The Impact of Corona on Men’s Hairstyles

Due to the coronavirus crisis, all hair salons have been forced to close. This is causing stress for both men and women: how do you keep your style on point during the coronavirus pandemic?

Not being able to visit the hairdresser during this coronavirus crisis is causing plenty of frustration: men in particular don’t know what to do about excessive hair growth, a long beard, and keeping long and/or curly hair under control. These frustrations lead many men to reach for the clippers themselves or ask their partner to cut their hair. However, this is a big risk and can have an adverse effect on your style. Plus, it takes a long time for a botched haircut to grow back. So, leave those scissors alone for now!

Men’s Hair Trends 2020

Many men are literally pulling their hair out as it gets longer and harder to style. The good news is that longer hair is one of the men’s hair trends for 2020. Think of the man bun or mid-length wave. So it’s not so bad if your hair is a little longer than usual. ;)

Mid-Length Wave

Medium-length hair with waves. This style is ideal during the coronavirus crisis if you naturally have wavy hair. Even as your hair grows longer, it won’t go out of shape as quickly and is easy to care for with the right hair care products.

Buzz Cut

A buzz cut, or closely cropped hair, is one of the easiest hairstyles to manage during the coronavirus pandemic. It’s very easy to cut yourself with clippers. That way, you won’t have to deal with a thick head of hair and/or excessive hair growth.

Man Bun

The man bun may be the easiest hairstyle to have during this crisis. Your hair is easy to style and care for with suitable hair products. You also won’t have to worry about your style losing its shape. Your hair always falls neatly, and the man bun is a 2020 trend, too!

Trimmers and Clippers

Fortunately, there are plenty of tips to help you get through this crisis with healthy, styled hair! The right clippers and trimmers can go a long way toward helping you keep your long locks and/or beard under control.

Trimmer

For many people, the difference between a trimmer and clippers is still unclear. Understandably, since they look alike. However, the two devices have different functions. A trimmer is designed to tidy up the edges of your hair, such as along your ears, neck, and sideburns. It gives you clean lines and a perfectly finished look.

Clippers

Clippers are designed to cut off more hair, including thicker hair. Think of cutting the hair on your head. Clippers come with various guide combs. These attachments let you cut your hair to different lengths, creating a smooth transition. Simply put, clippers are just larger trimmers.

7 Tips for Using Clippers

1. Use the right guide comb: clippers often come with several guide combs. These let you cut your hair to different lengths. You can choose to clip the sides shorter than the top, or cut everything to the same length.
2. Never use clippers on wet hair! Wet hair is difficult to trim with clippers. Also, the clipper blades can rust if you use them on wet hair.
3. Work against the direction of hair growth. Be sure to hold the clippers with the cutting blades facing down.
4. Work carefully and slowly. If you work too quickly, you could cut off (too) large sections of hair and risk hitting your scalp. It’s important to work at a steady pace to achieve the desired result.
5. If your sideburns are too long, you can easily trim them by shaving in a straight line. Make sure your sideburns are the same length on both sides. If you have a beard and want to blend your sideburns neatly into it, use a guide comb for a subtle transition.
6. Afterward, use a hair dryer to blow away the short, cut hairs.
7. Keep your clippers clean. Disinfect the blades with alcohol after use. Then, it’s recommended that you apply a thin layer of oil to the blades.

6 Tips for Using a Trimmer

1. Growing a beard requires plenty of care and attention. A trimmer is ideal for perfecting your beard. Trimming makes your beard look fuller by cutting all the hairs to the same length. This instantly gives your beard a fresh, well-groomed look!
2. Before you start, make sure your beard is washed and dried. For example, you can use Waterclouds Beard Junk Beard Wash. Ingredients such as juniper sprout extract and cloudberry seed extract enrich your beard and hair follicles with vitamins A, C, and E!
3. It’s important to trim against the direction of hair growth to remove excess hair more effectively.
4. For a cleaner beard line, trim straight toward the bottom of your sideburns. This gives you a neat, well-styled look.
5. If you have a mustache, you can trim it to the same length as the rest of your beard. Of course, you can also keep it longer or shorter than the rest of your beard.
6. To keep your beard, sideburns, and mustache neat and well-groomed, use products made for their care. These keep the hairs shiny and smooth and prevent them from becoming coarse. To get the most out of your beard, beard oil and/or beard tonic are great options. These products nourish and hydrate. For more information on the best care for your type of beard, visit our beard care page.

The Best Hair Care for Men

Many men underestimate the importance of proper hair care. However, many shampoos contain a lot of artificial ingredients, which don’t nourish the hair. For the best results, it’s important to use high-quality hair care products. These often contain natural ingredients that give your hair a natural shine.

A great example of a high-quality shampoo is The Dude Detox Shampoo from the Swedish brand Waterclouds. This shampoo deeply cleanses the hair and removes all styling products. It is also rich in nourishing and protective ingredients.

If you’d rather spend as little time as possible on your hair, an all-in-one product for the shower is ideal for you! Waterclouds The Dude Hair & Body Wash is an all-in-one product specially developed for men. It moisturizes and can be used on both skin and hair. This shampoo is rich in essential, nourishing ingredients that give your hair a natural shine.

Along with a good shampoo, it’s also important to use conditioning products. Hair oil is great for combating dry hair. A perfect example is BluMaan’s hair oil. BluMaan Cloud Control Hair Oil contains a unique blend of 12 different oils and botanical extracts. These ingredients help your hair feel less dry and frizzy. Plus, the oil forms a protective layer around the hair to shield it from harmful UV rays. Read our blog about the magic of oils. BluMaan Cloud Control Hair Oil leaves your hair visibly soft and shiny. It also makes your hair much easier to style. That’s ideal during this time when we can’t visit the hairdresser!

Do’s & Don’ts

During this time when we can’t visit the hairdresser, many men are tempted to cut their own hair or let their partner do it: their hair keeps growing and can no longer be styled. Cutting your own hair may seem easy, but it isn’t. Here’s what you should and shouldn’t do with your style during this crisis.

• Leave the scissors alone! It’s easy to make mistakes when cutting your own hair. They’re also visible and noticeable! We don’t want that! Most men don’t have experience with proper cutting techniques, and the results won’t look good.
• If you do reach for the clippers, make sure you know how to use them so you don’t end up cutting off more hair than you want! The tips above will definitely help you achieve a neat style. 
• To nourish and care for hair that’s getting longer and may even be dry, it’s best to use the right styling and care products. Consider shampoos suited to your hair type and conditioning oils that add a natural shine. You can also find suitable products in the range at Johnbeerens.com. There, you’ll find products for specific needs, specially developed for men’s hair.
• If you want to give your beard extra attention, it’s important to find the right products. Whatever your beard style, care is essential to perfecting and maintaining it. For care products suited to your needs, visit Johnbeerens.com.

Now that we can’t visit the hairdresser, it’s important to maintain our style ourselves to prevent our hair from becoming coarse or dry. To do this, it’s important to use hair care products suited to your hair type. At johnbeerens.com, you’ll find a comprehensive overview of products selected by hair type and needs.