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When's the last time you fixed this?
Hair hacks most men don't think about
Finally fix bad hair days
Most guys wake up, look in the mirror, and accept bad hair as part of the morning routine.
No shape. No volume. No style.
Flat, lifeless, impossible-to-style hair that kills your look before you even leave the house.
So you throw on a cap or overuse product just to make it look “done.”
Sound familiar?
Fixing it isn’t about buying every product in the store or spending 20 minutes in front of the mirror.
In fact, it’s a lot easier than you think - this week I’ve got the easiest hacks to fix anyone’s hair.
This week:
🛏️ The overnight setup that changes everything
💨 A 30-second move for instant lift
🧴 Why less product = better hair
♻️ How to revive your style mid-day without piling on product
🔥 Shopping list
🚨 This week’s vlog is a BANGER
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FLAT HAIR
SHOULDN’T BE THE DEFAULT

Hair styling goes beyond what you just do in the morning.
The way your hair looks, especially if you’re battling flat/lifeless hair, starts way earlier.
Set yourself up over night
Your pillowcase might be sabotaging you.
Cotton creates friction that roughs up your hair while you sleep, leaving it flat, frizzy, or hard to shape in the morning.
Now you know where the bedhead comes from.
Switching to satin or silk helps your hair glide, keeping it smoother and easier to style.
This isn’t just a beauty-world rumor - textile research shows friction damages hair fibers, while smoother fabrics help protect them.
Stick to two products
Too much product weighs your hair down and makes it look lifeless
All you really need:
A pre-styler for control and volume like sea-salt spray
And a finisher like matte clay or paste for texture and hold.
Apply a small amount to damp hair, starting at the mid-lengths and using what’s left on your roots, working it from the back to the front.
You’ll get a clean, full look that lasts longer without your hair feeling heavy and hard.
Reset midday instead of reloading
When your style falls flat halfway through the day, resist the urge to add more product.
Instead try this - it’ll take you all of 20 seconds…
Lightly mist your hair with water or a leave-in spray.
Use your hands to lift and reshape the style.
Let it air dry for a natural refresh.
Fix your hair’s foundation for good
And if your hair is still flat every single day, it might not be styling, it’s probably the cut or your scalp health.
Go to your barber and ask for layers or textured ends next time you get a haircut. Heavy, blunt cuts are going to keep your hair flat.
And try a scalp scrub or clarifying shampoo weekly to remove buildup that weighs your roots down.
Lastly, stay hydrated. Healthy hair is hydrated hair, which is going to give you more natural bounce and volume.
Fit of the week

Shirt: Reiss - Textured Short Sleeve Camp Shirt
Pants: Represent - Initial Track Pant
Shoes: Tods - T Timeless Loafers in Leather (still on sale)
Sunglasses: Jacques Marie Mage - Decade collection Jules
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