Tuong-Vi
11-30-2003, 10:36 PM
WASHING AND CONDITIONING
1. The Reality
Hair care is like skin care. Shampoo is the soap that cleans the hair whilst conditoner smooths down the cuticles making the hair look smooth and shiny.
So come on boys make sure you look after it ! Put it like this - hair five years old has endured five summers, fifteen hundred shampoos, endless blow drys, pollution and probably quite a few good parties. Be good to your hair, you've been through a lot together!
2. The Method
When shampooing remember to mainly focus on the the scalp and roots as they are much oilier. Concentrate less on the mid-length and ends of your hair as these will cleanse when the shampoo is rinsed from the scalp.
Conditioner should be smoothed through the hair from roots to tips, as this is the same direction as your hair's cuticles.
Tip: For extra shine, add a little real ale to your rinse water - honest guv!
3. The Solution:
The key to keeping hair in tip top condition is to wash it only when it needs it. A good guide is to wash curly hair every third day, wavy hair every second day and straight / fine hair every day.
Oily hair is best shampood in cool water and not massaged too much as hot water and massage stimulate the sebaceous (oil) glands on the scalp, encouraging them to produce more oil!
If you suffer from the old itchy scalp make sure you are using a non-detergent shampoo as not to aggravate the scalp (all Fish shampoos and body washes do not contain detergents).
CUTTING AND COLORING
1. The Reality
Hair grows on average about 2.5 cm every six weeks. So go for a trim every six to eight weeks unless you're growing ya barnet, then every 10 to 12 weeks will do and just get the ends trimmed.
Oh, and by-the-way, regular trim making your hair grow faster is an old wives' tale!
Hair can be colored permanently (till it grows out), semi permanently (fades after eight weeks) or high-lighted, which also grows out. All colouring can be as subtle or as wild as one prefers, so come on boys don't be scared.
2. The Method
You're only as good as your last cut ! So make sure you get it done right... Finding a good stylist to cut or colour your locks can be tricky. Most good ones work on recomendation and are usually booked well in advance but it will be worth the wait. Always have a good pre-cut consultation, especially if it's a re-style or new colour. If you're not comfortable with what they are saying then don't do it!
3. The Solution
The solution to keeping ya hair in top nick is to look after it especially if it has been coloured. Sun, sea and salt are the worst offenders. Styling products can help protect and de-frizz or whether you wanna smooth, spike, texture or funk - the Fish range of mens products has got the gunk!
1. The Reality
Hair care is like skin care. Shampoo is the soap that cleans the hair whilst conditoner smooths down the cuticles making the hair look smooth and shiny.
So come on boys make sure you look after it ! Put it like this - hair five years old has endured five summers, fifteen hundred shampoos, endless blow drys, pollution and probably quite a few good parties. Be good to your hair, you've been through a lot together!
2. The Method
When shampooing remember to mainly focus on the the scalp and roots as they are much oilier. Concentrate less on the mid-length and ends of your hair as these will cleanse when the shampoo is rinsed from the scalp.
Conditioner should be smoothed through the hair from roots to tips, as this is the same direction as your hair's cuticles.
Tip: For extra shine, add a little real ale to your rinse water - honest guv!
3. The Solution:
The key to keeping hair in tip top condition is to wash it only when it needs it. A good guide is to wash curly hair every third day, wavy hair every second day and straight / fine hair every day.
Oily hair is best shampood in cool water and not massaged too much as hot water and massage stimulate the sebaceous (oil) glands on the scalp, encouraging them to produce more oil!
If you suffer from the old itchy scalp make sure you are using a non-detergent shampoo as not to aggravate the scalp (all Fish shampoos and body washes do not contain detergents).
CUTTING AND COLORING
1. The Reality
Hair grows on average about 2.5 cm every six weeks. So go for a trim every six to eight weeks unless you're growing ya barnet, then every 10 to 12 weeks will do and just get the ends trimmed.
Oh, and by-the-way, regular trim making your hair grow faster is an old wives' tale!
Hair can be colored permanently (till it grows out), semi permanently (fades after eight weeks) or high-lighted, which also grows out. All colouring can be as subtle or as wild as one prefers, so come on boys don't be scared.
2. The Method
You're only as good as your last cut ! So make sure you get it done right... Finding a good stylist to cut or colour your locks can be tricky. Most good ones work on recomendation and are usually booked well in advance but it will be worth the wait. Always have a good pre-cut consultation, especially if it's a re-style or new colour. If you're not comfortable with what they are saying then don't do it!
3. The Solution
The solution to keeping ya hair in top nick is to look after it especially if it has been coloured. Sun, sea and salt are the worst offenders. Styling products can help protect and de-frizz or whether you wanna smooth, spike, texture or funk - the Fish range of mens products has got the gunk!