Emily JubbWhy Men Should Start Spending Time On Their Hair Care Routine
If you were to take a survey, you’d be surprised to learn how many men don’t invest in their hair care. Besides washing and cutting their hair, lots of guys admit to not having a routine to style and maintain their hair. Some feel that involved hair care isn’t “manly,” while others find it unnecessary or time-consuming. Believe it or not, none of these “justifications” are accurate. As everyone is born with hair, keeping it well maintained is essential to your overall health and wellness.
Still not convinced that men need a hair care routine? Perhaps the facts listed below will convince you otherwise.
Infections And Skin Conditions
Did you know that improper hair care can lead to infections and conditions of the scalp? As your hair is exposed to everything from dirt and debris to sweat and pollution, failure to maintain it can have significant consequences. Men without a regular hair care routine have suffered from itchy scalps, chronic dandruff, head acne, and even infections like folliculitis.
Dirty And Smelly Hair
Everyone has gone a bit longer than they should before washing their hair. Be that as it may, going several weeks or months without a good shampoo and conditioning will backfire. Your pores become clogged with dirt, dead skin, and other contaminants. Eventually, your strands
start to change in appearance, looking weighted and filthy. Before long, your hair starts to produce a stench that’s hard to mask.
Dry And Brittle Hair
If you avoid natural hair care practices like washing and moisturizing, it won’t be long before your hair is dry and brittle. Your tresses become so fragile that it starts to break off. When you try to comb, brush, twist, or style your hair, you’ll be surprised to find tons of strands in the sink, on your shoulders, and the floor. If your hair starts breaking off from the root, repairing it is a lot more challenging. No matter how you try to style it, hiding the breakage becomes nearly impossible.
Premature Hair Loss
While hair loss may be common for men as they age, no one wants to lose their hair early. If you don’t regularly maintain your hair, however, that’s precisely where you’re headed. Eventually, your natural tresses won’t be able to handle the dirt, dandruff, and breakage and will begin to fall out permanently.
Low Self-Confidence
Whether you know it or not, your hair plays a significant role in how you feel about yourself. When your hair is dirty, smelly, dry, brittle, thinning, or balding, it takes a blow to your self-confidence. As confidence impacts every aspect of your life, this isn’t something you want to risk. Imagine feeling so bad about yourself that you isolate yourself from others or avoid specific opportunities? Low self-confidence could cause you to miss out on that date you’ve been hoping for or bomb your next job interview.
Bad First Impressions
Speaking of dates and job interviews, your hair’s appearance also helps people formulate an opinion about who you are. Even if you have the confidence to walk up to someone you’re attracted to, they aren’t going to want to give you the time of day if you have a foul odor or dandruff throughout your scalp.
Similarly, if you walk into a job interview dressed to impress with a messy hairstyle, hiring managers are going to think twice about offering you a position. As employees are a representation of the company, your appearance matters during the interview and every day you’re on the job.
As you can see, failure to have a regular hair care routine can have significant consequences in your life. There’s just too much at risk from infections and skin conditions to low confidence and ruined first impressions. Whether you wear your hair short or prefer long locs, don’t overlook the importance of investing the time, energy, and resources into ensuring your hair remains healthy and intact.