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Men's Hair |OT|
- Thread starter Horse Detective
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Yeah it really sucks, I have to get a haircut pretty often to not have it look like a helmet. I have been searching for a solution for years but nothing works.
Wow, rocking it. I want that hair.Aaaand after:
Still trying to figure out how to style it. Never really had to deal with that before.
Could have been me if I weren't balding at the front, cause my hair grows the same way.
Dance Inferno
Unconfirmed Member
My hair is pretty stubborn (and there's a lot of it) so there isn't really much I can do with it. Lately I've just been letting it grow out and then using American Crew Forming Cream to just slick it back. I thought it was a boring look but it seems to be getting good results.
I would like to shake it up a little with some added flair, but I'm not really sure what to go with. I'm thinking of going with the Gosling, but I'm not sure how to ask a barber for it.
Just got this haircut today, I'm kinda digging it. I had grown my hair out waaay long over the past few months but it's really rough and unwieldy so I think I'll just keep it short where it's easy to control. Currently using American Crew Forming Cream, but I may try a pomade since my barber suggested using that instead.
Horse Detective
Why the long case?
Man my undercut is starting to look ridiculous. lol
EightBitNate
Member
We should have a thread about pubic hair.
MrOogieBoogie
BioShock Infinite is like playing some homeless guy's vivid imagination
Tried a slicked back, classic look (don't know what it's called) with my hair for Halloween:
I don't know what to do with it, though. Anyone have any suggestions? I'm thinking about trying the undercut look, but very few guys can pull it off. I know two things, though: 1) No buzzcuts; and 2) Sides need to be trimmed.
I don't know what to do with it, though. Anyone have any suggestions? I'm thinking about trying the undercut look, but very few guys can pull it off. I know two things, though: 1) No buzzcuts; and 2) Sides need to be trimmed.
Horse Detective
Why the long case?
If you are going to attempt the undercut look, I definitely recommend a fade over a taper but that is just me.
Johnlenham
Member
Just in time for my trim tomorrow!
Free comb, not a clue what that pink thing is but it was in the package. Whats the best way to use ths stuff then? Smells really nice and im guessing slightly damp hair and a small amount should do it?
Free comb, not a clue what that pink thing is but it was in the package. Whats the best way to use ths stuff then? Smells really nice and im guessing slightly damp hair and a small amount should do it?
Bearded Dudebro
Member
Pink thing is a Rubber Popper, turn it inside out and sit it down. It will jump when it turns right side out.
Rubber Popper
turn it inside out, then put it on your finger and launch it at people
Bam Bam Baklava
Member
Why would that come with a hair product?
Johnlenham
Member
Ha, that's what I thought!
Stuff is decent! Smells nice. Think it will work better on damp hair as I used it earlier on bone dry and it was tough work.
Face it Tiger..
Banned
I want to thank the OP for this thread, I had many a smiles from my quiff 'cut.
Hypereides
Member
Tried a slicked back, classic look (don't know what it's called) with my hair for Halloween:
I don't know what to do with it, though. Anyone have any suggestions? I'm thinking about trying the undercut look, but very few guys can pull it off. I know two things, though: 1) No buzzcuts; and 2) Sides need to be trimmed.
OogieBoogie... youre a changed man. Thats a very good looking cut on you.
In other news I just got my hair cut yesterday. Sadly I have no photo to show, but imagine a crossing between Grace Jones meets Morrisey:
+
= my hairstyle
Got a little inspired listening to Pull up to my bumper lately.
MrOogieBoogie
BioShock Infinite is like playing some homeless guy's vivid imagination
Haha, it's not permanent. Thanks for the kind words.
Some weird shit I experimented with a couple days ago:
People who know me will tell you I change my hairstyle nearly every single day.
Cosmic Bus
pristine morning snow
This is better than your usual and/or most recent.
Finally able to get in for a cut tomorrow (it's been since mid-August, good Lord) and am debating if I want to go for the undercut again. I gave myself the Hitler youth variety for about 9 months last year and I'm sort of feeling the urge again. Would be interesting to see how it'd look with a professional doing the cut.
Bam Bam Baklava
Member
Hoping for pics.
MrOogieBoogie
BioShock Infinite is like playing some homeless guy's vivid imagination
Hmm... will keep in mind next time I style my hair.
No pics, but right now I'm rocking this:
Believe me, I look just as creepy as you'd imagine anyone to look sporting that fucking thing.
Jason's Ultimatum
Member
What's the best kind of hairstyle for men with small heads that's disproportional from the rest of their body? I normally get a 2 on the sides, high and tight, and cut the bangs and top short. That doesn't help with my head already small.
Here's a pic:
My hair is a bit longer there when parted to the side.
-Should I let my sides, back, and top grow out with my bangs cut shorter?
-Go for a Caesar cut?
--Long on top with the sides and back cut short tapered style?
I'm lost. I guess if it's too long, that can make my face and hair look really uneven. Just don't know the type of haircut I should get to complement the proportions of my face.
Here's a pic:
My hair is a bit longer there when parted to the side.
-Should I let my sides, back, and top grow out with my bangs cut shorter?
-Go for a Caesar cut?
--Long on top with the sides and back cut short tapered style?
I'm lost. I guess if it's too long, that can make my face and hair look really uneven. Just don't know the type of haircut I should get to complement the proportions of my face.
freenudemacusers
Member
I was thinking of a hitler youth tomorrow but I think I'm too old. Dunno what I should get. I'm really open to anything vaguely military ish.
You may hate to hear this but your haircut is fine, unless you have something in particular in mind.What's the best kind of hairstyle for men with small heads that's disproportional from the rest of their body? I normally get a 2 on the sides, high and tight, and cut the bangs and top short. That doesn't help with my head already small.
Here's a pic:
My hair is a bit longer there when parted to the side.
-Should I let my sides, back, and top grow out with my bangs cut shorter?
-Go for a Caesar cut?
--Long on top with the sides and back cut short tapered style?
I'm lost. I guess if it's too long, that can make my face and hair look really uneven. Just don't know the type of haircut I should get to complement the proportions of my face.
Cosmic Bus
pristine morning snow
Decided against an undercut, so thbbbbttt.
SoccerGoaliePro
Banned
I'm starting to lose hair on the top of my scalp and someone recommended me to use Rogaine. Has anyone here ever used it and if so then would you recommend it too?
shave your head
Broseybrose
Member
What the hell is the difference between fade and taper? Arent they both when the hair gradually gets longer as it gets towards the top of your head? Or, if you prefer, gradually shorter as it gets toward the ears/neckline?
Curious because ill be getting an undercut soon.
Me 6 months ago.
What Im Getting
Horse Detective
Why the long case?
I was under the exact same impression up until last week.
When my barber was finished doing the sides of my head I was kind of unhappy with the look, and it turned out that he forgot that he does a fade instead of a taper now that I have this new cut going. I am still not sure what it is since it applies the same principle as a taper.
Think Khalifa's hair in the photos he posted of himself, only mine is not that high.
C:
Jason's Ultimatum
Member
Yeah, I guess you're right. I could go for a Caeser cut to try something new. It won't be that drastically different from what I normally get I guess.
Khalifa Jayy
Banned
Just to clear it up for you guys:
Fade: The hair gradually increases in length towards the top of your head all around your head.
Taper: The hair is only shortened or "tapered" on your sideburns and on your neck.
Examples:
Tapers
Fades
High
Mid
Low
Get it?
Fade: The hair gradually increases in length towards the top of your head all around your head.
Taper: The hair is only shortened or "tapered" on your sideburns and on your neck.
Examples:
Tapers
Fades
High
Mid
Low
Get it?
SoccerGoaliePro
Banned
will do. is there anything else i should do?
killertofu
Member
Just got that hur cut.
Now to shave my facial hair or not...
Now to shave my facial hair or not...
Conciliator
Banned
Works for me. Get the foam instead of the...uh, liquid-y stuff, it's nasty.
Bam Bam Baklava
Member
Took you this long?
Khalifa Jayy
Banned
Taking forever to grow!
Link
The Autumn Wind
I strongly recommend Manetamed in Williamsburg. I have tried most of the high-end barber/salons around the LES and Williamsburg and Manetamed is definitely my favorite. Also, prices are great ($30 + tip for most men's haircuts).
http://www.yelp.com/biz/manetamed-brooklyn-2
http://williamsburgscenester.blogspot.com/2012/04/art-in-barber-shop.html
I just got an undercut from the owner Magda about a week ago and I have gotten tons of compliments since. I had tried to get this style cut a few times over the last 6 months and she is the first one to really understand what I wanted. I find that most barbers prefer to err on the side of longer and less edgy cuts where as her tendency is to try to push you into shorter/edgier styles. Anyway, I'm very happy with the result.
My undercut looks fairly similar to the Marcel Nguyen pics posted above; clippered around the sides and back with no taper or fade- just one length, which creates a sharp contrast between the long and short sections. To style it I push it forward and then flip the front up and to the side.
Btw, I almost feel like there could be a separate thread devoted to just undercuts. There are so many different variations.
Johnlenham
Member
Hmm after using the suavico firm pomade for a few weeks I have to say Im going to throw in the towel on the straight back undercut.
Stupid double crown make my hair raise up and splits on the left side and theres nothing I can do about it (short of growing my hair really really long and the cutting it)
Its pretty frustrating as the right side is perfect
Going to look for something I can try next time I go to the barbers that I can do with this length of hair ontop.
Stupid double crown make my hair raise up and splits on the left side and theres nothing I can do about it (short of growing my hair really really long and the cutting it)
Its pretty frustrating as the right side is perfect
Going to look for something I can try next time I go to the barbers that I can do with this length of hair ontop.
Just got that hur cut.
Now to shave my facial hair or not...
that looks sweet bro, nice cut.
what did u put in it?
and yes shave that shit on ur face
Captain Knutsman
Member
Pre, I've been using "Top Shelf 4 men" control wax for my thick hair and it has a nice balance of control without the plastic look - usually a bit of fanning helps shape it. Don't know if it's available internationally though (Dk here)
I am looking for suggestions, otherwise I will probably just get the usual which is a bit boring by now.
I have quite a lot of hair and a time at the hairdresser later today. The right picture shows how I typically style it (It's wet, so it's very low, usually it's a bit more risen and not that much backwards). I can't do undercut, been there and done that, doesn't work for me. Do you guys think I would be able to do the Ryan Gosling cut pictured up earlier on this page? Other suggestions? I have 7 hours to my date with the scissors
I am looking for suggestions, otherwise I will probably just get the usual which is a bit boring by now.
I have quite a lot of hair and a time at the hairdresser later today. The right picture shows how I typically style it (It's wet, so it's very low, usually it's a bit more risen and not that much backwards). I can't do undercut, been there and done that, doesn't work for me. Do you guys think I would be able to do the Ryan Gosling cut pictured up earlier on this page? Other suggestions? I have 7 hours to my date with the scissors
Horse Detective
Why the long case?
Pre, I've been using "Top Shelf 4 men" control wax for my thick hair and it has a nice balance of control without the plastic look - usually a bit of fanning helps shape it. Don't know if it's available internationally though (Dk here)
I am looking for suggestions, otherwise I will probably just get the usual which is a bit boring by now.
I have 7 hours to my date with the scissors
With the way you style it I would recommend doing what would normally be done for an undercut, only leave enough hair for a part instead of completely shaved. That is pretty much the Gosling.
Since no one is responding to this, just going to throw forming cream in there as an option.
I promise everyone I will try some more unknown products once I have some money to throw around.
Hmm after using the suavico firm pomade for a few weeks I have to say Im going to throw in the towel on the straight back undercut.
Stupid double crown make my hair raise up and splits on the left side and theres nothing I can do about it (short of growing my hair really really long and the cutting it)
Its pretty frustrating as the right side is perfect
Going to look for something I can try next time I go to the barbers that I can do with this length of hair ontop.
I have always liked the way that style looks wet, but for some reason no matter what, my hair ends up poofing if I do it, so no go.
Bam Bam Baklava
Member
Some pics that could help.
On a somewhat related note that George McFly had some sweet hair. I'm surprised he had girl problems.
Horse Detective
Why the long case?
The only way I would modify that if I ever tried that style again, would be to clip the hair on the sides much much shorter instead of leaving it long enough to brush back. The hair on the side of my head grows outward so slicking it back takes a nasty amount of product or a long hair drying session. Neither of which are fun.
Haha, you know I was just watching this last night. I noticed that Biff has a similar style to what we have been recommending, the only difference is that the top of his hair is wayyyyyy way short. 50's stuff is so cool.
On a somewhat related note that George McFly had some sweet hair. I'm surprised he had girl problems.
Haha, you know I was just watching this last night. I noticed that Biff has a similar style to what we have been recommending, the only difference is that the top of his hair is wayyyyyy way short. 50's stuff is so cool.
Captain Knutsman
Member
I like the style in Midnights picture, think I'll try to bring that picture to the dresser. It's somewhat similar to what I usually get, but I haven't tried styling it exactly like that. Much appreciated, you too Sean I will take your word of warning though Sean.
Just found a picture of Biff - not that many good ones show up on google
This is too short on the sides to work for me, then I'm digging George more
I will take your word of warning though Sean.Just found a picture of Biff - not that many good ones show up on google
This is too short on the sides to work for me, then I'm digging George more