Hairstyles For Men
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 makeup, 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 haircut. In any case, there are many more lengths and styles to go with each hair length.
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 Caeser 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