When we talk about hair—hairstyling, hair care and so on, we often think about women. Maybe it is because women spend more time in hair salons than men spend in barbershops. It can also be because most women usually have long locks of hair to tend to while men have short trims to wash and wear. Or maybe this is because it is the women who are perceived to be more concerned with hair affairs than men.
However, men have hair too and they too have the right to style it, take care of it and be the subject of articles that talk about hairstyling tips and hair care.
Finding the Right Cut and Style
In order for a man to find the right cut and style for him, he needs to consider the several factors below.
Shape of the Face
Men with round faces need a haircut that will make their faces appear thinner. They should stay away from messy and curly dos that will only make their faces look stouter. Layered cuts which is lower on the top and fuller on the sides is ideal for those with faces that lie somewhere between oblong and rectangular shape. Square shaped faces with prominent jaws require haircuts that are thin on the sides to balance the jaw and chin. Flattop and long hair are perfect for square faced men. Guys with oval shaped faces should avoid one-length styles and should go for layered and shaped cuts.
Hair Type
For those who have fine thin hair, longer layers are desirable. Those with thicker hair would want to opt for shorter and less messy cuts. Those who are on the verge of going bald or have a receding hairline, it is best that they just completely go bald. No hair looks sexier than little hair on the sides and no hair on the front. Now if you have naturally curly hair or coarse hair, you can have it straightened or straighten it on your own with an FHI Hair Dryer or hair iron.
Lifestyle
How a man lives his life also plays a major role in how he should cut, style and wear his hair. For men who are on the corporate ladder, it makes sense for them to keep a formal and clean haircut and style that resonates power and authority. This is just the opposite when your occupation is that for free souls like if you are an artist or a musician, wearing your hair creatively reflects your passion for the arts.
Wash and wear dos are perfect for men whose lifestyles are busy and always on the go like business travelers for example. Men who are in fashion or show business industry like models and actors are expected to sport more stylish hairstyles that are of the latest trend.
Personal Style
Just like how we choose clothes, choosing hair cut and style should depend on a man’s personal style. This will enable him to wear his crowning glory with confidence, which he would not have if he were to sport a hair that he is completely out of his character. Men with classic style will feel more comfortable with classic and clean haircuts whereas those who are into vintage and bohemian looks can opt for longer, looser and radically colored hairstyles.
Age
Some of us do not even like to discuss age. Too bad, it is inevitable. Guys in their teens and twenties can get away with any hairstyle no matter how grungy or messy it is as long as it complements their face and hair type. However, once a man reaches 30 especially if he is already a family man, he is expected to don a hairstyle that would be appropriate for his age.
Formal yet stylish, a hairstyle that speaks of respect and authority but at the same time tasteful is what is right for men of this age. It is a good idea to avoid trendy and outrageous cuts and to just go for layers and feathered fringes. But of course, in the end it still depends on you. Even if you are 60 years old but you feel that a rock star hair suits you and personality best, no one should take that away from you.
Hair Care Tips
To know what proper routine a man should undertake for his hair, it is important to know what kind of hair he has. Hair can be dry, oily or normal. Dry hair, which is a product of inactive oil glands, needs ample moisturizing while oily hair due to too active oil glands needs the oil in the hair to be dried up. Normal hair is the ideal type of hair that are very easy to maintain.
It is essential that you are able to choose the right type of shampoo and conditioner that will suit your hair type. It is recommended that you consult a hairstylist if you are not too sure about which products to use.
As for combing, using a wide-tooth comb is always better than using a hairbrush. It is highly advisable to dry your hair first before combing because this can cause hair damage. You can dry your hair using a good quality hair dryer like the FHI Nano Salon Pro 1900 Hair Dryer which uses the latest heating technology for extra Infra Red heat and ionizing benefits that will give you fresh and shiny hair all the time.
If you feel that your hair is in bad condition, do not wait forever before you take action. Go to a hairstylist and have your hair checked. Or make use of high quality hair products that will work wonders on your hair such as the FHI Technique Iron and Nano Salon Pro 2000 Dryer for example, which has the Tourmaline technology that can improve dull, dry and damaged hair.
Just like women, men also need to tend and care for their hair and style it in a way that will give them confidence and satisfaction.
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