Male Japanese Hairstyle

Hairstyles are known for being extreme, creative and cutting edge. Japan, with its fast-paced culture, is a hotbed for contemporary men's hairstyles. Color, texture and razored edges are just a few ways that men in Japan take hair care and grooming to the next level. From punk to goth to softer, more conservative looks, Japan has a variety of hairstyles for men to choose from.

The Cut 

The most notable Japanese men's hairstyles are inspired by punk and goth culture. This being so, it is common to see razored edges, asymmetrical lines, layers and texture in the average cut. No matter how it looks, however, this style is not the simple abandonment of traditional barbering technique. Layers are strategically placed around the face and the crown in order to accent face shape. Keep in mind how the hair will be styled, with or without spikes and tousling, when razoring edges and texturing. The best cuts should transition well between a more conservative, product-free daytime look and the crazy, wild styles seen at night. Another popular style is to leave bangs long and swept to the side, with the back short. Long hair, with layers around the cheek bone and ear, offers a low-maintenance style.

Styling 

When styling, product is necessary to achieve the messy, spiky style you see in the magazines. Hair wax, glue or pomade should do the trick. Opt for the strongest hold possible. Take a pea- to quarter-sized portion of product and rub it into the palm of your hand. Massage the product into your hair, spiking random pieces of hair. One popular style is to spike hair flat around the face and downward at the sides, with upright spikes at the crown and back of the head. For hair that is not naturally straight, work a small amount of hair serum into the ends of hair, and then use a hair straightener, piece by piece around the whole head of hair.

Coloring 

Red is by far the most common choice for color among Japanese men. Red tones work very well with naturally dark or black hair, and thick, chunky highlights are generally the best color choice. Blue, while not a natural hair color, brings out the cool tones already present in dark hair, adding depth and shine to the hair. Many Japanese men have extended the creativity of their styling techniques to their coloring choices, using bleach as well as greens, pinks and purples. Usually the colors are only used for strategically placed highlights and not the whole head.