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6 Hair Products You Aren’t Using But Should

There comes a point in every man’s life when his wash bag (you’re not still flinging things in carrier bags, right?) must contain more than the student staple of two-in-one shampoo and a bit of wax. If you’re not already past that milestone as far as your barnet goes, take the new year, new you mantra to your hair. Your follicles will thank you.

Renessence Follicle Forever Serum

Whether you’re certain you’ve inherited grandad’s hairline or you’re just worried about hair thinning in the future – as with wrinkles, treatment should begin before it shows. This Renessence Follicle Forever Serum contains Mirroirte, which stimulates stem cells in dormant follicles and results in the growth of stronger, healthier locks.

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Bumble & Bumble Thickening Creme Contour

If the first thing that springs to mind when you hear ‘contouring’ is the Kardashians, it’s high time to add some light and shade to your bathroom shelf. Bumble & Bumble’s dense, pliable hair cream melts in your hands to form a lightweight paste that creates high-definition styles with curls in all the right places.

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Lavett & Chin Hair Moisturiser

Moisturizing your face is a non-negotiable in 2017, but moisturizing your hair might not have reached the top of your grooming to-dos yet. Made to counteract polluted city living, Lavett & Chin’s antioxidant and amino-rich conditioner provides hydration and scalp care for barnets that look as unloved as Boris’.

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Dyson Supersonic

If you’re a man who likes his gadgets, you will have undoubtedly heard about Dyson’s debut hairdryer. Created by engineers, it’s quiet, keeps your hair in great condition and, well, it looks like something off the Starship Enterprise. However, it was bright pink, so you probably don’t own it yet. Thank the hair gods for hearing our prayers and convincing the British firm to bring out a white and silver colorway that won’t jar with your lad-pad design too much.

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Buly 1803 Tortoiseshell Acetate Pocket Comb

Every well-kempt man should have a decent comb, so chuck away that one with the missing teeth you got in a Christmas cracker and upgrade to one you’ll want to keep in your top pocket. Heritage skincare brand Buly 1803 handcrafts its combs in Switzerland to feature variegated teeth designed to prevent damage to your scalp and hair.

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Oribe Gel Serum

It’s fair to say two-in-one products have a bad reputation, so thanks to Oribe for making shortcuts stylish again. The brand’s Gel Serum works double-duty, adding moisture and styling hair in one. The formula is infused with gold pearl to reflect light and give hair shine, while being packed with microproteins to strengthen strands. And if you’ve gone down the Zayn-and-Bieber peroxide blond route, you’ll be pleased to hear it’s safe to use on color-treated hair, too.

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Natasha Daniels

FashionBeans associate editor Natasha Daniels has spent the best part of a decade working with some of the world’s top fashion brands. A former style adviser on Radio One and ITV, and with bylines in The Telegraph, The Times and The Guardian, she now uses her experience to keep men up to date with all the need-to-know trends and key pieces.