Men's hair care rarely needs to be complicated. Three products are enough for most men: something that cleans without drying, something that gives shape and something that holds it. That is all.
The problem is rarely too little product, but the wrong kind of product. Many men use a strong shampoo every day, which dries out the scalp and makes the hair harder to style – and then compensate with more wax.
Washing
A mild shampoo that you can use often is the foundation. Massage it into the scalp rather than the lengths – that is where the sebum is. If you wear hair extensions, a hairpiece or Mesh, the same shampoo works, but be careful around the attachments.
Styling
Choose by the result you want, not by how strong the product is. Gel gives control and a defined shape, and works best in damp hair that you then blow-dry or let dry. If you want a more matte finish with less hold, paste or wax is a better choice.
Use less than you think. Start with a pea-sized amount, work it between your hands and only add more if needed. You can always add, but you cannot take away.
Hold
A spray at the end locks your style in place without making the hair stiff. It is the step most men skip – and often the reason a style looks great in the morning but not in the afternoon.
Thin hair and a receding hairline
If your hair is thinner: style it dry rather than wet, avoid heavy products that clump the strands together, and blow-dry with your head tilted forward to lift from the roots. If you want more coverage, there are other solutions – hair fibres for small areas, a toupee or men's wig for larger areas. We will go through it with you free of charge in the salon.
The three-step routine
Wash, shape, set. Do it consistently and you will not need any more products than that.