Reboot Your Hair Grooming Routine for Fall
When you’re the man who’s founded a high quality grooming line made of all natural goods, you know better than anyone what you should and shouldn’t be putting into your hair. That’s why we tapped Mr. Zachary Mallard for his top 5 hair grooming products. From beard oils to dry shampoos, his grooming line, Empire Apothecary, has everything you need to stay looking in tip-top shape this fall.
Standard Pomade
It is no small irony that the very things we do to enhance the appearance of our hair – regular washing, blow drying, chemical treatments, and styling products – eventually take their toll and become our worst enemy. Over styling, heat and product build-up cause hair to lose its luster or become prone to splitting. In addition to dialing back the daily routine of washing, an all-natural pomade free of synthetics will help your mane flourish.
Beard Oil
The beard is a labor of love and becomes increasingly more important as the weather gets cooler. So take care of it, nourish it, and apply beard oil to keep your scruff feeling lush and soft while moisturizing the skin underneath.
Dry Shampoo
A lot of guys are just now starting to dabble in dry shampoo, but it’s a great product to have around. Especially if you’re always on the go. It does the same job as the liquid stuff, and is designed to reduce shine and revitalize hair in between your washes.
Salt Water Hair Spray
Unfortunately during the fall, the only way you’re jumping in the ocean is if you’re surfing or traveling (and if you are, lucky you). For those of us stuck embracing the cold and missing our beach curls, salt water hair spray is the perfect option. It’s formulated to give your hair that fresh-out-of-the-ocean feel that we’ll all undoubtedly miss.
Post Shave Facial Tonic
For those of us who aren’t working on our winter scruff, it’s important to repair the barrier of skin that we just sabotaged with a razor while shaving. Your post-shave routine should be all about rehydrating. Instead of using an alcohol aftershave that’s sure to dry and further irritate your skin, try using a soothing, all-natural tonic.
Check out the products of Empire Apothecary here.
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