by Stephen Crowe
2013 was the year of the slicked
back and beard combo. Classic
cuts favoured the catwalks with
short back and sides
complimenting a slick quiff.
2014 promises to bring about a
slight change in style for the
man do. I’m pretty sure the
slick quiff is here to stay for a
wee bit longer but it’s also
paved the way for edgier styles
and I have to say, if my
predictions are correct (and
they usually are) I am super
excited about what’s to come.
90’s Fringe
That popular 90’s style is back
with a vengeance. During the
SS2014 catwalks it featured
heavily in brands like Burberry
Prorsum, TopMan and Calvin
Klein and has been seen on
young stars like Zac Efron,
Louis Tomlinson and Jaymi
Hensley. The style has been
modernised this time round
and a more textured version is
preferred over the softer boyish
finish previously adorned.
The
Disheveled
Indie
THEGAYUK FEB/MARCH
Women’s hair trends
tend to dramatically
change from one year
to the next where as
men’s hairstyles
rarely change at all.
This aside 2013 was a
great year for men
both in hairstyles and
fashion. We are
making bolder
statements and are
more willing to take a
chance to stand out
from the crowd
without worrying
about sacrificing our
masculinity. Well
done us.
2014
GROOMING
Think of a scruffy indie boy who’s
been forced to at least finger comb
his hair and you’ve got the
disheveled look down to a T. This
is one of my personal faves as I am
one lazy git and this style takes
little to no prep time. Winning!
Dolce & Gabbana and Prada
both favoured this style during
the SS2014 shows. Niall
Haran and R Patz have
rocked this style for a while and
Joey Essex sported a smarter
version during the 2014
National TV award show;
looking as hot as James Dean
did back in the day.
The
Manly
Mane
Usually a style reserved for hardcore rockers but long hair has
made a cool come back thanks to
medieval TV like Game of Thrones
and Musketeers. Chris
Hemsworth topless during Thor
probably helped as well (So hot!)
and edgy brands YMC and Rick
Owen loved long locks on men
during the SS2014 fashion shows.
Getting past the awkward stages of
hair growth, and yes there are
more than one, can be taxing but I
truly believe every man should
have long hair at least once in their
lives.
There you have it! My predictions
for men’s hair trends during 2014!
A FINAL WORD
No matter what style you choose
hair care is truly important.
Shampoo and condition you’re
locks to keep them thick and
healthy and if like me you’re
working on The Manly Mane I
have a tip for you. Massage
Moroccan oil into your scalp,
this creates circulation and
promotes hair growth. ∎
Photos by T&G www.tonyandguy.com
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