Young Men's Hairstyles

Over the course of the last three or four decades, there have been many changes in the ways young men wear their hair. Changing trends in young men's hairstyles have gone from very tame short hair cuts that conform to the expectations of everyone around us to some really way out punk styles.

Short & Simple Hairstyle

Jensen Ackles short and simple hairstyle

There are still a variety of simple hairstyles for young men that come in different lengths. Most conservative families still encourage young men to keep their hair short and simple, usually just flipped over to one side. Some popular styles from the fifties and sixties and still around, including the duck tail and the flat top.

Emo Hair

  

Emo hairstyle for young men

More modern young men are going in different directions with their hairstyles. One of the more trendy styles today is known as emo hair. This basically consists of cutting the hair to any length one desires and styling it in a way that is truly unique and individual. In most cases, the hair is dyed black with other colors used in different ways to create a fringe or a spot of color within the style.

Punk Hairstyles


Mohawk hairstyle. Photo by Lady Vervaine.

Punk hairstyles are still quite popular as well. The most common punk style, the Mohawk, is still going strong, but other punk styles are coming along as well. Medium length hair is often worn in spikes that stick up all over the head. Most punk styles are high maintenance and require a great deal of time applying mousse or styling gel to hold the hair in the rakish positions chosen for the day.

Faux Hawk

Faux-hawk hairstyle

One of the most popular new hairstyles for young men is known as the faux-hawk. This hair style uses the Mohawk as a basis, but instead of shaving the sides of the head, the hair is worn short on the sides and longer on top. How the hair is styled is a matter of personal taste. It can be styled with the longer top hair standing up like a regular Mohawk or it can be adjusted to a more traditional look.

One thing that is different today is the fact that young men have a great deal more latitude in how they wear their hair without fear of being seen as strange or aberrant. Where once short hair was the only choice available for young men in the main stream, now it is not uncommon to see men with hair as long as any woman's. The number of styles that can worn is just as varied.

How To Thin Hair

Many men have a problem with their hair getting thinner over time without any help. There are a fortunate few, however, who are blessed with a head full of thick hair. For these lucky individuals, there are times when the hair may become so thick that it takes on a puffy appearance and becomes a problem. This situation can leave people wondering how to thin hair.

Fortunately, the process is fairly simple. There is a special type of scissors that is made specifically for the purpose of thinning hair. These scissors have a special serrated edge that only cuts a portion of the hair that it goes across. Use of these scissors makes thinning the hair a simple matter of cutting it with them.

If one wishes to add some texture to the hair while thinning it, cutting the hair with the thinning scissors at different lengths will provide a bit of layering that can make styling the hair much simpler. This type of layered hairstyle is quite attractive on most men as well as women.

If one does not have access to a pair of thinning scissors, thinning the hair can be accomplished with regular scissors. The process of thinning the hair is accomplished by using a comb and a pair of scissors to cut the hair at different lengths to form layers. Care must be exercised to avoid cutting the hair too short. The cuts should be short and quick and done in sections so that combing and styling the hair will leave a smooth appearance with no gaps.

For the best results, it is recommended that one go to a salon and have the hair thinned by a professional stylist who can ensure that the hair is only thinned and can style the hair to make sure that the best appearance is achieved.

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Razor Haircuts - Pictures Gallery & How to Get Them

Ian Watkins scene razor haircut

For most men, their hair is a source of pride because of the pronounced effect it has on their overall appearance. This makes getting a haircut a very big deal because the style must be right when the cutting is done. Unlike regular clippers that just cut the hair off bluntly, a razor leaves the ends of the hair angled. It may not sound like a huge difference, but the change in the texture of the hair is very real and very noticeable. The haircuts add a lot more texture and bounce to the hair when done properly.

Ryan Gosling razor hairstyle

How to Razor Cut Hair

There are several different methods of cutting hair that are used to produce different styles. Here, we are going to take a look at how to get a razor haircut.

The process of cutting the hair with a razor is relatively simple. Of course, it might be wise to have a friend that you trust implicitly perform the cut for you if you choose not to go to a salon. One thing to note, some areas of the hair can not be seen adequately for attempting to razor cut one's own hair.

In order to get the haircut, one must first wash the hair thoroughly and use whatever conditioner is normally applied. The cutting needs to be done while the hair is still wet from the wash, though it does not have to be dripping. Before making any cuts, one should divide the hair into sections from bottom to top.

The cutting process starts at the bottom of the hair and moves upward toward the top of the head. A fine toothed comb should be used to lift a section of hair away from the head at approximately a 45 degree angle. The razor should be used to slice the hair in short motions across the length of the comb, also at about a 45 degree angle.

In the beginning, it is a good idea to remember the adage, "Less is more." It will always be possible to go back and cut more off, but once a cut has gone too far, it is nearly impossible to fix without just getting a buzz cut.

As the cutting proceeds, moving toward the top of the head, varying the length of the cuts will provide some added texture to the style. This method works well for those with thick, straight hair that normally just wants to lie there.

Jason Momoa Dreadlocks Hairstyles

Jason Momoa dreadlocks hairstyle

Jason Momoa was born in Honolulu, HI August 1, 1979. He grew up in Iowa, where he was raised by his mother. In 1999, he returned to Honolulu and was "discovered" by international clothing designer, Takeo. This launched a successful modeling career that led to acting.

Jason is probably best known for his portrayal of the elite fighter, Ronon Dex on SyFy's series Stargate Atlantis. Prior to this role, he also starred in Baywatch Hawaii as lifeguard Jason Iaone.

 

Jason 'Iaone' Momoa dreadlocked surfer hairstyle


 

Ronon Dex dreadlocks

The hairstyle worn by Jason's character, Ronon Dex is a very thick set of dreadlocks. While this style looks good on him, the weight of it became a problem. At over 6. 5 pounds, his hair was causing him to suffer severe headaches and in at least one instance, caused him to suffer whiplash while filming a martial arts scene for the program. He decided to have them cut off during the off season between season's 4 and 5 of the program.

Jason Momoa dreadlocks hair

Dreadlocks are obtained by growing the hair long and then making several small to medium sized braids that each hang independently. This is a very popular style among men from Jamaica and other Caribbean islands. They work extremely well if one has thick hair, especially if it has some natural curl already.

How to Prevent Grey Hair

You may have heard that grey hair is a natural part of aging. You may even have heard that premature grey hair is also natural for many people. The good news is that even though it may be natural, this does not mean you need to allow nature to take its course. There are some measures which you can take to prevent grey hair.

As you may already know, your hair begins at its roots. This means that whatever you put into your body can effect your chances of preventing your hair from turning grey. One important factor is ensuring that you give your body the vitamins and nutrients it needs on a regular basis. Not only are supplements good for your health, they can help to prevent grey hair, too. In addition to supplements, a balanced diet abundant in copper-rich foods can improve the health of your hair’s roots. Copper can be found in dark green leafy vegetables and meat.

If you smoke, now is the time to stop. While there are plenty of health reasons to quit smoking, learning that smoking can result in premature grey hair is another incentive. Reducing the amount of alcohol you consume has also been shown to be a factor in preventing grey hair.

Your general lifestyle plays a significant role in the health of your hair. The less stress you have in your life on a regular basis, the less damage there will be to your hair. Although it is not possible to completely eliminate stress, reducing your stress and learning how to deal with the stress that you do have can go a long way toward keeping your entire body healthy, and reducing your risk of your hair becoming prematurely grey.

You may not have thought of exercise as being a method to prevent grey hair. However, when you have an exercise routine which increases your blood circulation, it has a positive effect on the roots of the hair.

While there is no one guaranteed way to prevent grey hair, all of these factors together can increase your chances of keeping your hair in its best possible condition and reduce your risk of turning grey prematurely.