Men’s hair has long been under the authoritative rule of ‘lumbersexualism’. Since 2010, men with beards and tight taper cuts have been the norm on the streets of major cities. It has been a combination of lumberjack and sexy man.
But I feel that the tides are changing. I feel that another decade of fashion for men is about to unfold. I get the sense that the biggest influences in the lives of men are wanting something different. Who are these influences?
Women of course.
That’s right. The lovely ladies in our lives have let us men have fun with big beards while nurturing our masculine bravado…but I sense a bit of a revolt forming.
Don’t get me wrong…some women like beards…and then some women HATE beards.There is a life span for most things in fashion…and with beards becoming a mainstream accessory, the ‘cool-kids’ look for ways to distinguish themselves from everyone else.
That is where highlights step in.
That’s right…I said it. Highlights.
Don’t think back to ‘Justin Timberlake in the 90’s highlights’. The highlights that are going to make a comeback are going to be more sophisticated than that. They are going to be an addition for men who want to brighten their look while still keeping their manhood in check.
They can be subtle. Or they can be bold.
They are a great way to lighten up an otherwise ‘hairy’ situation. Just think about it. With all that hair on a man’s face and head…it can look a little ‘bear-like’. With a couple of well placed streaks of blond or light brown, suddenly a man looks trendy again. He looks fresher. He can still keep the beard…but its a’ lumbersexual’ with a cosmopolitan edge.
Let’s call him a ‘Cosmojack’ ©.
A cosmojack can keep his facial folliage well groomed…but at the same time appease the lady in their life with a hint of flare.
Just make sure that you keep your beard tight and neat…or you could end up looking like a ‘cosmojoke’.
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