All about men's fashion: Part 1 - The Hair

Gentleman: dictionary definition says,
* A man of gentle or noble birth or superior social position
* A well-mannered and considerate man with high standards of proper behavior.
I'd say Gentleman is a person with a good sense of fashion.

This and future parts of the blog will be about men and their timeless fashion.

Basically i'll go from head to toe, obviously i don't know everything about fashion but i'll try to share everything, well almost everything about men's fashion.

Lets jump in to the first installment - THE HAIR

Lets be honest, HAIR real or artificial plays a significant role in every man's life. one haircut can change a man's look to a great extent, speaking of haircuts; choosing your hairdresser is important. recently did i realize that there is a degree for a hairstylist, you need to graduate from cosmetology school to be a qualified hairstylist. 

As a kid i loved going to a hairdresser, the joy of visiting a hairdresser is completely different. i loved watching all the men who were chatting together, dozing or reading a newspaper while getting their haircut. I'm sorry for all those men whose hair was cut at home by their mother. it feels different when your hair is cut by a professional.

WHAT SHOULD I APPLY TO MY HAIR??


Hair cream:

Hair creams, mainly consist of FAT, oil or wax. one of many classic products of this kind is Brylcream. i don't know how many are fans of good old Ronnie Raygun's hairstyle(RIP Ronnie), these creams can give you that look. these creams are effective on men with thick wavy hair. unlike hair gel, hair creams do not dry out the hair.
Brilliantine hair pomade is a reminiscent of Vaseline, it is recommended for thicker hair. it has beneficial effects on dry scalps.







Hair oil:

After hair creams and pomades hair oil is the third fat based hair grooming product. Hair oil is recommended for very dry hair that is difficult to control. However hair creams and brilliantine are better for hairdressing because they can be applied more evenly than oil.

HAIRSTYLES:

Until the 1970's the short back-and-sides was the most basic haircut. Majority of men still have their hair cut along these lines, however men have always worn long hair as well.

some of the classic hairstyles over the years are:

* The Italian look: A man with dark, curly hair can carry off this classic south European look. It loses none of the attractiveness with increasing age and slowly graying hair, as Fiat boss Gianni Agnelli used to have.

* The Aristocrat: This style is classic among men's haircuts. Longer hair on top, no layering the ears uncovered, and short hair on the nape(back of the neck) such as the one worn by Prince Charles. Someone who wears this hair will always look well groomed.

* The Dandy: The Development of the pony tail has been most interesting. in the 1960's it was real rarity, but now its no longer unthinkable. the men's pony tail such as the one worn by Karl Lagerfeld, is remarkable. I think the dandy look is for an  environmentally conscious music student or a pleasure-seeking millionaires kid.

* The Eternal Youth: Well this hair style has lost its definition, this hairstyle has always tousles, falls into the eyes and it needs to be constantly thrown back with a short movement of the head. This is a classic boyish look. this hairstyle looks fabulous on men with light or blond hair.

CHEST HAIR:

well chest hair has been and always will be a controversial topic. some people say that a man should remove his body hair because he also cuts the hair on his head and face. others regard a haircut and shave as the normal minimum of body care, but removal of body hair as the expression of an excessive desire to control the way one looks. 

In India and Europe; there is always a tendency to let the nature take its course.  Its difficult for a traditional Indian man to imagine himself doing something to get rid of the vigorously sprouting hair on his chest, back and legs. Well i guess the thinking is changing now, thanks to the american counterparts. 

The proponents of body-hair removal mostly came from United States, where people use ingenious cosmetic methods to modify their appearance. However, just the thought of going through the painful process of having their hair removed is disagreeable for many men.

Maybe we should just accept the way we are, instead of wishing for things we do not have.

HAIR BRUSH:

* Round Hair brush:Round hair brushes are generally used to give a curl and definition to hairstyles. The basic rule is that the smaller the round of the brush the tighter the curl. For shorter hair, use a smaller brush and curl strategic pieces of your hair. For longer hair, round hair brushes can be used for curling the ends, or just straightening hair. A larger round hair brush is best for longer hair.

* The royal brush: my personal favorite, I think every man should own this brush. I guess G.B. Kent & Sons still make their famous brushes by hand, as a result they are very expensive. I think Kent & Sons still use wild-boar bristles unlike plastic or metal. 

There is so much more, but let me stop.  if there are any errors, please excuse me and leave a comment. i'll try to correct them:)