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Hair Products for Men
Hair Products are
designed for use on hair. So, whether you are
a man or a woman, these products will work for you.
Read feature article below about essential hair
products you need to keep you hair in tip top shape.
If you insist on using products that
are designed just for men, check out the product
links to the left.
The 5 Most Essential Hair
Products for Healthy, Beautiful Hair
by Kristen Lem
Imagine having healthy, shiny,
manageable hair everyday - whether you're at work,
out on the town, or just hanging around. Now,
imagine all the products you think you'll need to
maintain your locks. I bet you're getting white
hairs just thinking of all the bottles, sprays, and
jars piled up on your bathroom shelf! Clear away all
that junk and make room for just 5 types of products
that will keep your hair looking fabulous all the
time.
1. Conditioning Shampoo/Moisturizing
Shampoo: This type of shampoo basically eliminates
the need for a separate conditioner, which can weigh
down fine hair. The best types of conditioning
shampoos are those containing natural moisturizers,
such as jojoba (the closest natural element to the
oil on human skin and hair). You may also want to
use shampoos that are made especially for dry,
damaged, or color-treated hair. A good one to try is
the ISH Color Lock Shampoo, which contains all
natural ingredients, such as coconut, vitamin E, and
jojoba. If your strands still could use a drink even
after a hydrating shampoo, consider using a small
amount of light-weight conditioner just on the ends
of your hair every other day. I recommend Matrix
Biolage Conditioning Balm, a delicate rinse-out
conditioner that won't leave a residue.
2. Deep Conditioning Treatment (use
weekly): This is a must, especially if you use any
kind of heat on your hair (blow-dryers, curling
irons, flat irons, even if they are ceramic/ionic).
Everyday your tresses are exposed to sun, wind,
humidity, and other environmental elements. It's so
important that you treat them at least once a week
to a deep conditioning. If you've had a particularly
eventful week, putting your strands under a lot of
stress, a deep treatment can also provide damage
control to avoid breakage and frizzies. After a dose
of intense conditioning, such as with Framesi
Options Drench Deep Moisture Masque, your hair will
thank you!
3. Leave-in Conditioner: These
light-weight moisturizers are not meant to be rinsed
out, so your hair is protected from heat and other
damaging factors. Leave-in conditioners also provide
a defense against heated appliances. Without the use
of a good leave-in, your hair style will look dry
and frizzy, especially at the ends. To avoid
distressed looking strands after styling, be sure to
invest in a leave-in conditioner or moisturizer that
is weightless, yet provides adequate resistance
against elements harmful to the hair. Joico's new
Daily Care Line has an effective Leave-in plus
Detangler. For men, go with American Crew's Leave-In
Conditioner - the smell is irresistible!
4. Shine Enhancing Hair Spray: After
primping for that special night out, you want your
look to last all night! In order to dance til you
drop and still have fabulous hair, you need a hair
spray that will hold up. Because 95% of holding
agents contain alcohol, your strands are likely to
become dried out with hair spray usage, robbing your
hair of moisture and shine. A quick solution is to
use a hair spray that also contains a shine
enhancing agent, such as the very popular Paul
Mitchell Freeze and Shine Super Spray. To save
money, purchase the larger 33oz size and refill your
own spray bottle as needed.
5. Purifying Shampoo: This is one of
the most over-looked type of products, but
definitely one of the most important. In addition to
damage caused by the climate, hair also attracts
dirt, oil, dust, and any other things floating
around in the environment. Not to mention, there is
also potential for residue build-up from using
styling agents and heavy conditioners. It is
necessary to use a purifying shampoo (also called
clarifying or detoxifying shampoo) at least once a
week to keep your luscious locks free of build-up
and other toxic elements. Not thoroughly cleansing
your hair with a purifying shampoo will result in
limp locks that will look greasy instead of shiny.
Try Pureology Purify Shampoo, which promises to
detoxify hair using witch hazel, tea tree oil, and
baking soda.
Kristen L - Beauty and Hair
Consultant
About the Author
Kristen is a Hair and Beauty Product
Writer and Specialist for popular brands including
FHI, Crede, Yuko System, Paul Mitchell, Redken, ISH
Ionic Rescue, Alterna and more |
