Popular Boy Hairstyles and Haircuts In 2009

Boys today are very aware of the importance of their appearance and how to style their hair.  Boys are also aware that style and fashion play a vital role in their looks and personality.  Many boys are self-learners when it comes to understanding trendy and stylish haircuts.

Many boys also have access to popular fashion and hairstyle magazines because of their fashion conscious parents.   The majority of popular boys’ haircuts are inspired by the ruling icons and idols of film and sports.  Hairstyles worn on those icons such as Zac Efron, Taylor Lautner, and Robert Pattinson are being emulated this year.

Here are a few popular boys’ haircuts this year.  The buzz haircut is a haircut that is always popular.  With this cut the hair is cut short all over the head with an electric razor.  The length of hair is from 1/8 of an inch to ¾ of an inch.  This cut is very short so it is often very popular in the summer months.  Next is a medium length haircut.  This haircut has layers from 1 to 2 inches all over with short bangs.  The next is a long hairstyle.  Long shags are popular because of their varied length layers.  Boys love this haircut because it looks great messy and is an easy wash and go look.  Last but not least is the spike.  This haircut is an easy hairstyle to maintain and really goes along with the punk style so popular today.

There are many popular haircuts for boys this year and they have many options and icons to choose from.  So tell your boy to have fun and choose what fits his style the best.

Faux Hawk – Faux Hawk Hairstyle

There are many different unique hairstyles out there these days but the Faux Hawk is one hairstyle that is really different. So many people have been doing different and unique things to their hair and have been creating some new styles such as the Faux Hawk hairstyle. From short hair in the back of the head to long hair up front and from highlights to multiple colors used on the head, this is sometimes frequently seen in the faux hawk. Most of the time the faux hawk hairstyle is done with straight hair but if you have curly hair this is a hair style is still possible.

Faux hawks are not normally a girl’s hairstyle as much as it is for men. You will have a hard time finding a girl with this type of hairstyle since its normally done with shorter hair. The faux hawk hairstyle starts in the middle of the head and needs some type of product such as mouse, gel or pomade. Hairspray would be difficult to style your hair if it dries too fast. The best thing to do is start with a flat iron if your hair is not straight enough and add product. If you need to use a flat iron you can also use hairspray as the flat iron will style the faux hawk right away.

A flat iron is not normally used on guy’s hair as their hair is normally shorter than a girl’s hair. It also might be difficult to straighten short hair, especially for a guy who is not used to the whole idea of a flat iron. The faux hawk hairstyle is becoming a more popular hairstyle as time goes by and can be done regardless of your hair type and texture as long as you have the right tools.

If you have any questions about the Faux Hawk hairstyle please “Ask The Hairstylist” a question and we will post the response here.

Asian Hairstyles – Hairstyles For Asian Men

It is hard to find the best hairstyle for Asian men as the Asian male community does not tend to put the effort on their hair as much as the females do. One of the more popular styles for Asian men is to cut the hair short and to spike it up, while some Asians will even go as far as to color or highlight their hair.

Hairstyles are about the same between each culture group as Asian men will also have longer hair and even go with the messy look. Next to spiked hair Asian men with messy hair looks great. In today’s culture the messy look is dominating most other styles for men’s hair. To get a good looking messy look for the Asian male, you might have to cut your hair in different lengths. This would add texture to your hair but would help you achieve the results you are looking for when trying to style your hair into the messy look. Even having hair stick out in different directions would look nice and compliment the messy look.

Many Asian men have round faces because of their bone structure, so make sure you pick a style that matches your facial features would help.

Its important to always consult your hairstylist as they will know the best look for your facial features. Look at galleries of pictures and ask questions before deciding on what you will do with your hair. Its just as important with men as with women because when you make a cut to the hair it will still take time to grow out.

If you have any questions about hairstyles for Asian men, then be sure to “Ask The Hairstylist” a question and we will post the response here.

The Best Hairstyles For Teenage Boys

Boys have it easy when it comes to styling hair, not only does it come naturally but they have many different styles to choose from. Styling a teenage boy’s hair can be easy as there are many different styles to choose from without ever making a single cut. Be sure that your hair is not greasy looking and anything you do with the hair will look great. Even today, there are no bad hair days because even messy boy hair is a very popular style.

There once was a day where boys all had the same hair style, cut short with nothing more to their hair. That is a style of the past, but most boys still stick to it, just because it’s a style of hair. Today boys let their hair grow long and styling it has because an art. Teenage boys have even adopted the dreadlock style, mainly from not washing their hair. By letting all of the natural grease and grim of the hair, it would cause the hair to ‘dreadlock’ into place, which became a style for boys.

Because of celebrities such as Zac Efron, long shaggy hair has become one of the more popular teenage boy hairstyles of today. This hairstyle is cool, attractive and looks great on any teenage boy. It is easy to achieve this look as long as you have some type of hair product like gel or pomade. You do not even have to brush your hair, but with your hand as you apply either mouse or gel. After applying a small dab throughout your hair all you have to do is mess it up and let it sit on your head. Try not to get the hair too ‘organized’ as its supposed to look slightly messy.

Another great looking teenage boy hairstyle is to spike the hair up. For this style you will always have to use some type of stronger gel to hold it in place and to comb your hair until its spiked up. You do not necessarily need to use a comb, but rather use your hands and you will achieve a look that not only is popular today but something that is new and messy looking. The key to a good hairstyle for any teenage boy is to make it look messy and use products such as mouse or gel.

If you have any questions about the best hairstyles for teenage boys then “Ask The Hairstylist” a question and we will post the reply here.