help this man, or: it's Tuesday and I have nothing to post
My brother L emails:
Need haircut advice, want to keep the length up top, but don't have a clue,
since my stylist has no style but can cut your hair to look like someone
else's, a picture would be helpful.
Some background information:
L is a forty-something father of two medium sized children. Actually, my nephew is small. L is married and lives east of me in a charming bungalow style home. (Not that that has anything to do with his hair.) While not especially vain, I would say that L has a mild streak of metrosexual about him in that he pays careful attention to his wardrobe and grooming. He is always nicely accessorized and I imagine that he is delighted to be able to alter his beard/mustache to suit his whims. While our father (who art in heaven) was as bald as a cue ball from his early twenties until his death, and our brother B has embraced that possibility and sports a very short buzz cut, L's hair has only just begun to thin (I think) on top.
He is not especially tall and is thin.
And he wears jewelry.
And he probably has my natural hair color.
And he struggles with several cow-licks and some waveage.
Readers?
Your hair opinions would be appreciated. With links to photos if possible.
Need haircut advice, want to keep the length up top, but don't have a clue,
since my stylist has no style but can cut your hair to look like someone
else's, a picture would be helpful.
Some background information:
L is a forty-something father of two medium sized children. Actually, my nephew is small. L is married and lives east of me in a charming bungalow style home. (Not that that has anything to do with his hair.) While not especially vain, I would say that L has a mild streak of metrosexual about him in that he pays careful attention to his wardrobe and grooming. He is always nicely accessorized and I imagine that he is delighted to be able to alter his beard/mustache to suit his whims. While our father (who art in heaven) was as bald as a cue ball from his early twenties until his death, and our brother B has embraced that possibility and sports a very short buzz cut, L's hair has only just begun to thin (I think) on top.
He is not especially tall and is thin.
And he wears jewelry.
And he probably has my natural hair color.
And he struggles with several cow-licks and some waveage.
Readers?
Your hair opinions would be appreciated. With links to photos if possible.
Comments
1. I like that cut on him the necklace made that decision for me. It does need to be thinned around the bottom of the ear and neck. To give it less movement.
2. Colouring the hair would greatly improve the look. I know when people hear that they're going to think dark and weird looking, but I was thinking more of blonde hi-lites and some low lites. Which would help with the thinning around the crown.
3. For his face shape, cutting it short would mean taking the length off the top.
pictures.. I don't know how to link pictures here, but I can email them to you. :)
http://www.rickbayless.com/about/meetrick.html
There is some length up top and for the mild metrosexual, styling options abound. Also, your brother and Rick are about equal on the facial hair scale.
There, I've been productive. Can I go back to bed now?
Which is quite pleasant, thank you.
this is my concern:
http://www.wfaa.com/sharedcontent/dws/img/wfaa/11-07/071114_billyfile_400x377JPG.jpg
Any hairdresser who wants to see a photo of someone else's hair, rather than actually looking at dear brother's hair, is not good. I speak from years of experience. Not good.
I would recommend finding a busy, funky, friendly salon which has a good reputation. Then walk in, and ask for a preliminary consultation with a stylist specialising in cutting REAL men's hair.
It will cost a fortune.
It will be worth it.
But what about Alan Rickman in Sweeney Tod
or maybe Bill Nighy in, oh, anything.
He just needs to find a hairdresser who is talented and can cut into the current to a bit to take the weight out of it.
Huh. So much for keeping my mouth shut.
I do not approve of men dying their hair. Full.fat.stop.
And may I say the whole Alan Rickman thing works. He was the sexiest thing in Sense and Sensibility. Kudos to L. for letting total strangers suggest a new look. A bold man.
I agree with Eleanor - your brother needs to find a real stylist as soon as possible.
I think that L would look great with the short, short, Clinton Kelly look of "What Not to Wear".
Even without being able to see his facial features or knowing how old L is, I think that he'd look younger with shorter, metro-like hair.
Looking forward to the after pictures.
I do, however, have a suggestion which I think ideal and now I must find the photo.
-J.
And get some Aveda coloring conditioner, it will keep the gray but tone it a bit.
I agree with Dan about the haircut.
She's the one who gets to look at him all the time -
Also, there are salons who let you try on a style by entering your photo into a computer and showing you how different styles would look before the actual lopping of locks. There may even be something online that would do the same.
Also, is this the adventure trek bro? Or the go-to-city-job bro?
Will he use PRODUCT? Blow dry?
This from a person who takes the #3 clippers to her husband's head, and edges sideburns and neck.
I had no idea we were cutting edge - heh heh heh!
And hopefully my Blogger isn't April fooling me any more with its sudden decision to translate my blog into Hindi.
But I am howling with laughter at the expense of your poor bro, firstly, for e-mailing you for hair advice. And secondly, because a whole host of well meaning strangers are GIVING it to him!! Sorry bro.
or the comments from everyone.
G'luck to brother L :)
http://www.hotbadguys.com/images/rickman.jpg
before work, and after.
I'm lovin it.....
b
Alan Rickman good.
Everyone is doing short; let L and the stylist decide.
The necklace is fine if he likes it.
Yes, after photos please!
ErinH