Normal hair: This is hair that is neither dry, nor oily. Men with normal hair type have a good balance of oil glands. Normal hair looks healthy, feels great, and is the easiest to maintain. Check your shampoo and conditioner labels and look for those made for normal hair type. If this is your natural hair type, Hoo-Ray for you!
Dry hair: Probably more common than "normal" hair type. Dry hair is usually a result of inactive or less productive oil glands in your scalp. Dry hair can look dull and flat because it does not reflect light as well as healthy hair. Men with dry hair may also suffer from irritating scalp conditions, such as eczema, dandruff, or psoriasis.
Remedy: When you shop, check shampoo labels and look for a product that is specifically formulated for dry hair. These types of shampoos will have a mild detergent and more conditioning agents.
Conditioner is the friend of the man with dry hair. Use it after every shampoo. A good conditioner will "lock in" some of your hair's moisture and aid in keeping your scalp from drying out. If your hair is extremely dry, you may wish to try a "leave in" conditioner once or twice per week. These are applied after you get out of the shower and before you style your hair.
Make sure your shower is not too hot and do not wash your hair more than once per day. You might even try skipping a day or two per week to give your natural hair oils a chance to accumulate.
If your hair is seriously dry and you suffer from a dry scalp condition (such as dandruff, eczema, or psoriasis) you can get relief from many over-the-counter products found at your local supermarket. Stronger products can be obtained at your local pharmacy. Consult your doctor for chronic scalp problems.
Oily hair: Obviously, the opposite of dry hair. Oily hair can have a greasy look and is a result of overactive oil glands in the scalp. More common in men with oily skin. A short hair style is best for this hair type. This helps to keep the oily hair off of the face and reduce the chance of acne.
Remedy: The key to removing the extra oil from the hair is to use a shampoo specifically made for oily hair. Shampoos made for oily hair will have extra detergents and less conditioning agents. If you are stuck using a shampoo not made for oily hair, you may have to "wash, rinse, repeat" several times. You can tell if you need to repeat if your shampoo suds are thin with a weak lather.
Oily hair does not require a conditioner. Your natural scalp oils are best. Using a conditioner on oily hair will only make it worse.
Try a hair style that does not need frequent combing or brushing. Every time you run that comb or brush through your hair, you draw the oils up from the scalp and intensify the oily look.
Dry hair: Probably more common than "normal" hair type. Dry hair is usually a result of inactive or less productive oil glands in your scalp. Dry hair can look dull and flat because it does not reflect light as well as healthy hair. Men with dry hair may also suffer from irritating scalp conditions, such as eczema, dandruff, or psoriasis.
Remedy: When you shop, check shampoo labels and look for a product that is specifically formulated for dry hair. These types of shampoos will have a mild detergent and more conditioning agents.
Conditioner is the friend of the man with dry hair. Use it after every shampoo. A good conditioner will "lock in" some of your hair's moisture and aid in keeping your scalp from drying out. If your hair is extremely dry, you may wish to try a "leave in" conditioner once or twice per week. These are applied after you get out of the shower and before you style your hair.
Make sure your shower is not too hot and do not wash your hair more than once per day. You might even try skipping a day or two per week to give your natural hair oils a chance to accumulate.
If your hair is seriously dry and you suffer from a dry scalp condition (such as dandruff, eczema, or psoriasis) you can get relief from many over-the-counter products found at your local supermarket. Stronger products can be obtained at your local pharmacy. Consult your doctor for chronic scalp problems.
Oily hair: Obviously, the opposite of dry hair. Oily hair can have a greasy look and is a result of overactive oil glands in the scalp. More common in men with oily skin. A short hair style is best for this hair type. This helps to keep the oily hair off of the face and reduce the chance of acne.
Remedy: The key to removing the extra oil from the hair is to use a shampoo specifically made for oily hair. Shampoos made for oily hair will have extra detergents and less conditioning agents. If you are stuck using a shampoo not made for oily hair, you may have to "wash, rinse, repeat" several times. You can tell if you need to repeat if your shampoo suds are thin with a weak lather.
Oily hair does not require a conditioner. Your natural scalp oils are best. Using a conditioner on oily hair will only make it worse.
Try a hair style that does not need frequent combing or brushing. Every time you run that comb or brush through your hair, you draw the oils up from the scalp and intensify the oily look.
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