Whether you are a laidback person or a perfectionist, no one is immune to the allure of a head full of shiny, lustrous hair. However, achieving good hair remains a far-off dream for many. Have you ever how the hair experts achieve the wondrous hair results and transformations? Once you have figured out your basic hair type, it is time to look for an expert recommended hair care routine for men.

Here’s a breakdown of the most guarded expert hair care secrets for men that no professional would ever share with you:

1.     The Menace of Over-Shampooing

Here’s why daily shampooing is a menace for your hair. Your scalp produces natural oils that not only protect your hair from environmental factors but also give a lovely sheen to your locks. If you are shampooing daily it will not only strip your hair of these natural oils but will also make your hair dry and brittle.

 

What Experts Recommend:

The experts only wash their hair a maximum of four times a week. Ideally, three washes per week are recommended.

2.     What’s in the Bottle Matters!

You must have across the term sulfate-free shampoos while surfing the net for a proper men’s hair care regime. Here’s why it is wise to invest in those slightly pricier bottles: cheap shampoos are less expensive simply because the formulae contain harsh ingredients. These strong chemicals strip away the essential natural oils that protect and hydrate your follicles.

What Experts Recommend:

The experts recommend gentle, organic, sulfate-free shampoos and products with natural ingredients.

Our top choice for organic sulfate-free shampoos for men are: SheaMoisture Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Intensive Hydration Shampoo and KICK Men’s Shampoo – Tea Tree Oil and Peppermint Shampoo

3.     To Cut or Not to Cut?

Decisions, decisions…When it comes to getting your hair trimmed, one is almost always wondering if it indeed is the right time for it. Of course, everyone wants healthy locks, but the hairstyling, pollution, long hours, stress, smoking, etc. do take their toll on your hair health.

What Experts Recommend:

The experts maintain that although hair growth originates from the scalp, sticking to a properly timed haircut schedule does wonders for your mane. To ensure you don’t get split ends, it is advisable to get a haircut every 6 to 7 weeks. If you have gone without getting your hair slipped for two months, it is time for chop-chop!

4.     Go Easy on your Hair

For the longest time, men have stepped out of the shower vigorously rubbing a towel on their head. Instead of speeding up the drying process, this damages the hair structure. Studies revealed that hair is 30 percent more prone to breakage when wet.

What Experts Recommend:

The expert way to dry hair is to shake out the water, and pat your hair dry. For better results, hair pros use a cotton tee instead of using towels. The soft texture of the tee is hair-friendly as compared with the towel threads.

5.     Let Nature Work its Magic

Or in other words, put that hairdryer down! The best way to treat your hair is to let it air dry. Who doesn’t love a hot shower after a long day? But this scalding bathwater is further stripping your hair of necessary oils and making it frizzier. Also, don’t put your hair through too many heating tools.

What Experts Recommend:

Experts hold that just like hot water, cold showers aren’t good for your hair either. Cold water shrinks blood vessels in the scalp and restricts the proper supply of nutrition to your hair, thus adversely affecting hair growth. Experts recommend lukewarm water as it cleanses your hair but isn’t too harsh on your scalp. Similarly, if you really want to use a styling tool, it is best to let your hair dry completely before you put some hot tools on it.

6.     Thin at the Top?

As men hit their thirties, there is a visible increase in hair fall and hair thinning. most men try to cover up their balding patches by combing it over.

What Experts Recommend:

Let us put it out there: Combed over hairstyle is a huge turn off! So, the experts recommend changing up your hairstyle as well as switching your hair styling products. The first trick is to avoid the shine!  How? All you have to do is to switch to matte styling clay, like Aveda Mens Pure-Formance Grooming Clay, which does not reflect light and gives a fuller appearance to your hair.

Another pro trick used by men hairstyling experts is to go for longer tresses at the top of your head while keeping it cropped at the sides, thus creating an illusion of thicker hair.

7.     Less is More

Who doesn’t like pro styled hair? But going too heavy on the products will give you an unnatural look, so you must know the right amount of hair product to apply. But then again it depends on the hair product as well. And an even graver mistake than product quantity is to select the wrong product for your hair.

What Experts Recommend:

Here is how the experts achieve that elusive hair styling effect you always try (and fail) to recreate at home:

Gel: A hair styling gel like Johnny B King Mode Styling Gel adds shine and hold to your hair, giving you a fresh, wet look that is always coveted.

Putty:  As compared to gel, hair putty is less stiff. Hair putties like Sebastien – Matte Putty are low shine products that deliver the same hold but are not as glossy as the gel so doesn’t add too wet a look. Putty is best for short hair as it is a shifting and light-catching styling product for short hair. For longer hair, it is better to use paste or clay.

Wax: Although the best hair wax for men like Oribe Rough Luxury Soft Molding Paste provides a strong hold on hair; but men usually avoid it as wax is difficult to remove from hair. The pro tip experts never share is to directly put shampoo on dry hair and rinse followed by another rinsing. This will get the toughest wax out of your hair.

Pomade: Fan of retro styling? Pomade is the way to go! Pomades like MALIN+GOETZ Hair Pomade add gloss to your hair but provide lesser hold as compared to gels.

Paste: For longer lengths, hair paste is an ideal choice. BluMaan Monarch Matte Paste gives your hair standard shine with average hold.

Sea Salt Spray: for a naturally flowing yet matte look, Sea Salt Spray is a great styling product. Experts who prefer a natural but textured look regularly opt for sea salt spray. Salt water slightly dehydrates hair adding a wavy or crunchy texture. Experts scrunch the R+Co Rockaway Salt sprayed hair strands to give you right outta bed messy-yet-flawless look.

8.     Run a Comb Through It!

This might seem like a no-brainer, yet you’d be surprised to know how many people just comb their hair once daily: when they are heading out for office!

What Experts Recommend:

Experts realize that even the strongest hold products don’t get you through the day. Although it is difficult to keep a gel in your pocket, you should always have a comb on you. The pro tip experts don’t share is to run a wet comb through your hair which freshens up your look by distributing the product you applied earlier. The moist comb revives your original look and gives you a neat appearance.

Which of these expert hair care secrets have you heard of before? Let us know in the comments!