The male progressive is a very simple procedure to be carried out and with regard to men, the time is much less. One of the main reasons that have led several men to straighten their hair, in addition to aesthetics, is practicality for everyday use.
To better understand the male progressive, we will explain the main doubts regarding the procedure, we will give care tips and you will also be able to be inspired by incredible before and after photos of those who have already adhered to the look.
Questions about Male Progressive
Every change in the look needs to be very well studied to avoid unwanted results, regardless of whether it is a new color or a male progressive.
The straightening of the strands with the aim of reducing the volume of the locks is a reason that has made many men resort to the male progressive. To better understand about progressive men's hair, see below the main doubts related to the procedure separated by categories.
What is it?
The male progressive is nothing more than a product used in the hair with the purpose of removing the volume of wavy or curly hair. The main effect of the masculine, especially in thick strands, is to remove the volume, thus making it much simpler to arrange the locks on a daily basis.
If your strands are thin, the male progressive may be enough, but for those who have thicker strands, most professionals recommend the use of progressive + relaxation, thus extending the duration of the straightening.
A lot of people confuse the effect of relaxation with progressive. The main effect of the progressive on the thread is the covering, thereby taking away volume, but without changing the natural shape of the thread, that is, as the days go by the product leaves the thread and returns to its natural shape. Relaxation, on the other hand, modifies the shape of the thread, bringing a more artificial aspect.
As it is less aggressive for the health of the hair, some men choose to do just the progressive, opting to style their hair using a brush with a dryer.
How it works?
To do the male progressive is very simple, so much so that if you want, you can do it at home. It is important to remember that some progressive kits already include the necessary products for cleaning the wires.
To make the male progressive you will need the following materials:
- anti-residue shampoo
- Product to be used for smoothing
- Dryer
- Curling iron
- Towel
- men's hair pomade
How to: Step by Step
- Wash your hair with anti-residue shampoo.
- Remove excess water with a towel.
- Apply the chosen product to make the male progressive.
- After applying the product all over the hair, dry the hair with a hair dryer.
- After drying the strands, use a flat iron, separating strands so that the product is well sealed throughout the hair.
- Finish with a pomade and your hair is ready!
Who can do it?
Anyone who feels the need to reduce the volume of hair can do the male progressive. The main care with regard to the procedure is to pay attention to the formaldehyde present in some brands.
It has been scientifically proven that formaldehyde has a number of risks to the body's health, one of which is cancer. Thinking about it, it is important to choose products that do not have this component.
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Does it spoil the hair?
There are some precautions for carrying out the procedure that must be followed to the letter in order to avoid damage that may occur. If the progressive in women already requires a lot of care, men should pay even more attention, because the strands are smaller.
One of the main points to avoid hair damage is knowing how to choose the best product option within the available budget.
One of the main precautions necessary to cause the least amount of damage to the wires is with regard to the temperature of the flat iron and the way it is ironed. Taking care when ironing is essential, because the shorter length of the hair can lead to burns on the scalp. Usually, in professional beauty salons that perform the procedure on men, they prefer to use a flat iron that is smaller than the conventional ones.
The flat iron in a smaller size allows more freedom in handling, thus allowing different movements in the strands that prevent scalp burns.
Another important point is what will be done after performing the male progressive, that is, the care that must be taken after straightening.
In the same way as in female hair, it is important to maintain care to maintain the beauty and health of the strands, such as: hydration, washing with products suitable for chemically treated hair and ointments. As the hair is washed, the effect of male progressive decreases, hence the need to use specific products.
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How much does it cost on average? #price
There are currently several product options on the market with the most varied prices. The most important point to follow, as we mentioned earlier, is to avoid products with formaldehyde in their composition, because this is a component that has already been banned by Anvisa.
Thinking about helping you with the choice, we have listed below some of the brands that have been most used with their respective prices:
- Okra Progressive Brush Maria Escandalosa: price R$27,90
- Men's Don Juan Progressive: price R$ 57,99
- Progressive Male Infinita Cosmeticos: price R$ 120,00
- Sfera Progressive Brush Kit: price BRL 31,90
- Progressive Brush Yenzah Yentox Whey Fit Cream: price R$ 26,90
Men's Progressive Before and After Photos
Now that you already know the main information about the male progressive, how about being inspired by incredible before and after photos of those who adhered to the procedure?
Below we separate images of before and after the progressive in the most varied types of male hair. We are sure that among the ideas that we separate you will find options that have everything to do with you.
One of the main advantages of progressive long strands is the good range of hairstyles that can be done for the most different occasions of everyday life.
The pompadour used by singer/actor Justin Timberlake in this image that we have separated, is one of the most popular hairstyles for men's hair. It can be done both in shorter strands like the JT, and in longer strands in which the hairstyle has more volume referring to the style of singer Elvis Presley.
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