Thursday, October 05, 2006

In the Zone

This week, I will cover 2006 Hair Trends (courtesy of AskMen)


Long, layered cut: This is the one I am trying to go for now. It has to be a little messy, but carefully structured. This top-heavy layered cut is a great no-fuss hairdo. With this style you are basically saying “I don’t care” when it is really screaming, “I made it fashionably messy on purpose!”

Face shape: Square, rectangle, or oblong.

What it says about you: You’re a creative, low-maintenance kind of guy with a trendy aptitude.


Buzz cut: This is the quickest hairstyle to create. The buzz cut helps define the face and makes the jaw line appear wider. While this clean-shaven look has been synonymous with balding men and Armed Forces recruits, it has also become a popular, fashion-forward hairstyle of choice for many men. Think Wentworth Miller from Prison Break.

Face shape: Oblong or round.

What it says about you: You’re an organized, in-charge man, who breeds a strong aura of dominance, class and sophistication


Short and tidy: This short (but not too short) and tidy style is the same length all around and is a great way to add some urban flair to your hair. Think Lenny Kravitz.

Face shape: Oblong

What it says about you: The contemporary man -- you like to change with the times, but you maintain an affinity and deep appreciation for vintage style.



Long and disheveled: Men with curly hair find themselves with very few hairstyle choices that will suit the natural style and texture of their tresses. Similar to the long, layered cut, the long and disheveled look is also gaining widespread popularity as men with curly hair are embracing their locks rather than buzzing them off. Think Adrian Grenier from Entourage.

Face shape: Oblong, square or rectangle.

What it says about you: You have a calm, collected, laidback charm about you .


Messy and textured: This is my old look. The messy and textured look can manifest itself in a variety of ways. With a clean-cut, classic men’s haircut, add some extreme texture to the top in order to up the style ante. This look is achieved with a neat, organized cut at the back and a longer cut at the top -- rub some pomade through it and push the bangs to one side to get that messy trend-setting result. Think David Beckham.

Face shape: Square

What it says about you: You’re refined, elegant and fully up to date with today’s trends, but you’re also hiding a bit of a rebellious bad boy under that fantastic hairstyle.


Faux-hawk: I briefly attempted this one too. The faux-hawk is a classier twist to the punk-rock inspired Mohawk. The hair on top of the head is combed upward to resemble a small fan, while the hair on the sides is kept short and tidy. Many men with this style opt to incorporate highlights to their hair, but the monochromatic, “natural” look perfected by Colin Farrell is the best way to sport the hawk this year.

Face shape: Oblong, heart-shaped.

What it says about you: You’re a modern man about town; you have loads of style, tons of grace and hoards of fashion know-how.

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