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Permalink Reply by Chuck Knight on February 9, 2012 at 9:02pm

As with all hairstyles, a horseshoe is just a "look."  It was popularized by the military, and is typically associated with the US Marines, though it is now categorized as "eccentric" and no longer is allowed under Marine regulations.

 

It's the ultimate flattop.

 

I wear a rather severe flattop every day, shaved on the sides and back at all times...and I tried a horseshoe last summer.  Of course, it depends on the person and the confidence with which it is worn, but as a style it did not look trashy.  But, BOY does it take the right person to look good with a 'shoe.  Mine wasn't bad, at all.

 

Sadly, the barbershop where I got mine is about 100 miles away, so it's impractical to go regularly.  And, frequent maintenance is necessary for a cut that short.

 

Here's a photo of a friend of mine.  He has one of the best horseshoe flattops on the net.  He *always* looks good sporting his 'shoe, but it has to be cut every 3 days to stay this crisp.

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Permalink Reply by Brian Splash on February 9, 2012 at 10:43pm

What about this marine haircut ?

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Permalink Reply by Tom A.M. West on February 9, 2012 at 10:46pm

I haven't read through all the posts on this thread yet so I don't know if this has been discussed, but I'm growing my hair out to continually donate to Lock of Love (or a similar organization). Ultimately my hair is going to have to get longer than long enough to donate so that once it's cut I don't have to start all over with the growing process. What are some manly haircuts/styles that would leave a man with long hair not looking like a woman?

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Permalink Reply by Joseph Morris on February 18, 2012 at 9:15pm

By the way my comment about long hair was not directed towards you and I think what you are doing with your hair is very kind I don't mean any offense by my statement.

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Permalink Reply by Chuck Knight on February 18, 2012 at 10:50pm

Impeccably kept, flawlessly maintained, simple pony tail.

 

Paul Adrian, as the Highlander.  I know...cheesy show.  But I always thought he pulled off the look rather well.

 

And, by the way, BRAVO for supporting Locks of Love.  A dear friend of mine is suffering from cancer, right now, and while she's not a child, it touches my heart in a very special way when someone is willing to donate, charitably, like this.

 

Good man!

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Permalink Reply by Joseph Morris on February 18, 2012 at 9:07pm

I think a good well kept buzz cut is good(which is what I have now)but I am in the process of growing my hair out for my school's play this spring and once that is over with I will go to something like one of the haircuts from "Mad Men" which If you have not read the AOM article, or seen the show, the men on that show all have very classic, clean-cut, mature, and above all manly haircuts. Oh, and you might want to avoid any of these spiky, sloppy, "Twillight-esque" haircuts kids have these days. I mean you don't want to like some junior-high ragamuffin on his way to the prom do you? After all we're talking about manly haircuts aren't we?
P.S. consider that long hair will not look good with ANY hat that you wear(and of course I mean traditional top hats)

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Permalink Reply by Tom A.M. West on February 19, 2012 at 12:00am

Joseph Morris,

I understand you were not out to offend, therefore none was taken. To be honest the choice was made less than a year ago and if it wasn't for my inability to join the military due to a low BMI and pectus excavatum (concave chest) I would be sporting an impeccable buzz cut.

Chuck Knight,

You better believe it will be impeccably kept. I can't afford to be one of those sloppy long-hair "hippie" types. I'm on my way to medical school and never know when I'll meet someone of particular importance. My hair will be made to represent me as well as my flawless leather boots and dress shoes. (Now if only I can get away from the T-shirts and switch to polo's and dress shirts; the only flaw left in my day-to-day "professional" presentation due to a lack of funds to change it abruptly.)

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Permalink Reply by JP on March 27, 2012 at 8:22pm

Chris....I think you're doing exactly what you should be doing.  There's nothing worse than a guy who is slowly loosing his hair, and he lets what is there grow out more.  It kinda depends on the person, but in general, cutting it short or shaving it is preferable.  Besides, bald is in right now....and it looks good on you!

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Permalink Reply by John Galt on March 27, 2012 at 11:01pm

Once you become incapable of growing hair up on top of your noggin, it doesn't matter how old you are. (I'm only 32 and am at this point). Your options are pretty much limited to the combover, the shave, the horseshoe, or the skullet.

 

You gotta match your haircut to your facial hair when you get to this point. Ergo, I shave my noggin every couple of weeks, while letting my chin make up for it.

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Permalink Reply by Young on March 28, 2012 at 2:18pm

Manly hair cut = worn by a man not just a male.  If you gong is bald, and you're a man, it's manly.  Yeah, you said gong.  

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Permalink Reply by Beowulf87 on March 30, 2012 at 2:18pm

Mine is effectively almost shaved off....

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Permalink Reply by Josh on February 18, 2013 at 5:45pm

During summertime I have a very short haircut. 4 or 6 mm at the sides and the neck... above a bit longer.

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