No, we're not going to call the Hair Care Cops on you - or even ticket you for having Hat Hair - but we would like to help you out by answering some of the basic questions about how to look after your locks.
HOW OFTEN SHOULD I SHAMPOO?
Despite what you might have heard, it's perfectly fine to shampoo and condition your hair every day - your hair won't fall out or turn orange. Well, it might eventually fall out, but it won't be the shampoo's fault!
The trick is to use the right type of shampoo for your hair. For instance, if you have dry hair, you could damage your scalp by using a shampoo meant for oily hair. Just use common sense and don't just keep swiping the product of whomever you might be sharing a bathroom with. Get the right product for your specific hair type.
DO I REALLY HAVE TO USE CONDITIONER TOO?
Yes, we'll admit it. Men are lazy about all this stuff. We spend that whole twenty seconds shampooing and rinsing, and we think we deserve to watch a ballgame and have a beer as a reward. Well, try to avoid skipping the conditioner - it's incredibly good for your scalp health, which, as you may have noticed, is what your hair is connected to.
WHAT ABOUT GELS?
The problem with most gels is they harden and they don't let your scalp breathe. If you like the look you get from a gel, try to find a brand that doesn't clog up your pores too much. And also make sure you wash it out every day.
WHAT KIND OF PRODUCT SHOULD I USE?
Maybe you think there's no difference between the shampoo and conditioner you find on the supermarket shelves and the higher priced product they sell in salons and at Kennedy's barber clubs. Well, first of all, those supermarket brands tell you to shampoo twice. You know, the famous "Shampoo, rinse, repeat" sequence from the instructions on the bottle? That's just to get you to use up more of their brand and it's totally not necessary, plus it seems like a never-ending loop if you're really fanatical about following directions.
Salon brands are formulated more for specific hair types and are better overall for your scalp health. They also make your hair look better. Our advice is don't shop for hair product at the drug store and supermarket. Maybe you won't be able to get that special "Shrek" Bubble Gum scented shampoo you love so much, but, hey, some sacrifices are necessary.
And remember - shampoo and rinse, but don't repeat!
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The Freebird Shears company has just launched a new line of innovative hair stylist tools that are specially designed to showcase the haircutter's personality in addition to functioning as finely-crafted state-of-the art shears and razors.
These weird and wonderful implements were created after years of research and development by a 4th generation German Master Craftsman named Maurice Stoll (who interestingly enough, also apparently has a Master Mind - he's a winner of the USA National Memory Championship four years back, and no, you won't find that event being broadcast on ESPN).
Stoll had the genius to team up with Elvis Crocker, a leading American tattoo artist, who is responsible for inspiring the distinctive patterns that are intricately cut into the handles, giving the Freebird Shear line an amazing one-of-a-kind look.
The shears are hand-forged from the world's finest steels to give them top-of-the-line quality - and stylists are also able to adjust them to their individual hand size and grips with variable screws and hand rests. They can also be custom-ordered in terms of colors, length and different handle options.
You'd expect such designs as "The Star of Elvis," "Dancing Dolphins," "The Dragon" and "Skull and Crossbones" to show up on someone's arm (or other body part), rather than on the handle of scissors being used by a barber to snip away at your head. But, you'd have to know you're in the hands of one cool cutter if he laid out the big bucks for Freebird Shears. A top-of-the-line "Platinum" pair goes for a whopping $599 - but the product itself is a shear delight.
Modern versions of the barber shop experience, however, are big business and expensive extras like the Freebird Shears enhance that experience. For example, some Barber Clubs are incredibly successful with their combination of classic barber shop features such as the straight razor shave with modern grooming aids and amenities.
Be sure to check out the video showcasing all the Freebird Shear designs at http://www.youtube.com/watch'v=XELCW0QTrio . You'll instantly see why these haircutting instruments are definitely a cut above the norm.
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