Long men's hairstyles with a ponytail have been trending for the past few years. At the same time, few representatives of the stronger sex dare to resort to the formation of such a style. To some, the hairstyle of a samurai in the form of a ponytail on the back of his head seems tasteless. Others are sure that the neatly braided long curls give an image of romance.
Be that as it may, before making a final decision about a radical change in one's own appearance, it is worth considering who suits the samurai's hairstyle, how to properly care for hair when implementing such an idea. We will try to answer these and other questions in the material presented.
A brief excursion into history
In ancient times,
Japanese men paid special attention to their own hairstyle. The length, condition of the hair and the style of styling suggested what status the representative of the stronger sex had. At that time, people did not have to fashion, because the mismatch of hair style, to which the man belonged, entailed a whole host of unpleasant consequences.
In general, there are several options for ancient Japanese men's hairstyles:
- The warrior's hairstyle was notable for some simplicity, since people who were in the army associated themselves with the ordinary population. The basis of the form was hair collected in a tail or twisted into a knot on the back of the head. At the same time, the length was removed from the temples.
- Sakayaki is a samurai hairstyle in the form of a ponytail on the back of the head, the name of which translates as “shaved forehead”. The creation of a peculiar receding hairline in the front of the head was part of the initiation rite that every young man underwent. Such a samurai hairstyle was not so much decorative as practical. The hair gathered at the back of the head did not fall into the eyes and softened the blows to the head under the helmet.
- "The fruit of the ginkgo tree." From the above options, a hairstyle with such an original name was distinguished by the presence of a small piece of hair on a shaved forehead. He twisted into a tube in the middle of his head and connected with a tail that was left on the back of his head.
Samurai hairstyle: what should be the length of the hair?
The main condition for creating a hairstyle with a ponytail on the back of the head is the presence of curls of suitable length. It should not be expected for a long time until they grow back. To form a samurai hairstyle in the form of a ponytail on the back of the head for men, a hair length of about 15 cm in the back of the head is enough.
Samurai hairstyle with shaved temples
The presented idea is known among young guys under the definition of “top knot”. In fact, the hairstyle acts as an elongated variety of the underscore hairstyle, popular by today's standards. Temples are left with a minimum length. If desired, the side areas can even be shaved bald. The main emphasis here is on the crown, where the curls are woven into a tight tail.
Classic bunch
To make such a hairstyle, the length of the curls is approximately to the shoulders. If the hair on the back of the head reaches about 5 cm, the formation of a miniature bundle will look rather ridiculous. To create a classic full-fledged bundle will allow hair regrowth up to about 25 cm.
Care Features
Samurai hairstyle needs proper care. To maintain a neat
appearance, the hair needs to be washed, combed and carefully laid. For combing, it is recommended to use combs that have medium density of teeth.
If we talk about care products, here it is worth resorting to the use of shampoos that correspond to the level of oily hair. For styling, the use of gels and mousses is allowed. At the same time, special attention is paid to air conditioners, since they are the ones that allow you to avoid shredding individual hairs.
Where to tie the tail?
The samurai hairstyle allows the creation of a tail or bundle both on the back of the head and in the crown area. Anyway, the latest fashion trends require the formation of such styling higher. Otherwise, the hairstyle will turn into a regular low tail. To understand the features of the correct implementation of the idea, it is enough to use as an example the photos of the actual solutions presented in this material.
Who needs a hairstyle?
A men's hairstyle with a ponytail on the back of the head can cause some discomfort in everyday life. For example, it is not recommended to resort to the implementation of the idea to guys who must follow the business dress code at work. In this situation, this option may not play in favor of the man.
The hairstyle of a samurai is not suitable for every representative of the stronger sex. Do not give preference to such an option to the owners of an elongated, thin face, since here the tail on the back of the head once again emphasizes the wrong oval.
It is recommended to abandon the samurai hairstyle for those men who have a large, prominent forehead, protruding ears, and a large nose. Liberation of the face from freely falling curls will only draw attention to the indicated drawbacks of appearance.
It will be very useful by the way such a hairstyle to the holders of a square and round shape. A competent implementation of the idea will visually lengthen the oval, and in some cases, soften its certain angularity.
Finally
A samurai hairstyle in the form of a ponytail on the back of the head for women and men is an extremely simple, practical option that contributes to the formation of an original, ultramodern everyday style. Making it without help is quite simple. The main thing is to have a sufficient length of curls in the neck.