My point is, in two weeks the hair won't have grown all that much, barely noticable at least to me. All depends on how much you cut it of course.
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- Thread starter Horse Detective
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Well I get a 1 on the sides and its already grown in a bit in the week, enough to make a noticeable difference. So two weeks sounds right to me.
Bam Bam Baklava
Member
Depends on the length. If you go close and tight then you gotta maintain it very often. In my case I keep it about 6 inches on top and 1-2 inches on the sides with a taper so I can get away without a cut for up to two months.
Horse Detective
Why the long case?
Yep.
Mine grows extremely fast. Since it is really close on the sides, I have to maintain it.
What should I ask for, if I want something with the subtlest fade? (medium length on top, sides from top down gradually shorter, lower down even short almost buzzed) Similar to maybe this:
Not exactly this though close. I like a clean look. Ears down I want kind of cropped, this one starts at temples. I don't like fades that start too high. What do you think the best way to describe this as? Nothing worse than not clearly getting across what you want, and getting something different.
Not exactly this though close. I like a clean look. Ears down I want kind of cropped, this one starts at temples. I don't like fades that start too high. What do you think the best way to describe this as? Nothing worse than not clearly getting across what you want, and getting something different.
Auron_Kale
Member
I don't think its been mentioned in this thread, but my all time favorite hair product is Kevin Murphy Hair Resort.
I have really fine, soft hair, so product usually just weighs it down, but Hair Resort is amazing. It gives my hair a ton of texture and volume, and I can get it to look really crazy if I want to and it looks natural, not like you've loaded your scalp with gel or wax.
Actually, all of the Kevin Murphy products I've used are great. Night Rider, Gritty Business and Sticky Business are amazing. They're expensive, but a little goes a long way.
Oh my stylist (I go to a salon, but it's because the woman's been cutting my hair since I was in Jr. High) uses that after each cut. Hell, everyone at the salon uses Kevin Murphy products and it's great stuff. I don't buy it since I'm kinda lazy and have my own stuff, but I do like it.
ThisWreckage
Banned
Stylist cut my hair way too short. It's the biggest problem with going to a stylist. Women tend to over cut a man's hair and not cut a woman's hair enough. I always have them do a 4 on the back and sides and fade it into the hair on top. It looks like I have a crew cut instead.
I haven't gotten a cut since June when I started letting it grow :S Maybe I really should do something about it. I happened to overhear a convesation on the bus back in July after a night out that you shouldn't let it grow beyond two months if you want to keep the hair nice and fresh. I suppose that's fairly accurate then
Jugendstil
Member
I get mine cut every month. I have it shaved really close on the sides though and my hair grows incredibly fast, so I could probably go every two weeks but that gets way too expensive.
Auron_Kale
Member
Mine's cut about every 6-8 weeks.
Whenever my hair grows over my ears (when cut longer) and/or the nape grows long enough to press up against the collar of my polo - I'm usually clawing to have my hair cut. Granted, I'm Asian (Filipino but my hair's more fine than coarse) so I can usually pull it off but man does it annoy me.
Whenever my hair grows over my ears (when cut longer) and/or the nape grows long enough to press up against the collar of my polo - I'm usually clawing to have my hair cut. Granted, I'm Asian (Filipino but my hair's more fine than coarse) so I can usually pull it off but man does it annoy me.
jossueinacoma
Member
Subscribed. I've been going to a salon for years. nest hair cut is gonna be at a barber for sure.
Bam Bam Baklava
Member
The guy who played Agent Cooper in Twin Peaks had great hair. Seemed like he put in a bunch of pomade or gel and it still looked thick.
Also, David Lynch.
Also, David Lynch.
Horse Detective
Why the long case?
Good luck!
Can we get some recommendations for hairstyles based on head shapes and all that? It's one thing to like random incredibly handsome movie star's hair and it's another thing to have that hair actually suit your face / head.
And another question for hair GAF: I recently moved from a London to Mexico City, basically going from a fairly humid climate to an extremely dry one. In the process my hair has gone from a wavey / curly naturally tousled look to just kind of flat, thin and nasty looking. What should I do to get it back into it's previous state?
And another question for hair GAF: I recently moved from a London to Mexico City, basically going from a fairly humid climate to an extremely dry one. In the process my hair has gone from a wavey / curly naturally tousled look to just kind of flat, thin and nasty looking. What should I do to get it back into it's previous state?
Horse Detective
Why the long case?
most styles that work with side burns also work without them. Haha.
jossueinacoma
Member
anyone have any recommendations for a barber in SoCal?
Bam Bam Baklava
Member
SoCal is a pretty huge place man. Orange County has some good ones including Logan Bros, King's Club, and El Catrin. In LA there's Baxter Finley, Shorty's, and André Beverly Hills.
Nemesis_
Member
I think this is the most important thing - though I'm no expert. But it's downright embarrassing when you just KNOW someone is trying to emulate a celebrity in the hair department but they might have a completely different facial shape / body shape.
It happens with clothes too.
I am +1 for this suggestion for the GREATER GOOD of mankind tbh
Is that alcohol free? According to these ingredients it's not.Do you guys have any recomendations for an alcohol free alternative texturizer/glue.
Currently use The Loreal maximum 5 texturizer but getting tired of build up on scalp and the itching which leads to those white flakes.
Horse Detective
Why the long case?
Finally got Suavecito original hold in the mail.
It is absolutely fantastic.
It is absolutely fantastic.
You're not alone, man.
Thank you OP. After having moved to Australia (English is not my native language) I have grown sick of them assuming I want a blocked nape even after trying to describe to them what I'm after. Now I know it's called tapered.
Also will print out this ideal look:
Rookje said:
I think I can grow a fairly decent Caesar, but I usually am too lazy to keep it short so I don't have super long hair in all directions. Lately been getting just a straight up #2. Might try #3 as people tell me I look 'odd' a few days after I get it shaved down.
All these hairstyles are too confusing.
All these hairstyles are too confusing.
No its not, thats why I keep getting build up at my scalp and looking for an alcohol free alternative withthe same end results if its possible.
jossueinacoma
Member
I'min orange county, sorry. I'll check these places out.
El catrin is closest to me so i will be going there for my next cut.
Ah OK. I was going to recommend what I use, but I checked the ingredients and it looks similar.
Bam Bam Baklava
Member
This is nice.
thezerofire
Banned
thanks for this post. I've been thinking about going undercut, but I might just get it tapered on the sides and back first and see how that goes
Broseybrose
Member
IMHO, gay men at salons do advanced cuts on men better than anyone else. I know this from my personal history of getting my hair cut at many different places.
That probably has more to do with them working at a high end salon and less to do with their sexuality.
Horse Detective
Why the long case?
I'm comfortable enough with my barber to know that he would do a better job at this sort of cut than my previous salon.
Broseybrose
Member
Yes of course, thats why i said "gay men at salons..."
Horse Detective
Why the long case?
Pulled the trigger on a Beckham esque undercut. Turned out well.
Nice, share with the class? In terms of my being willing to try new things, it's a lot more encouraging seeing these hairstyles on regular people than movie stars/celebrities.
billy beane
Banned
What type of product should I use if I want to keep my hair from sticking up, but don't want it to have that wet look? I have really thick hair that stands up in the back when I keep it short, and any cheap product I've tried doesn't work very well.
EDIT: Just looked at the products in the OP, would this be what I'm looking for?
EDIT: Just looked at the products in the OP, would this be what I'm looking for?
Horse Detective
Why the long case?
Sure, in the morning though.
Just washed my hair so without anything in it, it looks ridiculous lol
EDIT: Just looked at the products in the OP, would this be what I'm looking for?
Give forming cream a try too.
Rookje
Member
Pics~
Horse Detective
Why the long case?
Sorry, my ear looks deformed in this for some reason. Its not irl.
I had it slicked back like his yesterday. Got so many compliments in the last two days, so im gonna keep it.
Horse Detective
Why the long case?
The sides? Like near the part?
Horse Detective
Why the long case?
Yeah
Chinpoko_Master
Member
Nevermind.