Caring for your hair

Men are taking their hair regime much more seriously. Gone are the days when they would go to the barbers for a short back and side. They now want much more. They are asking more questions and demanding regular appointments from their hairdressers or barber. There is no point spending money on new clothes if they don't spend it on their hair and complete the whole look. Television, the internet and glossy magazines have immense power to influence trends in men's hair. For example when a sports programme features a soccer/rugby player with a new hair style on the perfectly manicured playing pitches then immediately the same style will be demanded in barbershops and hair salons across the country. You only have to think of David Beckham or Ronaldo - everyone at that time wanted their haircuts. Today singer Justin Bieber's hair is getting the most attention. Men like the idea of a full consultation before someone actually shampoos and cuts their hair. They want to be sure they will get what they want or else be clear before starting what their options are. Men also like a good head massage to unwind and de-stress and one should never believe that men don't like to be fussed over… because they do! Given any encouragement men want to talk about their hair… mainly how they can style it and how a particular product will work. They like to be told about new products and the different effects they can have on the styling of their hair. Some men are also very concerned with scalp problems such as dandruff and dry scalp. For this, again, we recommend the Villa Lodola hair Treatment range. For men with thinning hair or receding hair there is a new product out on the market just now in Ireland called Nioxin. It is the number one selling product in Americia for thinning hair for men and women. It has a trial size box at €35, which contains shampoo, conditioner and scalp treatment. A very reasonable price for what it is. Did you know that 50% of all male and female salon clients have thinning hair? Many answers are either drug-based or serve to camouflage the condition. Nioxins innovative skin-care-inspired technology delivers thicker, fuller looking hair without side effects. It is now also acceptable to talk about transplants. There is a wonderful hair transplant surgeon in the Blackrock Clinic called Dr Maurice Collins who I have met on occasions. The work he does on replacing hair on the scalp is amazing. Some men also like to have hair colour. For those who are going grey they should try the new UOMO Man pro-age colour which works in just five minutes. It conditions and adds strength to the hair fibre and gives a very natural effect. This colour gradually fades away with no re-growth lines left. This innovative and gentle formula also acts as a treatment, adding nourishment and shine to the hair. Definitely worth a try! But remember George Clooney still looks amazing and he has grey hair! Consultation MOHH welcomes men to call in for a free consultation at MOHH for further details on any of the listed products. The first five men to call in for an appointment for a Monday or Tuesday will have a full consultation and their hair cut complementary.