Mens Scalp Care Tips!

A healthy scalp is essential to great looking hair. Below are some scalp care tips on maintaining scalp health and preventing common problems. 

KEEP YOUR SCALP CLEAN
Maintaining a clean scalp is just one of the scalp care tips that will keep your hair looking healthy!

Moisturize
Use of a good moisturizing conditioner not only helps keep the hair looking good, but it’s also great for helping the scalp maintain moisture.

RECOGNIZE AND PREVENT SCALP PROBLEMS
Several scalp conditions, left untreated, may become larger problems and lead to hair loss. Below are a few common scalp problems. Recognizing and preventing scalp problems  is just one of the scalp care tips that will keep your hair looking healthy! If any of the following conditions exist, please consult your dermatologist.

Dandruff (Pityriasis)
The principle signs of Dandruff are white scales on the hair and scalp accompanied by itching. Dandruff is characterized by scaliness of the epidermis, mixed with oils which causes it to stick to the scalp in patches. Dandruff may be associated with a dry or oily condition. Common causes include poor blood circulation to the scalp, poor diet, improper hygiene, excessive use of styling products, dry indoor air, tight fitting hats, or infection. Generally, dandruff is a natural condition and normally cannot be eliminated. Dandruff can be controlled by using a dandruff shampoo and correcting the conditions that promote dandruff. Long-term neglect of Dandruff can cause baldness. Treatment for dandruff includes use of special medicated shampoos, daily use of antiseptic lotions (such as Sea Breeze) and scalp massage while shampooing. Persistent or severe dandruff should always be treated by a dermatologist.

Ingrown Hairs
These appear as small bumps, most often on the face or scalp. Poor shaving and cleansing of the skin can cause the hair to curl over within the follicle instead of exiting the skin. Ingrown hairs are prevented by proper cleansing of the skin and proper shaving techniques. Persistent problems with ingrown hairs should be treated under the advice of a dermatologist.

Psoriasis
This is an inflammatory skin disease which commonly appears on the knees, elbows, and scalp. The cause of Psoriasis is unknown and it is not contagious. The lesions are round, dry patches covered with coarse, silvery scales. Psoriasis can be a difficult problem and should be treated by a dermatologist. Some clients have found great success by using a Medicated Conditioning Coal Tar Formula Shampoo.


Razor Bumps
Highly common among African American men, razor bumps occur when curly hair is cut close and grows back into the skin. The best treatment for razor bumps is to let the beard grow out and shave less. Proper shaving techniques can also prevent razor bumps.

Clipper Cutting: How High To Cut A Fade With Longer Top

One of the most important things to consider when you are learning how to fade hair is how high it is going to be. There are a lot of things to consider as you think about this question. Some of them include cowlicks, hair thickness, hair color, head shape, surface of the scalp (lumps, bumps, and/or dents), moles, scars, customer’s age, customer’s job, desired hairstyle, the customer’s preference.
A very important note to keep in mind is that no matter how good you are at fading hair, if the fade is too high or too low your customer will not think it is a good haircut. I will say it another way. If the haircut is 100% technically correct but it is not exactly what the customer wants they won’t be happy. This is especially true with the fade haircut customer. It doesn’t matter if they are a young kid or older suit and tie professional. These are the most particular and hardest customers to please.
There are many modern and classic men’s hairstyles that require a longer top. Even though these styles require a longer top, a close taper or fade in around the outline of the haircut is required to finish off the haircut. The most important thing to keep in mind is: The longer the hair on top the lower the fade or taper should be cut. If the fade is cut to high the haircut will look out of balance. The best way to avoid this is to start the haircut by layering the top section. Next, cut the round of the head section using the top section as the guide. Before starting the fade, cut the sides and back section to give yourself a guide for the fade. After these three steps you will know exactly how high the fade should be cut to perfectly blend into the longer top.