Transforming Hair Tips for Men (2)

Man getting his hair cut by a female barber
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With a good gel and blow dry this could be your perfect new look. If you are too busy for that blow dry, then take the gel in your hands, close your eyes, and mess it up real good. Let it dry while you are driving. It’s a no problem job.
 
I have noticed that even with radically curly hair that is full of cow licks going everywhere at once when given the square cut makes an exceptional difference in the facial features of a man. When you can go from looking good to looking your best, why not try it out?
 
Are you one of those men who have large ears? As men age, their ears get larger and longer, as do their lobes. Maybe they get larger to be able to hear their wives better; whatever the case may be, you still want to look your best.
 
When you sit in that chair for that million-dollar style, when you get up, you should feel at least 10 years younger and look it too. So, you can say mission accomplished. Make sure your barber or stylist is taking a small inch held clipper just for your ear and nose hair and cleaning you up. Science may tell us that the hair is there to help shield you from those strange things floating in the air; but they won't tell you what it does to your love life. So make sure your technician clips everything off and that includes thinning out wild and wooly eyebrows too.
 
Many men choose to wear the same style they wore when they were in college, resisting change. If you have larger ears, usually the hair is cut to lay over one half of the ear to give the illusion that your ears aren't that large. Unless you were born with ear wings I wouldn’t worry about the largeness of your ears. Women love you just the way you are.
 
If you have earlobes that are too large, consider seeing a reputable plastic surgeon and getting them tucked back a little bit. Women do this, so it's good for men too and it isn't major surgery. When you see the difference, you'll wonder why you waited so long. This can be life-changing and give you more confidence, and who doesn't need that?
 
Man who is hiding his ears
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A gentleman's cut that gives appeal is much more complex than anyone can understand. Let's imagine a man who has thick, straight hair on top of his head that grows down toward his eyebrows. There is only about two inches from his hairline to his eyebrows, so this man cannot afford much length or it will grow into his eyes. In the crown, he has the circle I was talking about previously; now when we look at the top, it's all growing toward his face.
 
This man has learned to swim with the tide and doesn’t fight the direction his hair flows, with the exception of about two inches in the very front closest to his hairline; he applies some gel and spray and tweaks it up. He gets a good cut about an inch long on top and leaves about another half-inch where he tweaks; and going with a fade in the back and around his ears. He’s a clean mean-moving machine.
 
Horseshoes should only be for horses, but unfortunately there is a thinness described as the horseshoe. The hair begins to recede on the two sides above the temple area, circling around to meet each other, leaving an island of hair on top. There are expensive products you can take to make your hair come back, but the minute you stop taking them, the hair returns to its former state. To look most attractive, you have a few options: One is, you could let your hair grow a little bit, say about 3-4 inches and get a moisturizing perm. Fluff with a large comb after applying gel, placing your hair over the horseshoe-shaped area.
 
Man with thinning hair in a horseshoe pattern
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Another option would be to get a buzz cut about one-fourth to one-half of an inch all over. Some men are shaving their heads. Or, you could just let your hair grow without getting a perm and blow-dry over those sections. Some opt for hair transplants that are very expensive and painful, from what I have heard. Other men wear hairpieces.
 
Then there is always the acceptance that you are not alone in your genetic inheritance and your girlfriend does not love you for the hair you have. After all, hair does not make the man. Remember that famous Hungarian movie star Yul Brynner in “The King and I?” He didn't have any hair but has always captured ladies' swooning attention worldwide for years.
 
Asian hair is uniquely different than Caucasian hair as it is straight, smooth, fine, and mostly thin, but gives the illusion of being quite thick. When cutting an Asian man's hair, it is important not to get it too short as it will stick out on the sides because it has a tendency to grow outward instead of down.
 
Your hair is unique. There isn't another head of hair that can even come close to what you have. Your style should show who you are and reflect your individual personality. If you are comfortable with a style you have had for years because it works for you, that is okay too; because that is who you are and the world needs consistent people just like you.
 
I think about Donald Trump’s hair and how he has had the same style ever since I can remember, because it works for him. The style is something he can do himself, and he feels good about it. Looking at him through a professional lens, I cannot help thinking, he could look a lot better.
 
If looking at the clock you sense it’s time for a change, make this event a fun time and be sure to find a reputable hairdresser to give you a lot of suggestions and take the time to analyze your hair and lifestyle. Don't be afraid to have some golden blonde highlights in your hair and color over your gray with some golden brown and then get that new haircut. It's a small price for a big smile afterward.
 
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See also:
 
The latest men's hairstyles
 
Balding and receding hair lines
 
How to shave your head
 
Dressing up men's hair