Long Hair

Think long hair is for girls? Think again. Samson-length locks are fast becoming a key contemporary men’s hairstyle.

“Great paired with stubble or a short beard, this style suits guys who look masculine enough that the length doesn’t make them appear more feminine or youthful,” says Adam Brady.

But be prepared to put the work in. “This style takes patience and perseverance – about 8-12 months without cutting the length, conditioning properly and wearing lots of hats. At which point, it should ideally reach the bottom of your neck, while your fringe should be long enough to be brushed behind your ears.”

How Do I Style It?

Provided you’re eschewing the man bun (and please do), there’s no better way to style long hair then leaving it to fall naturally, with as little product as possible.

What’s key, though, is care (“Use a moisturizing conditioner, particularly on the tips, as it takes longer for the sebum (hair’s natural oil) to move away from the root,” says Brady) and ditching the tech for nature’s own: “Allow your hair to dry naturally after washing, as hair dryers will make it frizz up.” (You can cheat with a hair dryer on a cool setting, but tread carefully if your hair’s default state is dry and frizzy.)

If you do want to add some product, then try a little texturizing cream or a water-based pomade, rubbing it between your hands to make it malleable and then scrunching into the hair to give greater volume and a healthy shine. Top tip? “Use a little wax on the ends to add even more shine,” says Matt Hookings.

Final Word

Will you be overhauling your hair this season? Or will you be sticking to what you know?

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