Hipster Hair – Beard 2012

Don’t worry about what they call you, you know you’re looking good! This hipster hair is somewhere in between spiky and bed head. To get the look, skip a cut until short hair get some length. Then get this cool textured cut that looks great slicked back or spiked up. Be sure to go to a barber or stylist that specializes in mens hair to ensure this masculine cut. The trimmed beard complements the tousled style. To clean up the look, wear hair back or if you’re getting rid of the beard, keep going and get an undercut.

Beards 2013: How to Grow a Beard

Once the defining feature of the unemployed slacker, beards 2013 are cool, hip and sexy. You’ve seen short versions on Ryan Gosling and longer ones on all the indie bands.

Whether your look is hipster, vintage, clean cut or somewhere in-between, here’s how to grow a beard.

1. Commit to the beard! That means no shaving for a minimum of 4 weeks and up to 6 weeks. If you’re concerned about look scraggly or scruffy, start growing your beard over a long weekend or holiday.

Keep on growing even if you think you know what you want your beard to be. You may be pleasantly surprised by how facial hair fills in and go for a fuller and longer beard than you first thought.

2. Ignore the comments. Everyone’s got an opinion. Don’t let surprise, reactions, or negative comments bother you. Even though beards are back, people are generally averse to change. On the other hand, don’t let compliments sway you if you’re not into the beard.

Either way, get through the initial month and make up your mind then.

3. Stay fresh. Skin that is used to the cleansing and sloughing of regular shaves may start to feel itchy with the new presence of beard hair. This is a temporary adjustment phase and not an indication of that something is wrong.

Keep skin clean with a gentle shampoo or face wash. There are dedicated beard products from Bluebeards and Jenulence that are are gentler on facial skin and formulated for exposure to foods, drinks, and smoke.

Be sure to wash out the products thoroughly and gently pat the beard dry with a towel.

If skin is still sensitive, rub some moisturizer or oil (jojoba oil is a great multi-purpose cleanser and conditioner) into skin before bed.

4. Shape the beard. So it’s been at least 4 weeks without shaving. Now it’s time to shape the beard. Usually the cheek line, where the beard transitions into the skin of the cheeks is best left natural. You may want to remove obvious strays.

You will want to clean up your beard at the neck line, under the chin and around the neck. If you’re concerned about doing this yourself, many barbers have experience styling beards.

Otherwise, generally aim to clean up any obvious scraggly hairs at the neck. This area is concealed beneath the chin so it’s hard to do significant damage.

The final area of the beard that can be groomed is around the lips. Long hair can start to get in the way of the mouth so keep the moustache area trimmed.

5. Grooming. If you’re happy with your beard, save yourself time and hassly by investing in a beard trimmer. Get a good one that is precise and easy to use, like the Philips Norelco All-In-One Grooming System, Panasonic Milano, or Remington MB-200. You’re saving lots of money on expensive razors and haircuts so don’t skimp on this purchase.

On a daily basis, use a wide toothed comb or brush to remove tangles and gently shape the beard.

6. Keep growing. Now that you have a great beard, keep going! You can go for the clean mountain man look that is seen on more and more models. Or go for an amazing moustache.

7. Shaving. If you want to get rid of your beard or transition into a moustache, the easiest way is to use beard trimmers to remove as much hair as possible. You can use scissors as well but be careful!

Finish with a regular shave (or two) and your chin is back.

Mens Hairstyles With Beards

Beards aren’t just for play off season or pipe smokers anymore. From Zach Galifianakis to Bon Iver, beards have been embraced by the young and hipster. While a beard can be worn with any hairstyle, its important to consider proportion.

The best mens hairstyles with beards have balance. Here, a medium length hairstyle is paired with a close cropped beard and slightly longer moustache. The sideburns seamless transition between the two. This an attractive and low maintenance look. To keep it professional and alluring to women, make sure trim the beard regularly. With the start of Movember and winter on its way, its the perfect time to try out mens hairstyles with beards.

Barbershop vs Salon – Stylist Edition

For the best haircuts for men, both the barbershop and salon get great results. The salon won’t give you a straight razor shave or man cave experience, but there are still plenty of reasons to visit a stylist.

Here’s why :

1. Longer Hair - One of the reasons to go to a barber is for their expertise in classic short hairstyles. However if you have longer hair, thick hair, or curly hair - go to a stylist.

2. Style – Stylists know and love to cut modern and on trend hairstyles. Even if you don’t know what you want, other than to look good, a stylist can recommend a current look that also works with your facial features.

3. Product – We can’t stop talking about product. Whether you have short, long, curly, or straight hair – product ensures your hair looks its best and gives you lots of styling options. Salons carry their recommended brands and your stylist can help you find the best product for your hair type or the style you want to achieve – from slicked back to spiked up.

4. Color – For a natural look, only let experienced professionals color your hair. This is especially true for facial hair. Do you really want to trust your beard to Just for Men?

5. Clean-ups – Most salons will clean up the back of your neck between haircuts to keep you looking clean cut at no extra cost.