Men's hair trends for 2009
When it comes to great looking hairstyles, why should women have all the fun?
Fortunately men no longer have to miss out. Men's Hairdresser of the Year Jamie Stevens says that men's hair trends for 2009 are all about diversity too.
His award-winning collection encapsulated the men's hair trends for this year and featured hairstyles from long to short, with a variety of textures.
Here are Jamie's four favourite looks that men will be wearing this year (click on an image to see full-size photo).
The Flat Top 
Flat tops made a comeback late last year on some of the big catwalk shows so they will slowly filter on to the high street this year. In 2009, sides are being worn shorter with more length on the top.
Best For...
Clients need to have a good head of hair, preferably straight and with a good hairline, (so not good for people who are receding, as it loses the shape of the flat top).
How to...
Use mousse when wet and blow dry it all up to give you some foundation to work on. Then get a flat-topper (this makes it easier as it has a level built in to show it is straight) or it can be done with a comb and a pair of clippers - just shave the hair to the desired length. Finish with strong wax for great hold and a bit of shine.
The Wedge
This look for me encapsulates the 2009 trend for men's hairdressing. It is going to be short back and sides, very military and regimented but with a NOW twist, with either length or movement left on top.
Best for...
This look suits most hair types but should be avoided on clients who are going bald, or have big ears, as this would emphasize them more.
How to...
This is created using a pair of clippers, a grade zero on the back and sides and a grade 4 on the top. When you have created the desired height for the wedge, go in vertically with the clippers to create the sharp line. Finish with a strong wax or gel.
Curls
Curls will play a big part this season in guys' hair, with it either being long or short on top. This look for me shows that guys can wear their hair longer and more feminine but still look masculine.
Best for...
Pretty much anyone and any age if the hair is long enough.
How to...
This cut is created using a razor to give me a nice textured feel on the hair but still keeping with a strong outer line for the shape. Using mini-irons or small tongs take random sections to create curls with a non-uniform feel. Dress out with fingers, which have been smothered with some clay for to an un-done feel.
The Quiff
This look is so 2009: think army boy vs James Dean or Elvis. In 2008, we saw models' hair in side partings, with the fringe area longer, so this moves the look on.You will see the quiff - as worn by Gok Wan - back with a bang this year as it is so versatile.
Best for...
Clients with good bone structure
How to...
Use scissor over comb through the back and sides up to the crown and recession area. Then move from short at the crown to long in the fringe area, then with some texturing scissors go through the whole hair just on the tips to create a softer feel. To create a big statement quiff use pair of mini-irons, and flicking it backwards on the ends to create the flick. Finish with clay to create a matt-textured non-shiny feel.
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