2008 Hairstyles

It’s easy for men to get locked into a standard hairstyle that they think works. So, while every trip to the barber finds them asking for “the usual,” that’s not the way to approach a finely tuned style.

Thus, men everywhere must make the concerted effort to reinvent their hairstyle every few months or so -- or at least once a year. That’s why, with another year underway, we suggest paying heed to the current haircuts displacing the obsolete styles of yesterday and reinventing “the usual” with one of these modish 2008 hairstyles.

Buzz cut

Forget the faux hawk; it’s completely last season. This year, the most confident, self-assured men will opt to take it all off; they’ll rock a simplistically chic hairstyle with a pure and simple buzz cut. With a pared-down look that’s more traditional and clean, the buzz makes an appealing haircut for guys who can say a lot in a little. Like the statement it makes for, say, Matthew Fox. His closely sheared scalp alludes to a no-frills approach to style that’s both direct and sophisticated. For Fox -- and any other guy who opts for this 2008 hairstyle -- sporting a buzz shows how easy men’s fashion can and should be.

What it says about you: Unfussy and stylish, you prefer a streamlined style that speaks for itself and offers a laid-back elegance and handsome appeal.

Bangs

Atypical 2008 hairstyles for men, like bangs, are popping up everywhere. Bangs establish a chicly disheveled element suited for those who favor cutting-edge style without the pretense. Leaving a tousled swoop of hair covering the forehead, this cut creates an air of nonchalant classiness, while adding a classic component. Need an ideal example before committing to this look? James McAvoy and his foppish bangs charmingly augment his unassuming demeanor. This sharp look works perfectly for any guy who, like McAvoy, chooses to employ a slightly modest yet slightly contemporary appearance.

What it says about you: You have a stylishly reserved, free-spirited approach to your style, but you manage to keep it up-to-the-minute.

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