The Perfect Gentleman Issue 1 - March 2016 | Page 16

Groomed Gentleman
Product
Some might go au natural, but so many
Gentlemen these days use some form of
product in their hair, to keep that style in place.
Nowadays there is a huge range of products
and looks to suit every style. Paste, Fibre, Wax,
clay, Putty, Cream, Gel, Pomade, Mousse,
Hairspray and you can see the confusion.
This is where your individual style comes into
play and some good advice from your Barber.
Once again, take time to find which product
suits you, your budget & your style.
We will be going deeper into the difference
between products and reviewing some in
future articles and through the video series.
The Barber & The Haircut
Choosing a Barber, is almost as important as
choosing a tailor, it is all about individual
choice and revolves around personality, budget
and style. Unless it’s an emergency, you really
shouldn’t just pop into the nearest barber.
Finding that person that you like; sees what
look you are trying to aim for; fits your budget
and even challenges you every now and then.
Oh, yes, and also provides a damn fine haircut.
It’s about a relationship and your hair does say
a great deal about you.
Don’t be afraid to ask questions of the barber,
find out about their experience what kind of
things they like to do (to hair) and watch how
they work & treat customers. You can tell a
great deal about people in how they engage
with the customers and vice versa.

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Finally, if you are looking in the mirror
thinking to yourself, ‘you need a haircut’ then it
is generally too late. It should be a regular
experience that is almost fixed in your diary
and if you enjoy going to your barber it won’t
be a chore.
We suggest that you should go every 4-6 weeks
depending on how quickly your hair grows, but
6 weeks should be the maximum. You will
know and then fix it in the diary.
We hope we have given you some things to
ponder but hopefully you will be ready to step
out in Spring with confidence with your head
held high!