But in these days of closed barbershops and warming temperatures, having long, flowing locks is not quite as desirable as it might have been in days of yore. To wit, this shaggy, overgrown mess.
The Caesar
This is a pretty classic cut. Short on the sides and back, and relatively short on top. You can add some pomade and give it a little shape, or step out of the shower and do nothing more than run a comb through it. Transitions well from day to night.
The fauxhawk
An excellent option when you want to look mean. Or you want to look like you're trying to look mean.
The tonsure
Let us not think of ourselves, brothers and sisters, but let us take on the vows of prayer and poverty and quarantine to our monasteries and nunneries where we can bake bread and make jam and wait until the world is safe for habitation once again. Amen.
Chrome dome
We have too much, and sometimes you just have to let it all go. Purge yourself of unwanted items. Marie Kondo asks us to look at every object in our homes and ask, "Does this spark joy?" And sometimes you have to look at your hair and say, "Does my hair spark joy?" And the answer is sometimes no. So in those times, it's necessary to take it all away and start over afresh.
Conclusion
Of the haircut options, let me know which one you think I should choose and I'll ask my personal stylist to give me that cut. Although now that I think about it, I really hope you all choose the last one, because I'm not sure I can put the hair back on at this point. I probably should have thought of that before...
And, of course, many thanks to my lovely hair stylist!
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ReplyDeleteHahaha...this is amazing. I liked the first haircut most, but I guess I'll get used to the final one. Looks great, Ben :) Good job Olivia!
I liked the Marie Kondo reference, btw
I echo Daniel's sentiments, though the fauxhawk is pretty good, too.
ReplyDeleteI've always admired your hair, Ben. Remember that time we were all supposed to say something nice about someone and I said you were rough, then quickly clarified it was the "rough hair!" I liked? Well, that was a compliment. I think I meant rugged - as in rugged good looks. Though that Caesar could be pretty refined with a little pomade.
I would really like to see a combination of the tonsure and the mohawk
ReplyDeleteLisa, I believe that a combo fauxhawk and tonsure would be called a fo' sure. I'm not sure it's physically possible, but I'll invest my work time (and Medtronic's resources) to finding out.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Steve. I think rugged is a look I could go for. Or rough. They seem pretty equivalent to me. I do remember that comment, by the way!
Daniel, I'm guessing you're going through some Marie Kondoing yourself these days, as you pare down for Hawaii. Maybe you should consider asking that question of your hair too...
I hope you saved the clippings because I will only claim you as my brother with the tonsure. Please submit photographic evidence when you’ve reattached the necessary pieces.
ReplyDeleteUh, I'm sure I have those clippings somewhere... [starts furiously brushing George and Lucy to gather enough hair to reconstruct the tonsure].
ReplyDeleteIt's all gone! That's about how you came into the world! Bet you're feeling a little naked!
ReplyDeleteI had no idea that you got buzzed. Very funny- I liked the first cut- belatedly of course.
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