How to Make Men's Hair Silky & Smooth

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Healthy Men's Hair

Smooth and silky hair; it's not just for women anymore. Men are getting in on the grooming act and paying closer attention to how their hair looks and feels. In response to this trend, many hair care companies have created product lines specifically designed for men and their hair care needs. Does this Spark an idea?

Things You'll Need

  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Styling products
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Instructions

    • 1

      Remove split ends. Hair beyond your scalp is dead and cannot be healed once it has become damaged (Reference 1). Ask your stylist to trim any split and damaged ends to avoid them splitting farther up the hair shaft.

    • 2

      Use a shampoo and conditioner designed for your hair type. Typically, your hair will fall into three categories: normal, oily and dry or color treated. Using the right type of shampoo and conditioner will ensure you get the right amount of moisture to your hair and scalp.

    • 3

      Only wash your hair when it needs it. Unless you have very oily hair, your hair likely doesn't need to be washed every day. Washing your hair every second day allows your scalps natural oils to keep your scalp and hair nourished.

    • 4

      Use high-quality hair products. Styling gel is a common hair product for men, but some inferior brands can be high in alcohol. Avoid dryness due to high alcohol content in your styling products by sticking with products from a professional hair care line (Reference 2).

    • 5

      Eat a healthy diet rich in protein. Our hair is mainly composed of protein and becomes stronger when we eat a diet rich in proteins from meats, cheeses, nuts, fish and even soy (Reference 3).

Tips & Warnings

  • Using a deep conditioner once a month can help restore your hair's lost moisture due to styling, sun exposure or chlorine damage.

  • Men with long hair should never use a brush to detangle their hair when it is wet. Wet hair is very vulnerable to breakage and will wrap around the brush's bristles, stretch and snap off. Instead use a wide-toothed comb for detangling.

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  • Photo Credit Photo courtesy of Will Foster/Flickr.com

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