8 Tips to Better Hair

Most men’s hair care routines stop at “grab shampoo, rub, rinse.” That’s why most men’s hair looks flat, weak, or lifeless by mid-day. Great hair isn’t about vanity — it’s about presence. Strong, controlled, fuller hair changes how you look and how you carry yourself. The good news? It doesn’t take 12 products. It takes the right steps, done with intent.

#1: Shampoo Less, But Smarter

• Shampoo isn’t for “washing hair,” it’s for clearing your scalp — where hair actually starts.

• Over-shampooing strips natural oils, leaving hair brittle and weak. 2–3 times per week is plenty for most men.

• When you shampoo, focus on the scalp, not the ends. Massage with your fingertips for 30–60 seconds. That stimulates blood flow and removes buildup where it matters.

#2: Conditioner is Non-Negotiable

Most men skip conditioner. Big mistake. Shampoo clears — but it also leaves hair open and vulnerable. Conditioner is the reinforcement: it smooths the strand, locks in hydration, and prevents breakage. Without it, your hair dries out, frizzes up, and fights you when you style it. Use it every time you wash.

#3: Cold Water > Hot Water

Hot showers feel good but wreck hair. Heat lifts and roughens the strand’s outer layer, leaving it dry and lifeless. Rinsing with cold (or even just cool) water at the end of your shower seals things back down. The result: hair that looks sharper, feels smoother, and actually holds longer through the day.

#4: Ditch the Towel Scrub

Most guys step out of the shower and attack their head with a rough towel. That’s breakage in real time. Instead, blot or squeeze gently with a soft towel or even a clean T-shirt. It takes 30 extra seconds but saves you from frizz and thinning over years.

#5: Find a Stylist, Not Just a Barber

There’s a difference between “cut short” and “cut right.” A good stylist understands how your hair grows, how your face is shaped, and how to bring out presence. Bring a photo if you need to — there’s nothing “uncool” about showing what you want. And ask questions while you’re in the chair: “How do I style it like this at home?” That advice is gold.

#6: Less Product, Better Product

Cheap gels and heavy waxes clog at the root and weigh hair down. You don’t need five different jars. One lightweight product that matches your hair type will always beat overloading. The rule: if it feels greasy on your hand, it’ll look greasy on your head.

LM17 Shower Set

#7: Protect the Scalp

Healthy hair starts at the scalp. That means:

• Don’t suffocate it with product buildup.

• Keep it hydrated (conditioner helps here too).

• Eat clean — amino acids, protein, and micronutrients matter more than you think.

#8: Build a Routine That Lasts

You don’t need complication. Just discipline.

• Shampoo 2–3x per week.

• Condition every wash.

• Rinse cold.

• Dry soft.

• Trim every 4–6 weeks.

Do this consistently and you’ll notice it: thicker grip when you run your hand through, stronger presence in the mirror, hair that holds its line past the morning.