11 Easy Hair Hacks for Men – Hairstyle Helpers

Unfortunately, there are a great many men out there who don’t pay as close attention to their hair as they ought to. The good news is, we’ve already supplied a great guide of 15 tips for keeping your hair healthy. But what are the best ways to keep your hairstyle sharp? Read on to find out.

Easy Hair Hacks Every Man Should Know

This article is the third in a series we’ve done on grooming. The first video covered our 15 tips for keeping your hair healthy (linked above), and the second video was all about having clear skin and avoiding acne. Today, we discuss 11 hacks that are sure to upgrade your hair game.

1. Don’t Skip The Pre-Styling Product

Using a heat protection spray, mousse, or a sea salt spray before you use your regular product is going to give your hair a little bit of added volume and the look that you are going to desire. Add a pre-styler to your hair when it is still damp and then apply your regular product as normal.

2. Select A Hairstyle That Works Well With Your Face Shape

Even if two men have the same haircut, they are probably not going to look the same because every man has a slightly different character to his own face. And whether or not your hairstyle harmonizes with the shape of your face is going to determine whether it looks good on you or not.

Just because you see that a certain hairstyle is supposed to correspond well to your certain face shape, that does not mean that you have to mindlessly accept it. You can experiment with any given hairstyle to find what looks best for you but just keep in mind that face shape should be something to consider.

3. Always Have A Comb Handy

There may be something that happens to your hair throughout the day that completely upset its look; it could be wind or something else entirely. But in the event of a hair emergency, having a comb handy will always serve you well. If you run a comb through some water and apply it to your hair to touch up your style, you should be good to go.

4. Periodically Clean Up Around The Edges

Having an electric razor probably is not going to be your best bet for actually shaving your face, however, this can be handy for cleaning up the edges of your hair line in between haircuts so that things stay trim and tidy.

5. Befriend Your Barber

Every man has hair of a slightly different character so going to the same barber consistently will ensure that he knows your hair well. Not only will a barber who knows your hair be able to give you the styling you want but he will also be able to make sure cow licks and other less savory features of your hair are minimized.

It is typically recommended by those in the hair care field that men should seek a haircut every four to six weeks, in other words, every month to a month and a half. So if you are continuously visiting the same barber and developing a relationship, your hair is going to look that much better every time you get it cut.

6. Use Conditioner To Control Frizz (Dry Hair)

If your hair is seriously blown out and frizzy due to humidity and other circumstances, a quick way to gain control again is to take a small amount of conditioner and run it through your hair while your hair is still dry. And if, for whatever reason, you don’t have access to conditioner, you could also use a facial moisturizer as a way to control your frizz. Whatever you are using though, make sure it is a very small amount so that once you run it through your hair, it is not going to be visible for the rest of the day.

7. Check The Weather Forecast Before Heading Out

This should seem fairly obvious but after all, if you check to see the temperature and humidity levels that you are going to be dealing with, you could preemptively style your hair in a way that would make you better prepared. Also, it might be a good idea to keep a little bit of your hair product on hand throughout the day so you could touch u if necessary.

In particular, products that have anti-humectant properties are going to be good for controlling frizz in a humid weather. And if all else fails, a solution long term might be to wear your hairstyle in a bit of a shorter fashion. After all, the shorter your hair is, the less product you’re probably going to have to use overall so the problems that humidity presents are just going to compound less.

8. Use A Small Amount Of Shampoo To Relieve Built-Up Wax (Dry Hair)

Again, you are only going to want to use a small amount of shampoo so that it won’t be visible. And as we said in part one of the series, shampoo is actually a relatively strong product and can strip out all the natural oils from your hair if you are not careful.

9. Consider Using Dry Shampoo When Traveling

Dry shampoo often comes in a canister similar to how you might find hairspray and if you use just a little bit of it to control the grease in your hair and on your scalp. If you happen to have not showered for a day or two, this will definitely hep. Still, it should be said that showering is your best bet to making your hair look good.

10. Don’t Shy Away From Hairspray

For most of us, we conjure up images of women applying cans of hairspray tot heir beehive hairdos in the 1960s but in fact, hairspray can actually be a versatile tool for men to style their hair with as well. If you want to give a bit of extra styling power to the product you normally use, you can take a little bit of hairspray and spray it directly into your hands and then run your hands through your hair. Do not wait too long, of course, or the hairspray is just going to settle on your hands and that won’t be helpful.

Using a bit fo hairspray to finish wether sprayed into your hands or directly onto the hair as would be traditional, add not only hold but a bit of additional texture to your hair. Additionally, many hair sprays on the market today are going to contain more natural ingredients that are not harsh on your hair like the chemicals used in hairsprays of the past. Still, it is important to read the ingredients label on any product you buy so that you know whether or not it will be good for you. Finally, hairspray can also add a bit of volume for men who are experiencing thinning hair which can also be a plus.

11. Own Thinning Hair Confidently

There are a number of products that me with thinning hair can use to give their hair a bit more perceived thickness and volume. In addition to hair spray which we have already mentioned, products that have a matte finish will absorb light and therefore, make hair look a little bit thicker. But if you are experiencing more substantial hair thinning or hair loss, our best advice here is to simply come to terms with it and own it.

By this, we mean that instead of ending up looking like a creepy uncle who’s trying to make that comb overwork, you should just choose a hairstyle that suits your thinning hair better. Shaving one’s head is becoming an increasingly popular choice these days and choosing other similarly close-cropped hairstyles will probably look good if your hair is thinning.

Conclusion

Even though it may sometimes become an afterthought, taking care of your hair will benefit your overall look. These hacks will help you keep a healthy mane!