Emerson Salon – Capitol Hill Seattle

We’re only 2 months into the new year, and we’re already seeing new trends in men’s facial hair, especially in the music scene. I’ve come up with what I think are the three hottest new ways for men to sport their facial hair. And who better to model these looks than some of music’s finest? These looks are not only easy to obtain but also require minimal upkeep…perfect for any guy!

1. Heavy Scruff: Thom Yorke of Radiohead rocks the perpetual scruff perfectly. This look is great for those of you who can’t decide between a clean-shaven look or a full blown beard. Or, maybe you just don’t like to shave. Either way, getting this look is simple: prep your skin with a light moisturizer, hide your razor for a few days and voila, you’ve got yourself some heavy scruff! The upkeep: using clippers, simply trim the scruff every few days to avoid it looking over-grown.

2. Clean-Shaven: Sufjan Stevens, solo artist extraordinaire, shows us why a clean-shaven face is a look that never goes out of style. Investing in a higher-end razor and shave cream or gel is the key to achieving this look. It’s also important to prep your skin prior to shaving. Use a facial scrub to exfoliate and cleans the skin. This will soften the hair and lessen the odds of getting razor burn/ingrown hairs after shaving. Cover the area to be shaved with a lathering gel. This will help unclog pores as well as rid the skin of any excess oil. Keep in mind that using light, short strokes once shaving begins will result in a cleaner shave and that using longer strokes can result in cuts. Post shave, apply an aftershave balm or moisturizer to the skin.

3. The Mustache: How can facial hair be discussed without including the mustache? Shown here on all 4 of the Beatles, the mustache is a style that works on any face. To create your own stache, try the following tips:

• Always place yourself in good lighting. This will help you determine what areas need to be trimmed.
• Use a comb so that all hairs face the same direction.
• Use the curve of your upper lip as a guide while trimming. You want your stache to fit your face.
• Make sure that the hairs are even on both sides of the mouth after trimming.
• Apply a wax on the ends to keep hairs in place.

So those are some of our favorite men’s facial hair trends, what new looks have you been seeing?

Post by Andrea