That bone-dry hair of ours. All year round. In the summer, plagued by sun, various types of swimming water, and that blazing sun. Chlorine and brackish water. Components that turn men's hair into bone-dry tumbleweeds.
Result: all moisture and necessary fats are extracted from the hair and the skin. And in the winter too. Same story. Even then, stiff and dry hair in men is a spoiler of the first order. For women too, by the way. But they have such DNA that they are almost 24/7 busy with their hairstyle. It's often a bit different for us.
It has to be quick. And easy. We men have other hobbies. But doing nothing at all is not an option either. The 4 seasons have a huge impact on our head hair.
Autumn and winter cause very fluctuating temperatures. Especially when you go from inside to outside. And vice versa. Warm-Cold-Warm-Cold. Sparkling hair stress follows. Especially when you are busy with various headgear. All these influences result in a brittle and lifeless hairstyle.
On top of that, cheap shampoos, washing & blow-drying too often and too hot complete the hair drama. But you don't have to torture your hair like that. It can be different. And we will briefly explain that to you here.
Step 1 to manage dry & stiff hair in men
Frizzy hair in men. Brace yourself this autumn and winter. But with a good hair care routine, you can save your static and shriveled dry bunch of hair. To subtly manage the crackling hairstyle, a visit to the men's barber is a first requirement. Let the barber first remove all the dead ends, style, and breathe new life into it.
The summer has left traces on hair, so it must first be well pruned and modeled so that only healthy hairs remain. From that moment on, you will pamper them structurally. The perfect basis to prevent dry frizzy hair in men.
What are the other causes that dry hair is common in men?
Simple. You don't take good care of your hairstyle or use the wrong products. Frizzy and stiff hair in men is caused by a number of actions:
- You use the wrong non-hydrating shampoo
- You wash your hair too often (with the wrong shampoo)
- You don't use or use the wrong hair conditioner
- You wash your hair with too hot water
- You dry your hair with too rough a towel
- You blow-dry too often and too hot
Chemical often cheap shampoos have an adverse effect on the grooming of your hair. It only damages and dries out your hair. Especially if you use them too often. The same goes for a hair conditioner with parabens, silicones, SLS/SLES, and fragrance on board. Just don't use it.
Washing your hair with too hot water damages the hair and the scalp. Washing with lukewarm water is the advice. Rubbing your hair dry with a rough towel is also disastrous. This makes the hair porous. Resulting in: dry and lifeless hair.
Does diet and lifestyle also affect dry hair?
Besides the different seasons and the use of chemical ‘hair care’, lifestyle also certainly influences dry frizzy hair in men. An intake of sufficient proteins and enough iron is very important to nourish your hair (follicles) from the inside. Drink plenty of water. At least 1.5 liters a day!
It also optimally hydrates the hair and thus prevents dehydration. Another killer and cause of dry hair in men is smoking. This impedes your blood circulation, meaning less blood flows to the hair follicles. They become exhausted, resulting in frizzy, dry, lifeless hair.
And yes, we love a beer and a glass of wine, but too much alcohol also causes a ‘bad hair day’. Alcohol lowers the zinc level. And zinc happens to be the important mineral that ensures hair growth and overall health of the hair.
The best start to vitalize and make your hair shine
How do you get soft, healthy, and shiny hair for men? That's what we're aiming for. Even at this time of year, you can keep your hairstyle as vital as possible. Besides external factors like weather influences and air pollution, you also have a lot of influence on the state of your head hair.
The start of eliminating dry hair is by taking good care of it with the best shampoos that nourish and hydrate the hair. A good shampoo is a must.
What are the best products that men with dry hair can use?
Shiny hair for men. That's what we definitely want to achieve. Besides excellent shampoos, the best conditioners are also extremely important to nourish your head hair. Do not skimp on a functional conditioner. This provides your hair with the right oils, antioxidants, and fats. So all the ingredients against dry frizzy hair!
Another excellent way to prevent stiff and dry hair in men is by using a good hair mask. A good brand is, for example, the American Malin & Goetz, which has produced a well-working Detox Scalp Hair Mask that gives both the hair and the skin an unprecedented boost.
The brand Sunny Isle has also composed an excellent and intensive mask for the hair and skin, ensuring they are optimally hydrated and nourished. Result: The penetrating mask makes the hair shiny, softer, healthier, and stronger.
Besides these hair masks, we also recommend using hair oil. With these serums, you have elixirs at home that pamper the hair down to the fiber, making your hairstyle feel soft, shiny, and very comfortable.
With these tips & tricks, we hope to help you prevent dry hair in men. Let's first heal with the above routines and products. You will really be amazed that your head hair feels soft and more vital. It looks resilient again.
If you have any questions, we would of course love to hear from you.
Good luck with your new regime!
Your friends, The Alpha Men.