Several of my clients have recently become Fathers, and aren't quite sure what they should do about their hair. These guys also work full time in the computer industry, aren't as fashion-forward or sporty as, say, David Beckham, nor do they have a team of stylists following them around as do celebs such as, say, Tom Cruise or Orlando Bloom.
The word in the hair world about men's hair is- anything goes. Seattle Dads do want to change their hair and they DON'T want to look like their fathers!
According to Redken's National Performing Artist Jay Roberts, men traditionally fall into three categories:
- Classic Man: corporate and traditional style
- Trendy Guy: pushes his hairstyle in edgy new directions
- Oblivious Guy: I have hair?
My clients are combinations of the above three categories. Whether classic or trendy, still it is difficult to know about one's hair and what it can do, as opposed to what one wants his hair to do! It also doesn't help that men's haircut appointments are often scheduled for half the amount of time as women's haircut appointments, nor is it easy for men to ask for something different. I find that the summer is the best time for haircut experimentation. Hair grows faster in the summer, feels better shorter and looks better when funkier. Hair also tends to get naturally texturized for good or bad by salt water, chlorine in pools and hot tubs, and the potent sun, lending extra edginess to medium-length cuts.
Ashton Kutcher has gone shorter with his rock-n-roll cut. His hair still is edgy but entails less every day maintenance. Keeping his locks loose and tousled and having fringe keeps his edge. Tom Cruise opts for a classic look. For this Classic Dad, tapered napes with a side part and smooth on top with a slightly fringed front, works best.
For the Sporty Dad, cornrows, mullets, mohawks, and ponytails look great and are sweat-friendly styles to wear. Are you an Emo Dad? A flat iron is a must for these foreward angular bangs. Asymmetry with dark hair color (be gray no more!) works for you as well as for hipsters. Fatherdom has inspired Pete Wentz to open his hair salon, "Industries", in Chicago, "where hipsters can get edgy cuts, color and even 'guyliner'." [1] For those more laid back who have office jobs, the casual messy short cut is ideal. Toss in a few highlights for interest and texture and you look amazing and relaxed.
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Seattle is blessed to be visited by so many high quality musical performances, but on Saturday, July 18th, and Sunday, July 19th, we will be host to what is sure to be one of the best concerts of the summer. Featuring the blockbuster lineup of Death Cab for Cutie, Ra Ra Riot, and The New Pornographers, the Marymoor Amphitheater is sure to be the place to be that weekend. In fact, I would be shocked to see it not be a trending topic on Twitter. Swine Flu, Star Trek and Tila Tequila has nothing on this. By the way, take a second and check out our kick ass twitter: @emersonsalon.
In these days of heat and sun, we can get desperately in need of cooling off at Emerson Salon and one great option is just down the street at the corner of 14th and Madison. Healeo is a local vitamin and health bar that features smoothies and ice cream as excellent options to fight back against the heat and make sure you are getting your dose of Vitamin C at the same time. We love to see new neighbors and fortunately Healeo looks to be here to stay! Images and more info on Healeo's yelp page.
One of Emerson Salon's top stylists, Lancer Forney, is currently being featured on Mopshots.com for one of his signature haircuts (top left in the picture above). Check out the full feature here on mopshots.com.
