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Top 5 styling tips for the man in your life.
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When it comes to the men in our lives, we can’t deny that many of them need some serious help in the style department, am I right ladies? Whether it’s your husband, boyfriend, dad or your annoying brother, help is on the way! Getit caught up with multi-awardwinning hairdresser Paul James Graham from Paul & Paul Salon to get his top 5 tips to a less scruffy man.
— by Krysten Davis —
TIP 1: SIMPLE IS THE NEW REMARKABLE Most women understand the importance of a good shampoo & conditioner, but the most common grievance is that the men in their lives steal their good shampoo and waste most of it by washing their entire body. Men prefer to keep things simple. My advice is to kit your men out with a 3 in 1, body wash, shampoo & conditioner. Find one that will stimulate the hair and scalp while conditioning and detangling the hair and also leave his skin cleansed. Perfect for men with an active lifestyle.
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presume that people used to ‘spring’ clean because they had been inside during a cold, damp, dank northern Winter and probably had an open fire and associated smoke and stains.
TIP 2: HAIR SPRAY ISN’T JUST FOR HER Hairspray can also be your man’s best hair ally! Waxes and pastes are great, but more often than not guys end up using way too much, leaving the hair sticky and waxy. A light spritz of hair spray can do the trick to keep your man’s hair looking awesome. Look for a product that has a strong but flexible hold factor, but also absorbs oils and adds texture.
Our Winters are spectacularly lovely. Nothing really dark and dank at all! I think in the current environment we need to think about a metaphorical Winter. A Winter of the soul in which we have been beset by uncertainty, plague and the very disturbing realisation that some of our friends and family are actually secret antivax COVID deniers and source all their information from Facebook and Sky News!
TIP 3: BALD DOESN’T MEAN BLAND With so many men embracing their thinning hair and opting for close cropped cuts it’s important to remember to protect the scalp. There is nothing worse than that itchy feeling of sunburn and nothing more unsightly than a red sore, flaking bald scalp. This is where sun protection is essential. A sunscreen that contains SPF30 and a moisturiser is also good for scalp exposed protection too. Try for a non greasy product you can massage onto his scalp and he’ll be singing your praises in no time!
It is time, after our Winter of the spirit, to cleanse and refresh. To clear all the cobwebs out of our brains (and pantry) and plan for what we really want in the future. Hold people, and if they do not ‘bring you joy’ feel free to remove them from your life.
TIP 4: PASTE IN GOOD TASTE Pastes and waxes can build up in the hair, but only if they’re used incorrectly or not cleansed from the hair regularly. For men that have very dense, thick and coarse hair sometimes the only product that might work is a strong wax or paste. That being said it is important to use it sparingly and add more as you may require it.
Look at what your habits are and what can be better. I need to stop reaching for my phone the minute my eyes open to look at social media and COVID numbers. Unfurl your mind and body in the warmth of spring GET MOVING!
TIP 5: LONG HAIR DO CARE It’s no secret, some men love to let it grow long. Regular cuts to minimise split ends are essential but for the time-poor fella that wants to treat his locks right, you can’t go past a good oil. Argan, macadamia or coconut, the variety and options of oil are endless, but one thing is certain, applying a small amount of oil to your ends goes a long way in caring for your hair. An oil that contains shea butter, a natural source of keratin that is essential for maintaining the integrity of long hair is a great option for both of you.
Move your body, engage your brain and keep with you only the people and habits that add to your joy… not your mental load.
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