This is a guest post from Harold Simmons who is an Amateur Barber who decided to spread the word of this niche through writing. His knowledge of grooming can be reached on his own website, BestShavingReviews. In this article Harold talks about 5 styles that will make you look more dominant. Enjoy.
The clothes a man wears define his personal style and virility, but it’s not all about owning one hundred designer suits. How you style your hair is an essential part of this as well. In this article, we will discuss five of the most popular men’s cuts that will certainly enhance your alpha appearance so that you automatically assert more dominance.
Crewcut
The crewcut is a classic masculine hairstyle. Its name comes from the Ivy League crew teams who needed an accessible and practical look that would keep hair out of their faces. It is simple to achieve, as it only requires for the sides to be buzzed short, then fade into a slightly longer guard towards the top of the head, known as the crown.
At the crown, your hair should be no longer than an inch, then gradually diminish in dimension towards the hairline to achieve the desired effect. The most convenient thing about this haircut is that it doesn’t require additional styling unless you want to do it. Because it is so short and neat, everything will stay in place.
When worn right, the crewcut is the trademark of a truly influential and confident alpha male. Pair it with a suit to assert your dominance. As a bonus, the ladies will surely go crazy over it. Women love a high-powered man. There’s a reason why all the spies, lawyers, and cunning conmen alike in films sport this aesthetic.
Buzzcut
No man establishes more authority when he enters a room than a military man. While you might not have had a stint in the army yourself, you can emulate that rugged appeal with a simple buzzcut. The edges are lined up, your hair is trimmed short, and it has an equal length all around. This cut practically screams “I am naturally handsome and authoritative.”
If it worked for former U.S. President Barack Obama, it will definitely work for you as well. However, keep in mind that a few variations on this traditional hairstyle exist. Thus, the next time you walk into the barbershop, specify whether you want an induction cut, a butch cut, or a brush cut. In this way, you will ensure you are getting the style you truly want.
Side Part
You might consider getting a combover an old man’s game, but the side part can be quite an attractive and virile hairstyle if done right. Think television’s finest all-American alpha male, Don Draper. The main character of AMC’s hit TV series Mad Men is one good-looking son of a gun, and that’s not just the merit of his exquisite suits.
Of course, not only Jon Hamm’s fictional creative director can rock this cut. Other influential men, such as George Clooney or Leonardo DiCaprio, are fans of the side part, and they look amazing. Fortunately, with the right technique and a few key styling products, you can as well.
To emulate the look, tell your barber to leave your crown long and full while tightening and tapering the sides. The part can be either on the right or left side of your head, but if you want to replicate Don Draper’s aspect to perfection, it should be on the left. Nevertheless, this is a matter of how your hair falls into place naturally.
Hockey Cut
Who said your hair has to be neat and elegant all the time for you to be an imposing presence? For a more youthful and bohemian bad boy appearance that will certainly turn some heads, try the hockey cut. This is perfect if you want to let your hair grow out for a bit, but don’t want to look like a hippie.
What makes this style truly masculine is its connection to hockey, one of the toughest and most virile sports in the world. Players are famous for letting their locks hang out of the back of their helmets, and this makes for a rather low-maintenance cut that will give you that Grey’s Anatomy Dr. McDreamy look that women love and men envy.
Bald Head
Going bald is the sincerest sign of dominance as far as your haircut is concerned. It isn’t just an easy way to reduce the fuss of styling, it makes a statement as well. What is more, the preferred look of testosterone-fueled action stars such as Bruce Willis and Jason Statham, this aesthetic is scientifically proven to give off a more authoritative air in front of others.
The study was conducted by the University of Pennsylvania and it clearly outlined how bald men were perceived as taller and stronger by participants. Therefore, if you want your haircut to be a true power move, shave it all off. If there is a history of hair loss in your family, it will work out even better for your self-image.
For the most part, being an alpha male goes hand in hand with neat and masculine haircuts that have clean edges and perfectly styled crowns. However, if you want to add a touch of wildness and grow those locks out, aim for the Patrick Dempsey look. And when in doubt, shave it all off. Nothing says “power” more than a bald-headed big and strong man.
