at all. All you need is a pea-sized to coin-sized amount (depending on the length and thickness of your hair) on your palms, and work it into your hair, making sure to scrunch the hair instead of just running your fingers through your wet hair. By scrunching your hair, you will define and perfect your curls, which would otherwise get separated and end up looking frizzy if you used a relatively narrow-toothed comb or ran your fingers through your hair. The final result will be perfect bouncy curls that will make you feel like a total rock star!
So, dear men, ditch the patriarchal opinions about what a manly man should do and go ahead and invest in proper hair care products. Invest time and money in yourself. Make the effort to look good. Not only will you come across as a loooot more attractive to women (or other men), but you yourself will feel absolutely amazing. Nothing feels quite as amazing as a good hair day. Trust us women on that!
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