HairStyle and Pictures

Matt Lanter with his crop layered hairstyle.
In a hair-world dominated by women, it may be hard for men to feel comfortable showing a sincere concern about their own style. Concepts that have been associated with female haircuts for decades are now readily available to be used by males too! One of those concepts is essential when it comes to choosing a haircut: layering.

Layering hair is the same idea as layering clothing when hunting or putting multiple coats of paint onto drywall. It can create volume that may not have existed beforehand, lessen the weight of heavy hair, or flatter a face shape when it was thought impossible. Basically, layering hair is building steps into the hair, either going up or going down. The bottom can be longest, gradually going shorter as it steps up, or the top can be longest, gradually going shorter as it goes down, which is also known as a stack.

Learning how to layer hair yourself isn’t as difficult as it may seem. If you have a fine toothcomb, a good pair of scissors, shears, or razors anyone can be a pro! Having a mirror to see the back of your head may help but isn’t totally necessary.

When laying your hair, it’s always best to work on wet hair. This gives an easier cut and less chance for split ends or missed hairs. If the hair is straight it can be towel dried first. If the hair is curly it’s best to cut when thoroughly wet so that it can be as straight as possible when cutting. Use a brush or the fine toothcomb to remove all tangles from the hair.

Start by pull the hair straight through two fingers and cutting the bottom of the hair to the longest length that you wish it to be. If you prefer to have a clean neckline, don’t be afraid to take a razor to your neck and shave to the point you wish the hair to end; this gives a stopping point for shorter hair. Depending on the thickness, or distance apart that you wish the layers to be, grasp the next layer of hair between two fingers and make clean cuts. Be sure to leave some extra length since your hair is wet and will dry a bit shorter. Also, remember that you can always cut more off, but you can’t put it back.

Repeat this process until you reach the top layer. Check the hair to make sure that it blends well. When using a powered set of shears, change your blade length for every half-inch or so that you move up through the hair, this will give a pretty good blended look.

If your hair is longer, layers usually work well with a face frame. This isn’t just for women! Take the front 1” section of hair, grasp between two fingers, and angle your hand outward. Using a razor to take this hair off gives a gradual, natural look. If you have any type of bangs that need to be trimmed with your layering, grasp between your fingers and cut upward into the hair. It may not seem like this will accomplish much, but it gives a wispy, natural lay.

For touch ups on the layers, or a quick, messy layering look, take an inch thick section of hair and twist as tightly as desired, cut at an upward angle and untwist. Just remember, the tighter the twist, the stronger and shorter the layer will be.

Use a blow dryer on your hair when the layering is done if you have one. It will display stray or missed hairs in the average setting this way. Remember that hair does react to being cut. It tends to “freak out” for a few days until it has accustomed to the loss of length. Styling products will enhance your handsome new do. Try to trim or touch up about every six weeks. If you can learn how to layer hair for yourself, helping out buddies with their hair will be a new, enviable talent.

Ian Watkins hairstyle
Ian Watkins is the lead singer for the Welsh Alternative Rock band known as Lostprophets. He was born in Merthyr Tyfdil, Wales on July 30, 1977, grew up in Pontypridd and attended high school with band mate Mike Lewis, who now plays guitar for Lostprophets.

He later formed a new band called Fleshbind with Lee Gaze. After a couple of years, these two left Fleshbind to form their own band Lozt Prophetz. Upon reuniting with Lewis, the three got together to form the band as it stands today, Lostprophets.


Ian Watkins scene hair
Ian Watkins hairstyle has been a subject of discussion among fans since the group began touring. This hairstyle, known as a scene hairstyle, is short in back with long straight bangs that cover the eyes. Many female fans feel that this hair style choice makes Watkins look sexier.


Ian Watkins hairstyle
Today, this hairstyle has gained in popularity, both in the music business and out of it. Other artists, such as Emo are now sporting Scene hair styles similar to the one worn by Watkins. One of the primary traits of people who like this style is an independent streak. They want to stand out from the crowd in a semi- punk manner without going in for the whole wildly dyed Mohawk look.

Alex Band hairstyle
Alex Band is a solo musician who is better known as a member of the band The Calling. He is well-known for lending his vocal on the top 10 hit. Alex Band has to his credit his own record label and released a 5 song EP, Alex Band EP. Child of producer and director Charles Band Alex Band has acting in his genes. And therefore, this talented youth had a short stint in films.

Born on June 8, 1981 in Los Angeles, California, He is the lead singer of the band The Calling. The single of his band "Wherever You Will Go" was a smashing international hit. Alex featured in his father's film Puppet Master II (1991) (V).Alex and his band, The Calling have two immensely successful albums and several hit singles to their name not to mention of the stupendous hit Wherever You Will Go. The single is recently awarded with a BDS Award for 800,000 spins. His music appeared in movies like Daredevil, Kate and Leopold, Love, Actually and Sweet Home Alabama while his song Our Lives featured in Clubhouse which is a television Show. This song was also played at the closing ceremony of Summer Olympics in the year 2004. Teaming up with Carlos Santana, Alex has recorded and released the single Why Don't You and I in the year 2003. Besides the singing career, Alex has acted in films like Coyote Ugly and Fish without a Bicycle. Of late, Alex Band has taken a break from the band and is concentrating on his first solo CD.


Alex Band thick blonde hairstyle
Though Alex Band kept a long hair but it seems that the hairdo didn’t go to well with his fans. However, his layered hairstyle with middle parting impressed his fans a lot. His thick blonde layered hairdo with bangs on his forehead perfectly goes with his personality, lending him a boyish charm.

Alex Band won the heart of all from his critics to his admirers with his talent in his words and his voice. Let’s hope Band continues to live up to his name and his first solo record becomes a huge hit!

Sunday, August 23, 2009

How to Cut Men's Curly Hair

Men’s curly hair is often considered to be the most difficult to cut. Men’s hair cuts must be cut to shape the natural curl formation. Curly hair must be cut so that the wave pattern conforms to the desired style. Men’s curly hair cuts should make the hair look cared for and controlled. If the look is a relaxed, casual style the curls will be cut to look shaped and uniform yet curly and casual. If the look is smooth and flat then the curls should be cut to lie smooth and flat. Here are some tips on cutting men’s curling hair styles.

The Curl

Do not let the curl control the style. The curl will need to be shaped so that it conforms to the desired style. Each curl has a bend and the curls must each be cut on the curve of the same bend. The bend is the place to cut the curl so that it falls in the desired direction. If you cut the curl before the bend the hair will stick out awkwardly and will have a straight off look. If the curl is cut correctly it will fall into a wave pattern with the other curls on the head.

Wave Patterns

There may be different curl patterns on the same head of hair. The crown area may be overly curly while the sides and the back have a very relaxed, almost straight curl pattern. The same head of hair may have different sections of weak and tight curls. If the hair is not cut correctly it may look like different dimensions of curls going in various directions without any conformity. The curl patterns will need to be cut to create the look of one wave pattern. Cut and shape the curls formations to blend with one another. You will need to shape the straighter curl formation in a way that it lays correctly and partners with the curly hair next to it.

Curl Formations

Here are some tips to blending a weaker curl formation or pattern with a tight curl formation or pattern.

As you section the hair observe the curl formation and create the cut in your mind. Start with the crown and shape the curls, cutting them on the bend. Take the curl formation on the crown and blend it into the sides of the head. Create a merging of the top curl formation and the side curl formation. Comb the hair to see if the cut curls are automatically blending. Mess the hair with your hand and watch to see if the curl formations blend together creating the look of one curl pattern. If they do not blend then take the time to reshape the areas that are not blending with each other. Next blend the sides and the crown into the back of the head.

Be sure to keep the curl pattern blending into the curls in the back. Be especially careful when your blend the crown area at the back of the top of the head with the curls in the back. Leave a little more length. Then comb and watch the pattern of the curls. If the curls fall evenly and smoothly then continue to the rest of the hair. If they do not fall smoothly then take a bit more hair off. Allow the curl formation to shape your finger as you cut. If you notice that you are not thrilled with how one section of the curl formations flow then shape a little more in that area.

Edges and Hairline

When doing the edges around the ear and the hair line determine how short you want to go. If you want curls to overlap the ears then also leave a little curl waving at the hairline also. If you want a short look then shape around the ear and along the edge of the hairline. Taper the curl formation around the ear and the hairline so that it lays smooth.

Electric Clippers

If you want a straight look around the edges and back you can also use electric clippers.

When using electric clippers on curly hair be sure to give yourself about two inches between the longer curls and the clipper cut. This will give the space needed to blend the clipper cut with the curls. You can use either the scissors to blend the curls with the clipper cut or use the clipper over an angled comb to blend the clipper cut hair with the curls.

The secret to cutting curly hair is to cut the hair within the curl formation and comb and mess the hair to see if the curls are blending properly. Cutting curly hair takes experience. The more curly men’s hair cuts you do the better you will get. Enjoy the fun of the challenge.