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EVER since the word metrosexual popped up in beauty
magazines, men indeed have become more conscious about their
appearance. I’ve noticed that on so many points. In their choice
of wardrobe for instance, men are now more open and experimental in
terms of style, cut, color, print and pattern. How many guys have
you seen in baby pink shirts? Don’t they look so clean, handsome,
and mabango tingnan as we say in Filipino? Pink is definitely cool
and sexy on a guy.
Notice too how men’s salons are
now gaining a huge popularity and following. Yes, men love getting
prepped up and pampered too. In fact, gone are the days that you
only see men in the barbershop or barbero. They are more
discriminating and sophisticated with their cuts and want to be
updated with their ’dos.
Here then are some tips for all
the men out there who want to get the head of hair that suits them
best.
Find a good stylist. Ask around
and find out which salon or stylist your friends go to. If you see a
salon you want to try, call them up and ask if they specialize in a
certain type of haircut or hairstyle. Would they consider themselves
modern or classic? Edgy or conservative?
Don’t be shy. You may want to
drop by a salon and ask if they give free consultation before making
an appointment. Find out also what particular hairstyle they are
good at and if this works for you. Also check if they only
specialize in women’s hairstyles. Do this before they start
whacking at your hair!
What’s your fuss factor? Let
your stylist know how much time you spend on your hair. Do you
prefer using a blow dryer or just finger drying? What kind of
styling aids are you used to using? These are important things for
your stylist to know. Some men bring their own styling aid if
they’re not comfortable with the brands a particular salon uses.
Tell your stylist about your
lifestyle. Do you work in a conservative environment? Are you a man
about town and fashion-forward? Ultimately, your stylist needs to
know how comfortable you are with a particular hairstyle, so you
better make sure you’re both on the same page when you get down to
details.
Ask your stylist to teach you how
to style your hair. Don’t you hate it when you like your hairstyle
but when you go home and do it on your own, you can’t seem to get
it right? The solution is to learn from the expert. Do they use the
hairdryer in a particular way? Ask your stylist if there a
particular technique you should follow.
Bring a picture, a tear sheet, a
cut out. Stylists confirm that more and more male clients are
bringing in photos from magazines to show them the specific cut they
want. With photos, your stylist will be able to assess how suitable
the cut is for your face-shape and your lifestyle. They can also
suggest alternatives if it’s not the right cut for you.
The money talk. Tip
appropriately! A proper tip is 15 to 20 percent of the haircut price
for your stylist and a little less for the person who washes your
hair.
Always remember that the right
hairstyle can give you much confidence and satisfaction. Finding the
right hairstyle for you may take a little effort though, but the
results are worth it in the end.
As with any good relationship,
the key to getting a great haircut is really proper communication
between you and your hairstylist. So before the haircut, you should
have a consultation with your stylist to discuss your hair and
lifestyle.
Source: About: Men’s fashion
and grooming / www.mensfashion.about.com.
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lectures: e-mail paching_betita@yahoo.com
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