| Hair looks better when its dirty. Why is that? The | | | | Which leads us to apricot kernel oil. Some facts about |
| natural oils from the scalp become distributed across | | | | apricot kernel oil: |
| the follicles through combing and brushing, and these | | | | - It's cheap and easy to buy |
| natural oils soften and tame the hairs on our head to | | | | - It's high in essential fatty acids oleic and linoleic acid... |
| produce a visually appealing texture and sheen. | | | | which means it makes skin and hair look great |
| Alas, hair must be washed, and the shampoo process | | | | - It has no fragrance |
| strips those natural oils and alters the pH of the hair. | | | | - It's lighter than other grooming oils like lanolin |
| This leaves it susceptible to static, humidity | | | | For short male styles, try this simple process: |
| fluctuations, and other environmental factors. | | | | 1. Lightly towel dry hair |
| There are endless options for grooming products | | | | 2. With damp hands, drop about one quarter |
| which have varying levels of success in replenishing | | | | teaspoon into palm |
| the "tame" condition the hair loses with washing. | | | | 3. Rub hands together to disperse oil and water |
| These products are based on silicones, copolymers, | | | | across both palms and onto fingers |
| oils, and other substances. Silicones and copolymers | | | | 4. Distribute evenly throughout |
| add heaviness to fine male hair, and many oils are | | | | 5. Let air dry |
| too thick and often recommended in too large of an | | | | Your hair should be clean AND tame. Perfect! |
| amount for a single use. | | | | |