luckyboyceo
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Dr. Feel Good
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Anyone got advice for me? I've literally always had my hair short my entire life and am attempting to try and grow it out for the first time but really not sure what I can do with it... I have very thin hair. Here's what I wake up to, and normally what I can do at this point if I'm going to walk out the door... what's the advice to try and make something work/look better here?
Definitely let it grow. Your hair looks like it's pretty easy to work with, so it should work really well for slicked back styles, for example.
I wish I had hair like that, mine's just a stubborn wavy motherfucker:-(
Bam Bam Baklava
Member
I buy their stuff off Amazon.
They had a promo for free samples and discounts n stuff.
I would say don't be afraid to try different products and techniques till you find something you like and actually makes styling your hair easy.
I personally can't live without pomade, hairspray, and a blow-dryer lol
TurtleSnatcher
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Your styled pic looks a bit weird. The *your left side* looks really flat flat. Like almost too flat. Feels like someone glued it on.
I know you have thin hair but you should get some volume or something so it doesn't look like someone steam rolled your hair to your head.
Bam Bam Baklava
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Gareth Bale
Member
Probably not the best style to go for with a hairline like that.
luckyboyceo
Member
I have to agree with Gareth, the undercut looks weird on that guy.
Also, leave it to the Italians to cut hair while wearing scarves lol.
Also, leave it to the Italians to cut hair while wearing scarves lol.
I finally bought some American Crew forming cream again. I really liked it last time but didn't feel like spending the money on it before with xmas and everything. I was using some garnier survivor stuff but it wasn't enough of a hold and my hair kind of started to push forward.
hawkshockey11
Banned
I feel like I could do a lot more than what I currently do (practically nothing). I just kind of push it back and to the side, and I don't use any creams currently (but would like to get some). I think I have the hair for most of the styles. Your suggestions?
luckyboyceo
Member
Those Vincenzo TV guys did a video on Ryan Gosling's hair style from Crazy, Stupid, Love.
Doesn't show anything cutting wise, but does a great job of showing how to style it properly.
Doesn't show anything cutting wise, but does a great job of showing how to style it properly.
Looking for a bit of advice for products for my hair.
Its getting thin, and combined with that, its always been quite wiry and puffy if i just let it dry without using any product. I cant seem to find something that works well for my hair type.
Its short on the sides and longer on the top, which i comb backwards and to the side slightly.
Gel, mousse , cream, pomade, any tips gaf?
Its getting thin, and combined with that, its always been quite wiry and puffy if i just let it dry without using any product. I cant seem to find something that works well for my hair type.
Its short on the sides and longer on the top, which i comb backwards and to the side slightly.
Gel, mousse , cream, pomade, any tips gaf?
TurtleSnatcher
Member
Gosling's hair is way shorter on the top then that in the movie.
Bam Bam Baklava
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TurtleSnatcher
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Got another haircut today. Gosling in full effect. I love it. Hair looks amazing. Will try to get pics tonight. Hard to get them.
Rookje
Member
Pics?
Rookje
Member
Help me out, Hair-GAF. have the most boring hair ever, and I don't know what to do with it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rwgEp3F6uU
Bam Bam Baklava
Member
When I get my new cut I'm gonna change my routine up with some new products. Probably B&B Thickening Spray as a base then Aquage mousse and some kind of spray at the end. Always gotta blow dry though.
And yes, go for the Zayn Malik.
And yes, go for the Zayn Malik.
as of last month I've shortened it a bit but it's still basically the same thing. Here's a time lapse video that I made at the beginning of the month. My laptop took a picture of me every minute I was studying for finals.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0lWU-_QooU
BertramCooper
Banned
I might try this style out. As someone else noted, Gosling's hair in that movie was significantly shorter than this guy's, so I actually might be able to pull it off reasonably well with my current cut.
But next time I go to the salon, I'll probably take a shot of Gosling.
twilitesparklemotion
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op said:
<- How'm I doing?
Less windblown:
stn
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Got some tips for those with baby-fine hair, found something that really works for me. I have hair that is VERY soft, its naturally shiny and fluffy. Not ideal for styling but I've found a few things that work.
1. Get it cut short, make it so that the front doesn't go beyond your hairline. Should look like a buzzcut but with a bit more hair. Ask for the back-half of your top to be very short, so it naturally sticks up. Leave the front down, spike the back-half up. How? After a shower make sure you pat the front end down, blow dry it down. Blow dry the other part up, make sure to hold from the root and let it stay.
Using no products and it works well. Gives me some volume while retaining the natural shine and fluffy look. Really nice texture.
2. Get the same cut I mentioned in #1, but leave the front slightly longer. Blow dry the back-half up and back. It will stick up, will look wild but with volume.
I'd post pics but I fear the randomness of the Internet. I'm going to experiment later with some Mad Men-inspired styles, will see what I get. My hairline doesn't have a straight shape so its not ideal, but works great for the two styles I mentioned. Feel free to ask questions if you're convinced we have the same hair.
1. Get it cut short, make it so that the front doesn't go beyond your hairline. Should look like a buzzcut but with a bit more hair. Ask for the back-half of your top to be very short, so it naturally sticks up. Leave the front down, spike the back-half up. How? After a shower make sure you pat the front end down, blow dry it down. Blow dry the other part up, make sure to hold from the root and let it stay.
Using no products and it works well. Gives me some volume while retaining the natural shine and fluffy look. Really nice texture.
2. Get the same cut I mentioned in #1, but leave the front slightly longer. Blow dry the back-half up and back. It will stick up, will look wild but with volume.
I'd post pics but I fear the randomness of the Internet. I'm going to experiment later with some Mad Men-inspired styles, will see what I get. My hairline doesn't have a straight shape so its not ideal, but works great for the two styles I mentioned. Feel free to ask questions if you're convinced we have the same hair.
luckyboyceo
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Yeah, most definitely. The hair length is different but the styling is still pretty similar. A good option if you want that look without cutting off too much from the top.
TurtleSnatcher
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I did that.. I took one from the movie and I got a nearly identical cut. I have pics but I'm out of town for vacation and got the cut the day I flew out. Will upload this weekend. Pretty near spot on.
That hair style was more "Drive" then "Crazy Stupid Love" With that longer hair at the top it totally changes the way it looks.
vincent vega
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how do you get something like this:
does it look like he uses some kind of gel? And should I start with even hair length? I have 2 on top 1 on side right now
does it look like he uses some kind of gel? And should I start with even hair length? I have 2 on top 1 on side right now
phatmike128
Member
This is me at the moment, kinda frustrated with how it gets so fluffy after I wash it, but if I don't I am getting bad dandruff 
I normally get a no 3 sides and back, and thinned out on top as it grows quite thick and kinda becomes a mop on top. It's also wavy naturally when it's a bit longer and not wet like in this photo.
I'm wondering if I should try a different style kinda like the undercut? Would it suit me?
dry and all over the place
I have some American Crew Fiber (only works when it's real short after I just get a haircut), Forming Cream, and Pomade. I've found the pomade to be the best but still not that great at the current length, I think because it's my hair is so dry. I'm just using Head & Shoulders anti-dandruff shampoo/conditioner so that could be why it looks and feels so crap...
I normally get a no 3 sides and back, and thinned out on top as it grows quite thick and kinda becomes a mop on top. It's also wavy naturally when it's a bit longer and not wet like in this photo. I'm wondering if I should try a different style kinda like the undercut? Would it suit me?
dry and all over the place
I have some American Crew Fiber (only works when it's real short after I just get a haircut), Forming Cream, and Pomade. I've found the pomade to be the best but still not that great at the current length, I think because it's my hair is so dry. I'm just using Head & Shoulders anti-dandruff shampoo/conditioner so that could be why it looks and feels so crap...
luckyboyceo
Member
Yeah, like the other guys are saying, stick with the second style, it suits you way better and actually looks great.
Bam Bam Baklava
Member
The best part about his hair is that he can go super polished and clean for formal stuff but mess it up for a more casual style.
Bam Bam Baklava
Member
You guys need to talk about what shampoos and conditioners you use. It's an important part of the process.
phatmike128
Member
lol, i took the 2nd pic just to show how fluffy/crap it gets when dry. Usually my hair gets to about this length before I get it shaved back/front to a no 3. maybe that 2nd pic is a bad representation because of the lighting/angle. meh, whatever.
yeah, I want to know what would be better shampoo/conditioner so it doesn't go dry.
yeah, I want to know what would be better shampoo/conditioner so it doesn't go dry.
Rookje
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luckyboyceo
Member
Got my cut today. Went with what I usually go for: #2 on the sides and back, tapered down, long on top, parted to the right. Here's some pics. Sorry for the crappy iPhone photos.
I had my barber use Baxter clay instead of the hard water pomade (which I own) for a change. I dig the hold but I like a bit more shine in my hair. I might look into picking some up and mixing it with the pomade a bit, would that work at all?
I had my barber use Baxter clay instead of the hard water pomade (which I own) for a change. I dig the hold but I like a bit more shine in my hair. I might look into picking some up and mixing it with the pomade a bit, would that work at all?
lawlohwhat
Banned
Thanks for the thread. I went through it today and am really happy with the haircut I got afterward.
Used this as a reference for my stylist:
Ended up like this:
She used a dry matte wax called keune. It smells good and seems to work well so I bought some.
Used this as a reference for my stylist:
op said:
Ended up like this:
She used a dry matte wax called keune. It smells good and seems to work well so I bought some.