A hairstyle with your hair forward is popular, stylish, edgy and "a la 2022. It looks effortless. Like you just got out of bed with your lovely loose cut forward. But nothing could be further from the truth, unless you have been blessed by the gods. To keep your hair neatly forward all day, you do need some skills. A manual to keep your out of bed look stylish instead of completely feral. Time to give you that manual!
The reasons your hairstyle doesn't stay put
You probably know the following scenario. You've styled your hair perfectly forward in the morning and head out the door satisfied. You return home after a long day, look in the mirror and see a feral primal man with tufts of hair standing all over the place. After a few days like this, you begin to wonder if this hairstyle is right for you. Well, we'll tell you, it probably is. There are simply several reasons why your hair forward doesn't stay in place properly. Hang in there, take a look and see if these reasons look familiar to you.
Hair type
Every man has a different type of hair. This can be straight hair, curly hair, frizzy hair, thin hair, thick hair, etc. Thus, one hair type suits one hair style more and another more. To style your hair well forward, straight or slightly curly hair is the finest hair type to have. The more curls you have, the more stubborn it can become. Thick hair also tends to look for the path of least resistance and thus jump out of shape, but it also tends to be heavy and thus hang neatly forward.
Get to know your hair (and your hair type) so you know how to handle it. In fact, there are many products suitable for a certain hair type so that, despite your hair type, you can wear your hair forward for men. A little tender, love & care combined with some research will ensure that you know your hair best. And therefore how best to handle it.
Growth Direction
Okay, this one is really unfair. You see, the direction of growth of your hair is something you can do pretty little about. This is because the direction of growth of your hair is determined from birth. Some hair grows towards the front, some towards the side and sometimes towards the back. Just look at your crown, where the hair often goes in all directions, so this can be a tricky spot. So especially if you want all your hair to go in the same direction, you have to learn to deal with the direction of your hair's growth. One spot goes forward effortlessly, with the other you have to try a little harder. So this point, too, can be solved with some research into your own hair and its direction of growth. That way you will know exactly which areas of your hair need a little more attention and effort during styling.
Sebum production
The sebum production of your scalp is also important and can affect your hairstyle. If you have an overactive sebum production, your hair will become oily a lot faster than that of other men. The oils released in this process will form a layer on your hair. This layer can be useful for a hairstyle with your hair forward by making it heavier. But, this layer can unfortunately also repel styling products you use. Compare it like water and oil, the oil repels the water. This works the same way with your styling products, which can make it more difficult to style. So this point can be a curse for some men, and a blessing for others.
Wrong products
Above are all points that are almost all genetic. But, of course, we also have a point that you can do something about yourself! After all, if you use the wrong products, your hairstyle will fall out of shape faster or be difficult to manage. Also, these products can cause you to get a natural, matte or glossy finish. Always read the description of the product you are interested in so you can see if it is a good match for your hair type and the type of hairstyle you want to create.
Tips for keeping your hair forward
Of course, we have compiled some tips for you to keep your hair forward. Take all the reasons listed above to see why it's not working, go with that and use the tips below.
Wash your hair
When your hair is wet, it is moldable. The direction of growth can be softened a bit this way, this only works when it is still wet! When your hair dries naturally, it will fall on the same as it used to and will therefore be a lot harder to style.
Use a blow dryer
In the previous point, you read about the importance of getting your hair wet. And then now the trick is to make your hair, the right way, dry again. The blow dryer is important, a secret weapon in this context. You can bend your hair and adjust your hair growth direction slightly. If you want to style your hair forward, you should (not entirely surprisingly) blow dry your hair forward. Just make sure you blow dry your hair completely, otherwise you'll still give your hairstyle the option to sneak back to what it's used to.
Show your barber what kind of haircut you want
Sounds redundant, but this tip is very important. Do you want short hair forward? Or just a little longer and more messy? Your barber can see your hair growth direction, your hair type and the condition of your hair better than you can. Therefore, if you want a certain hairstyle, show really clearly what you want. He will then know exactly what to cut and how to keep your hair as forward as possible.
Use the right products
Our favorite topic: the right styling products for hair forward for men. For example, if you want to create a casual, messy look, a sea salt spray is your best friend. If you want to weigh your hair down a bit, you can use a cream or wax. A pomade will often make your hair too greasy and you don't necessarily want this if you want to go for a casual look. Fortunately, there are plenty of products that can help you get a hairstyle with hair forward for men.
What products will keep my hair forward?
If you're lucky, you'll need to use fairly few products with this hairstyle. But, if you have a little more trouble with it, there are definitely products that can make sure your hair stays in place just a little better. Think of a good grooming spray or hairpaste. This way your hair is well shaped, it does not get too greasy and it ensures that your hairstyle really does stay that little bit better during the day.
If your hair is slightly longer, we recommend a hair cream. A hair cream allows you to have more control over your hair without making it greasy or weighing it down too much. You keep the casual look this way! Oh, and speaking of casual looks, a sea salt spray is the best match for this. It literally creates a sort of "beachy" look. It will give your hair a little more texture and definition and in addition, it will be able to give your hair more of a wave or curl. Makes the whole look a little less flat and boring.
And the finishing touch, of course, is the hairspray. When you have styled your hair exactly how you like it, a few good sprays of hairspray will keep your hair in good shape throughout the day. In this way, you are actually fixing your cut. The direction of hair growth will struggle to find its original path again and you will come home with the same look you left with. Problem solved!
If you still have questions about your hair style or suitable products? Then feel free to contact us. That's what we are here for, you happy - we happy. You know where to find us!
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