Side Part

You would be hard-pressed not to find this 'do featured in any major Italian fashion house’s ad campaign. Guys from Adam Senn to George Clooney (pictured here) have shown us that, when it comes to a classic side part, age is nothing but a number. This versatile hairstyle can work on a classy businessman by day and reads debonair by night. The side part is not only making a strong statement this season, it’s also democratic. Fernando explains that, “it’s ideal for most head and face shapes…and the lengths can be short or long.” To achieve the look, he advises to use a high gloss shine or pomade.  

Long Part

For guys sporting longer locks who don’t feel like a radical change, consider the side part’s longer version. Young men like Jared Leto (pictured above) exemplify the key characteristics of this cut: The parted side will hang over the opposite side extending to the ears, while the overall length usually hits at the collar. Fernando notes that, “there is less of a shiny finish to this look…defining creams are the products used to create and encourage movement to the desired direction of the part.” The cut also requires that the right amount of weight be removed from your hair. A word of caution: This cut is best suited for the collegiate or young professional who is artistically inclined.

Short Fronts

The loss of hair is a nearly universal problem for men; how you choose to deal with it, however, is another matter. Guys often look their best when they appear natural, but opting for some unconvincing, unflattering cover-up to a receding hair line doesn’t exactly make the cut. According to Fernando, fronts (aka bangs) are kept short this year and give the illusion that the man’s hair line is not receding. “Most people make the mistake of keeping fronts too long,” Fernando says, “It just makes the receding areas more visible. So cut off those fronts for a masculine look.”

This masculine look can be seen on actor Chris Pine (pictured here) who also shows us that this 2009 men’s hairstyle can work in both a formal and casual context.

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