Long Haired Men, How Do You Take Care of Your Hair?
It’s my first time growing out my hair. I currently almost have shoulder length hair.
Here’s my dilemma, I usually just stay home and don’t like using product when I’m not going out, my long hair falls down in front of my face blocking my eyes, even reaching my mouth and it’s extremely inconvenient.
I’ve tried using hair ties, but somebody said it eventually leads to a receding hairline.
I’ve also used headbands, but am looking for alternatives.
I’d also appreciate some advice when using product, because sometimes it still falls down and/or becomes flat and lack some volume.
My end goal is to have a slicked back hair.
In that case, here is my advice to OP for the least time consuming way to care for hair:
Check your hair type, pick a conditioner you like, and use it always. Long hair doesn’t need to be washed that often, depending on your hair type (mine is somewhat curly so I have a curly hair shampoo and conditioner twice a week). Use the conditioner as specified on the bottle, some may say one should leave it in one or two minutes longer than specified. That way you only have to worry about two products (shampoo and conditioner), and buy them always from the same place. The conditioner will make it more manageable and it’s only a small addition to your hair routine.
If your hair always falls to the front of your face, consider a change in hairstyle that gives volume to the back and keeps your face hair-free – this is better to discuss with your hair dresser.
Instead of hairbands, use a hair clamp. They are cheap to buy and replace and the plastic ones are light and nice albeit poor in quality. They are gentler on your hair and can keep it all together in a temporary bun when you need to work/focus/keep your hair out of your face.
Your hair always being in your face will cause skin problems and more black heads (at least this has always been the case for me and I always have zits in places where my bangs fall and rub against my forehead). Keeping it out of your face will make a huge difference, I promise.