Cutting it up
Nabila Maqsood believes men in Pakistan are “very conventional” when it comes to haircuts.
The Caesar cut, the Nate Archibald-style long fringe and Mohawk-inspired looks are all out, according to stylists. So what’s a man to do?
“Funky hair and styling is out,” Tariq Amin declares. “The retro 1980s look for men is popular these days.”
“Shorter, cultured hair is in these days and the trend is short and sharp,” Nabila Maqsood told The Express Tribune.
However, men draw inspiration from different areas for haircuts. According to stylist Asad Baig, “A lot depends on the client. Everybody follows Hollywood. But men who have long hair don’t look stylish. Hair should be clean and in shape. “
Amin, who has styled musicians such as Ali Zafar for their music videos, believes that with the exception of a few, most men in Pakistan are badly groomed. “They wear expensive suits, expensive shoes, and expensive watches but when it comes to hair styling they go to the barber for a Rs500 haircut.”
According to Baig, “Men who are independent and highly educated have an individual sense of style. The unruly look is sexy but (it doesn’t look good) on everyone.”
Baig says that men “should take care of their hair but because of poor diet half of them are turning bald and they don’t really care about it.”
“Hairstyling depends on the shape of the face. Anything would suit a man with a nice jaw line and a flat forehead. Look at the male models ... God has been kind and given beauty to some people.”
But stylists still believe that men prefer conservative haircuts, even if it appears boring.
Amin says that when it comes to hairstyling and cuts, “men have a one dimensional look.”
“Men don’t go to salons for treatment etc. They come for quick cuts and they are out!”
Maqsood believes men in Pakistan are “very conventional” when it comes to haircuts. However, she says that their perceptions are changing. “There is now more awareness in our society. My male clients are experimenting and take my advice on hair styling.”
Published in The Express Tribune, September 18th, 2010.
“Funky hair and styling is out,” Tariq Amin declares. “The retro 1980s look for men is popular these days.”
“Shorter, cultured hair is in these days and the trend is short and sharp,” Nabila Maqsood told The Express Tribune.
However, men draw inspiration from different areas for haircuts. According to stylist Asad Baig, “A lot depends on the client. Everybody follows Hollywood. But men who have long hair don’t look stylish. Hair should be clean and in shape. “
Amin, who has styled musicians such as Ali Zafar for their music videos, believes that with the exception of a few, most men in Pakistan are badly groomed. “They wear expensive suits, expensive shoes, and expensive watches but when it comes to hair styling they go to the barber for a Rs500 haircut.”
According to Baig, “Men who are independent and highly educated have an individual sense of style. The unruly look is sexy but (it doesn’t look good) on everyone.”
Baig says that men “should take care of their hair but because of poor diet half of them are turning bald and they don’t really care about it.”
“Hairstyling depends on the shape of the face. Anything would suit a man with a nice jaw line and a flat forehead. Look at the male models ... God has been kind and given beauty to some people.”
But stylists still believe that men prefer conservative haircuts, even if it appears boring.
Amin says that when it comes to hairstyling and cuts, “men have a one dimensional look.”
“Men don’t go to salons for treatment etc. They come for quick cuts and they are out!”
Maqsood believes men in Pakistan are “very conventional” when it comes to haircuts. However, she says that their perceptions are changing. “There is now more awareness in our society. My male clients are experimenting and take my advice on hair styling.”
Published in The Express Tribune, September 18th, 2010.