4 Ways to Get Smooth Hair (for Men)

2024 Author: Jason Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 10:50

Smooth and soft hair is everyone's dream, but almost all hair care products are made for women. However, men can still have smooth hair by treating hair using shampoo, conditioner, and herbal oils. Get into the habit of rinsing your hair every day and using shampoo every few days. When styling your hair, avoid styling products and tools that damage your hair. Make sure you take good care of your hair so that the effort you put in will bring you maximum results. Although the treatment must be tailored to the type and condition of the hair, the dream of having smooth hair can come true if you apply the following suggestions correctly.

Step

Method 1 of 1: Choosing the Right Product

Step 1. Choose the right shampoo

Your hair will feel silky smooth if you keep it clean, but don't wash it too often with shampoo. Although natural oils keep hair strong and healthy, dirt will stick to oily hair, making it dirty faster. To keep your hair feeling smooth, make sure you know the best time to use shampoo as this plays an important role in hair care.

• Use shampoos from natural ingredients and avoid shampoos with synthetic fragrances. If used frequently, these shampoos dry out your hair and inhibit the production of natural oils. Before buying shampoo, read the ingredients listed on the packaging. Don't buy shampoos that contain parabens and sulfates. Avoid shampoos that contain sulfates, especially if you have curly or wavy hair.
• Shampoo for babies and children makes hair feel smooth because the composition of the ingredients is only a little. Besides being safe for hair and eyes, baby shampoo is relatively inexpensive and easy to obtain, making it very beneficial for all ages.

Step 2. Treat your hair using conditioner made from natural ingredients

One of the surefire tips for having smooth hair is to use conditioner regularly even if you don't shampoo your hair. Conditioner is useful for strengthening the ends of the hair so that the hair shaft remains strong and healthy. Thus, the ends of the hair are not split and the hair is free from problems that affect the texture of the hair. According to the tips for choosing a shampoo, look for a conditioner that does not contain synthetic fragrances and hair dyes.

• If you have short hair, usually your scalp is exposed to conditioner when shampooing. So that the hair does not seem thin, use a conditioner from natural ingredients that makes the hair fluffy.
• Although promoted for men, avoid two in one products that combine shampoo with conditioner or shampoo with bath soap. If used often, this product makes hair dry because it is not for treating hair. Therefore, use separate products because two in one products have the opposite effect from conditioners.

Step 3. Use hair oil from natural ingredients

Depending on your hair type, doing a regular treatment by applying a small amount of oil makes your hair feel smooth and helps to nourish and strengthen your hair. To treat rough and dull hair, apply oil to your hair every day or several times a week, for example by:

• Coconut oil
• Olive oil
• Argan oil
• Ginger oil
• Moroccan oil
• Mustard seed oil

Step 4. Don't use the product to style your hair

Using gel, mousse, and hair spray instantly makes hair feel sticky and rough. If needed, style your hair with herbal oils instead of styling products. If you must use it, after the event, wash your hair as thoroughly as possible and then apply natural oils to restore the condition of the hair.

• Hair styling products usually contain alcohol, which absorbs moisture from the hair and makes it unable to retain its natural moisture. Do not hinder body functions by using various products when styling your hair. Let the body maintain healthy hair naturally.
• If you need to use products to style your hair, choose a wax or pomade that contains herbal oils or beeswax wax. In addition to styling your hair, this product is also useful for moisturizing your hair.

Washing hair

1. Get in the habit of washing your hair every day. If you want to have smooth hair, you should clean your hair from dust and dirt every evening or night to keep your hair clean and soft. Washing your hair with cool water is a way of utilizing natural oils that function to maintain health and restore hair condition. You don't need to wash your hair every day because this habit makes your hair dry.

   

   If you don't want to wash your hair in the shower, comb your hair with a damp comb or rinse your hair in a small basin of water to keep your hair clean. You don't need to use shampoo every time you wash your hair

2. Don't use shampoo too often. In general, shampoo should be used every 3 days, but you can decide for yourself according to the condition of each hair. Some people maintain the cleanliness, beauty, and health of their hair simply by shampooing once a week, while others need to wash their hair using shampoo every 2 days.

   

   • Use a sufficient amount of shampoo according to the condition of the hair. Wet your palms and apply shampoo as needed. Rub the shampoo with both palms until it foams and then apply to the hair starting from the ends of the hair to the scalp. After gently massaging your head, rinse your hair with warm water until clean.
   • You can shampoo every day if your hair isn't dry and you don't use hot tools when styling your hair (such as a straightener or hairdryer).

3. Apply conditioner to the ends of your hair. To maintain the shine of the hair, many people tend to treat their hair more often by applying conditioner than shampooing using shampoo, for example using shampoo once a week and conditioner 3 times a week depending on the condition and type of hair. Apply these steps to treat hair. Rinse your hair with warm water after using shampoo or conditioner.

   

   Every time you wash your hair, make sure your hair is rinsed as thoroughly as possible so that no shampoo or conditioner is left behind. Long hair is usually more difficult to clean and can clump or feel sticky if there's residue left after drying

4. Dry your hair with a towel. After dampening and washing with shampoo or conditioner, dry your hair with a towel and then let it dry on its own. Drying hair naturally and carefully keeps hair healthy, strong and smooth.

   

   Do not expose your hair to hot objects while drying your hair as it will become very dry and stiff. So, avoid hot hair dryers

5. Massage the scalp that has been smeared with herbal oil after shampooing with shampoo. A few times a week, after using the shampoo, apply the herbal oil presented above on the hair and then comb through it slowly. Apply coconut oil or another herbal oil to a wide-toothed plastic comb and then use it to comb through your hair. In addition, you can massage your scalp after applying the herbal oil and then comb it to get the same benefits.

   

   Use hair oil 1-2 times a week. If too often, the hair becomes thin and easily dirty so it is more difficult to clean. Make sure you use an oil or hair tonic as needed

   Using Tools to Style Hair

   1. Comb your hair every morning. Combing your hair is one of the best ways to keep your hair shiny and clean. When you wake up, tangled hair is usually difficult to comb so it feels rough and stiff. This can lead to hair breakage. To deal with frizz, use a blunt-toothed plastic comb to comb your hair every morning to keep your hair healthy and smooth.

      

      If your hair is very tangled, apply a few drops of the oil on a comb to detangle it while caring for your hair. In addition to oil, you can use enough water. Depending on the thickness of your hair, you may need to use a brush, especially for combing stiff hair

   2. Use a hair straightener. If your hair is stiff or curly, one way to have smooth hair is to use a straightener. However, straighteners and other hot tools can damage your hair. Therefore, protect your hair according to the following instructions.

      

      • Use a hair straightener when your hair is really dry because wet hair is more prone to damage when exposed to heat.
      • Before straightening with a hot tool, use a hair protection cream or serum.
      • Do not heat the same section of hair more than once.

   3. Use a hairdryer. Another way to get silky hair is to use a hairdryer. Take the following steps to protect your hair from drying out or getting damaged from using a hairdryer frequently.

      

      • Dry your hair with a towel before using a hairdryer. This step makes the hair dry faster and prevents hair damage due to frequent exposure to heat.
      • Before drying your hair, apply a hair protection serum and then comb it so that the serum is evenly distributed.
      • To make your hair look soft and shiny, use a hair brush to straighten the hair shaft by gently pulling it from the roots to the tips of the hair while drying.

      Maintain Hair Health

      1. Cut hair regularly. This step helps you to remove split ends so that your hair remains smooth. Even if it's just a little cut, the hair becomes healthier and grows evenly. Consult a professional hair stylist to diagnose the condition of your hair. In addition, ask about products and how to care for your hair to keep your hair smooth and soft.

         

      2. Let the hair grow a little longer. Very short hair usually doesn't feel smooth. The ability to care for and maintain hair cleanliness is more visible if the hair is rather long. If you want to have fine hair, allow it to grow to 5-8 cm so that you can run your fingers through it and style it in a variety of ways, but not so long that it gets messy.

         

      3. Don't dye your hair. Coloring gray hair makes hair fall out quickly and brittle because hair dye destroys hair's natural oils that are useful for maintaining hair strength and health. After all, healthy hair with natural color is much more important than looking stylish with hair dye. Accept it as it is when your hair is gray and you don't need to hide it.

         

      4. Don't expose your hair to the sun. In addition to being dry and rough, the sun's rays fade hair color. Hair will feel smooth if cared for properly and not left in the sun. Protect your hair from the sun and treat your hair with herbal oils if you are exposed to the sun for a long time.

         

         Wear a hat that covers all of your hair when you're out in the sun for long periods of time. Protect your hair from harmful ultraviolet rays by wearing a hat and avoiding the sun

      5. Take vitamin supplements. To maintain overall physical health including hair, you must consume nutritious foods and vitamins as part of your daily diet. Vitamin E, vitamin C, biotin, iron and zinc have a direct impact on hair texture and health. In addition to vitamins, make sure you eat foods that contain lots of vitamins and minerals.

         

         • Adopt a healthy hair diet by eating foods that contain essential vitamins and nutrients, such as almonds, carrots, bananas, unsweetened chocolate, pumpkin seeds, and bean sprouts.
         • Consume about 100 grams of red meat to increase the production of keratin, the protein that keeps hair and nails healthy and shiny. Fish meat which contains a lot of omega 3 fatty acids is useful for maintaining the beauty of hair.

         Tips

         • If you have short hair, there is less risk of damage to your hair than if you have long hair. Hair becomes dry or damaged if you style your hair too often with hot tools or wash your hair with shampoo, but if done right, they can help you achieve silky smooth hair.
         • Remember that hair growth takes a lot of time. Treat your hair with patience.
         • Wash your hair with shampoo every 3 days, but make it a habit to wash your hair in the shower without having to use shampoo.
         • If your hair is thick or curly, use a wide-toothed comb or a brush with rubber ends when styling your hair.

         Warning

         Excessive hair care makes hair look dull and not shiny

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