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MEN AND BEAUTY
What is says: This hairstyle certainly points to the young at
heart. Men who sport a fade are definitely concerned about
their looks and take grooming seriously as fades usually need
to be maintained by regular barbershop visits. They also tend
to be stylish.
5.Coloured hair
Save for the traditional hair colouring on men, hair dye has for
a long time been perceived as a preserve of women. However,
in modern times, men have not been left behind and have
successfully joined the coloured hair bandwagon. It is now
common to see them sporting either highlights or fully dyed
hair.
What is says: Whether in dreadlocks, short hair or other
hairstyles, men who colour their hair are daring, adventurous
and are usually fun to be around. Like their dreadlocked
counterparts, these men are usually in creative industries and
are expressive. Hair colour for men, and no, not black dye, is
basically code for “I am open-minded and I like to try new
things.”
6.Afro
As much as Afros are not as popular as they were in the past
couple of decades, some men have maintained this signature
hairstyle for most black people. By growing their hair out and
leaving it in that gravity-defying state, they are embracing
their crown.
What is says: Men who have Afros are said to be more
understanding of women as they can relate to women’s hair
struggles. They are also assertive about themselves as Afros
are viewed as self-expression.