Clitheroe barber shares his tips on how men can maintain their hair during isolation

Life in self-isolation, which could go on for months, is almost certainly going to take a toll on men's hair ...especially for some who tend to visit the barbers every fortnight!
Joseph (centre) with his staff before the UK lockdownJoseph (centre) with his staff before the UK lockdown
Joseph (centre) with his staff before the UK lockdown

Joseph Lanzante, owner of a popular chain of The Men's Room barbers in the North West, including a shop in Clitheroe, shares his expert advice for men looking for solutions on how to keep their hair looking tip-top.

He said: "Many of our customers visit as regularly as once a fortnight, so obviously they are concerned about their hair getting out of hand. For lots of men, even if they're working from home they maybe doing video conferencing so they still need to be mindful of their appearance. There are a few options I've been talking to my clients about, either you can let it grow it out in which case I have some tips for styling you, or you can clip it off like Hollywood's greatest action stars Jason Stratham or Bruce Willis. If you opt for the latter and take it off, my advice would be to invest in a really decent pair of clippers. You can spend anything from £30 - £150 but it's a life long investment and you'll get a load of use of them so get the best you possibly can. The clippers will come about 4-5 different grades which will determine the length of your hair 1 being the shortest and 5 the longest. My advice is to start at 5 then gradually take it down until you reach your preferred length. Using two mirrors, one in front and one behind, clip against the hair growth, so bring the clippers from the nape of the neck upwards and slowly work your way around. Always use a good moisturiser and even an SPF if you're outside."

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He added: "If you want to maintain your normal style, you'll need to invest in some styling products to keep it looking tidy. My advice is to wash it every day or every other day with shampoo then apply a small amount of conditioner on the ends. Don't rub it into the roots as it will make it look greasy. Using a hairdryer, blow dry your hair to create volume, then apply a pomade or wax to style it in place. If you have particularly fine hair use a powder to create texture and volume. If you have a beard, you can use the same clippers that you use for your head to keep it tidy. There are also some great beard products on the market now such as oils and conditioning treatments to create shine and gloss. Many local businesses will be going through a tough time, so be sure to look out for them and use these tips to get through until they reopen as your business will be crucial to them."