Believe it or not, but not all shampoo is created equal. And your hair, whether coarse or fine, curly or straight, may require a different type of care than your best friend or family members. That’s why Andrew Hulse, owner of 18/8 Fine Men’s Salon, is offering some expert advice for when to begin caring for your hair, how to do it properly, and the impact well-kept hair can have on your confidence.
If you’re interested in learning some hair care tips for yourself or to help out your son or nephew, the first step is to learn about what kind of hair you or they have so you know how to care for it properly. One unique thing about 18/8 Fine Men’s Salon is their commitment to getting to know each client and helping them learn how to care for their hair.
For first-time clients, their ‘New Client Executive Cut’ blocks off an hour to ensure the stylist has enough time to get to know you and your hair and teach you how to best care for it. Andrew says it’s a good idea to start a hair care routine young, especially if your sons or nephews are active.
“As our kids start to grow up, we put them in all sorts of activities, and some of those activities can be very damaging to their hair. For example, swimming. The chlorine and everything in the water can be very damaging. So, based on their activities, you want to make sure you’re incorporating a good hair care routine,” Andrew says.
It’s also important to consider how healthy hair and beard care can go a long way toward helping teens with oily skin and acne. But, the most critical part in mentoring your kids about their hair is to have conversations about what they want and to set expectations.
“We see quite a bit where there’s a disconnect between what haircut the parents want the kid to have and what haircut the son wants to have. So I think the thing that helps is to have a conversation with your child and include them in the decision making, especially if they’re a little older, about what hairstyle they’re going to get,” Andrew says.
And when it comes to actually caring for your hair, Andrew says conditioner is the item men tend to neglect the most. Finding a good conditioner to pair with a shampoo that is right for your hair type is important.
A common misconception is that all hair is essentially the same and therefore any product can be used to clean and maintain it. But some shampoos can actually dry out or damage your hair if it’s not the right product for your hair texture.
And the same can be true of beards. Beard oil paired with some conditioner can help soften the beard whiskers, but be sure to check that the products you’re buying are compatible with your hair type.
The products you use aren’t the only important part of a proper hair care routine. Knowing what your lifestyle allows in terms of styling your hair is just as important as learning how to style it. And similarly, learning how to properly trim your beard can make a world of difference. “The important thing about a beard trim is you need to get the lines right where the beard starts and stops. You want to shape your beard so it strengthens your jawline — that’s what makes a beard look good.”
If, at this point, you’re thinking, “This is great and all, but what’s the point?” The mindset of 18/8 Fine Men’s Salon is to help men look better so they feel better and perform better.
“We all know we feel good when we’ve got a good haircut. It just helps give us a little confidence… and that confidence tends to roll itself through many aspects of your life, including how you perform, whether on the job or in your everyday life.” https://eighteeneight.com/wayzata-mn/