Hair cuts

[The Good]

It seems that my hair is almost long enough for a pompadour, but when I try to style it as one, it appears somewhat short, basically a slickback with a raised front quiff. Is it still a pompadour if styled like that? My hair to the front extends down to nearly my eyebrows, by an inch. When I'm not doing that though, I do a James Bond/Don Draper style side-part.

 

[Razorman937]

I have kept my hair buzzed all of my life and now if I grow it out I am afraid it will look like a 'fro

 

[skbellis]

After alot of struggles, I have learned a key phrase for the classic vintage hair cut. Modern day they seem to call it a " Low Fade". So I ask for a low fade and very little ( maybe 1/4" off the top) and I am usually pretty happy.

Scott

 

[The Good]

Here's the length of my hair without any product in it and a bit damp, but towel dried (after showering and shampoo use):

Now here's after a quarter-sized dab of Brylcreem (and nothing else):

If I were really going for a wet, slick look, I could have benefited from about twice as much Brylcreem than I put on, but it seems that at this length of hair, this is just about the right amount if I'm in a hurry and have little time to spend styling it.

 

[Bourne ID]

Slick cut Yeps! The Fedora Lounge Standard!! Ask for it by name!

 

[Jesse Jack]

Make sure you go to a "barber shop", not a "salon", not a "hair studio", not a chain store. If you spot a red striped pole, a bunch of old-time sports/hunting/car stuff decorating the place, and a crusty old codger ready to give you a trim, you're probably in the right place.

As fun as it is to flirt with the 19 year old that just got out of beauty school, have an oldtimer do it right first, then go tell the kitten that you just want a trim.

 

[senoreme]

Totally right

 

[stevencvn72]

Make sure you go to a "barber shop", not a "salon", not a "hair studio", not a chain store. If you spot a red striped pole, a bunch of old-time sports/hunting/car stuff decorating the place, and a crusty old codger ready to give you a trim, you're probably in the right place.

As fun as it is to flirt with the 19 year old that just got out of beauty school, have an oldtimer do it right first, then go tell the kitten that you just want a trim.

Couldn't agree with this one more! Although there isn't as much "eye candy", the company, conversation, and haircut usually is superior. Esp if you can find a place that'll finish up with a straight razor shave.

 

[mattfink]

This may sound silly to many but what about a man who wears a toupee. What can/should he do in order to replicate a 1930's style hair cut? Any suggestions out there from fellow hair wearers? All information will be greatly appreciated.

Ditch the rug, bald is beautiful baby!

 

[The Good]

Funny thing happened today. Actually it was a nice compliment. I styled my hair pompadour style (I was also wearing my leather jacket and dark blue Levi's, a pretty stereotypical greaser/biker look), and after leaving from the In 'N Out burger, a man before driving away in his car shouted, "Nice haircut!" I almost didn't hear him, but I did shout a thank you back. That was nice, and coincidentally enough, it may have been my barber. Actually, it looked kind of like it was him.

EDIT - This was my style:

 

[Chinaski]

Lookin' good, The Good - a bit on the rockabilly side of the highway...

 

[The Good]

Hey thanks. Yeah, I was feeling a bit rockabilly today, and sported my hair in a way I thought could pass for the greaser pompadour look. A bit on the short side, maybe, but it'll grow in a month or two. It's just not quite photogenic, in person it looks more "full" on the top and sides, and shinier. Also growing out my sideburns, they're mouth-length now, a bit patchy still towards the bottom, but they're flare-shaped as well. Otherwise, I have never really successfully grown my sideburns that long before I just shave them back to where the earlobes stop.

 

[Jesse Jack]

Also growing out my sideburns, they're mouth-length now, a bit patchy still towards the bottom, but they're flare-shaped as well. Otherwise, I have never really successfully grown my sideburns that long before I just shave them back to where the earlobes stop.

I am 26 years old and physically unable to grow sideburns so count your lucky stars buddy!

 

[The Good]

Well, I wouldn't say they're there yet. They don't look too good...

The top two inches or so have existed for a few months, although trimmed at least twice. I stopped trimming that nearly a month ago after a visit to the barber's, and at the same, started to allow the bottom inch (past the earlobe) to grow out a bit. It's going to take another month, maybe a month and a half before it darkens and shows up more clearly. My hair can be very blond in sunlight, but appear dark indoors. I guess my hair color is "dirty blond," it even appears slightly green at times, especially when using no hair product.

 

[Jesse Jack]

Right about where yours start to taper off on the way down...that's about where my beard tapers off on the way up.

 

[nolareenactor]

Hey guys, I just became a member of this forum, what a sweet one at that!
I saw this on youtube the other day and I'm wondering if any of you have tried it yet? If so, how does it compare to Murrays or Dax? There is a few different kinds of the pomade made by Axe, heres one of them:

Thanks,
Ian

 

[Bruce Wayne]

Hey guys, I just became a member of this forum, what a sweet one at that!
I saw this on youtube the other day and I'm wondering if any of you have tried it yet? If so, how does it compare to Murrays or Dax? There is a few different kinds of the pomade made by Axe, heres one of them:

Thanks,
Ian

Welcome to the Lounge! I use this product exclusively so I cannot campaire how it works to other products, but it does hold my hair in place but I have to use more then the recommended finger tip ammount.

 

[Jan]

Hey guys, I just became a member of this forum, what a sweet one at that!
I saw this on youtube the other day and I'm wondering if any of you have tried it yet? If so, how does it compare to Murrays or Dax? There is a few different kinds of the pomade made by Axe, heres one of them:

Thanks,
Ian

My buddy used it and liked it. But then again, he didn't really style his hair properly.

It's rather pricey, considering the size of the container and how much you'd use. I wouldn't consider comparing it to a real grease like Murray's or Dax, as it's completely different formulas. The Axe is rather gooey. So it would be closer to be compared with something like Dax Short & Neat, but not entirely, as the Axe isn't greasy as Dax is.

It really depends on what kind of look you're going for. Wet looks, really require light, greasy stuff like Brylcreem, Murray's Super Light, Dax Short & Neat, etc etc. Because without the whole greasy look, you're not achieving the WET look.

But check out my blog, I've used a ton of products. No "mainstream" store bought brands like Axe or Redken. But it depends entirely on what look you're going for. So if you want the styling without the greasy, wet look, then those types of products are for you. But if you want the authentic look, stick with the originals and hey... It'll save ya a ton of money!

 

[nolareenactor]

How does it work for holding a pomadour? The main reason why I want to get some is because it washes out and doesn't stay for a few days haha. Thanks for the help all!
Ian

 

[The Good]

Interesting that you bring up an Axe product. Even though I've never used it before, and it may not be a sort of pomade at all (it's waxy feeling though), my brothers actually use one called "Axe Whatever Messy Look Paste," or something. I heavily doubt it being a wet look product, but it seems to provide some hold. They tend to spike their hair at front with it. Anyone here ever used it before?