In general, we are gentlemen Pietjes precisely with regard to the care of our hairs. We used to be satisfied with a simple gel. Your hairstyle generally suffers a lot. External influences such as: Sun (UV-A), Sea (salt), chlorine (swimming pool), air pollution are killing.
A tatty climate control system at the office also commits an attack on your hair. And what to think if you wear a helmet every day. If you sell it after a ride, such a dead fat plant vibrates on your head. So you want to protect the hairstyle as well as possible and keep it in shape.
Fortunately, there are more and more products to clean and feed your hair (and scalp). Materials that increasingly consist of 100% natural, organic or vegan components. Profit: are less to no attacks on your health and the environment. Below we explain how you can best get and keep your hairstyle in the top shape.
How often do you have to wash your hair?
Every day your hair with a shampoo Washing is not the best way to maintain the hairstyle. Shampoo extracts the most essential fats that are present in your hair and follicles. The scalp is also not happy when a dot shampoo is rubbed into it every day.
Of course you are in the shower every day or you might be in the bath. Then it is really not necessary to have your hair with a shampoo or conditioner to massage. Not at all if you are in possession of dry and brittle hair.
Your hairdresser can tell you exactly what type of hair you have and how you can best deal with this. And of course you feel and see it yourself when it is (barley) dry. But with (very) dry hair you could wash your hair for a maximum of twice a week with shampoo or conditioner in order not to damage it even worse.
Resumé: Wash the hair for a maximum of twice a week with a high -quality soft and natural shampoo and/or conditioner. In this way you keep the natural nutrients and oils that are necessary to keep the hair healthy.
Is it better to use hot or lukewarm water to wash your hair?
It is recommended to wash your hair as much as possible with lukewarm/hot water. If you (too) often wash the hair with hot water, damage occurs. It opens the hair scales, making the hair dull, dry and porous.
Hot water can also affect the hair fibers and even limit their growth. It is best to rinse the hair with cold (er) water so that the hair scales close. This keeps it shiny and healthy. For the sake of completeness, the disadvantages of washing with hot water:
- Hair can become porous
- Hair fibers are affected and therefore no longer grow at all or due to damage
- By washing with hot water you lose essential natural oils that protect the hair and the root
- With too hot water from the tap you also walk the chance to burn your scalp
So if you want to keep your hairstyle in shape and healthy, it is important to avoid hot water and only get started with lukewarm water. Your hair will be grateful to you for it.
How do you best dry your hair?
Normally the use of a dry towel is the most obvious. Drying airy drying is the best way to dry the hair. Not like a wild with the towel to knead, rub or scrub.
Note: Never go with a comb or brush through wet hair. With this you damage them to the fibers. You literally break them with this. Besides the fact you have the big chance to pull the hair with roots and all out of the scalp.
Of course there are also men who get to work with a hair dryer after having to dry the hair. That is possible. When the hair towel are dry. Not directly aiming the hair dryer on wet hair because then you are a: nice and long and b: you can seriously damage the hair. So pat dry.
Make sure you have the hair dryer at the lowest possible temperature position. With too big heat you can of course damage the hair quite well. Preferably blow as cool as possible. Oh yes, don't forget to mount the attachment with brush upside down.
Last tip about blow -drying: Before you get started, massage something argan oil in the hair, or use a good one pre-styler. This forms a coating that protects your hair against the heat from a hair dryer.
What kind of products are you best used for washing your hair?
Always try a natural soft shampoo To use. With as little as possible or rather no chemical components at all. To be sure, we give you a number of examples of shampoos with ingredients that you should certainly avoid:
- Mineral oils (parafinum liquidum, mineral oil or petrolatum)
- SLS/SLES
- Silicone
- Paraben
- Perfume
Below you will find some of our natural shampoos with only the very best ingredients for safe and nourishing hair care.
Of course this also applies to good conditioners. With these products you know for sure that you optimally clean your hair and apply the right diet so that the hairstyle looks healthy and shiny.
Tips: How do you keep your hair healthy?
First, let's start working on the internal side of the story. If you have a healthy lifestyle, you will see that in your hairstyle. Bad Hairdays have to deal with poor food consumption.
Too many E numbers and fat food do not lead to a healthy forest hair. Let alone good health. Smoking and (too much) alcohol also influence the condition of the hairstyle.
So make sure you drink enough water, consume about 1.5 liters per day and consume enough fruit and vegetables. You know the spell. At least 2 ounce of each! When you have a powerful shiny hairstyle, it often says something about your sleeping regime. If you take at least 8 hours of sleep you will see that in the good condition of the hair.
How can you best model your hairstyle?
A little man uses premium pomad. Preferably homebreed in small batches. Pomades and pastes come in various designs and holds. Both on water and oil -based. We will list a few for you. Unique products that not only model your hair but also feed to the root! This kind of natural traditionally brewed hairstyling is a bit different than the standard supermarket gels. You feel and smell that!
Check in this article A number of homebrews and try 1 out.
Visit the Barber!
Of course a visit to the Barber and real Treat is for your hairstyle. A professional who ensures that the dead points are cut out of the hair. These craftsmen completely reinforce your haircut. Be sure to go once every 4 to 5 weeks. You will see that it is doing your hair well.
Beer or top espresso. Done deal.
Anyway, we hope that you have now become a lot wiser and from now on take care of your hair as a real pro! Without compromises. Your hair deserves it!
Greetings from your friends,
The Alpha Men.