Dressing Up Men's Hair (3)

Long hairstyle for men
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It’s pretty much the standard that men who have long hair should gather the hair into a neat, simple ponytail for formal occasions. Apply styling gel and smooth it across the scalp to gather at the nape of the neck and secure it with a black or brown band. This is usually more than sufficient if the look results in a ponytail of around 4 to 5 inches in length.
 
However, some guys with long hair have issues with the thickness of their ponytails when they wear them. A lot of times, the hair tends to fray as you go down the length of the tail. Even with styling product, this leaves the look less than desired. There are also guys whose hair is so long that it is more of a horse's tail than a pony's. So, whether your tail looks skimpy at the ends or is so long it swings all over when you move, here's a tip that can make your mane more manageable in a dressed-up style.
 
Style the hair as discussed above, but when you've created the tail, take some black or brown ribbon or cord and braid it into the tail. Select a length of ribbon or cord that is four times the length of the hair in your ponytail. You may need help unless you are practiced at braiding your own hair. Don't be afraid to ask for it.
 
Tie the material around the band securing your ponytail so that the ends left hanging are equal. Then divide the tail into two separate sections. Use the material as your third section and create a simple braid. Braid the hair with the material until you reach the end of the hair and then use a second band to secure the end of the hair and material in the braid.
 
Dressed-up man wearing his long hair in a ponytail
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Next, take your braid and fold it in half underneath itself so that the bands securing the braid are together. Use a clip or pin to hold them in place while you finish the hair. Take the ends of the material you incorporated into the braid and wrap them around the hair in opposite directions. One end should be wrapped around to the left, while the other should be wrapped around to the right.
 
Do this until there is just enough left to tie the ends together on the underside of the braid. Try not to build up the wrapped portion too much, but keep the layers even. When you've secured the material and the braid, remove your pin or clip and 'voila!' you have a neatly kept braid that looks chic and masculine. You can mist the braid with hairspray and gently pat down any flyaway strands if necessary.
 
Ultimately, your goal in styling your hair is to convey that you've made an effort to look presentable and care about your appearance. If you make even these small efforts, you'll feel better about the way you look and will make your date even more thrilled to be with the most handsome man in the room.
 
By Stacy | Updated | ©Hairfinder.com

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