Often when we think about hair care we think women, but what about men’s hair care? There is virtuously unlimited information on the web for women’s hair care, yet when it comes to men’s hair care the pickings are slim. While it used to be that women were the only ones interested in hair care, today men have discovered that great grooming is an essential to building great self-confidence.

• Men need their hair trimmed more often than women do, approximately every 4 weeks.
• Don't hold on to an outdated look. Ask your stylist for an updated haircut and style that will compliment your natural texture and part.
• Try a different salon if you're ready for a change. Both male and female stylists can give you some great ideas for color, cut and style.
• If your hair is thinning, don't fight it. Stick with a short cut, or consider shaving it all off, a la Bruce Willis.
• If your hair gets frizzy in the Summer, use a little mousse, gel or styling product designed specifically for frizzy hair.
• Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet to ensure shine.

• Hair color gives your hair an instant turbo-boost for shine, making it appear thicker and healthy.
• Some males look fabulous in gray hair but others fight it. If you're getting gray hairs, try going back to your natural hair color you had in your younger years. The same goes for a beard.
• If you color your hair at home, always do a test strand, not only for an allergic reaction -- but for hue. The longer you leave the color on, the darker it will be, of course, unless you're going lighter.
• Try a semi-permanent hair color designed for men to find that perfect shade and shine.
• Coloring your hair swells your hair shaft and will make it appear fuller.

• Cool Off: Nothing feels better than a piping hot shower, but it's wreaking havoc on your hair and scalp. Very hot water strips too much of the essential oil from the hair and scalp and leads to dryness.
• Pat Dry: Towel drying is one of the biggest causes of damage to men's hair. When hair is wet, it is highly susceptible to damage.
• Avoid Chemical Treatments:Repeatedly coloring or perming hair can leave it damaged, dry, and dull. I recommend avoiding at-home chemical products and seek a good stylist for such services. A stylist will know how to properly prepare you hair and choose the best products for your hair type. Results from a trained professional will almost always look more natural than those which can be produced at home.
• Use a Good Shampoo and Conditioner: A good shampoo and conditioner will help cleanse the hair, add moisture and elasticity, and smooth the cuticle to add shine.
• Use the Right Tools:Don't use a brush on wet hair, when the hair is most vulnerable. When combing through wet hair, use a wide-toothed comb and gently work out any tangles. Avoid heated tools such as blow dryers or irons which can dry and damage hair.
• Stay Healthy:The condition of your hair is often a reflection of the overall health of your body. Eat well, exercise, drink plenty of water, get enough sleep, and reduce stress in your life. Doing so will result in a healthier scalp and great looking hair. Living well and staying healthy will also increase the rate of hair growth.
• Avoid Tight Hats:A tight hat (or ponytail) can cause "traction alopecia," a condition in which hair is pulled out of the scalp. If worn long enough, the damage can become permanent. A tight hat or ponytail can also cause damage to the cuticle and breakage.
• Keep it Trimmed:Since the only real way to remove damaged hair is to cut off the damaged section, keeping your hair trimmed regularly will help eliminate split ends. Even if you're growing your hair out, make sure to get it trimmed about every six weeks, but make it clear to your barber or stylist that you only want enough hair removed to eliminate the damage.
• Reduce Frizz:Low moisture and protein in the hair can cause frizz. To minimize this problem, use a good moisturizing conditioner. A slick, smoothing serum can be applied to add shine and give the hair a smoother appearance.
• Maintain a Healthy Scalp:Hair starts from the scalp, so for hair that's sleek, strong, and shiny, make sure you take good care of your scalp by following our Scalp Care Tips.