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Styling Key Men’s Hair Trends For 2012

Article By Robert Baker on 18th January 2012

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Keeping Your Hair On Trend

Trying to get a handle on what guys are going to be doing with their hair this year is – to be frank – not easy. I had thought about asking my 12 year old son for some pointers just in case he had stopped following West Ham United and started following high fashion, but alas The Hammers come way above a J.Lindeberg Tweed Jacket. Even the small army of male fashion experts that are stashed on my mobile contacts couldn’t be crystal clear either.
I have talked before about how popular styles in men’s hair evolve gradually; like fashion there always tends to be strong underlying trends – such as 50s, vintage or British tailoring – but with so many different hair types, individual takes and a constant evolution, with a haircut you can’t just reach into your wardrobe and change it for a new one on a daily basis. However, you can play around with the way it is styled.

The Quiff – Not Dead Yet

The strongest look in both 2011 and most of 2010 was – and still is – the quiff. The great thing about this style is that it works well with most types of hair, and there are so many ways to style it and create your own personalised take.
If you have fine to medium texture hair, then look to have the sides and back taken down very short, whilst leaving the top extremely long and disconnected. This will help give it a more individual look and allows you to style slicked back in a 50s inspired style, or with volume that only serves to enhance the disconnection from the sides and back. We covered a version of this style in depth in our last article on updating the classics.
How you style your quiff really comes down to personal preference. You may want to keep your quiff slick and refined, because you dress that way on a daily basis. You may want more of an edgy Rockabilly inspired style, which means you will be looking for much more volume and a structured version. Get creative and play with direction, volume, finishing products and hair length in order to develop a trademark for yourself.
By leaving the length slightly longer on top you give yourself more options in terms of styling, but it can also become unruly and unmanageable if your hair is thicker in texture – this often leads to frustration. Your stylist can take some of the weight out of the hair in order to allow you to create the longer, slicker styles but be warned that it will need regular cutting and upkeep in order to preserve this.
2012 is about finding the quiff style for YOU, so make sure it fits in with your image, lifestyle, budget and personal hair type.

2012 Quiff Lookbook

The lookbook below features a wide variety of current quiff examples in order to give you some inspiration. Notice how different each and every one is:

How To Style: 2012 Slick Back Quiff

This take on the quiff hairstyle has been very popular on the runways and in many of the latest fashion editorials and advertising campaigns. Michael Pitt (Jimmy in Boardwalk Empire) was one of the very first adopters of the look (in part due to the role he is playing), and was recently hired to be the face of Prada’s upcoming spring/summer 2012 advertising campaign. The hairstyle has been inspired by the 50s, and looks set to become an iconic style for 2012 moving forward.
In order to style your new cut, first dry your hair using a thickening product. Try using a very small amount of OSiS Dust It Mattifying Powder, which can be applied to damp towel dried hair and then blow dried into it – either with the fingers or a simple vented brush. The Dust It powder is used to build up the thickness of the hair and help keep it in place. However, only use a tiny amount or you will create a mashed-up, sticky mess.
Try a Denman Large Tunnel Vent brush when styling – sweep the brush over the hair in the direction you want it to go whilst blowing air through the vents, it will give you much more control and a better result. This technique takes a bit of practice but is worth it due to the control and multiple variations you can create.
Once dry, apply a soft cream. Hairbond Sculptor Professional Hair Putty is perfect for sleeker or taller styles, where you want some gentle control and separated texture. Rub a thumbnail sized amount between your hands and apply by running your hands and fingers over and through your hair.


Source : http://www.fashionbeans.com/2012/styling-mens-hair-trends-2012/