Men’s Grooming is Booming, But is It Really a New Fad?
Taking pride in your appearance is important and sends a message to everyone else. Generally, men’s grooming standards have been considered much more straightforward than women’s.
A quick shower and shave, maybe a little hair brushing, and a guy is ready for the day! In comparison, women will spend much more time and money on hair salons, skin treatments, and nail salons. The news says things are changing. The male grooming industry was around $80 billion in 2022 and could be worth up to $115 billion by 2028 (https://www.cnn.com/style/male-grooming-industry-booming/). Showering and shaving may begin their day, but they could pay more to keep their skin smooth and nails clean.
Younger men might have a bathroom cabinet filled with various shaving creams, colognes, lotions, and hair-clipping tools. Their closet could also be stocked with fine leather shoes and luxury suits. Or pricey sports gear and shelves of expensive sneakers. In reality, a class of men has always been concerned about their dress and appearance. The name “Dandy” appeared in the late 1700s and is attributed to Beau Brummel, a London aristocrat and social influencer of his time.
His choices were not ordinary clothing in garish colors but high-quality fabrics in understated tones. Superior grooming and clothes set the tone for how an upper-class male should present himself. He became a fashion icon and is noted for beginning the trend of the cravat throughout England and beyond.
Today, there are frequent sightings of the “metrosexual male,” a modern version of the English dandy. But some men prefer to go another route. Some men feel more comfortable wearing beards and flannel shirts than clean shaves and silk ties. In either case, prioritizing your hair could be part of the overall expectation.
Dandy or Lumberjack, Thick Hair is Important to Many Men
Whether one chooses to look outdoorsy or “polished,” a full head of hair might be preferred. It could be the one thing to help complete a specific image a man wants to project. If a man notices a bald spot emerging, they can contact our clinic to discuss answers to thinning hair.
For instance, Dr. Miguel Canales provides cutting-edge FUE/FUT hair transplants. For the man who prefers a clean, handsome “skull cap” type of hairstyle, micropigmentation and other hair treatments are available. And our clinic always provides a “post-op” maintenance plan to add to a grooming ritual.
For men struggling to grow a thick, bushy beard a facial hair transplant can help fill the patchy spots for a full, luxurious beard.
Making Your Hair a Priority is Okay
Trends in male fashion can fluctuate, but some styles are considered “classic.” The man with a love of the sea who likes the feel of wind in his hair while sailing out in the San Francisco Bay. A CEO in a luxury suit with full, well-groomed hair walks into the boardroom to help guide his corporation to success. Or the rugged, thick-bearded outdoorsman who enjoys long hikes in the California Redwoods. Hair loss should not dictate who a man wants to be or desires to project to others.
It’s okay to make your hair a priority. Dr. Canales can Schedule an on-line conference call or meet at his clinic in Foster City or Palo Alto.
