Guys, let your hair Shine!

When it comes to hair, the general assumption is women invest hours of their time on hair. While this may be true, men too do pay attention to their hair… at least the men with good hair.

Men’s hairstyles vary as much as women’s. Usually, for men, the hair style depends on the hair type. Popular styles for men include the close cut shave (see Usher above), the mohawk, the afro and the dreadlocks.

Kid Kudi in a Mohawk and an afro

Here are some general hair tips for African men. These are basic tips that apply to all hair styles.

• Black men’s hair tend to dry easily, so it is important to use products that provide moisture to the hair.

• Choose products that contain natural oils and moisturisers.

• Never brush hair while it is wet. This strains and could damages hair follicles and can eventually lead to early breakage and damage. You do not want to go bald.

• Always keep hair clean.

If you haven’t yet settled on a particular hairstyle and are looking for what suits you best, you can visit http://www.coolmenshair.com.

Jamie Foxx in the close shave cut, Sean Combs in a mohawk, Usher in an afro.

Lil Wayne rocking dreadlocks

Rise and Accessorize.

Creativity and Glamorous are two crucial things we all seek to achieve with our hair. Hair colour, hair cuts and expensive weaves are not the only way to achieve that. Washing, blow drying, curling (with the right products), and putting on a headband, and yes I said a HEADBAND can lead to a fresh and trendy look.

To achieve this fresh look, simple styling tips should be followed in order to get the maximum effect a hairband can have on your entire look.

• Wash out the all styling products, hair sprays and grease from your hair. This will leave your hair fresh, light and healthy. This also prepares your hair for styling with a flat or curling iron. Hair free of grease holds in styling better. This applies to all types of hair. Hydrating shampoos and conditioners are recommended.
• Make sure hair is clean and dry before styling. Depending on the brand of products you use you’ll need to apply a thermal spray or heat treatment to protect hair from heat, preferably while hair is still damp.

Ceramic Flat iron.

• Proceed to style with flat or curled iron. Note that a flat iron can also be used to make curls. See  http://www.misikko.com/how-to-use-a-flat-iron.html for tips. When hair is appropriately styled, then you’re ready to put in your head band/hair pin.
• Note that washing and styling hair is imperative in order to achieve the appropriate look. It leaves hair looking different, new and revived.

Possible looks to be achieved with headbands.

Simple styled hair with bedazzled head band. The hair band glams up the entire look.

Simple white head band. Hair is pulled back to achieve a simple but classic look.

The sixties look. Celebrities like Paris Hilton, the Kardashians and Queen Latifa have been spotted with this look. Apparently, the sixties headbands are the new in thing.

Celebs in Headbands. Rihanna is known for rocking headbands. It would almost be sinful to talk about headbands without mentioning my favorite character on Gossip Girl, the Queen B herself, Blair. Headbands is an absolute necessity for this character.

More looks. Head bands qualified as the top ten fashion looks in 2010. A lot of designers incorporated hairbands and believe it or not, entire lines of headbands have been made.

Be sure that your headband colour is bold, that way, it pops out of your outfit. It’s also way more interesting if your hair band colour contrasts your outfit.

Bold Bright head bands and Hair pins

Hairpins can also do wonders to your hair. A simple hair pin on Parted hair, side bangs or a pony tail can make all the difference.  These accessories usually add a touch of spark to the hair.

Wear it & Rock it!

Life is an endless struggle full of frustrations and challenges, but eventually you find a hair stylist you like and a hairstyle that is…just you. Hair transforms us in a way that even Harry Potter’s magical wand cannot. There are so many hair types that all that matters is how you wear it, how you rock it and most importantly, how gooood it makes you feel.

Riri's Hair Evolution

Rihanna has probably has more drastic hair transformations than most celebs. Her secret? She’s daring.

Rhianna currently wears hot red hair which she styles in every conceivable fashion.

Rihanna in curly red hair at Red carped event.

Riri in long, sleek and sexy red do.

Rihanna wearing red hair in soft wavy curls

BLACK HAIR

Black hair or African hair is a whole other category on it’s own. For a black woman, keeping her natural hair can be difficult. Black women perm, curl, colour, cut, do braids and sew in weaves; you name it, they do it. There are however some  “ethnic” hair styles that are not only trendy but are also popular.

Natural black hair styled in chic Afro.

Lerato, Former BIGBROTHER Africa contestant in shoulder length curled locks.

TRENDING HAIR STYLES.

Bangs is one of the existing most timeless hairstyles.

Nicki Minaj rocks Green bangs. This female rapper/singer is known for her audaciously loud hair colours.

Full bangs is the current trend. Women of every colour are embracing this look which accentuates the eyes as well as the shape of the face.

Going short and sharp.

Short Black hair

Kelly Rowland in classic short look. The former Destiny's child singer was known for her short, coloured looks. Today, Kelly opts for a more classic short coup and currently wears long hair in her new album.

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