Healthy hair is hair that looks good but in order to do so it does require a certain amount of looking after. For many the hair is the most important feature of their person and this includes men too. But in order to achieve great looking hair there are many things you should consider before even contemplating a new style, trim or colour.

Whether you believe it or not what we in actually eat can affect the condition of our hair. Poor diet and even lack of exercise can manifest itself in dull, brittle and greasy hair, so it is important to eat a healthy balanced diet and minimise junk food if you want to keep it looking good.

On average hair follicles grow at a rate of one centimetre per month but a regular trim is need to keep the ends healthy and promote the growth cycle. When it comes to styling be kind to your hair. Keep heated styling tools such as hand held driers and curling tongues to minimum usage and always on a low temperature setting. Use a paddle brush on long hair and refrain from brushing when wet as this is when the hair is at its weakest.

When washing the hair use both a shampoo and conditioner that is compatible with your hair type and rinse thoroughly to clear the hair and scalp of debris. If you are using heated appliances for styling use a protein based conditioner before hand to protect the hair from high temperatures and prevent it from drying out.

Lastly, when considering a change in colour be sure to seek out the advice of a professional hairdresser before going ahead with a home dying kit. This will avoid any disasters from happening and protect your hair from unnecessary damage.