Open Letter To John Mayer
Dear John:
Although some people might think you are a bit crazy to do it, I, for one, applaud your decision to wear and maintain an authentic 1980's feathered haircut:
“Today I set off on my newest project,†writes the 30-year old musician, who made news this week after spending time in Miami with Jennifer Aniston. But his newest project isn’t romantic — it’s hairier than that. His goal: “To grow and maintain an authentic ’80s style feathered haircut,†he blogs, further insisting, “It’s something I’ve wanted to do for some time.†He admits to being “very excited to bring this amazing look into today’s pop culture landscape,†noting, “The feathered cut projects an attitude of ease and quiet confidence that seems to have all but eluded our generation. And as my hair grows longer it will serve to become a more stirring and poignant statement.â€
But as someone who actually lived through the 80's, I have to say...you're on your way (the jacket you have on is a nice touch), but you haven't got it right just yet. Please, allow me to offer you some advice.
First, the hair isn't necessarily about length, but the layers. It's all about the feathering. You have to have texture to your hair, or it just isn't worth it. Get yourself a few basics...the vented hairbrush (you know, the one that's rectangular with holes in it and the plastic bristles with the little round tips), a blow dryer, some hair mousse, and an economy-sized can of Aqua Net. When you're blow drying, take the brush and your dryer and swoop them together on your hair, pulling the hair out from your head and simultaneously pulling them both towards the back of your head. This will create both volume and texture. Continue until your hair is dry.
Then, you take the brush and comb forward, but then pull it backward. It takes a little practice, but you'll get the hang of it. This lets the hair settle into the "feathers". As you are doing so, spray liberally with the Aqua Net. It isn't really feathered until you can go out in the wind and your hair doesn't move (or at least it moves in stuck-together layers). If you can grow out the back a little, just to where it touches your collar and flips up a bit, that would be the perfect ending touch.
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