Simplify hair care by choosing the best products for your hair type. To help you better manage your hair, we’ve put together simple hair care tips for basic hair types.
Hair Types by Texture
Thin/Fine Hair:Thin or fine hair have a small cross-section and usually sleek, shiny and easy to maintain. The downside is that this texture lacks volume and body and often looks flat.
Medium/Normal Hair:Easy to manage, medium to normal hair is shiny and can be styled almost any way. It’s well-balanced and not easily affected by climatic changes.
Thick/Coarse Hair: Thick hair can be difficult to manage because its rigid texture makes it challenging to shape. Flattering thick hair styles are shaggy, layered and jagged cuts which cause better hair definition.
| SHAMPOO | BRUSHES/COMBS | STYLE TIP | RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THIN / FINE HAIR | - Use a protein-based shampoo - Conditioner is optional - Products with vitamin B will strengthen weaker strands | - Comb through wet hair - Soft to medium, natural-bristled brushes - Comb gently when needed | - Use Strong Hold styling products | - Kent MS23D, Hand-Finished Hairbrush - Jack Black True Volume Thickening Shampoo, 16 oz - Billy Jealousy Slush Fund Styling Mud |
| MEDIUM / NORMAL HAIR | - Any daily shampoo works well - Occasional use of conditioner is recommended | - Comb through wet hair - Medium to stiff-bristled brushes | - Gels, pomades, hair waxes work best | - Men’s Pearwood Military Hairbrush, Firm - Morgan's Shampoo for Normal Hair with Aloe Vera - King Brown Premium Pomade |
| THICK / COARSE HAIR | - Avoid shampoos with proteins - Use conditioner regularly - Minimize use of volume adding shampoos and conditioners - Include shampoos with milk or shea butter for dry hair | - Comb through wet hair with a wide tooth comb - Stiff-bristled hair brushes are best | - Massage a bit of coconut oil into hair an scalp and let rest for 1 hour before washing out with shampoo | - Men's Olivewood Military Hairbrush with Wild Boar Bristles - Made in Germany - Hawkins & Brimble Revitalising Shampoo Eco-Refillable - Uppercut Deluxe Deluxe Pomade |
Hair Types by Moisture Levels
Dry Hair: Dry hair lacks moisture caused by anything from excessive chemical treatments to genes to environmental factors. Dry hair is often fragile making it prone to damage, split ends and dandruff.
Oily Hair: Oily hair is the caused by increased sebum production which can be genetic or caused by outside factors.
| SHAMPOO | BRUSHES/COMBS | STYLE TIP | RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRY HAIR | - Shampoo hair as little as possible - Moisturizing shampoos and conditioners | - Detangle hair with a comb - Use fine-bristled brushes | - Hot-oil treatments can repair dry strands - Use natural products when possible | - Fendrihan Rectangular Olivewood Pneumatic Brush with Wooden Bristles – Made in Germany - D.R. Harris Coconut Oil Shampoo - Haslinger Honey Shampoo - |
| OILY HAIR | - A clarifying or anti-residue shampoo is best - Use conditioners sparingly | - Avoid over-brushing hair - Combs are preferred - Brushes with boar bristles are best | - Avoid chemical products - Use natural products when possible | - Antica Barbieria Colla Nut Shampoo - Fendrihan Beechwood Men's Comb with Rounded Teeth - Made in Germany - Fendrihan Oval Hair Brush with Boar Bristles and Cushion Base, Made in France |
Hair Types by Waviness
Straight Hair: Straight hair is easy to style and manage. It doesn’t always translate into having dull, lifeless locks but for many men, that may be the case.
Curly Hair: Those with curly hair may be prone to dry and brittle strands so proper hair care is essential to getting the right look.
Thinning and Receding Hair: While thinning and receding hair is normal, and let’s face it, inevitable, there are certain things you can do to prevent thinning hair.
| SHAMPOO | BRUSHES/COMBS | STYLE TIP | RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT HAIR | - Any shampoo formulated for all hair types - Boost strands with volume adding shampoos | - Regular hair brushes with wood, boar or nylon pins - Vented brushes will help add volume | - Styling waxes, hair gels, and pomades will give a polished look | - Fendrihan Oval Olivewood Pneumatic Brush with Wooden Pins – Made in Germany - Jack Black True Volume Thickening Shampoo - ZEW Matte Clay with Hemp Oil |
| CURLY HAIR | - Moisturizing shampoos are recommended | - Wide-tooth combs are best - Avoid narrow-toothed combs which can damage strands | - Curl defining products will make all the difference! | - TEK Rectangular Wooden Hair Brush with Extra Long Bamboo Bristles - Baxter of California Cream Pomade - Jack Henry Hair Foam |
| THIN / RECEDING HAIR | - Mild shampoos, those formulated for thin hair are best - Avoid formulas containing paraffins | - Avoid frequent brushing to prevent damaging strands - Brush using a soft bristle brush only when necessary | - Use natural products when possible | - Fendrihan Oval Pneumatic Hairbrush with Soft Bristles, Made in France - Jack Black True Volume Thickening Shampoo - Baxter of California Thickening Style Gel |
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