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Achieving Allen Iverson Hairstyles 2010

By Simon | March 20, 2010

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Not all the men that have become fashion icons can be found strutting down the red carpet or on the cover of the latest fashion magazine.  In some cases, these male fashion icons are sports icons whose personality is not only seen in the court but also in their sense of fashion.  For many African American men, Allen Iverson hairstyles are among some of the preferred hairstyles they choose to wear.
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Allen Iverson
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There are basically two kinds of Allen Iverson hairstyles most African American men choose from.  One of these hairstyles is the cornrow braids Allen Iverson is frequently seen supporting while playing in the NBA.  Cornrow braids consist of braiding the hair extremely close to the crown in clearly defined rows.  The braids are then allowed to go all the way to the back of the head.  How long the braids would be at the back of the head would all depend on the length of your hair.  If you are opting to go for this type of hairstyle, it is highly recommended that you have this done with the help of a professional hairstylist.  While there are a number of different articles on how to achieve the cornrow Allen Iverson hairstyles, doing this on your own can be extremely tedious and time consuming.
Allen Iverson Hairstyles 2010
The second Allen Iverson hairstyle is the classic Afro.  This hairstyle is usually supported by Iverson during the days that he would let his hair a chance to breathe and relax.  This hairstyle is relatively a lot easier to achieve.  All you would need to do is to blow dry your hair, brushing your hair upward.
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Allen Iverson Haircut 2010
For both Allen Iverson hairstyles, you would need to first check your hair thickness and texture.  Allen Iverson hairstyles can only work if you have a rich hair texture and quality like that in the case of Allen Iverson.  This is the main reason why Allen Iverson hairstyles are often used by African American men as opposed to White or Hispanic men.  However, you can still consult a local hairstylist to help you achieve the cornrow braids, which is the signature hairstyle of Iverson, to see if your hair texture and thickness will be able to support the hairstyle.

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What You Need to Know about Mens Dreadlock Hairstyles

By Simon | November 12, 2009

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Dreadlock hairstyles have long been associated with men and women that live off in the island paradise of Jamaica.  Today, mens dreadlock hairstyles are worn by men of all ages and from different ethnic backgrounds especially for those who are into Reggae music and culture.

Dreadlocks are not just a fashion statement.  In fact, mens dreadlock hairstyles did not even originate from Jamaica, but in Kenya where the Masai tribesmen styled their hair in this fashion and would even dye them red through the use of color extracted from certain roots native in the country. Mens dreadlock hairstyles emerged in Jamaica during the emancipation era as a form of defiance and rebellion against the European officials who had viewed the hairstyle as downright dreadful, hence, the name dreadlocks stuck.
Men with Dreadlock Hairstyle
Mens Dreadlock Hairstyles
Dreadlock hairstyles are also today associated with the Rastafari religion and way of life, which is extremely popular in Jamaica.  Based on their religious beliefs, Rastafarians viewed their hair more than just their crowning glory.  Just like Samson in the Bible, Rastafarians believed that their strength comes from their hair. Cutting, or even trimming, their hair would cause them to grow weak.  They styled their dreadlocks to resemble the thick manes of lions, which is an animal that is closely associated with strength and royalty.
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Mens dreadlock hairstyles are created through the process of literally coiling and tangling the hair strands right down to the roots.  This process allows the hair to eventually grow following the pattern, allowing you to keep the hairstyle for a very long period of time.  Creating dreadlocks hairstyles can be rather tedious so you would need to seek the help of a professional hairstylist to help you achieve the look.

While most hairstyles provide you the liberty to grow out your hair to have it styled in another fashion when you grow tired of it, dreadlocks are permanent.  Oftentimes, the only way to get rid of your dreadlocks hairstyle is to cut it down right through the roots.  This being the case, you have to take a considerable amount of time to make sure that you really would like to get this hairstyle.
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Stylish Black Hairstyles for Men

By Simon | September 8, 2009

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When you think about hairstyles, the first thing that would usually come into mind is the ladies.  After all, women are the ones who are very much concerned about the way that they look from the dress that they would wear to the accessories and hairstyles that would match their personalities, right?  Wrong!  Nowadays, men are also now becoming equally concerned on their physical appearances as well.

Just like their female counterparts, black hair is a lot thicker and richer in texture than blonde hair.  It is for this reason that not all hairstyles that work for blondes can be considered as fashionable black hairstyles for men or women.  Here are just some flattering black hairstyles for men that you can choose from to keep you looking fashionable whether you are heading out to a board meeting or just hanging out with the boys.

Spiking It Up

One of the classic black hairstyles worn by men is the spike hairstyle.  Apart from being extremely versatile, this hairstyle allows men to still have a taste of their wild side no matter how old or young they might be.  Spike black hairstyles are great for men who have straight or slightly wavy hair.  For a day at the office, apply hairstyling gel onto your hair before combing it towards the front of your face and then slightly scrunching the tips.  For a night out on the town, simply scrunch up your hair for a stylish messy look or have them all standing to let out the rebel in you.

Wear Some Bangs

Another popular choice for black hairstyles is to accent their hair with bangs.  While many men would scoff at the idea since it reminds them of their grade school years, adding bangs to your hairstyle would actually help you shed off some years to your overall appearance, making you look younger than your actual age.   If you are opting for this black hairstyle, make sure to ask your hairstylist to slightly fringe your bangs, otherwise it will look messy and extremely heavy on your face.

Layers at a Time

For those guys who are wishing for some long black hairstyles, try opting for the layered look.  Layering up your long black locks would not only make you look younger.  The layers would also make your hair look less heavy around your face.