How to Take Care of Long Hair Men: 10 Best Hair Care Tips

From Jason Momoa in Game of Thrones to Henry Cavill in Witcher, men have always rocked long hair on the silver screen. If you, like them, have long hair, or would want to grow your hair out, you need to read this post.

We’re sharing our secrets on how to take care of long hair in men! After all, why should girls have all the fun with long hairstyles?

Read on to learn how to take care of long hair effortlessly with these tips for men. We have shared product recommendations as a bonus too!

#1 Prioritize Scalp Health

You cannot have healthy hair without a healthy scalp because they are co-dependent. That’s why, you need to take care of your scalp if you want to rock a long hair look.

Scalp care begins with understanding what it needs. Try and figure out if your scalp is normal, sensitive, oily, or dry. It will help you in choosing hair care products.

If you have a dry scalp, go for moisturizing and hydrating shampoos. Try clarifying products if your scalp gets oily very easily. But always keep your scalp clean.

In addition to keeping it clean, invest in products that can repair and rejuvenate your scalp, making it hospitable for hair growth. We recommend the NuMe Hairology Scalp Serum infused with powerful botanicals. This serum contains rosemary, alfa alfa, malilito, and hops — four ingredients that boost hair growth, seal the cuticles, and improve scalp health.

You can massage 2-3 drops into your clean and dry scalp at 12-hour intervals. This serum will not only improve your scalp health but also give you soft and voluminous hair. Just be consistent with its use.

#2 Avoid Over or Under Washing

Decide the frequency of shampooing depending on how long it takes your hair to get greasy and dirty. Washing it too often is just as bad as not shampooing it at regular intervals.

Unclean hair also tends to get more frizzy and uncontrollable with time. You may notice dandruff build-up too. In such cases, wash it with the NuMe Dandruff Defense Shampoo enriched with tea tree oil. It’s going to clean your scalp, ease itchiness, and give you clean, grease-free hair.

You could also go for the NuMe Dirty to Flirty Dry Shampoo if you have blonde hair and try the Fresh N’ Fab Tinted Dry Shampoo for dark hair. Both these dry shampoos contain rice starch, which absorbs greasiness from your scalp and gives you freshness accompanied by volume between washes.

Follow the usage instructions correctly for best results.

#3 Don’t Skip the Conditioner

Always use a conditioner after shampooing because long hair can get knots and tangles. Using a good conditioner that suits your hair type, whether wash-off or leave-in, can minimize post-wash breakage. Conditioners are also great for taming frizz, adding shine, and giving your hair a well-groomed look.

We recommend the NuMe Acai Conditioner for men with dull hair that needs shine and volume. Fortified with vitamins, omegas, and other nutrients, this one gives you soft, smooth, and voluminous hair that’s easy to style.

The NuMe Vegan Tourmaline Conditioner is the obvious choice for men with frizzy, dry, and brittle hair. It contains tourmaline powder with hydrolyzed quinoa, which reduces static, tames unruly hair, and gives it a smooth, salon-like finish.

Both of these are wash-off conditioners that you can use after shampooing your hair.

#4 Use Heat Protection

One of the best things about having long hair is that you have enough to experiment with different styles. But don’t forget to use a good heat protectant spray before using styling tools on your tresses. Or you can just switch to NuMe’s hair styling tools, which use infrared and negative ion technology to give you stunning results without compromising the health of your hair.

Using a premium-quality heat protectant, like the NuMe Watch Me Werk, to shield your hair from heat and UV damage. It is fortified with luxurious ingredients like caviar extract that also have anti-aging benefits for hair. Apply as required on towel-dried hair before using styling tools for a salon-like finish and the ultimate heat protection.

#5 Invest in Quality Hair Styling Tools

Heat styling tools powered by negative ion technology are always safer and better for your hair because they go easy on the heat, eliminate frizz, and reduce static electricity. Go for premium-quality styling tools that use the best technology, such as infrared and negative ion, to keep your hair safe.

Infrared helps seal moisture while negative ions neutralize positive ions to give your frizz-free, soft, and shiny hair.

That’s why the NuMe Signature Hair Dryer, NuMe Megastar Flat Iron, and even the Signature Curling Wand are great choices for styling your long hair. Equipped with best-in-class heating plates and negative ion technology, these styling tools are designed to make hair care a breeze for you. You can control heat settings to your liking and use them as desired without worrying about heat damage.

The stunning results will wow you every time.

#6 Detangle Your Hair Before Every Wash

Tangles are common in all types of hair, but long hair is particularly susceptible to them for obvious reasons. Pulling at your hair while attempting to remove knots can result in unwanted breakage, and it gets even worse when your hair is wet.

So it’s a good idea to detangle your hair before shampooing it. That way you can make sure it’s easy to groom your hair after the wash. Brush your hair with the NuMe Curl Comb before every wash. This wide-toothed comb with smoothed edges glides through stubborn knots, detangling them easily.

You no longer have to worry about hair loss due to breakage.

#7 Eat a Healthy Diet

Nearly 95% of hair is made of a protein called keratin. So to maintain long and strong hair, you need a healthy diet that can provide your body with all the essential nutrients that support growth.

Protein-rich foods like fish, eggs, poultry, etc., are good for hair, as are berries, fruits, and veggies rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

A healthy and consistent diet that takes care of nutrient deficiencies in your body is key to having good hair.

#8 Switch to Silk Pillowcases

Silk or satin pillowcases are soft to the touch and reduce friction when your hair comes in contact with it. That’s why switching to a silk pillowcase can help you prevent hair loss during sleep. No matter how much you toss or turn, you won’t end up with clumps of hair on your bed.

#9 Avoid Tight Hairstyles

Tying your hair in a super tight pony, braids, or similar hairstyles is bad for your hair. Tight hairstyles can cause traction alopecia — it can weaken hair follicles, leading to easy breakage. You can also get headaches from wearing a tight hairstyle for a long time because it can restrict blood flow in your scalp.

That doesn’t mean you have to compromise on style - just go for something that doesn’t stress the roots of your hair. Even if you go for a tight hairstyle, make sure to remove it before long and let your tresses relax.

#10 Be Gentle

Do remember to be gentle when handling long hair. You need to be patient while combing, washing, or styling your hair. Never rush the process.

Use a good-quality hair brush that suits your hair type and comb gently from the roots to the tips. Don’t press your comb into your scalp; you may end up scratching it. When removing tangles, start at the ends and work your way upwards.

Similarly, use your fingertips to massage your scalp when you shampoo, oil, or apply scalp care products. Gentle, circular rubs stimulate blood circulation and promote faster product absorption.

When using hair care products on the shafts, rub them between your palms to warm them up and then apply them to your hair. Both the NuMe Multipurpose Argan Oil Hair Serum which smoothes and conditions dry hair and the NuMe Sleeky in a Bottle Serum which adds a finishing touch should be used this way.

You can also use a comb to distribute these products evenly throughout your hair.

The Bottom Line

Everyday hair care is just like skincare, takes diligence and consistency to show great results. But it’s achievable if you’re willing to go that extra mile. Once you learn how to take care of long hair for men, there’s no going back.

Follow these tips and try the products we recommended to discover a new you. Now that you know how to take care of long hair in men, follow us for more hair care guides.