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By: Chemical Erik
Updated 2 weeks, 6 days ago
Source: http://artofmanliness.com/
I don’t have enough hair for any of those styles, so I’ve gone clean shaven. I don’t think it would have been considered professional 20 years ago, but works very well today. I’d say it’s not quite as good from a business perspective as a full head of well styled hair, but far better than a balding look, and way better than a comb-over or toupee.
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marcooth 2 weeks, 6 days ago on Twitter
Should I get a Donald Draper or a Roger Sterling? http://artofmanliness.com/2009/10/27/the-mad-men-guide-to-a-manly-haircut/
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WeMentorSMM 1 month, 4 weeks ago on Twitter
HA - the Mad Men guide to a "manly" haircut http://bit.ly/3wNG85 #madmen
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michaelstewart 1 month, 4 weeks ago on Twitter
I like the Roger Sterling. http://bit.ly/1mIZyb (MadMen guide to manly haircuts) #fb
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James 2 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress
I would have to disagree with some of imnocasablancas points, and agree with some. I’ve gone to the extreme and have used Royal Crown for the mega greasy/wet look for a sharper and what I think is a more formal look, but a part and a little dab of Brylcreem doesn’t merit some wingtips and a fedora. Alec Baldwin does have a clean look on 30 Rock though. I say, comb your hair and wear a collared ... See all content
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mariovillalobos 2 months, 2 weeks ago on Twitter
New Year's Resolution #1: Get a manly haircut. http://bit.ly/18WO5S
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Rocco 2 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress
Interesting article, it’s true that you see far too many middle aged men these days sporting hairstyles that look cool on guys 20 years younger than themselves. I realised aged about 28 that I could no longer carry off the spiky-at-the-front look that was so cutting edge for young men in the late ‘90’s.
However, I feel that the side parted, brylcreemed look is best left to my father’s generation
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jdbritt 2 months, 3 weeks ago on Twitter
Mad Men reboots the part? http://artofmanliness.com/2009/10/27/the-mad-men-guide-to-a-manly-haircut/
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Mike 2 months, 3 weeks ago on Wordpress
Hey Brett. Really enjoyed reading your article. I have been wanting to try one of these haircuts for awhile. In your article you mentioned having your barber cut your hair so it is easier to maintain a part in it. I have been looking for a skilled barber who knows how to do this can you recommend a good one here in Tulsa that you use?? What do they do to make it easier to part?? Looking forward to ... See all content
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zachzaslow 2 months, 3 weeks ago on Twitter
"Gimme the Don Draper." The Mad Men guide to a manly haircut: http://artofmanliness.com/2009/10/27/the-mad-men-guide-to-a-manly-haircut/
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nosamrellim 2 months, 3 weeks ago on Twitter
1 more day of 4 day break..getting the pete campbell tomorrow..
http://artofmanliness.com/2009/10/27/the-mad-men-guide-to-a-manly-haircut/
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american crew styling gel 2 months, 4 weeks ago on Wordpress
Haha! This is great! Try American Crew and I think you’ve got a winner.
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Tip: Your Hair Is Your Hat Suit - The Exceptional Man, Chicago - Men's Style and More 2 months, 4 weeks ago on Wordpress
[...] off an old-school style like that, your barber should be able to work with you. In the meantime, this guide should get you [...]
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nickjackson 2 months, 4 weeks ago on Twitter
Got a haircut. Short. Mad Men style. Took @artofmanliness's advice: http://tinyurl.com/yhyhr7u. Need Brylcreem. And a suit.
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imnocasablancas 2 months, 4 weeks ago on Wordpress
Trouble with having a haircut like this is that you have to dress appropriately – suit, shoes, hat etc etc. Then if you dress like that you end up looking like your going to a fancy dress party as a dad off a 50’s sitcom.
My point is this…no one would take you seriously if you turned up to work/a meeting/a date wearing these clothes or having this haircut. You’d look
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ScottOz 3 months ago on Twitter
@_andrew_g From one Mad Men fan to another ... http://bit.ly/1mIZyb
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Steven 3 months ago on Wordpress
I also have a natural part on the right. I am a right-hander, but I have a cowlick on the right just at the part with a natural wave in the front towards the left. If I forced my part on the left I would end up looking ridiculous, not powerful.
I think Gloria realizes this and that’s why Roger and Peter both have right parts.
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Dave Tindell 3 months ago on Wordpress
My son got me the 1st season of “Mad Men” as a birthday gift recently. My dad started his teaching career in 1960 and so I was immediately intrigued by the styling of the show. (Especially interesting was Pete Campbell’s admission that he was making $75/wk at the firm. My dad made more than that teaching junior high industrial arts in small-town Wisconsin in ‘60.) I will show ... See all content
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Mr Ed 3 months ago on Wordpress
I winced when I read “part on the left for this cut”, “part on right for that one”…You will get cowlicks, etc if you don’t do it the way your hair is growing. If you look down on the back of someone’s head, there is a “point of origin”. If the hair natural grow clockwise around that point, part on the left; else, right.
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John Sherrill 3 months ago on Wordpress
@Brett – Did you get to speak with Gloria? The only reason I ask is I found a NY Times blog post that says she uses some Redken and TRI products. The author did not speak to Gloria directly. He was relayed a message by the show’s press office.
Here’s a link to the article:
http://themoment.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/10/30/look-the-part-2-mad-men-hair-uncovered/
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TheCoolestCool 3 months ago on Twitter
The Mad Men Guide to a Manly Haircut -- http://ow.ly/Agnb
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grapet 3 months ago on Twitter
@LEIGHSALES HI. Tell him he was partly responsible for this. http://bit.ly/zJkpT :-)
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ceserpico 3 months ago on Twitter
@chriswilsondc i hope you will complement your MM suit with an appropriately deep-parted MM haircut. http://bit.ly/18WO5S
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Pete 3 months ago on Wordpress
Well this is all well and good for those blokes that have any hair on their heads…
Manly for us male pattern baldness lot is a close but not cropped cut with scissors not clippers. Leaves what we have not bristly.
Of course there is always the chrome dome for those with a head shape that wont scare the children!
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mutuelle axa 3 months ago on Wordpress
have worn my hair in these styles for years and the products I have found to work
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Will 3 months ago on Wordpress
Yowsers. I saw this sort of thing from time to time during my years as a Marine – guys would get a “medium regulation” cut (think Sterling above but a bit shorter) as sort of a rebellion against the standard issue high-and-tight. Some commanders let it go, others didn’t. For those ordered to get a high-reg, they would go back to the barber and just have the sides shaved down ... See all content
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TheCoolestCool 3 months, 1 week ago on Twitter
The Mad Men Guide to a Manly Haircut -- http://ow.ly/yQOB
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Will Ramirez 3 months, 1 week ago on Wordpress
Any suggestions for someone like me who has very thick hair… I am 25 and am looking for a more manly hairstyle. i love the Draper look, but my hair is thick and don’t think I can get the look because my hair makes my head look massive when its that long
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cabañas 3 months, 1 week ago on Wordpress
I’ve always found long flowing locks to be pretty damn manly myself, I’m not a fan of too much greasy junk in my hair. On a side note, I have the same problem as FS being a lefty and the stylist always parting my hair the wrong way even after being a regular customer for a year or so.
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bryan 3 months, 1 week ago on Wordpress
I have worn my hair in these styles for years and the products I have found to work the best are made by a barber who cuts these and other older styles. I use layrite wich you can find online at layrite .com. they are priced from 10 to 15 bucks per bottle or tub, but the big difference is they are water based and come out alot easier than the older products.
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Matthew 3 months, 1 week ago on Wordpress
Not all men will look great with the same haircut. I agree with the suggestion of working with what you have. The shape of the face will affect how a hairstyle suits, the type of hair you have and for me I find if the sides are cut too short it makes my ears look like they stick out somewhat…
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JAY 3 months, 1 week ago on Wordpress
Gotta go with the “natural” part argument. When I was a kid, my dad took me to a very manly old barber (lots of stories my brothers and I share about that barber shop and the comic books we read, and the quarter we got back from the buck and six bits haircut). Anyway, he always had my hair cut high and tight with the forced part on the left, and my hair always looked funny to me because ... See all content
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Red's Barbershop 3 months, 1 week ago on Twitter
Try something old/new, it's all about perspective. http://tinyurl.com/yhyhr7u
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redsbarbershop 3 months, 1 week ago on Twitter
Try something old/new, it's all about perspective. http://tinyurl.com/yhyhr7u
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Daniel V. 3 months, 1 week ago on Wordpress
Two rules for wearing these hair cuts. 1. Be hansom 2. Don’t be un-hansom.
Women melt when they watch this show because they picked great looking men. If this were a show set in the 70’s and they all had long hair, they would be saying how much they love long hair on a guy. What they mean is they love that hair on that guy in that photo shoot, not necessarily on you, because you
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John 3 months, 1 week ago on Wordpress
I generally find the daily postings on AOM interesting however I take issue with this one. I don’t quite see the “manliness” in selecting one of three hardly distinguishable haircuts based on antiquated convention? If being manly is defined by selecting either “the Donald” or “the Pete”, then I’m afraid that we, as a sex, are in a sad state.
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Brigette 3 months, 1 week ago on Wordpress
Being a very observant woman who has many female connections, I not only talk to a lot of women but also overhear conversations that women (strangers) have. I cannot tell you how many times a day I hear the words “Mad Men.” Women love everything about this show; especially the cothes and the attention to details when it comes to appearances, such as hairstyles and an overall ‘clean ... See all content
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Brett McKay 3 months, 1 week ago on Wordpress
@Mark-
Yours is a great question. These tips came from the lady who does the Mad Men hair and since there aren’t any major minority characters on the show, she unfortunately didn’t have any tips about curly hair like yours. But perhaps I can talk to some barbers and make that a future topic….
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Peter O'Reilly 3 months, 1 week ago on Wordpress
Love the article. Getting my Mad Men haircut tomorrow.
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Mark Hughes 3 months, 1 week ago on Wordpress
I really like the article guys, but what about your loyal ethnic minority followers? I’m mixed African caribbean black & British white. My hair is black and curly. I have real trouble deciding how to wear my hair so I normally just keep it shaved but I don’t particularly like it. Any suggestions guys? I am sure I’m not the only man with this predicament.
Kind Regards
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Alex 3 months, 1 week ago on Wordpress
I will admit I think sometimes the site takes things too far in the way thats what my grandpa did. I think that as a man you should be able to pull of whatever hair do you have. For example I would say as an adult david boreanaz pulls off the modified combed look very well. It is modern and masculine. I think part of life is adapting and changing to go with it.
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Jack Emmerich 3 months, 1 week ago on Wordpress
Dang it hit submit by accident. Just wanted to say thanks Brent for the trip down memory lane!
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HeliasDeNappo 3 months, 1 week ago on Wordpress
The desire to be penetrated by a penis is unmanly. Simple as that.
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Jack Emmerich 3 months, 1 week ago on Wordpress
Man this brings me back to being 5 years old again. My band naturally flow sideways on the right half of my head insuring that I will forever have to part from the left. My mother always dressed me as her “little man”. It was flannel button downs, Levis jeans, hanker chiefs, cologne (don’t know the name, but had a “R” for a logo) and the most memorable is the parted do ... See all content
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Neptunus Hirt 3 months, 1 week ago on Wordpress
Seth McCormick is completely correct. Sexual orientation dictates neither values, style nor behavior.
My favorite example (because it is so exaggerated, while true nonetheless. I realize that this is not a reflection on every gay individual ever): Freddie Mercury was a gay/bisexual man (he has been quoted as stating both), but what a man! Sporting both an incredible mustache at times, and
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Fredric 3 months, 1 week ago on Wordpress
Alright, here’s my question. I have a ponytail in early development, but I’m not into any hippie/biker/surfer/Steven-Seagal/effeminate stuff at all. My reasons for a ponytail are:
1) It takes less time than using “the goop” and saves some money.
2) Once it gets long enough, I intend to cut it off and donate to a charitable organization (Locks of Love, most
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The Deacon's Bench 3 months, 1 week ago on Wordpress
A dab a day will do ya…
Looking for the snazziest haircut? Look no further. This explains how to get the “Mad Men” look.And to think: I was sporting it before it was cool (when every one else thought it was square…) ……
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Seth McCormick 3 months, 1 week ago on Wordpress
Leaving aside any value judgements about homosexuality, I do think it is incorrect to label all gay men as “unmanly.” Sexual orientation has nothing to do with manliness.
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David 3 months, 1 week ago on Wordpress
I think the confusion among men today arises from the gap between ‘being your own man’ and being part of something–whether that be a corporation, political party, etc. Today’s man wants to be himself and not worry about outside opinions, but at the same time in order to make an impact in the workplace, political arena, etc. one must be able to climb the ladder to the top to ... See all content
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Zander 3 months, 1 week ago on Wordpress
Good explanation Brett. I think people miss the distinction between “manliness” and “manly.” Sometimes they’re connected and sometimes they’re not. Manliness to me is your inward values. But some things can just be or look manly. I mean I don’t think carrying a pocketknife has anything to do with “manliness” but it is manly. Or knowing how to change ... See all content
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Brett McKay 3 months, 1 week ago on Wordpress
Apparently I’ve walking around like a foppish dandy all this time and had no idea. I’m not sure why Gryphon says a man should be able to do whatever he likes with his hair but rules out using product as an option. Isn’t that a contradiction?
Seems like there’s some arguing against strawmen going on here. Who’s arguing that there’s not more to being a man
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Jeff Young 3 months, 1 week ago on Wordpress
As Gryphon(is that your real name?) and David point out. there is more to being a man than having well-coiffed hair. There’s a thin line between putting a bit of something in your hair to keep it down, and having to rush out and get the newest styling products because a blog or TV show said it’s more manly, or attractive, or whatever.
I think the manliest hair cut one can have
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Dean 3 months, 1 week ago on Wordpress
Nature defines your which side to part your hair. Go against nature, and you’ll always fight it and it will never look as good.
Every person’s head contains a cowlick or a whorl that forms a spiral (usually) near the crown. With a simple examination of the spiral pattern, you can quickly determine which way your hair would prefer to be combed. If you “go against the grain”
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Gryphon MacThoy 3 months, 1 week ago on Wordpress
I agree with Daniel.
Also, even if I didn’t agree with Daniel I’d say this: These sort of things just groan Corporate Drone to me. This sort of thing is the antithesis of Rugged Individualist. Artists, men who do physical work, and so on, can wear their hair however they want. And ‘product’? Really, guys? The only reason the first guy in the article doesn’t look
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Daniel 3 months, 1 week ago on Wordpress
This article is nonsense. I haven’t been to a barber or salon in 10 years. Buy a $20 electric shaver and shave your head. You’ll save both time and money in the long run. And I’m not even going bald. My manliness lies in my character. Not in my clothes. Not in my “look”. Not in my “possessions.”
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Neptunus Hirt 3 months, 1 week ago on Wordpress
I don’t think there’s any way I could part my hair on the left side, as I have a very prominent cowlick on the front of my head, which when seen from my perspective in a mirror, goes counter-clockwise. It lends itself quite well to a part on the right side, though. I usually prefer to comb my hair straight back, though, especially when I am in a hurry.
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Brian 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress
I used to have the kind of Sterling look when I was in college, but then I started going thin on top and it looked like I was trying for a comb over. Now it’s the Wahl clippers twice a week with the #1 guard.
Incidentally I remember the first time I saw one of my friends with the “combed forward and the hair spiked in the front” look. I asked him first if he had run face
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CoffeeZombie 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress
I probably shouldn’t bother saying anything, but this is one of my biggest pet peeves lately: the tossing-about of the slur “homophobe” whenever someone has a problem with homosexuality.
The term “homophobia” conjures up similar terms such as “arachnophobia” or “agrophobia.” It is intended to be linked to the same concept of “phobia”
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Terry 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress
@P: It seems a little knee-jerk to me for you to imply that mrSunday is a homophobe simply based on what he said (which was that he did not like the show because…). I am personally opposed to namecalling in a friendly debate; even more so when doing it indirectly.
Mad Men makes for good soap opera and provides good ideas for retro-fashion. But mrSunday has a point when it comes to the
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stepcoach 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress
Good article, good ideas. I like the Jethro (as in NCIS Gibbs) haircut and generally go with that. As for the person who said hair products are “so not manly,”: you’re joking, right? Or do you have a mullet?
In my experience, ladies like men who take care of themselves. Little girls like little boys.
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Joe B. 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress
Of course homophobia isn’t manly. Homophobia implies fear of gays, and has a strong correlation today with un-needed violence or other non-manly actions against gays.
Being gay however is resolutely un-manly and there is no reason to support or condone such behavior.
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dave_flora 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Twitter
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P 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress
@mrSunday
Homophobia is not manly. Some men are gay and there is an interesting subtext that is dealt with on Mad Men for a gay man in the 60’s struggling to fit in. Only watching one episode I can understand that you wouldn’t have a clue as to the greatness of the show. It took about three episodes for myself to get hooked. Anyway, I have no tolerance for homophobia and neither
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Mike 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress
Me and lots of guys into classic hairstyles here in Austin prefer the Murray’s Pomade. Lots of alt-country/rockabilly types here, Murray’s holds well and looks great. It’s kind of a commitment though. It’s usually found in the African-American hair products section of the drugstore. One of the best kept secrets there.
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CoffeeZombie 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress
I’ve taken to combing my hair straight back. Not sure if it’s a “classic” style, so to speak, but it’s a heck of a lot better some hair styles I’ve seen. In addition, my wife says I’m not allowed to part it; maybe it’s because I wear glasses, but, IIRC, she thinks I would look nerdy. I’m not sure the parted look would go well with a full bead, anyway ... See all content
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finleyslakeway 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Twitter
The Mad Men Guide to a Manly Haircut http://bit.ly/pRs3M #fb
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evafresh 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Twitter
i'd like the don draper please... http://bit.ly/25xas3
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David Valenta 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress
Your part is determined by where your cowlick is. If you don’t know that the barber can determine it for you. I always parted my hair ( well, back when I l had hair to part) on the right.
I now have a large center part.
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setiabud 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Twitter
@hendyt @rphoeng Need a hair cut? Here are some guidelines: http://bit.ly/4lTfhr
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Ozone 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress
I’m like ChemicalErik too: started losing my hair after my Master’s degree, and now, well, it’s not balding, but it has receded signficiantly. I used to keep my hair very short, but now I’ve just gone for the super short buzz cut look. Not sure if it’s “professional” but it’s better than a combover or having straggling hair flop around a receding hair ... See all content
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William Trzcinski 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress
I have returned to my the barber, the guy I have gone to for years and now feel more comfortable with my hair cut.
Going there I get a more manly cut in a “guy” kind of atmosphere, I can’t beat it.
The barber shop may be the last male bastion left in society.
I am lucky to have an older barber who still has hunting and fishing magazines and
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mrSunday 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress
No offense, I tried watching 1 episode of this show, and there were some serious gay or perverse men in it, which I regard totally unmanly. So I don’t watch it, but am however surprised that art of manliness references it. oO
Oh well, I suppose it’s a take home whats good and leave out the bad, kind of scenario.
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Thad 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress
@ Mike -
If you have a good barber, then they should be able to tell you if a haircut is right for you … or, depending on their skill, they will be able to give you a similar style that is right for you. As always, finding a barber that you can trust is more than half the battle.
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jdayphilly 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Twitter
Hmmm, shall I go for the Don Draper? http://tinyurl.com/yhyhr7u
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hairproducts_nz 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Twitter
The Mad Men Guide to a Manly Haircut | The Art of Manliness http://bit.ly/fzVIX
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Scotty 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress
I highly recommend the American Crew pomade. Yeah it costs more but it’s not greasy like the drugstore stuff and it really makes your hair look great.
I don’t understand why more men don’t embrace haircuts like these. I suppose they’re worried about being “old fashioned” but I get compliments on my hair all the time. From women. Hot women.
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Brett McKay 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress
@David-
I’ve never heard about that. But it sounds like an interesting historical tidbit!
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Carson Wright 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Wordpress
I love these old-school hairstyles since they’re are fast and easy to do. No fussing around, spending ten minutes trying to make it look like you just got out of bed.
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schellular 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Twitter
the mad men guide to men's hair cuts ... another great @artofmanliness how-to. please boys, take HEED http://bit.ly/3wNG85
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mariolosasso 3 months, 2 weeks ago on Twitter
Manly haircuts. Is it time to bring back a sharp part and dapper style? http://j.mp/1mIZyb
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