It’s never too early

Most guys are fighting their hair, not styling it.

Hair issues creep up as early as your 20’s.

Flat on top, thinner at the crown, corners receding.

Heavy cuts and sticky product only make it worse.

But you don’t need a hat to have a good hair day.

Pay attention to the signs now.

Get ahead today - your hair will thank you for years.

This week:

📈 Flat hair and how to build lift

🤔 Receding hair strategies

🥷 Hiding thinning hair in plain sight

✅ Hair habits for the long run

🔥 Shopping list

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YOUR HAIR

Most hair problems are fixable but only if you know what’s actually happening.

Flat hair, receding lines, and thinning strands all show up differently and each one needs a different approach.

Spot and act on any of these as soon as you can before they become much harder to manage.

Flat hair breakdown

Hair that sits low, lacks shape, and gives up by noon.
Common with fine or straight hair.
Made worse by oil at the roots, humidity, and heavy product.

What to do:

• Wash your scalp, not just your hair

• Condition mid to ends (not roots)

• Pre-style with salt spray or mousse at the root

• Blow dry with lift, set with cool air

• Matte clay on ends only

• Finish with texture spray for dry hold

Cut tip:
Ask for internal layers to create built-in lift
Tighter sides = more contrast up top

*We just launched Forte’s Volumizing Shampoo to help all of you with flat, tired hair. Check it out here or below in my shopping cart.

Receding? Style smarter

The corners creep back. The front hairline fades.
Believe it or not, this usually starts in your 20s.

Genetics plays a role, but style can cover a lot.

What to do:

• Switch to a textured crop or soft fringe cut

• Low or mid fade keeps temples from hollowing out

• Blow dry forward, then lift the front

Going deeper:
Minoxidil (Rogaine) has been scientifically proven to work with consistency.
Topical finasteride = doctor path

Even a health diet will help make your hair look more full to cover the missing hairline.

Thinning hair doesn’t mean balding

This is density loss, not full-on balding.
You’ll notice it in the part, at the crown, or under downlighting.

How to handle it:

• Go shorter with added texture

• Matte finish = fuller appearance

• Dry shampoo gives instant lift/grip

• Keep sides tighter to make top look fuller

• Layer and redirect to break up thin zones

Next-level help:
Microneedling works but only clean and consistent.
See a dermatologist for sudden patchiness or rapid shedding.

Habits that KEEP your hair

Think of it like skincare.
It may feel boring, or like nothing is changing, but it all adds up over time.

Washing:

• Oily scalp? Wash every 1-2 days.

• Normal? Every 2-3 is fine.

• Warm water to cleanse, cold to seal.

Styling protection:

• Always use a heat protectant

• Low heat only

• Brush gently, especially when wet

• Use a silk or satin pillowcase

Nutrition:

• Protein every meal

• Iron, zinc, copper from real food

• Hydrate all day

Hygiene + tracking:

• Clarify weekly (take a good shampoo to your scalp)

• Clean your brushes

• Take 3 photos a month: front, crown, side

• Adjust based on what you actually see

Fit of the week

Top: Gymshark - Vital ¼ zip

Shorts: Gymshark - Sport 5” shorts

Shoes: Asics - GT 2160 (similar style)

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