Your hair always feels slightly different at the barber’s: cleaner, lighter, easier to style. That’s not just down to the barber’s hands, but to what happens at the wash basin. In this article you’ll learn which shampoo barbers use, what makes a professional shampoo for men different and how often you actually need to wash your hair.
What makes a salon shampoo different?
- It really cleans. Pomade, clay and wax leave residue behind. A professional shampoo removes it completely, without drying out your hair.
- It cares for the scalp. Menthol cools, refreshes and soothes an itchy or oily scalp.
- Concentrated. You only need a little, which is why hairdressers buy litres rather than small bottles.
- No heavy silicones. They make hair smooth but also limp, and you can’t build a hairstyle on that.
KAPR Professional Shampoo is the shampoo from the De Herenkapper salon: an all-in-one with refreshing menthol for hair, body and beard. Available in 250ml and in a 1000ml salon size.
How often should a man wash his hair?
| Situation | The barber’s advice |
|---|---|
| Styling product every day | Wash daily or every other day, otherwise product builds up and your hair falls flat |
| Oily hair or an oily scalp | Daily, with a mild menthol shampoo |
| Dry or curly hair | 2 to 3 times a week, just rinse in between |
| Beard | 2 to 3 times a week, followed by beard oil |
How to wash out pomade and clay completely
A minute of warm water opens up the hair and loosens the product. Water-based products like KAPR’s already come out largely at this stage.
Not straight onto your head. Lather it up in your hands and massage your scalp, not just your hair.
A second time if you’ve used a lot of product or oil-based pomade. Finish with cold water for shine.
Pat towel-dry and apply Hair Tonic before blow-drying. That’s how every hairstyle starts in the salon.
Shampoo for hair, body and beard: does that work?
Yes, if the formula is mild enough for the skin and strong enough for styling products. That’s exactly why barbers use an all-in-one: one bottle at the wash basin, one bottle at home. For your beard, it prevents flakes and itching, combined with beard oil.
Frequently asked questions
Is washing daily bad for your hair? Not with a mild professional shampoo. What is bad: leaving product in or washing with a harsh supermarket shampoo.
Do I need conditioner? Usually not with short hair. With medium-length, dry or curly hair, a conditioner or a conditioning Styling Cream helps.
Which shampoo for thin hair? A light shampoo without silicones, followed by a pre-styler for volume. Read the best hair wax for men with thin hair.
Browse shampoo for men or put together your routine under hair products for men. Not satisfied? 30-day satisfaction guarantee.
Deel:
Hair tonic: what is it and why is pre-styling the barber’s secret?