Vertex Posted February 21, 2010 Posted February 21, 2010 (edited) Well, I'm 23 years old and living in NYC (JUST moved here), 6 foot 3 inches tall -- and I figure, with this new life and everything, why not optimize my appearance? I want to buy new clothes, redo my hair -- everything. I figure hair is a good place to start (as was commented on in another thread). Some pics I snapped today (bear in mind, I hate taking pics of myself and I dislike my smile, lol): http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/9368/hairf.png http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/7537/hairmk2.png An older pic of me with slightly longer hair: http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/4448/18831690416632377615850.jpg Alright, so I need opinions. Pure, brutal, honest opinions. I don't care how harsh they are. I want to make some changes, and so I expect some constructive criticism here (although I wouldn't mind compliments either if applicable XD ). More seriously, though: 1. What is your opinion with respect to looks/face alone? 2. Do you think my current hairstyle is a turnoff, nondescript, or good? What would you recommend? 3. Any other comments? Maybe clothing style? (I generally wear polos) Thanks! EDIT: Also special thanks to Pizzaman for the inspiration for this thread. XD Edited February 21, 2010 by Vertex
melodymatters Posted February 21, 2010 Posted February 21, 2010 I usually prefer longer hair, but in your case : good bone structure, and hair too curly for styling, I would say go shorter !
tami-chan Posted February 21, 2010 Posted February 21, 2010 Need to just keep it a bit more "neat"...cut the fringes a bit, esp.the front. Anyway, whatever you do don't listen to skydiveaddict! Next time, let it grow out and go for a mullet. lol you see what I mean? ....lol..
bac Posted February 21, 2010 Posted February 21, 2010 In 23 y.o. guy I prefer shaved down low, otherwise, you look optimal.
skydiveaddict Posted February 21, 2010 Posted February 21, 2010 (edited) mullet.........that's gonna be your best look Edited February 21, 2010 by skydiveaddict
skydiveaddict Posted February 22, 2010 Posted February 22, 2010 (edited) Any more opinions? I'm kidding man, your hair looks good Dont worry about it. charge ahead. just courious , what bothers you about your smile? Girls like smiles ya know Edited February 22, 2010 by skydiveaddict
threebyfate Posted February 22, 2010 Posted February 22, 2010 This one, since it draws the eye upwards and downwards, creating the impression of a longer face. http://z.about.com/d/menshair/1/0/j/-/-/-/08curly.jpg Or if you can get your curls to loosen up with some length, this one, except forget the silly little forehead curl: http://z.about.com/d/menshair/1/0/l/-/-/-/10curly.jpg
twhisperer Posted February 22, 2010 Posted February 22, 2010 The hair in the 2nd link looks good and very stylish. That is my honest opinion .
Lindarose84 Posted February 22, 2010 Posted February 22, 2010 Hey Vertex, glad you took my criticism in your other thread constructively. Honestly nothing is outlandishly wrong with your hair, it's just a personal taste of mine that for the hair texture like yours, you generally want it a bit neater. Though I did like those pics posted by threebyfate. If you want to maintain length, those are the styles to go for. Just get the curls off your face. The mini bangs don't foster the appearance of a "man's man" to me. It sucks living in NYC in that respect- appearance is everything and keeping well groomed is so important in attracting the opposite sex.
Author Vertex Posted February 22, 2010 Author Posted February 22, 2010 (edited) I am just not sure what to actually do with my hair -- if I take my hair off the forehead, I can't get it to stay anywhere else without it looking funny. Whenever I cut it too short, I feel like I sacrifice any ability to style it. Just not sure how to properly redo everything, hm. I definitely want a more masculine look. Edited February 22, 2010 by Vertex
skydiveaddict Posted February 22, 2010 Posted February 22, 2010 I am just not sure what to actually do with my hair -- if I take my hair off the forehead, I can't get it to stay anywhere else without it looking funny. Whenever I cut it too short, I feel like I sacrifice any ability to style it. Just not sure how to properly redo everything, hm. I definitely want a more masculine look. you look fine you're worrying too much
Author Vertex Posted February 22, 2010 Author Posted February 22, 2010 I'm a bit of a perfectionist -- I just really want to look nice, is all. http://img682.imageshack.us/img682/8298/newhd.png This is my first attempt at trying to get my hair off my forehead, lol. Thoughts?
alphamale Posted February 22, 2010 Posted February 22, 2010 you look great, you should get lots of chicks as is
Star Gazer Posted February 22, 2010 Posted February 22, 2010 I like the longer look on you in general, but it needs to be styled/cleaned up, and you need to learn how to use product. The first link TBF posted would be perfect. The pros will no exactly what to do. Go to a real salon (like the John Frieda, or Sally Hershberger) and invest in a good first haircut, that can be upkept by a much cheaper barber.
Star Gazer Posted February 22, 2010 Posted February 22, 2010 I'm a bit of a perfectionist -- I just really want to look nice, is all. http://img682.imageshack.us/img682/8298/newhd.png This is my first attempt at trying to get my hair off my forehead, lol. Thoughts? YES!!! You used some product, didn't you?! :bunny:
Author Vertex Posted February 22, 2010 Author Posted February 22, 2010 Really! This is promising feedback. XD My only problem I'm having is that if I try to put it up *too* hard, I get a bit of a "warble" because of my widow's peak (I don't have a straight/uniformly curved hairline like the guys in your pics).
Star Gazer Posted February 22, 2010 Posted February 22, 2010 Really! This is promising feedback. XD My only problem I'm having is that if I try to put it up *too* hard, I get a bit of a "warble" because of my widow's peak (I don't have a straight/uniformly curved hairline like the guys in your pics). Meh, don't worry about that. Your hair texture and style isn't met to be perfectly even.
Author Vertex Posted February 22, 2010 Author Posted February 22, 2010 YES!!! You used some product, didn't you?! :bunny: I used a bit of Crew [Light Hold] lotion or whatever it's called.
threebyfate Posted February 22, 2010 Posted February 22, 2010 Don't worry about evenness. Widow's peaks look awesome!
twhisperer Posted February 22, 2010 Posted February 22, 2010 Really! This is promising feedback. XD My only problem I'm having is that if I try to put it up *too* hard, I get a bit of a "warble" because of my widow's peak (I don't have a straight/uniformly curved hairline like the guys in your pics). Just try to make sure that the hair is not too crunchy from the gel. Now go get em'.
Author Vertex Posted February 22, 2010 Author Posted February 22, 2010 Just try to make sure that the hair is not too crunchy from the gel. Now go get em'. I actually used to have this problem a long time ago -- I also found that it instantly repels women when they go to touch your hair only to feel a tangle of drybrush. I try to use no more than a dime-size of the light hold stuff.
twhisperer Posted February 22, 2010 Posted February 22, 2010 I actually used to have this problem a long time ago -- I also found that it instantly repels women when they go to touch your hair only to feel a tangle of drybrush. I try to use no more than a dime-size of the light hold stuff. I think we all used to have that problem. I like products for hair that make it soft & silky.
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