12 Men’s Hairstyles To Try In 2013
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“For men with thinning hair, the crown cut is a good option, because it makes the most of your hair by adding the appearance of more volume on top.“
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A new hairstyle has the power to transform your appearance. To help you find the right one, we’ve listed six men’s hairstyles for 2013 that offer something for everyone. We’ve broken each down by both classic and trendy takes.
Men’s Hairstyles: 2013
Peaked Cut
Classic: In the past year, the ’90s was referenced in music (Azealia Banks), in television (a renewed interest in Boy Meets World) and in fashion (grunge came back), and it’ll continue in 2013. In terms of men’s hairstyles, you’ll get your inspiration from late ‘90s icons like Fatboy Slim. One of the most popular cuts of the time was the peak cut. For a modern version, check out Channing Tatum’s hairstyle and ask your barber for a short cut all around with a slightly longer, piece-y front. At home, work a tiny bit of gel through your hair, concentrating on getting some lift in the front, using either your fingers or a fine-tooth comb. Keep things modern by avoiding the use of too much gel and keep it office-friendly by not letting your peaks get larger than an inch.
Trendy: If you’ve got a night out on the town planned or you work in a creative field, feel free to take more of a risk by going for a much higher lift in the front. Hugh Jackman, for example, was recently seen sporting the style with high peaks. For a similar look, use a comb to gather the hair on the crown and brush it upward using a touch of mousse, making sure that the very front strands stand straightest. To ensure you look like a grown man rather than a member of ‘N Sync, sport this style with some facial hair like Jackman does.
Crown Cut
Classic: For men with thinning hair, the crown cut is a good option, because it makes the most of your hair by adding the appearance of more volume on top. Study Michael Fassbender’s hairstyle and then have your barber clip your hair short on the sides while leaving short- to medium-length layers all around the crown.
Trendy: A cooler take on the crown cut is shown by Kendrick Lamar’s hairstyle, in which the hair has been nearly or completely removed from the sides and back of the head. This cut is also the go-to choice for black hair this year, as it moves away from the short square cut that we’ve seen a lot of.
Deep Side Part
Classic: The side part will continue to be popular this year because it flatters all face shapes, it’s quick and easy to style, and it’s got an old-school charm to it that women dig. This year, however, go deeper than you did in 2012, and choose a part that begins at least at mid-eyebrow, like Rory MacDonald’s. If you’re losing your hair, avoid this look at all costs since you’d basically be sporting a combover. The most classic way to wear a deep side part is just like MacDonald does: slicked down against your head using a hairstyling product that offers high-gloss shine.
Trendy: You’ll notice that the overall length of Damian Lewis’ hair is slightly longer than MacDonald’s. Lewis’ locks are not nearly as shiny. Finally, rather than having the hair follow the contours of his scalp, Lewis’ hairstyle has a slight lift in the front that can be achieved using a brush or a wide-toothed comb.
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