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From time to time, I've seen a few people, both here and on other places on the internet, ask for advice about different styles for men with long hair. Often these guys are looking for something more than just letting their hair loose or tying it back in a pony tail, and don't feel comfortable trying anything else like braids and whatnot, because they see that as 'feminine' and want to avoid those sorts of things. With those options dismissed from the start, it's really hard to give any kind of advice to these guys. But last night, I realised there was an amazing resource for man wanting a long hair style and still maintaining being masculine.
The Lord Of The Rings trilogy.
Just about every single male character in those films has hair that is at least covering his ears, and many more have shoulder length or more.
Heaps of the styles that we see in the films not only keep the men looking quite masculine, but they are incredibly practical too, keeping hair out of their faces for battle.
If you're looking for a different way to style your hair, then you should definitely watch Lord Of The Rings, pick a character whose style you like, and then try to emulate it.
Sorry if this is already a well known gold mine of masculine long hair styles, but I've been rewatching the films recently, and when I had the idea I just had to share it.
Already been using it for styles lol. One I've always wanted to try is the legolas braids but I can't do it myself.
I know the feeling. It's one of those stylest that's much easier for someone else to do, but it is possible to do it yourself. It just takes a bit of planning and practice.
First, you've got to separate the top section of your hair for the herringbone braid. Once you've done that, it's easier if you section what's left into two and tie them off to either side of your head to keep them out of the way of the braid. Divide the top section into two and then cross about a quarter of each section to the other side to get the herringbone effect. Repeat until you run out of hair. It takes a while to get the hang of it, and it's not easy if your hair's longer than shoulder-blade length as you can end up with a lot of tangles and it's sore on the arms!
I've tried herringbone braids, don't work for me. And my hair is a tad longer than shoulder blade (about 2 inches, if that, from belt length)
I know the feeling. I can do it, but to be honest, it's too much like work to make up and even more work to take out. Three- or four-stranders are less hassle.
Viking great explanation and you made me laugh!! (Sore Arms LOL)
Middle Earth elves are pretentious fruits. If you're going to do a Legolas half-tail, I wouldn't make it too ornate.