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| Whatever your hair colour, style and texture, there's an army of haircare products designed to meet the needs of male hair. Equip yourself with a few essentials and the right tools and your grooming ritual will become part of your daily routine. Best of all, you need to invest hardly any time or money to look great every single day. |
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| Combing and Brushing |
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Generally speaking, it's gentler to use a comb on short hair rather than a brush. Avoid cheap plastic or metal combs that can cut into the hair shaft, yank skin cells from the scalp and ultimately weaken the hair. |
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| Most hair professionals recommend a wooden or strong plastic, saw-cut comb in which each tooth is cut into the comb and filed smooth. |
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| Cleansing and conditioning |
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| Lathering up frequently (every day or every other day) is essential for healthy-looking hair. Look for a shampoo suited to your hair type and avoid washing and rinsing your hair in dirty bathwater. A daily conditioner is also a must, particularly if you spend time in the sun, in the pool or if you tend to have dry hair. If your hair seems too limp, though, cut back on the conditioner, using it just once a week. |
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| Styling wax |
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Waxes are great for moulding your hair into shape and giving fine hair a broken-up texture without leaving it feeling stiff. Scoop a tiny amount into the palm of your hand, warm with your fingertips and work evenly into your hair. Too much wax can result in sticky patches - remember that less is more. |
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| Styling mousse |
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| Mousses are light and frothy and give hard-to-control hair volume and style. New-generation mousses no longer feel sticky and give firm hold and shine without build-up. Squirt a small ball into the palm of your hand, rub your hands together and work evenly into your hair from the roots to the tips. |
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| Styling gel |
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Heavier and thicker than a mousse, a styling gel gives hair sculpting power and a healthy shine. Great for styling ultra-short hair, gels are often used for a spiky finish. Simply rub a little between your hands, tip your head upside down and work evenly through the hair. |
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