Without the highlights...although highlights slightly lighter than your own hair does wonders, and does look quite natural - if done correctly!

I'm open for questions matt, get some free professional advice!

My advise: Never get plastic surgery unless you've been disfigured in an attack or an accident, and you might want to try a little longer on top with a fade or a male-modelesque shag look on the sides. You could pull off that indie college artboy look, I think.

Ifsixwuz9 said:

I agree...I think you should keep the sides short and grow out the top a little longer.

Or invent your own variation of Prince's present hairstyle and call it the Hey Hannigan Do.

you could try to grow the bangs out a little bit

Aerogram said:

LaVisHh said:

I like this look for you! The bangs are passe'!
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Okay, thanks everyone for your suggestions and comments! I'm going to respond to a few of them.

1) The consensus seems to be that I should get rid of the bangs, at least in their current "fringe" form. I'll agree. If nothing else, they tend to get out of control once they get too long. (And I have a bad habit of putting off haircuts.)

2) As for shaving my head, I think I'll pass. They say that your maternal grandfather is your best indicator of whether you'll suffer from male pattern baldness... well, he was pretty bald. So I'll likely wind up that way a few decades down the road.

Aside from that, I did have a very short buzz cut (think military boot camp) when I was about 12 years old, and I don't think it was very flattering on me. I doubt that shaving my head would look any better.

3) Aerogram: Nope, no mustache for me. I think that's just a "five o' clock shadow."

4) AprilMichelle: I've actually got more hair to work with than the photo suggests. It was taken back in November, and from the looks of it, I had just gotten my hair cut. My hair tends to grow fast, and it's naturally thick (they sometimes thin it out when I get it cut). Maybe I'll take a photo tonight to show what I've got at the moment.

5) Lleena: As for that gentleman's haircut (sorry, I can't read his autograph)--I've actually had my hair cut like that before, minus the "point" in front. Well, it was never quite that short, but it was close. I wish I still had my Massachusetts driver's license, because it showed me with a cut like that.

The problem is that if I get my hair cut short like that. my wife says that I look like a Q-Tip. (And she doesn't mean the rapper.) Granted, that's just her opinion, but it's a consideration.

6) LaVisHh: Thanks for your professional advice. I'm going to have to print that one out as a possibility. How much maintenance does that cut require, both in terms of daily styling and trims?

7) tommyalma: Can you point me to photos of a "male-modelesque shag" or the "indie college artboy look"? I'm intrigued. Thanks!

With all that said, I have an appointment for next Tuesday evening at my old salon in the city where I used to live. Both of the stylists who worked on my hair have since left (it's been at least five years), but I asked if they had anyone with special expertise in men's hair, and so they booked me with "Josh." The appointment does include a professional consultation, and I'm going to discuss with Josh the comments and suggestions made here.

Again, thanks everyone for your candid opinions. I'll entertain additional thoughts if anyone has them.

What about a 'spikey at the front' Darius cut?

matt said:

You're welcome, matt.

Any short cut needs to be redone every 3-4 weeks. The reason for this is that the places around the ears tend to touch the ears and bend in different directions - that's the first indication of needing it redone. I would also find a hairstylist handy with both an electric trimmer and a razor, so that she can razor-cut the top to give it texture. The back of the head should be tapered down the back until the hair is gone...no bottom "shelf"...hope this makes sense...faded down is better than cut straight across at the bottom of the neck.

Regarding daily styling. All you need is a medium-hold gel (place like the size of a dime, spread over your palms), run your hand straight back through your hair once, and comb the sides back into place! If you need to dry it, do it at this point.

It's a simple, professional haircut, that can be made to look funky and fun by messing up the top when you go somewhere out of the office.

LaVisHh said:

Thanks once again! Just to clarify, how should the daily styling of the top differ between "office days" and "out-of-the office days" (e.g., going clubbing)?

matt said:

For the office, I'd just comb it straight back, and slightly mess the front top hairline...it's a very nice look...just make sure the stylist cuts your hair no longer than 1 1/2 inches long in the front area. It is vital that a razor be used, or someone with excellent ability to texturize with shears...the point here is to NOT cut the top all even, but jagged.

For going out, just use your fingers, mess it as much as you want. It will look just great, matt!

LaVisHh said:

I get my cut every week!

Fades grow out quickly and are in need of constant attention.

NuPwrSoul said:

It really all depends on the individual haircut, and type of hair...some can get away with 3-4 weeks, but low-cut fades every week if you wanna look sharp.

Might I suggest this:

wellbeyond said:

Ahhh, Wellbeyond, this is the one!!!

langebleu said:

Good work!

And if Matt is ready to revel in his manliness:





Duuude...!!



All he needs now is a '78 Camaro...

wellbeyond said:

LaVisHh said:

Hey, that is my haircut.

I dont have highlights though.

LaVisHh said:

I dont use a brush or comb at all. Just a bit of gel and rub it through. You're done in about 30 seconds.

LaVisHh said:

Okay, so I like this look. But I showed it to my wife, and she had a different opinion.

She basically said:

1) This cut would over-emphasize my high hairline and tall forehead.

2) She likes my "Jim Carrey Dumb & Dumber fringe" bangs because they lower my hairline.

Does this change your professional opinion any?

BTW, she is not a professional hair stylist, and it's my hair--not hers.

wellbeyond said:

lol oh my...

wellbeyond said:

Sure... just let me have my gender-reassignment surgery first.

bkw said:

When Matt asked me about this...I was trying to find something to this effect...Thanks Lav, cause I could not find a good picture of it...I think this would look great on Matt...but the highlights are a must...ewww you be looking HOT matt...

PS I just bleached my hair back to its blonde color...and I did a damn good job if I say so myself...now Lav I need highlights that stand out what do you suggest?

Just cut it off. It's not like he's a male model or anything. What's he got to lose? :LOL:








Getting in deep shit with the edit
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MostBeautifulGrlNTheWorld said:

(sigh) I'm not sure if I'm ready to be a sex symbol...

Seriously... thanks for the feedback. If I try this cut and it works out well, I might try some highlights, but probably not as extreme as the gentleman in the picture... that might be a bit much for the courtroom (at least in the eyes of some judges).

Any thoughts on Kim's comments about my hairline being too high for this cut? She might have a point... I just don't know.

How about a number 2 fade and a trim on the top.

matt said:

Only that if your hairline looks higher a week from now after no haircut, you should definitely shave it all off.

I would suggest maybe trying this site:

www.crewbuzz.com