| Copyright (c) 2008 Kennedy's All-American Club | | | | as you may have noticed, is what your hair is |
| Your barber can't help what happens to your hair | | | | connected to. |
| once you leave their barber chair - and, let's face | | | | WHAT ABOUT GELS? |
| it, many of you guys are guilty of Hair Abuse on | | | | The problem with most gels is they harden and |
| a daily basis. | | | | they don't let your scalp breathe. If you like the |
| No, we're not going to call the Hair Care Cops on | | | | look you get from a gel, try to find a brand that |
| you - or even ticket you for having Hat Hair - but | | | | doesn't clog up your pores too much. And also |
| we would like to help you out by answering some | | | | make sure you wash it out every day. |
| of the basic questions about how to look after | | | | WHAT KIND OF PRODUCT SHOULD I USE? |
| your locks. | | | | Maybe you think there's no difference between |
| HOW OFTEN SHOULD I SHAMPOO? | | | | the shampoo and conditioner you find on the |
| Despite what you might have heard, it's perfectly | | | | supermarket shelves and the higher priced |
| fine to shampoo and condition your hair every | | | | product they sell in salons and at Kennedy's |
| day - your hair won't fall out or turn orange. Well, | | | | barber clubs. Well, first of all, those supermarket |
| it might eventually fall out, but it won't be the | | | | brands tell you to shampoo twice. You know, the |
| shampoo's fault! | | | | famous "Shampoo, rinse, repeat" sequence from |
| The trick is to use the right type of shampoo for | | | | the instructions on the bottle? That's just to get |
| your hair. For instance, if you have dry hair, you | | | | you to use up more of their brand and it's totally |
| could damage your scalp by using a shampoo | | | | not necessary, plus it seems like a never-ending |
| meant for oily hair. Just use common sense and | | | | loop if you're really fanatical about following |
| don't just keep swiping the product of whomever | | | | directions. |
| you might be sharing a bathroom with. Get the | | | | Salon brands are formulated more for specific hair |
| right product for your specific hair type. | | | | types and are better overall for your scalp health. |
| DO I REALLY HAVE TO USE CONDITIONER | | | | They also make your hair look better. Our advice |
| TOO? | | | | is don't shop for hair product at the drug store |
| Yes, we'll admit it. Men are lazy about all this stuff. | | | | and supermarket. Maybe you won't be able to get |
| We spend that whole twenty seconds | | | | that special "Shrek" Bubble Gum scented shampoo |
| shampooing and rinsing, and we think we deserve | | | | you love so much, but, hey, some sacrifices are |
| to watch a ballgame and have a beer as a | | | | necessary. |
| reward. Well, try to avoid skipping the conditioner | | | | And remember - shampoo and rinse, but don't |
| - it's incredibly good for your scalp health, which, | | | | repeat! |