Man hair Spring and Summer

Well I was hoping something interesting would develop here but there isn't much. Even with the relentless revival of the 80's for the last decade or so, men's  hair has become fairly conservative. "Short on the sides, longer on top, thank-you." Going a bit old school barber and using some pomade or "styling cream" will set you apart though I'd say.

More chirp for Spring

Simple knots, buns and untidiness.

As we edge ever so close to spring the trend reports for hair are getting denser.  Just as I mentioned in an earlier post the looks will be decidedly untidy and ruffled. In contrast elegant buns and knots are also de rigueur. If you can manage reverse braids that sweep to the front, then you should be set. How this will apply to men's hair? We will see. P.S. Adding a hairnet to the mix will be pretty fly.

Hair Art

This video is probably not of much interest except to cutters. It is always a bit breath taking to watch DJ Muldoon of  The Factory in San Diego at work. He often approaches the head with curved partings to create soft shapes. If ever in San Diego he teaches a hands on class for a mere $300! Cuts by his senior stylists--$95.

Easy does it

Lately my instincts have been telling me not to over do finished styles. Sending a client out looking like a poodle aint cool. I point to the evidence of  fashion shows sporting a lot of tossed wave looks for this spring.

Long Hair Spring

Alright. Back after a break. Now that Spring is sort of around the corner we should look at some hair trends. Beginning with long hair, many of the fashion shows have been featuring two approaches--low and elegant ponys and slicked back. It is this easy.

When I was younger I used to eye the Brylcreem in the shaving isle and think about one day trying it out. Ultimately, in the growing sea of products I never did. I wouldn't have known how to use it back then anyway. The first Brylcreem product was a pomade created in 1928 by County Chemicals at the Chemico Works in Bradford Street, Birmingham, England. The pomade is an emulsion of water and mineral oil stabilized with beeswax.Well wasn't I surprised to see that Brylcreem had recently launched (2009 in England) a new line of men's hair products with new packaging. Ah the power of marketing....It's hard to resist the British lion icon. The popularity of "Madmen" apparently birthed a generation of style seekers that appreciate the golden age of manliness.
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 60's Brylcreem commercial

 Happy New Year! If you somehow could get your hands on a powdered wig for tonight I would applaud you. Powdered wigs and opulence I say. The next best thing would be styling powder, my new favorite thing. Yeah sure, lots girls use it, but on longer hair for a guy it works wonders in the same way--a matte finish with dry workable hold that can sometimes defy gravity. It works a bit unpredictably for me which I like.

 I've tried the Got2b ($5.49) and it's good for the price. The more expensive version Osis ($20) is pictured below by the same company Schwarzkopf. Same company, different results. The Osis is finer textured and really holds! I've heard rumors that Sally's brand Beyond the zone has a great powder for under $10.
   Have a great and healthy New Year--the higher the hair, the closer to God!