Grooming: Hair

Hair is a large part of our appearance, and so looking after it and styling it is important for not only our outward appearance, but also ourselves, nothing makes us happier than knowing that we are leaving the house looking good! Here are a few tips for hair maintenance for the modern man.

1. Know your hair – is it oily is it dry, is it damaged? If it is any of the above, do something about it, buy shampoos and conditioners that correct this imbalance, also try changing your diet if it is a constant thing.

2. Get a good stylist – find one you can trust. Do not be afraid to go to a salon rather than a barber shop - you may be very happy with the result, even if it does cost $50-$80. Also bear in mind that you do pay for the service: things like a scalp massage from a lovely wee thing, tea, coffee or wine, the cool environment – little pampering touches.


If you have a $10 head, by all means get a $10 haircut

3. Ask a friend what they think; a friend’s opinion is good for a new hairstyle as they are most likely to tell you the truth.

4. Keep your hair healthy and soft; treat it well with good shampoos and conditioners – but don’t feel the need to go too overboard on the shampoo.

5. You do not have to conform to certain men’s hairstyles, especially if they don’t suit you - break free go with a different look now and then.

6. Value your hair and take pride. Imagine yourself if you were bald?

7. Do not wear caps or beanies too often; show off your nice hair as much as you can. People notice nice hair and skin – just like we notice it in others.

8. Don’t straighten your hair too often; you will end up with hair that is as healthy as a wig. Consider changing your hairstyle to one you can style without a straghtener, your hair will thank you for it.



An example of good hair colouring from Burberry

When it comes to hair colouring, a good rule of thumb is only use a colour than you could be born with. Unnatural hair colours and platinum anything will sooner make you look like a troll doll than a worthwhile human being. if you really want to colour your hair either go darker or lighter in your own colour or colour you hair a colour that appears in your immediate family, this way you can be sure you genetic features will be able to pull off the colour. When colouring hair, always consider the amount of contrast you need next to your face. Don’t make yourself look pale with hair that’s too light or harsh with hair too dark. Soften the shade with age.


When it comes to what products to use, like your haircut, if you have $5 dollar hair, put $5 hair product in it, if you are a little better than that, consider going to your salon and buying some products there from American Crew, KMS or Keratase, especially American Crew as they specialise in men’s hair.