Hairstyles and Facial Hair: by Aaron Marino
Hairstyles and Facial Hair: by Aaron Marino
Hairstyles and Facial Hair: by Aaron Marino
Hairstyles and
Facial Hair
by Aaron Marino
!
Hair Styles
The Basics
!
Before
we
get
started,
let’s
review
a
few
basic
principles.
!
Get
a
Fresh
Cut
-‐
Most
guys
wait
for
too
long
to
get
a
haircut.
I
recommend
to
most
men
with
short
hair
(under
2
inches)
to
get
a
new
cut
every
3
-‐
4
weeks
—
max!
For
longer
hair,
it’s
every
4
-‐
6
weeks,
and
those
bold
enough
to
sport
a
Michael
Bolton
haircut
(circa
1980)
should
visit
their
salon
every
8
weeks.
!
The
style-‐
We’ll
talk
about
this
in
further
details.
You
know
your
hair
texture
and
length.
Utilize
Google
(under
“images”)
to
Tind
celebrities
with
similar
hair
and
get
ideas
from
the
different
haircut
that
they
sport.
!
The
cut-‐
Find
a
hairstylist
that
you
love
by
asking
for
referrals.
Make
sure
the
stylist
also
teaches
you
how
to
style
after
the
cut.
!
The
product
-‐
less
is
more!
Also,
use
the
right
product
by
asking
your
stylist
for
recommendations
of
product(s)
such
as
Pete
and
Pedro
!
Practice
and
play-‐
Practice
and
play
in
different
conditions.
!
Cleaning-‐
don't
over
wash!
Every
other
day
or
even
every
three
days
depending
on
how
greasy
your
hair
is.
!
Conditioning-‐
at
least
once
a
week,
apply
conditioner
and
let
sit
in
order
to
close
the
cuticle
for
hair
health,
luster,
and
shine.
!
Healthy
diet-‐
take
care
of
yourself
from
the
inside
out
to
have
healthy
hair
and
nails
!
Scalp-‐
take
care
of
the
dandruff
with
Neutrogena
T-‐Gel
!
!
Don't
be
afraid
of
change-‐
even
slight
variations
in
styling
can
breath
new
life
into
your
look
!
Choosing a Hair Style Based on Your
Height
!
!
Let’s
start
with
a
great
before-‐and-‐after
story.
Mustafa,
pictured
above,
wasn't
digging
his
long
luscious
locks.
!
He's
5'
6"
and
is
concerned
that
his
big
hair
wasn't
working
for
his
height.
He
was
also
looking
for
a
professional
look
that
is
also
fun
and
playful.
So
he
purchased
a
Virtual
Grooming
consultation
with
me.
Mustafa
has
amazing
hair.
I
helped
him
combine
two
styles
with
a
modiTied
pompadour
pulled
to
the
side
slightly.
The
result
is
a
perfect
new
style
for
Mustafa.
!
If
you’re
short,
I
would
advise
you,
if
you
want
to
maximize
the
visual
illusion
of
your
presence,
to
steer
away
from
wide
hair
styles.
!
A
hair
style
with
a
bit
of
lift
or
height
is
a
great
way
to
give
you
a
visual
inch
or
two
as
long
as
the
sides
and
back
are
tighter.
!
!
If
you
are
short
with
big
hair,
tighten
it
up
on
the
sides
and
going
with
a
little
bit
of
a
different
style.
!
If
you
are
tall,
pay
attention
face
shape.
For
all
heights,
take
into
consideration
of
lifestyle.
!
!
Hair Styles and Face Shapes
!
!
Finding
your
perfect
hairstyle
can
be
challenging.
!
I
wish
it
were
as
simple
as
buying
a
pair
of
shoes,
but
for
most
of
us,
Tinding
a
hairstyle
that
truly
compliments
our
individuality
is
a
matter
of
trial
and
error.
There
are
so
many
considerations
to
factor
into
the
compatibility
of
head
and
hair
that
the
search
is
often
a
long
and
tedious
one.
!
!
Most
of
us
realize
the
style
limitations
our
hair’s
quality
and
texture
present;
however,
choosing
an
appropriate
hairstyle
that
brings
out
our
best
goes
beyond
it
being
straight
or
curly,
coarse
or
Tine.
Actually,
the
most
Tlattering
haircuts
are
contingent
on
face
shape
more
than
anything
else.
!
Knowing
your
face
shape
and
how
to
accentuate
your
greatest
features,
while
downplaying
the
rest,
is
the
Tirst
place
to
start
when
looking
for
your
perfect
style.
!
Choosing
a
style
that
complements
your
face
shape
proves
more
successful
than
expecting
your
face
to
suit
a
hairstyle
simply
because
you
like
it.
Hair
type
is
a
huge
consideration
when
selecting
a
suitable
style,
but
facial
shape
is
of
greater
importance
because
it
is
the
foundation
on
which
all
else
is
built.
And
don’t
worry
about
there
being
only
one
style
per
face
shape
–
there
are
quite
a
few.
!
Let’s
take
a
look
at
the
professional
recommendations
for
each
of
the
seven
face
shapes.
!
Face Shapes & Complementary Hair Styles
!
Round
Face
!
Go
for
a
style
that
offers
dimension
and
balance.
!
Avoid
any
style
that
emphasizes
the
round,
full
shape
for
they
make
the
face
appear
rounder.
!
An
example
is
an
Afro
or
head
of
curls
that
frame
the
face.
Instead,
keep
the
sides
tight
and
the
top
higher,
which
will
offset
the
roundness
and
add
balance.
Square
hairstyles
are
a
great
choice,
as
are
off-‐center
parts
and
longer
side
swept
bangs
that
break
the
fullness.
By
the
way,
round
does
not
mean
fat
–
it’s
just
the
shape.
!
Go
for
hair
styles
that
are
angular
and
offer
dimension
(stay
away
from
big,
rounded
hair
styles)
!
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Style to Avoid Better Style
!
Oval
Face
!
Lucky
oval!
This
is
considered
the
ideal
face
shape
that
can
wear
just
about
any
style
or
length
it
wants.
It
is
recommended
to
avoid
heavy
bangs
or
any
style
that
covers
the
face.
Take
advantage
of
this
great
Square
Face
!
Sharp
angles
and
corners
should
be
soften
and
rounded
with
styles
that
break
up
the
square
face.
!
Layered
styles
that
add
length
to
the
face
and
off-‐center
parts
can
achieve
this.
!
Bangs
can
work
for
or
against
this
shape
depending
on
their
positioning
and
length.
If
bangs
are
worn,
brush
them
to
the
side,
and
keep
them
close
to
eye
level,
which
will
offset
a
square
forehead.
!
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Triangle
Face
!
This
face
is
Tlattered
by
styles
that
add
width
and
volume
to
the
upper
portion
of
the
face,
which
is
the
narrowest
part.
Short
to
medium
length
hairstyles,
with
bangs
that
cover
most
of
the
forehead,
lend
balance
by
offsetting
a
wide
jawline.
Avoid
styles
that
extend
past
the
chin.
Side
parts
are
Tlattering.
!
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There
are
other
face
shapes,
but
the
guidelines
I
provided
are
a
great
place
to
start
when
searching
for
your
perfect
hairstyle.
!
They
not
only
give
you
direction,
but
they
save
time
by
narrowing
your
search.
!
I
recommend
looking
at
hairstyles
for
your
face
shape
online,
printing
photos
of
any
style
you
like,
and
bringing
them
to
your
hairstylist
for
his
or
her
opinion.
The
great
thing
about
hair
is
it
grows.
!
So,
if
you
choose
a
style
you
aren’t
pleased
with,
it’s
just
a
matter
of
waiting
a
month
or
two
to
try
a
new
one.
!
Understanding
how
to
maximize
your
face
by
working
with
its
shape
inTluences
not
only
hairstyles,
but
eyeglass
frames
and
facial
hairstyles,
as
well.
Learning
about
your
face
shape
can
open
many
doors
that
lead
to
improving
your
appearance
and
building
greater
conTidence.
!
How to Find the Perfect Hair Style
!
!
Two
main
factors
to
consider
when
deciding
what
hair
style
is
suitable:
!
1. Hair
texture-‐
wavy,
curly,
straight,
thin,
thick,
balding
2. Hairline-‐
receding
front
or
side,
squared
off,
widow's
peak
!
The Google Trick
Find
a
celebrity
that
matches
your
hair
texture
and
hair
line
thereafter.
It's
not
necessarily
about
the
hair
cut
as
much
as
how
you
style
it-‐
it's
all
about
the
length,
the
product
as
well
as
how
you
style
it.
Try
three
styles,
starting
with
the
longest
style
Tirst.
Once
you
have
gotten
a
new
hair
cut,
make
sure
your
stylist
shows
you
how
to
style
it
on
your
own.
!
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How to Choose Facial Hair Based
on Your Face Shape
!
The
starting
point
for
determining
what
facial
hair
you're
going
to
wear
is
the
job
you
have
or
the
job
you
want
to
have.
!
The
good
news
is
that
society
is
getting
more
comfortable
with
men's
facial
hair.
!
For
the
majority
of
us,
the
facial
hair
style
that
we
choose
comes
down
to
!
(1)What
we
like
and
(2)What
we
can
grow
!
!
Face
shape
plays
a
role
and
can
take
'good'
to
'great'.
It
all
comes
down
to
balance,
and
facial
hair
can
enhance
your
look
and
compliment
your
facial
structure.
By
knowing
how
to
craft
a
facial
hair
style,
you
can
super
totally
enhance
your
look.
!
My
Tips:
!
Square-‐
strong
jaw
can
be
emphasized
(goatee,
deTined
beard)
or
softened
(softer
beard,
mustache,
soft
triangular
soul
patch)
with
facial
hair
!
Round-‐
less
angles
and
fuller
cheeks
(short
beard
with
deTined
lined,
well
groomed
/
edged
goatee,
longer
/
thinner
sideburns)
!
Triangular-‐
Alpha
falls
into
this
category
(fuller
or
longer
goatee
/
beard,
shorter
and
wider
sideburns)
!
Oval-‐
anything
you
want
to
grow
and
try
will
look
great
because
the
face
is
symmetrical.
The
book
is
open
in
your
world.
!
Hair Styles and Facial Hair
With Balding Men
!
!
Hair
loss
is
an
absolute
downer,
but
doesn’t
have
to
mean
youth
and
image
are
lost.
It’s
a
fact
of
life
for
most
men,
so
Tinding
ways
to
accept
and
properly
deal
with
it
will
make
the
situation
less
emotionally
painful
and
more
successfully
controlled.
!
For
most
men,
hair
loss
is
due
to
male
pattern
baldness
(MPB),
which
is
directly
associated
with
testosterone
–
the
very
hormone
that
makes
us
masculine.
It,
combined
with
genetics,
is
responsible
for
this
type
of
hair
loss,
so
there’s
not
much
we
can
do
to
avoid
it.
!
I’m
not
going
to
cover
methods
to
reverse
or
halt
hair
loss,
as
they’ve
been
discussed
on
my
website.
Instead,
let’s
see
how
you
can
make
your
balding
head
work
for
you.
!
Determine
the
best
look
for
you,
incorporate
facial
hair,
and
/
or
great
glasses
to
look
sexy.
!
Aaron
gives
examples
of
some
of
these
sexy
guys
who
have
done
just
that.
These
guys
embraced
hair
loss
and
look
fantastic.
Implementing
Aaron's
strategies
can
boost
your
conTidence.
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If
you
are
losing
your
hair,
take
it
short.
Incorporate
some
sideburns
with
a
slight
angle
to
give
your
hair
some
dimension.
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Growing
additional
facial
hair
is
another
suggestion
(slight
soul
patch
or
light
5
o'clock
shadow
beard)
-‐-‐
blend
it
shorter
up
until
your
hairline
for
one
seamless
piece.
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Another
option
is
to
incorporate
interesting
frames
or
eye-‐wear.
Add
character,
interest,
and
style
with
these
accessories.
!
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Haircut Prices
!
How
much
do
you
pay
for
a
quality
haircut?
This
week
alone,
three
guys
asked
what
they
should
expect
to
pay
for
a
good
haircut
at
a
mid
to
high-‐end
salon.
None
of
these
gents
were
from
Atlanta,
so
I
was
at
a
loss
of
what
to
say,
but
it
got
me
thinking.
!
So,
I
decided
to
do
my
research
and
called
six
salons
in
each
of
the
following
cities:
Atlanta,
Los
Angeles,
New
York,
Chicago,
Dallas,
and
Miami,
and
inquired
about
the
cost
of
men's
haircuts.
With
the
help
of
a
map,
I
did
my
best
to
pull
from
salons
throughout
the
cities,
and
did
not
just
randomly
select
them.
I
based
my
sampling
on
these
requirements:
city
location
(no
suburbs),
multicultural,
4+
star
rating,
and
private
ownership
(no
chain
salons).
!
The
review
consists
of
the
lowest
and
highest
prices,
plus
the
most
common
quote
I
was
given
by
each
city.
It
was
a
fun
experience
whose
results
surprised
me
at
times.
I
realize
the
cost
of
living
varies
according
to
city,
but
I
must
admit,
the
exercise
found
me
happy
and
relieved
to
live
in
Atlanta
and
not
New
York!
!
US
Haircut
Price
Survey
!
City
Low
High
Average
Atlanta,
GA:
$35.00
$108.00
$45.00
Los
Angeles,
CA:
$25.00
$65.00
$45.00
New
York,
NY:
$50.00
$300.00
$90.00
Chicago,
IL:
$30.00
$200.00
$75.00
Miami,
FL:
$30.00
$93.00
$50.00
Dallas,
TX:
$30.00
$50.00
$45.00
!
Again,
these
prices
are
just
a
sampling,
but
I
think
they
fairly
represent
each
city.
For
more
fun,
I
also
checked
in
with
a
few
barbers
and
was
surprised
to
Tind
their
prices
higher
than
I
expected,
with
New
York
coming
in
at
$42.00.
Man,
times
have
changed
since
the
$3.00
haircut
I
remember
my
grandfather
getting!
!
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