Guys open up about their ‘hairmares’

New research released by head&shoulders reveals that over 1 in 10 European men say they think about hair falling out more often than they think about football and almost as many in the UK say they think about it even more than sex or their current partner!

It seems that blokes are pretty concerned about an unexpected aspect of their appearance as seven in 10 (70%) of British men say their hair is important to their overall appearance. The research shows that many men have a fear of going bald as thinning hair is their biggest hair concern. Over half (56%) even say problems with their hair negatively effects how they are perceived by women.

A full head of hair would appear to give men that boost they need with almost half 47% saying luscious locks makes them feel confident. It is surprising then that over half (55%) won’t spend money on steps to make their hair look thicker, and that 44% of British men reveal a real lazy streak saying that they would do nothing if they had hair or scalp concerns!

Despite, the fact that many men are concerned about how their hair looks shockingly only a third wash their hair every day and only one on four men see their hair stylist every 1-2 months. With all this knowledge you would think that more men would actually do something about their hair concerns as one in four men say men with poor hair are less attractive and the same proportion of women agree. However almost six in ten (58%) Brits spend less than 5 minutes a day on grooming which is one of the lowest figures in the world.

International hair stylist Ben Skervin, has the following advice for guys with stresses over their tresses:

Get a haircut!

Many men grow their hair in the hoping it will look thicker. However, keeping it long will only exaggerate how thin it is. A great short hair cut, on the other hand, is the perfect way to hide thinning hair.

Keep it clean

Grease, grime and product build-up can all weigh hair down, making it look thinner in the process, so it’s crucial to keep it clean. This is especially important if, like many men, you’re prone to greasy hair in the first place.

Grow a goatee

Many men with thinning hair grow some facial hair and with good reason - it can give people another point of focus, drawing the eye away from your receding hairline and down towards the face.