Top stylist Michael Douglas takes us through the key hairstyles that discerning men should be sporting this summer.
If you’re lucky enough to have hair (some of us in the JOE office aren’t so fortunate… by which I mean me), then now might be the time to go for a change of style.
Why now? No reason, other than we’ve had a chat with top hair stylist Michael Douglas from Head & Shoulders (as opposed to the one married to Catherine Zeta Jones) and he’s given us some tips regarding the key styles for summer 2011.
Not surprisingly he recommends using Head & Shoulders’ 2in1 classic clean shampoo to wash and condition your hair before styling (well, he does work for them), but in the case of the first of his ‘looks’ in particular he suggest it’s vital that you use an anti-dandruff shampoo if you’re prone to flakes as it involves a severe parting which will show up even the merest hint of dandruff.
That first style being…
The Side Parting
“Geek chic has never been cooler, and the side partings at the D&G Spring/Summer 2011 fashion show screamed Mad Men’s Don Draper,” says Michael Douglas.
“It’s low maintenance and easy to achieve, key points to consider with this cut are how far over you want the parting – an off centre parting creates a totally different look to a parting that is right over to the side.
Douglas explains that one of the reasons this look is set to be popular is its versatility.
“You can ramp it up or tone it down simply by changing the product you use,” he explains.
“Wet-look gel will work as well as a more matt wax or putty so play around with what suits you.”
The Slick Back
“As seen on the Spring/Summer 2011 catwalk at Commes des Garçons, the 1950s inspired slick back look is making a comeback,” Douglas says of a style often sported by Leonardo DiCaprio.
“The key to this look is the wet look finish, and that means your hair looks darker and flakes will be more visible. Wash your hair and when the hair’s still damp – almost wet – brush your hair backwards to slick it down.
“For best results, start at the crown brushing backwards, and work your way towards the forehead until the hair is slicked back right from the hairline.”
The Textured Fringe
Douglas says that the single most dominant hair trend for the summer is the long, soft, textured fringe.
“To avoid your hair looking flat, ensure it is freshly washed, with head&shoulders of course, and to create movement rough dry your hair, ruffling it with your fingers as it dries,” he says
“Hold the fringe in place with a small amount of matt-look product, hair putty or wax is ideal.
“Apply this sparingly and gently with your fingers to the ends (take care not to apply too much as this can make it heavy and lifeless), pulling the fringe over to your chosen side, or use your fingers to break up the fringe.”
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