At 18|8, we appreciate the fine art of a great haircut – but even the hippest hairstyle is nothing without proper love and care. Achieving a sharp look requires healthy, strong hair, and that comes from a diligent regimen of hair care. Unfortunately, it’s all too easy to make mistakes that can sabotage the health of your hair and the look of your hairdo – so start this year off right by avoiding these common hair mistakes.
Free Up Your Wash Schedule
If you’re like most guys, you wash your hair just about every day. After all, you’ve got to stay clean, right? When it comes to your hair, this is a bad principle. Shampooing your hair on a daily basis strips it of critical oils, minerals, and hydration that can leave it dry, frizzy, and damaged. Instead of washing every day, try washing your hair only twice or three times a week and just rinse with water on the other days. This will help it strike the right balance of oils that keep it looking its best every day.
Turn Down the Heat
On the same point, if you love scalding hot showers, you may be doing your hair a disservice. A piping hot shower robs hair of its natural oils and minerals, leaving it frazzled and damaged after you dry off. But that doesn’t mean you’ll have to start frigid showers every day – just turn the temperature down to cool for a few minutes at the end of your shower. This will help reset your skin and hair, locking in moisture and keeping everything healthy and gorgeous.
Style Dry
If you’re shaping your hairdo when it’s still wet, you’re putting those luscious locks at risk. Hair is most fragile when wet, and the pulling, stretching, and stress of styling can break or damage hair while also adding frizz-inducing static electricity. Instead, blow-dry first and style after – you’ll find your hair soft and supple, ready for any style you choose.
Contact Your Louisville, KY Barbershop
Following these tips can help make 2017 your best year yet for your hair – but why not knock it out of the park and start the year with an incredible haircut? At 18|8 Louisville, we’ve hired a team of some of the best barbers in the business, and we’d be thrilled to get you looking your best in the new year with an Executive Style Haircut or a Straight Razor Shave. Just give us a call at (502) 257-0077 or book your next appointment online at our Louisville, KY barbershop. Trust us – your hair will thank you for it!