Hairstyles should suit the person in question, just like when clothes
are in question.
Try not to get a hairstyle that is completely out of tune with who
you are,
even if it is the latest do.
While it's easy to think that the clothes and shoes we wear make up the
basis of
our style as individuals, we often tend to forget about hairstyles. Granted,
most of
us care for our hair and curse when we wake up with the most dreaded hair
days
that make us just want to throw on a baseball cap and go on with the rest
of our
day. Hair is a natural part of genetic make-up, but can also be considered
the main
ingredient that completes our look. After receiving endless e-mails begging
us to
describe what the latest trends are in men's hairstyles, we have chosen
to rescue
those individuals who raised this rather hair-raising question.
Deciding which hairstyle to take on is a difficult decision, since it can
completely
alter one's appearance, for better or worse. But the question is, which
hairstyles are
popular now and which styles will make you look like you've been the victim
of a
hairdresser's bad day? The following is a list of the latest hairstyles
to go with
different hair lengths.
| Big Willy, the US President that brought himself
down to
a more human, personal level through his homemade home video, not to mention a certain intern (what's her name again?), can once again be brought down to our level by sporting the classic haircut. Pierce Brosnan, the sophisticated new James Bond, also has a rather classic hairdo. It's true, Bill Clinton has been blessed with a full head of hair thus he cannot necessarily be considered for the average.In any case of haircut. there are many more lengths and styles to go with each hair length.
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| Not every head needs to be covered with hair
to look good. Short hair looks classy and sophisticated, not to mention
easy to care for during the hot summer months.
A nice clean cut can make a man look mature and sophisticated, while on others it may do just the opposite, making them look younger. Of course it depends on what his intentions are. If you choose to wear your hair short, try to make it short all over, not short on the bottom with the rest of your hair long on top, reminiscent of the mushroom-cut days. For those with short hair, here are three things you can do: Try pushing your bangs forward -- the Ceaser cut-- as actor George Clooney has been seen doing. Gel your bangs upward (not at a 90 degree angle!) and back, in more of a diagonal, by using gel or paste. Make your hair look "spikey" by using hair gel or similar products. |
For those who opt for medium length hair, a new hairstyle that is
catching on is the messier look -- purposely messy, that is. The
point is not to look like you rolled out of bed without looking in
the mirror and combing your hair, but to allow for your hair to fall
more randomly. The messy, natural look isn't "natural" by nature;
it requires a procedure in order to be achieved.
The way to achieve this look, which has been spotted on actors
such as Brad Pitt, Ed Norton and Tom Cruise in his Jerry
Maguire days, is with the help of certain hair products such as
gel, wax, or what is known today as paste. Paste is like gel, only it is
less shiny,
and less crunchy. Now your girlfriend will no longer be able to see her
reflection in
your hair. KMS and Crew are both brands of this product and both can be
found at
hair salons.
When getting out of the shower, avoid combing your hair. Simply apply the
paste or
gel and moderately mess up your hair, making your hair fall more randomly.
You
are trying to make your hair look almost as if a woman has just run her
hands
through your hair. The goal is to avoid the restrictive, every hair in
its place look, in
which your hair looks like it has been perfectly and strategically placed
and glued to
your head. This way, your locks look more relaxed, laid back and, ironically,
more
natural. This is also a great hairstyle for the upcoming summer months.
| Think Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible 2,
not Antonio
Banderas in Mask of Zorro. Long hair for men is in style these days, but long meaning not much longer than shoulder length. This relaxed hairstyle exudes a carefree attitude and is easily manageable as it requires nothing more than a good combing after a shower. The only disadvantage of this hairstyle is that your hair may get annoying and it may not be comfortable having it fall in your face. Constantly adjusting your mane behind your ears may make your hair greasy-looking. It may also not be a hairdo for those working in professional fields such as medicine, law or business. |
To Be Avoided at all costs
These are hairstyles that must be avoided at all costs:
The mushroom cut:
As aforementioned, do not leave the top of your head long
and puffy and the back short. It'll look like a mushroom, hence the name.
This was
cool in the 80's. Remember how good we all looked in the 80's? Case in
point.
The rat tail: This
one is also in the name. If you decide to grow your hair long, by
all means do so, but treat all your hair equally. Do not cut your hair,
while leaving a
few strands of hair in the back of your head growing like the tail of a
rodent.
Axl Rose:
Remember him? Yes, so do we. Don't grow
your hair like the punk rockers we all head-banged to in
the "rockin'" 80's. This means that if you still revere
rockers such as Van Halen, Bon Jovi (in the 80's) and
David Lee Roth, by all means, hang up their posters on
your wall, listen to their music, but do not decide to pay
tribute to them by mimicking their hair-don'ts.
Hairspray: There are plenty of hair products
out there
that can be used such as gel and wax, so leave this one
for the ladies.
Hair coloring: While it is alright to
subtly lighten your
hair when the summer season kicks in, avoid
completely bleaching your hair and falling victim to what
is often referred to as the "skater" look. If you feel you need a change,
dying your
hair is fine, but don't pull a Dennis Rodman.