The Revival of a Rockin’ Trend

When it comes to men’s hairstyles, it’s been pretty basic for the most part. Typically, there hasn’t been much variation. However, with younger males growing their hair out longer (ala Justin Bieber), we’ve discussed how to talk to a male customer about product. Reports have also come out talking about more customers, particularly men, willing to spend more on their appearance and more males are finally breaking down the barrier between them and product.

Our friends at American Crew see men starting to get a little more aggressive with their style, but it’s requiring them to go back in time a bit. In a look brings the masculine and rugged appearance into a modern and trendy look, the pompadour is making its way back.

American Crew sees three variations of the pompadour: the classic, the relaxed pompadour and the side-part “greaser” style. The style requires the top to remain long, while the sides and back are cut short.

What are you seeing in the salon? Are you seeing any of your customers coming in for this classic, rocker look?

  • nathan “nate dog”webb

    no, none yet. most of our men are either very professional business cuts, high and tights/fades, and the “justin beiber”cut on the teens-early 20′s crowd. we also see a good amount of just regular buzz cuts as well.

  • TMOONEY2007

    I WORK AT THE GREATCLIPS THAT JUST OPENED IN PELLCITY,ALA. THE MEN LOVE NEW SUGGESTIONS AND IAM THRILLED THERE WILL BE SPECIALS FOR THEM IN CRE IN JANUARY.THANKS,TAMMY MOONEY

  • Kelly Mitchell

    Although I am not in the salon anymore as I teach, I see such variety of men’s haircuts / styles on the street. Short, long, forward, etc… That makes it a lot of fun for hairdressers!!  Not so repetitive, however one needs to be good at all haircuts.