Very short men's hair cuts in the golden years

[kaiser]

Hi everyone !

I am looking for a very short hair style that could have been found in the 1930's or 40's. Everything I have seen so far has been rather long on top. I have tried this style and since my hair is very wavey I have to put a great deal of pomade in it to get it to stay in place. The heavy pomade use is just not something that I like on a daily basis. I have looked around on the web for photos, but have not found anything. Anyone got any ideas on this ?

Thanks !

 

[herringbonekid]

Anyone got any ideas on this ?

yes. don't cut your hair. long and wavy on top is very 'golden era'. close cropped hair rarely looks old fashioned.


if you're absolutely determined to cut it you could try something like this:

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?58-Hair-cuts&p=1657146&viewfull=1#post1657146

 

[kaiser]

Thanks HBK, that might be an option. The wavey hair is not the only problem, it is that as I have gotten older it has also become a bit frizzy as well. The only way to really control it is with a good dose of pomade. The cut in your link looks like it gets by with just a little pomade which is what I am looking for.

 

[Flat Foot Floey]

Maybe you are using the wrong pomade though? I have no curls but very thick hair. I need a medium to soft pomade to tame it.

I dunno about very short haircuts. Maybe you find some on pictures about the military? Recently someone posted a link about Mohawks in the 1940s...

 

[Historyteach24]

Mine is short and I use a pomade made special by a barber in Brooklyn. Holds my hair great and I think it looks good

 

[Historyteach24]

Here is a link to my pomade. The Iron Society http://theironsociety.com/products

 

[kaiser]

Hi Historyteach24, thanks for the link. Is that a firm pomade ? I have been using Murrys Hair Glo which has a nice shine, but is rather soft. I may need to try something that has more hold to it.

 

[Historyteach24]

He has his normal which is medium to hard hold and he has his super hold which I have never used.

 

[Stanley Doble]

You might consult your barber or stylist. You may need to use a different shampoo, conditioner or other product.

A dab of VO5 half the size of a pea is all I use. If you need more than that the answer may lie in treating the hair before you add pomade.