Just like women, men also need to take extra care of their curly hair compared to those with straight hair. Some hair care products and styling products are very much needed if you don’t want your hair to look dry and dull. Most of the following products can be used at home as daily hair care. Find out their uses according to your hair needs, let’s go!
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1. Shampoo
For this one product, it is definitely in your bathroom. The most basic care is to clean or maintain the cleanliness of hair and scalp. However, make sure you are not careless in choosing a shampoo. Those of you who have curly hair need natural oils to moisturize your hair, so you should choose a shampoo with non-sulfate or sulfate-free content. The sulfate content in shampoo will remove the natural oils needed by hair. As a result, your scalp may become drier and cause white flakes and itching. There are already many shampoos with sulfate-free content, happy searching!
2. Conditioner
There may be some of you who like to skip this product to save time, as long as it is clean and ready to go. But did you know that conditioner plays an important role in moisturizing and smoothing curly hair? After using shampoo, the hair will feel clean and dry, this is where the conditioner will coat the hair shaft to make it feel soft and maintain its moisture. Use conditioner from the middle to the ends of the hair, avoid touching the scalp, okay. Use enough and rinse thoroughly after leaving it for a few minutes, so as not to cause new problems in the hair or scalp.
3. Hair Mask
This treatment, more familiarly called creambath, is usually done in salons that also offer massages around the shoulders, neck, and scalp. However, using a hair mask does not have to be done in a salon. This long-term treatment is mandatory for those with curly hair so that the hair always gets nutrition. Hair masks function to strengthen hair from the roots, while moisturizing and softening the hair. Hair masks are also suitable for those of you who have dry and brittle hair. Just do this treatment once a week or once every two weeks for your hair and scalp care.
4. Hair Oil
The natural oil produced by the scalp is what curly hair owners need most to maintain their health. However, if you are a long-haired owner who feels that the ends of your hair are dry and frizzy, you should use additional hair oil to moisturize the ends of your hair that are often not reached by natural oils. The ends of hair that lack oil can easily become dry and dull, or even split and break easily. There are various choices of hair oils sold on the market according to your hair needs. If you want to be safer, natural oils such as olive or coconut oil can also be an option for your treatment.
5. Hair Tonic / Hair Serum
Hair tonic works to strengthen hair roots. Hair tonic works to maintain hair cell moisture, overcome hair loss, and control dandruff. Hair tonic is usually very comfortable to use because it creates a cool sensation on the scalp. However, some people are sensitive to the ingredients in hair tonic, so you should read the ingredients of the product you are going to choose before using it. Hair serum offers an instant solution for hair.
6. Pomade
Well, this product is indeed widely sold on the market with various prices. Pomade is a hair styling product made from oil. Pomade functions to make hair styles last longer without looking stiff by giving a shiny effect to the hair. Make sure you choose a pomade that suits your hair condition. Pomade has become very popular because its texture is more comfortable to use. Unlike sticky wax and gel, pomade is easier to clean. Pomade is generally divided into three categories: light, medium, and strong hold.
7. Hair Clay
If pomade, wax, or gel will make your hair look shiny, it is different with hair clay. Hair clay will be suitable for those of you who want to get a natural look because the result is matte and not shiny. Your hair will be more voluminous and look light. Hair clay has a rougher texture so it is more difficult to smooth, even so, hair clay is quite easy to clean. Well, if your everyday appearance tends to be casual, hair clay is the right choice.
8. Hair Gel
In addition to pomade, hair gel has a similar function, which is for hair styling. If you want your curly hair to be more defined, use hair gel with a stronger texture than pomade or hair clay. You can choose to use hair gel if your daily activities are busier. But don’t just choose any hair gel. Because some hair gels contain alcohol which will actually damage your hair, you can choose hair gel with a lower alcohol content, especially if the ends of your hair feel dry.
9. Mousse
Mousse is a hair styling product in the form of foam or foam that functions to maintain hair styles to be more durable. With results that are more similar to using hair clay, mousse provides lighter and more natural results. Mousse provides an additional volume effect on the hair, so for those of you who want your hair to look thicker, mousse can be a consideration. The advantage of mousse is that it can be used on all types of hair, both curly and straight.
10. Hair Wax
Compared to hair gel, pomade, let alone hair clay, this hair care product has a denser texture. Hair wax gives hair that is hard and stiff. Wax will help you maintain your hair style even days before shampooing. Using wax is more suitable for those of you who have thick hair so that your hair is easier to manage. One disadvantage of wax is that it is more difficult to clean because of its dense texture. It is better to use this product at certain times according to your activities.
11. Hair Cream
Have you ever dyed your hair and your hair became dry afterward? Maybe this hair product is right for you. Hair cream helps moisturize each strand of hair. Those of you who have frizzy and frizzy hair will get hair that is easy to manage. Especially if you dye your hair and it causes dry and damaged hair. With regular use, your hair will gradually become healthy again.
12. Hair paste
Hair paste is one of the hair styling products. The texture of hair paste varies, from toothpaste-like to solid like glue. Although the texture of hair paste is denser than hair clay, the results of hair paste are more flexible depending on the type. You can choose a matte or shiny finish. When using hair paste, the hair becomes moist and easy to shape. Then when it cools, the hair expands again but still with the hairstyle that has been styled. Interesting, right? Interested in trying hair paste?
13. Heat Protector
Do you regularly do hair styling with a curling iron or other tools that produce high temperatures? Well, don’t leave this one hair care product behind. Heat protector is a product that you must use to protect your hair from hot temperatures that damage your hair strands. Apply heat protector just before using the equipment to protect the hair shaft from damage and dryness. Other benefits of heat protector are moisturizing, softening, and making hair more manageable.
14. Hairspray
Want to style your hair quickly? Or want to style your hair without touching hair paste, gel, pomade, or wax that makes you wash your hands repeatedly? You can use hairspray as an option. Using it by spraying it is certainly easier and saves time. Using hairspray can also make hair more voluminous, suitable for those with thin hair. In addition to styling your hair and making it look more voluminous or thick, hairspray can temporarily hide the appearance of your oily hair.
15. Hair Serum
The benefits of hair serum are protecting hair from UV rays, pollution, and hot temperatures so that hair is always healthy and moist. There is a type of overnight hair serum that is used before bed, so it can be added to your routine before bed.
So who says hair care is only for women? Unkempt men’s hair will only make your appearance dull and less attractive. Adjust hair care products to your hair needs and conditions.
