Hair cuts

Jan · Aug 23, 2010

It's very similar to James Dean's hairstyle. But just a little bit fuller (sides.) And a bit longer.

There are a few pics of him in his younger years, probably just a few years before The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, where he looks quite similar to James Dean. I'll try and find that picture later on, and post it up for reference.

Ghostsoldier · Aug 23, 2010

What cut is Ray Luca (Tony Dennison) sporting here, by name?

Rob

Jan · Aug 23, 2010

To me, that hairstyle looks a lot like a "bombage" than the one I posted.

I'm pretty sure the back of that hairstyle "blends" as opposed to the one I posted, which forms into a D.A.

The difference between the "bombage" and such, is that the hair flows in the same direction, with no break.

In a sense, it's a longer and styled flat top.

There isn't a break on the side, as my example had.

It all flows together, unlike a duck tail that meets in the middle.

That's my opinion. Obviously it's hard to make the distinction without a back shot.

CircuitRider · Aug 23, 2010

Ghostsoldier said:
What cut is Ray Luca (Tony Dennison) sporting here, by name?

Rob

Does anyone know what hat Torrello (Farina) wore most of the time? Great show, by the way, own both seasons on DVD.

Ghostsoldier · Aug 23, 2010

Jan, I think his is a duck's ass, based on this pic....

I'll have to watch the (excellent) series again, just to be sure....

CR...I've been trying to get info on Farina's hat and suits for that series, but no luck yet....

Rob

Vic · Aug 23, 2010

Jan said:
To me, that hairstyle looks a lot like a "bombage" than the one I posted.

I'm pretty sure the back of that hairstyle "blends" as opposed to the one I posted, which forms into a D.A.

The difference between the "bombage" and such, is that the hair flows in the same direction, with no break.

In a sense, it's a longer and styled flat top.

There isn't a break on the side, as my example had.

It all flows together, unlike a duck tail that meets in the middle.

That's my opinion. Obviously it's hard to make the distinction without a back shot.

You're right about the one you posted from Blackboard Jungle. I stand corrected. I guess that blonde kid has a quiff.

habberdasher · Aug 24, 2010

Vic said:
Yep...looking at the bottom pic, that's a bombage (though I'm sure some would just refer to it as a pomp without a part).

And the guy to his left has a Tony Curtis.

And the guy in the top pic (with the eye glasses) has a Detroit (which you don't see too often...Terry "Toad" had one in American Graffiti).

I got a Tony Curtis, the boxy curly and wavy greased fifties look. I love the movie American Graffiti and remember Terry's style real well, it had a short pop up at the front but the sides were long, so I was wondering if it was like a buzz cut on top with a flip but long on sides?

Vic · Aug 24, 2010

habberdasher said:
I got a Tony Curtis, the boxy curly and wavy greased fifties look. I love the movie American Graffiti and remember Terry's style real well, it had a short pop up at the front but the sides were long, so I was wondering if it was like a buzz cut on top with a flip but long on sides?

Yeah, you're right on about Terry's hair! It was basically a flat top on the top (pushed forward & brushed up at the front) and really long and slicked back on the sides. I've seen 'em where it's not all matted forward also. Looks cool on people who have poker-straight thick hair. Never liked it on Terry, though.

That's cool that you wear a Tony Curtis! Can you post a pic?

Jan · Aug 24, 2010

Peep my blog. I did a little write up about Terry the Toads hair style.

habberdasher · Aug 24, 2010

Vic said:
Yeah, you're right on about Terry's hair! It was basically a flat top on the top (pushed forward & brushed up at the front) and really long and slicked back on the sides. I've seen 'em where it's not all matted forward also. Looks cool on people who have poker-straight thick hair. Never liked it on Terry, though.

That's cool that you wear a Tony Curtis! Can you post a pic?

I think it looked great on Terry...kind of a nerdy style except of its tough look! Pretty cool look, 'cept I got an afro. I at least try the Tony Curtis look, but after an hour of humidity down south ruins it and makes them really tiny, close curls in a weird shape because the heat makes it all deformed and not really vintage looking. I just need to add a WHOLE lot more thick stuff, and then it'll hopefully hold into a wide-curled, wavy look with the 50s boxy shape. Tomorrow I'll post a picture. So great someone is so educated in 50s styles! Never knew there were so many!

habberdasher · Aug 24, 2010

Jan said:
Peep my blog. I did a little write up about Terry the Toads hair style.

That's a great nerdy trying-to-be-tuff look!

John in Covina · Aug 25, 2010

habberdasher said:
I think it looked great on Terry...kind of a nerdy style except of its tough look! Pretty cool look, 'cept I got an afro. I at least try the Tony Curtis look, but after an hour of humidity down south ruins it and makes them really tiny, close curls in a weird shape because the heat makes it all deformed and not really vintage looking. I just need to add a WHOLE lot more thick stuff, and then it'll hopefully hold into a wide-curled, wavy look with the 50s boxy shape. Tomorrow I'll post a picture. So great someone is so educated in 50s styles! Never knew there were so many!

I was wondering if you be able to use any of the hair relaxer products to achieve straighter hair and more control?

Bruce Wayne · Aug 25, 2010

This was posted at the Art of Manliness today.

Jan · Aug 25, 2010

One of the easiest ways for your barber to get your hair "right," would be to bring in a picture.

It's just that simple. Think of it like giving a tattoo artist an idea of what you want. If you bring a photo or sketch, it gives them a better idea. Especially when it comes to length! They can always leave a little extra. But once you cut too much, you can't put any back.

People will go and ask for, let's say, a "Don Draper," and have no idea that it takes more than just a cut. They don't realize they have to specifically style their hair. Then after the get home and hate their haircut and the person who cuts their hair. Then their left mad about their hair.

Also, you should get a consultation prior to. So you can get a feel from the stylist, and they have a better understanding of what you want.

That's why I'm pretty crucial when I walk into a barbershop for the first time, and don't get a simple "hello."

CitizenGenet · Aug 25, 2010

Here are some images from the National Naval Aviation Museum.

The first two were taken at the Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, TX, in 1941.

This final image is from the collection of Capt. Lewis R. Devoe, USNR. No details on location or date but it was during WWII.

OldSoul · Aug 25, 2010

Jan said:
Peep my blog. I did a little write up about Terry the Toads hair style.

I can't access the blog at work, but my barber refers to that style as a flat-top with fenders?

Jan · Aug 26, 2010

^Yup, exactly.

Undertow · Aug 26, 2010

Jan said:
People will go and ask for, let's say, a "Don Draper," and have no idea that it takes more than just a cut. They don't realize they have to specifically style their hair. Then after the get home and hate their haircut and the person who cuts their hair. Then their left mad about their hair.

In fact, one might say, they're "mad men"?

habberdasher · Aug 27, 2010

John in Covina said:
I was wondering if you be able to use any of the hair relaxer products to achieve straighter hair and more control?

No thats getting a bit too girly for me I discovered a whole lot of pomade works fine

Geesie · Aug 27, 2010

Jan said:
One of the easiest ways for your barber to get your hair "right," would be to bring in a picture.

It's just that simple. Think of it like giving a tattoo artist an idea of what you want. If you bring a photo or sketch, it gives them a better idea. Especially when it comes to length! They can always leave a little extra. But once you cut too much, you can't put any back.

People will go and ask for, let's say, a "Don Draper," and have no idea that it takes more than just a cut. They don't realize they have to specifically style their hair. Then after the get home and hate their haircut and the person who cuts their hair. Then their left mad about their hair.

Also, you should get a consultation prior to. So you can get a feel from the stylist, and they have a better understanding of what you want.

That's why I'm pretty crucial when I walk into a barbershop for the first time, and don't get a simple "hello."

Of course, one must also know if their hair is capable of doing what's in the picture.

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