Hi Folks
I am a male of short stature - I am only 5 foot tall, and in order to give a superficial look of being taller than I actually am, I am thinking of changing my hair style. I am thinking of having my hair flipped backwards and give it a 'bounce'.
My question is - without having to wash my hair every day and putting lots of gel on in order to flip my hair backwards, are there any products on the market which I can put on my hair that would enable me to achieve this in an easier and quicker way? Is there anything I can have done to my hair at the hair dressers in order to achieve this?
Finally, before someone starts telling me on how to gain/maintain my confidence and take pride in my height, I would be most grateful if you could just kindly advice me on the question that I have asked.
Thanks in advance for your response
Morning Geek 84
Great idea, but it will be a bit of a pain to get that 'bounce' without products.
Go to a unisex hairdresser with a lady hairdresser. They do this all the time for us women. They may suggest that the easiest way would be a 'perm' - not a dodgy curly one, but something that would give a litte wave. This would last for some weeks - depending on how long your hair is and how often it needs a cut. Not the greatest feeling to sit in a hairdresser with big rollers, but if you go to a less busy salon during the week or to one where there is plenty of competition around, then you could well be on your own. If you're looking for discreet - check out the shop window. If everyone walking past has a birds-eye view - move on!
If I want to flip my hair back it's def a strong hold gel and a mega-blast with the hairdryer. If you've got a 'cold' button your dryer this is the one that sets your hair into the style rather than just drying it.
This might sound a bit mad, but Claire's accessories do a hair comb thing that lifts the back of the hair to make it a sort of 60's beehive. It's boxed and called a bumpit. I'm not suggesting that you wear this, but use it to dry your hair over so that it gives the lift . You can then take it out - it's like a comb - and you can then faff it so it's doing the right thing. Best try this when you're not about to go out as it may be too bouffant.
A little backcombing goes a long way too. Wrecks your hair, but who cares. Hold a portion of hair and comb it from end to root. This will make your hair thicker and will be more inclined to stay in place - especially if you get rained on. Back comb the middle of your head and leave the front to cover it so that you're looking sleek. You'll need reasonably long hair - 2 inches I'd have thought. But you can do this one at home now to see if it makes a difference and can then give you an idea on what style to go for.
Finally (have you had enough already?) - go spikey. Short on the sides and spikey on top. This is a gel style, but v v easy to do and you don't need ages in front of the mirror, little scope for it go go wrong and an instant inch on top of your head - unless you go the Gary Rhodes look which may make your hair look taller than you.
Good luck - always exciting changing a look. New outfit, sorted. Have had a quick squizz on the web and there is some really good advice out there on men's dressing to look taller but bet you've already done this.
xx
Hi elvis
Many thanks indeed for your advice.