Hair Care Tips for Men

Hair care is as much required for men as much for women. In fact, men are most susceptible to one of the biggest hair problem of hair loss. It is therefore important for both men and women to take care of their hair and scalp to prevent any future problems.
Use of a good shampoo and conditioner- never go for low quality shampoos and conditioners. A good shampoo and conditioner together works well to cleanse, moisturize and give shine to your hair. Although a hot bubble bath is refreshing, do not wash your hair with hot water. It can dry your hair extremely and make them dull and lifeless.
Never dry your hair with a towel. When you dry wet hair rigorously with a towel, they get entangled in its threads which causes weakening and hair breakage. It is one of the biggest causes of hair damage. Always pat dry gently with a soft towel in the direction of hair growth.
Of course, your hair will take more time to dry but they will not damage. Also, never brush your hair when wet. Wet hair is fragile and therefore more vulnerable to breakage. If you must, comb them gently with your fingers or use a wide toothed comb.
Avoid too much of perming, blow drying or straightening presses on the hair. Too much heat on them can damage the hair from its very roots. If your hair has got damaged somehow, the only way to get rid of damaged hair is to cut them. Even if you are growing your hair, get them trimmed at least every six months and tell your stylist to remove only damaged hair.
It is well said that a healthy mind resides in a healthy body and does healthy skin and hair. In other words, take healthy diet full of green veggies, fresh fruits and dairy products and drink plenty of water and fruit juices. The health of your body will get naturally reflected in your hair.
Moreover, refrain from wearing tight caps or making very tight ponies. It can give rise to the problem of “traction alopecia” or a condition in which the hair gets pulled out of the scalp.

How to Blow Dry Your Hair?

Although all of us are aware of the fact that blow drying, pressing and other techniques that use heat on the hair can damage it, yet we need to blow dry some times.
If you have a head wash and cannot go to office with dripping wet hair or you want those pretty curls for a night out, you have to take recourse to a blow dryer.
However, there are ways which when followed can ensure least hair damage yet at the same time give you the style and shine you intend to get. Below are listed some ways to improve your blow drying technique
Use a moisturizing shampoo rather than your regular one. Its moisturizing effects will not only give you better results but also protect your hair from the heating effects of a blow dryer
Do not towel dry your hair. Just wrap your towel around wet hair and squeeze gently to stop dripping of water from hair. Towel drying will damage your hair and give them frizz and split ends. It is better to work on them when they are a little damp. For very short hair, you can rub your hair with a towel gently in circular motion. You are not required to dry your hair completely before blow drying. Just take care that your hair are not soaked.
Divide your hair into 4 to 5 sections if they are long or medium. If they are short just make two partitions. You can also make use of hair clips for long hair. Take care that your hair are not tangled.
Always take care to blow dry by keeping some distance from the scalp. Maintain this distance throughout the process. It will protect the heat from affecting the scalp. Take care to blow dry always in downward direction and never upwards. Blow drying in the upward direction causes more damage.
Always keep moving the blow dryer around so that the heat does not affect any one particular area. Blow drying concentrated on one particular area for long can burn that area of hair greatly. Leave your hair a bit damp and let it dry naturally. Comb them gently and follow it by using an anti-frizz serum if needed.