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Horse Detective
Why the long case?
You have the same glasses as Patrick Bateman!
thezerofire
Banned
I'm so due for a cut but I never have time to actually go get one. Do you guys know how common it is to just have the front of the top of your head long but the rest of it short? I don't think I've ever seen it talked about explicitly but it seems interesting
Horse Detective
Why the long case?
Glasses from Warby Parker are hardly a sad purchase!
kevo_huevo
Member
hahah i think there's been like half a dozen people (myself included) that go into the haircut thinking a #1 on the sides/back is going to be awesome, then we just end up hating it for a week or so. through trial and error we've settled on a #2 with a little bit of #1.5 taper in the back.
i should have posted my haircut. i'll post in a couple weeks after my next haircut.
i should have posted my haircut. i'll post in a couple weeks after my next haircut.
Rookje
Member
That was me
How curly?
This curly. Longer now though. Need a haircut, definitely need it thinned, lots of stray frizzy strands by the end of the day.
I use only conditioner otherwise it dries out like mad and turns to frizzy itchy annoyance.
True, but compared to the original Oliver Peoples? Love my Warby Parkers though
I usually get a 1.5 on the sides and it's awesome but I didnt realize how much more visible my scalp is now that I went down that .5
Totally right about that though, definitely going back up
My hair is so thick that #1 looks like a #3 on me, is there a #0.5?
Johnlenham
Member
Yup. I dont like a 1 all the way up even if it looks fine to everyone else. 1 up to 2 for me I think from now on!
Thanks!
Anyone have some pictures of curly hair so I have ideas of options?
Also, I have NEVER had a decent haircut. No one seems to know how to cut curly hair, even supposed curly hair specialists. I once got my hair cut at toni&guy at the bill of my gf at the time and it came out crooked. I mean, really?
Is it really all just a terrible gamble for me?
I assume this is what LOCK was referring to, but I must admit I'm not a fan of the style. I know it's the trend at the moment, but you can do so much better stuff with curly hair. Perhaps post a picture of your face? I think it would help in deciding what would suit you best.
Anyway, how does my hair currently look? I got it cut yesterday:
Quite a bit shorter than I usually have it, but I thought I'd get it done. I just wish my curls were darker and thicker, but that's just sadly not the case.
luckyboyceo
Member
Looks way better than the other pictures you've posted. Way better. I think that fits your face pretty well. Maybe consider going a bit shorter in the back? Otherwise I think it looks great.Anyway, how does my hair currently look? I got it cut yesterday:
Quite a bit shorter than I usually have it, but I thought I'd get it done. I just wish my curls were darker and thicker, but that's just sadly not the case.
Looks solid, dude. Very nice.
peteykirch
Member
I really need to figure out a new hairstyle, I'm getting tired of this;
I really need to figure out a new hairstyle, I'm getting tired of this;
Go for this.
peteykirch
Member
Go for this.
So instead of straight up, just go up and outwards?
As you should be, it looks great.
I really need to figure out a new hairstyle, I'm getting tired of this;
My advice to you is to start drinking heavilly.
Just kidding, you should try a more natural looking product I think. You don't even have to get a cut right now, just try something more matte, something that doesn't make it this spiky.
Also, if your hair is naturally straight like that you're really lucky, as you can pretty much do anything you want with it (I'm jealous).
Anyway, how does my hair currently look? I got it cut yesterday:
Quite a bit shorter than I usually have it, but I thought I'd get it done. I just wish my curls were darker and thicker, but that's just sadly not the case.
I have to say you look attractive with your current hairstyle (no homo).
I'm gay and would agree with you. Looks good.
So, HairGAF, I call upon your perfect taste to help me choose a new haircut.
I decided to cut my hair more than once a year.
So that's me :
As you see I need a haircut but I don't now what to get that will go well with my style.
I was thinking of something like that :
Or something like half hipsterish/half normal ><
thank you.
I decided to cut my hair more than once a year.
So that's me :
As you see I need a haircut but I don't now what to get that will go well with my style.
I was thinking of something like that :
Or something like half hipsterish/half normal ><
thank you.
peteykirch
Member
peteykirch
Member
How about...
?
I dunno, right now I feel my hair is too long for me.
FallingEdge
Member
Feel like my hair is finally long enough to try something like this:
Gonna get it cut this Saturday. wooooo
Gonna get it cut this Saturday. wooooo
Bam Bam Baklava
Member
Those looks like super nice cuts. Gonna go well with all the muscles you been building.
I think some people should take their facial structure into consideration. Just because it's a trend - having the high and tight look (gentlemen's cut-esque) does not work for everyone. Particularly if you get it too short on the sides.
I know particular photos do not get posted frequently in here, but growing your hair out and going for a medium to longish look would look better on some of you (imo). For example, if you have a large or high forehead, then growing out some stylish bangs to cover it up is always a good idea.
Remember most of the dudes you're trying to emulate are models with very chiseled or defined facial features.
I know particular photos do not get posted frequently in here, but growing your hair out and going for a medium to longish look would look better on some of you (imo). For example, if you have a large or high forehead, then growing out some stylish bangs to cover it up is always a good idea.
Remember most of the dudes you're trying to emulate are models with very chiseled or defined facial features.
FallingEdge
Member
I hope so. I do have one thought which is addressed here...
This is my biggest concern. I have somewhat fat cheeks and a full face. Getting a cut like the pic I posted might just look weird due to the lack of defined facial features.
Indeed. The goal is being honest with yourself and taking constructive criticism. The worst thing you can do (imo) is going to your barber or stylist and saying "Hey I saw this model - I want his hair" and them just agreeing to it simply to make you happy. Granted, that's what they're paid for.
However, you need to find someone (or people - friends/family) who are going to say, no that does not look good. Giving you an honest opinion. Fortunately, I found this really good guy at some rundown hair cuttery years ago (he's since moved up in the world) who would blatantly tell me if something didn't look right. Even down to styling my hair.
Find someone like that, experiment a few times if you have too, and then you're golden.
FallingEdge
Member
yup yup
http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss124/FallingEdge/IMG_20130103_110411.jpg
There is a recent pic of me. Don't have the pencil stache anymore lol.
I think I might get it just to try it but I do enjoy the long hair I have going on.
I wouldn't mess with the length on the top regardless. I think it looks good. Definitely clean the sides up a bit, but I wouldn't go too short if you intend on getting it shaved. No less than a 3 (imo).
Alternatively you could just go scissor-short on the sides, clean it up a bit, and style it messy or slicked back. That or a 4 on the sides is almost always a safe bet.
Alternatively you could just go scissor-short on the sides, clean it up a bit, and style it messy or slicked back. That or a 4 on the sides is almost always a safe bet.
FallingEdge
Member
Word. I most definitely want to go shorter on the sides but keep the top long. Maybe trim it down just a bit as it is a bit longer and starting to get out of control. Try more of the second pic than the first.
The barber I go to is on point and I trust his opinion a lot so I will bring these pics in and just see what he thinks would work best.
Thanks for the help as well.
thezerofire
Banned
picked up a hair dryer and some American Crew Fiber, pretty excited to start trying stuff out
Johnlenham
Member
This request is going to be alittle diffrent but do you have any ideas for short hair styles with little to no maintinace involved?
A strange question but Im going traveling at the end of March until June in south east asia. Its going to be hot as balls and I cant really be carrying around hairdriers, pomades and such and I dont really want to be "doing my hair" everyday.
Also the guy who cuts me hair has been to thailand and said the barbers there can be pretty shocking (his words anyway) I guess because they deal with asian hair day in day out?
Only thing is im not doing some 2 all over type thing, sod that look haha. I guess it could also help out people not into the short sides-long top look of the moment.
The key word is "disconnected". I tried to get a similar cut a few times at different places and they kept blending the sides until I used that word. I have since gone to other places and as soon as I use that term they know exactly what I'm talking about.
God, I've done this more than once. Whenever I'm in the chair I keep wanting them to cut it shorter and once a year or so I end up going for a #1. Once you get below a #2 it is amazing how much of a difference a little length makes in how it looks. I have some minor scars on my head and they start to become visible at a #1.5. That said, my hair grows at about 1 clipper length a week so even if I shave it completely it will be back to a reasonable length after a week and a half.
Always the dilemma. I'm getting my haircut this weekend. I think I'll stick with a $2. This is going to be the first time I will have gotten my hair trimmed since I've been dating my GF. It will be interesting to hear her feedback.got a cut this afternoon. went 1 on the sides and I think it might have been a bit too much. fucking love the feeling of rubbing my head now though
Little Old Man
Member
Johnlenham
Member
Ive mentioned it a few tims but the drop from a 2>1 is massive compared to say 3>2.
I had a guy show me and he said its pretty much the biggest drop you can get, I guess thats why it allways surprises me once ive done it!
I've only taked the talk so far, so here's pics of my recent cut (after sleeping on it + band practice, so it's somewhat messy, but I kinda like it). Sorry for the image quality, my phone's camera is pretty bad, and it's really hard to find a well-lit corner in my apartment.
Haven't straightened it yet, haven't washed it yet. My hair is very dry and gets really frizzy, but my barber used a different kind of shampoo this time, and it worked wonders. Bought a bottle on the spot, but I'm kinda scared it won't work quite as well at home, haha.
Haven't straightened it yet, haven't washed it yet. My hair is very dry and gets really frizzy, but my barber used a different kind of shampoo this time, and it worked wonders. Bought a bottle on the spot, but I'm kinda scared it won't work quite as well at home, haha.
Johnlenham
Member
Dat Cheek Bone.
I would have bet serious money that this would be the first reply, lol. And you haven't seen my jawline yet.
But yeah, my face is a fucking skull with some skin on it.
That's actually the word I was thinking of using so that's good to know. I looked at a picture and was just like "what the best way to describe that feature. Disconnected popped in my head. Nice to see that word works. I think the reason for the blend (besides me not explaining it or bringing in a proper picture) is that 99% of people get it blended on the top.
Also regards to length I was thinking of dropping it to a 1.5 from a 2. Not too sure though because this time I'll be getting the cut how I properly want it. I just think that sometimes I might get an extra week out of the cut if it gets cut a little closer. Even if that means it feels a bit weird for a day or two.
luckyboyceo
Member
So I got my cut today and decided I'd try the razor-part technique that we were talking about a few pages back. At first I wasn't digging it because the part looked a little too wide/harsh, but it's starting to grow on me and I think it'll look great in about a week when some hair grows back.
Combine that with my barber cutting my hair a tad higher than I like and I sort of got a psuedo-undercut (okay, not really, but that's what it felt like at first). I panicked a little but I'm starting to like it now. Thoughts?
Am I crazy, GAF? Does it look alright?
Combine that with my barber cutting my hair a tad higher than I like and I sort of got a psuedo-undercut (okay, not really, but that's what it felt like at first). I panicked a little but I'm starting to like it now. Thoughts?
Am I crazy, GAF? Does it look alright?
