FROM ONE MAN TO ANOTHER: HAIRCARE
TEXT BY JONATHAN D. HARRIS
Guys, Guys, Guys! I know when it comes to hair you’ve seen the advertisements, watched the short videos on “how-to-do's”, and heard a lot on how to maintain the basics, but what is it that really grabs the attention you need to stand out, impressing your peers and the ladies?
In this exclusive edition of men’s hair care, I will go over a few general hair types straight and curly hair. Now, these products don’t have to be for the “extremely curly” or “extremely straight” these products are for guys who fall anywhere on the spectrum from curly to straight.
Now, of course, there is nothing wrong with having little to no hair on your head to maintain a sharp look, but is that really giving us anything to look at? The answer most of the time is not really unless I need something from you, or are a fellow coworker. See the mentality of hair styling and care is simply that: you were born to grow hair from your head and have it fit the attributes of your facial features. I mean who hasn’t had the dreaded hair cut where everything just went totally wrong, leaving you with a nervous hair stylist and “a bad hair day.”
For all those gentlemen dealing with straight hair no matter how long or short, there are a few products that can help you style to get a sleek look, or even add some volume. For short straight hair, Oribe’s Fiber Groom product offers to add texture and control to your everyday look. It also does not leave a sticky residue on your hands and acts as a pomade. Long straight hair isn’t as difficult to deal with as we may think. This next product called Surf by Bumble & Bumble is specifically used after you have freshened up. Now guys with long hair think that everything can be fine and dandy after the shower, but sometimes straight hair can be flat and untextured. This foamy beauty adds movement to your hair just make sure to apply directly after you have showered. After that prepare for loads of attention from the ladies.
Next off, we move to curly hair, whether your thick or thin you need these next few things to control that monster on your head. There has been a discovery on my experience with these luxury salons and the best thing for short curly hair is Kerastase’s Mousse Curl Ideal from there Discipline Line. Personally, I’m a guy with the type of hair that is always out of control no matter how I let it grow. This product helps me treat and control my hair by giving it volume and showing off the natural texture of curly hair. For the long curly haired guy Master Wax from Shu Uemura is the way to go. This little bundle of joy gives you maximum control does not leave a stiff or greasy hair look. Treat yourself and stay away from the greasy and matted look. Women like great curly hair!
Now one thing I can’t forget to mention is for all you guys that struggle with hair loss and need hair growth there is a shampoo that is likely to change your ways about everything. The elixir that I have come to find is called Brain Stimuliste from Kerastase. This stuff works like a charm within a week. Just use it in your routine shower and let the magic do its thing.
From these few products, you can achieve the dapper styles you need to elevate your hair game and “game” in general. Also, I have included a few general products you guys should check out as well. I think we can get into some skincare products next time around that would be good for all of you that need to get it together, facially speaking.