THE YOUTHING MAGAZINE FASHION PASSION ISSUE | Page 4

MEN AND BEAUTY
MEN'S HAIRSTYLES
AND THEIR MEANING
BY JACK NTHIGA
Today, image is considered one of the most important What is says: While the stereotypes have not
thing, it defines your identity, personality and style. It been wiped out completely, nowadays ‘locked’
holds great social significance as it is tied to how hair represents free-spirited people who do not
people think of themselves, how society as a whole necessarily conform to the norm. Men sporting
perceives them, or even the laws of attraction. dreadlocks are mostly found in art-related
industries.
Here are six popular men’s hairstyles and what they
communicate about the man. 3.Buzz cut
1.Bald For this hairstyle, the hair is clipped close to the
scalp using electric clippers making the face
Frankly speaking, most guys who sport a clean-
shaven head do so to beat a receding hairline or are
just from military training. Whatever the case though,
bald heads are usually a show of confidence.
What it says: A study conducted claims that bald men
are more attractive to women and are perceived as
dominant. This is probably because they have
accepted that their once thick head of hair is no more
and have chosen to look past it.
more defined. It is a low-maintenance hairstyle
for men of all ages that usually has the
advantage of looking good on all face shapes.
What is says: This hairstyle usually alludes to
men who are busy and have no time to deal
with complicated hairstyles. Men in the
corporate space usually prefer this style.
4.The fade
Also known as a taper, the fade hairstyle
2.Dreadlocks
involves gradually cutting the hair on your back
and sides shorter as it gets closer to your neck.
People with dreadlocks nowadays do not have to Chances are you have seen several men sporting
contend with most stereotypes that were associated this hairstyle in its different variations; the curly
with locking hair in the past such as someone who is top with a fade, the buzz cut with a fade or
unkempt among other unsavoury things. Men with dreadlocks with a fade. It is quite common as it
dreadlocks especially, have not had it easy. works with every type of hair.