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More than just a look, rockabilly is a lifestyle--and one that usually calls for a long-term commitment.
Men who go slick often stick to their favorite pomade for years, washing it out only once a month (with dish soap!) no matter how many pillowcases and boyfriends they have to go through. But if you're not quite ready to make that sort of pledge, less drastic measures do exist.
You couldn't find a better expert than Jimmy Paul, editorial stylist at Bumble & Bumble, the man formerly responsible for the hair of Hedi Slimane's models during his rock-y revamp of Dior. Here, Paul shares his tips for pulling off one of fashion's boldest statements.
Get the Right Cut
"This is such a sexy, classic style, and it's a lot easier to maintain than you'd think," Paul says. Any decent barber should be able to give you a rockabilly 'do; just ask for tight sides and a tight back, with some length on the top. Some "greasers" also love a duck's ass, the round shape they give the back of their hair to finish the look. "Ask your barber for a 'D.A.,'" Paul says, "so they know to leave some length at the back."
Pomp up the Volume
"Products should be used according to your hair texture," Paul says. "If your hair is naturally porous--meaning a little bit dry--this hairstyle is particularly easy to achieve." To save time, blow-dry your hair. Paul recommends applying a dime-sized amount of Bumble & Bumble Straight Blow Dry (5 oz., $29,
Grease It--But Go Easy
"It's better to put wax in once your hair is completely dry," Paul says. "Warm up a thick, high-shine pomade [see next page] in the palms of your hands. Grab a pea-sized amount and start out from the sides to flatten them. Save whatever's left to style the top." Just remember: Less is more: "You can always add more product if the hair doesn't stay in place, but using too much will deflate your masterpiece." To finish, comb the wax through with a fine-toothed comb, a good way to set a side part or Teddy Boy coif.
And About That Duck's Ass...
Paul's trick: "Simply comb the sides of your hair in two even sections toward the back of your head. Using the tip of your comb, push the hair down the middle of your scalp.
NEXT: Must-Have Products for the New Greaser
Sticking to It
Must-Haves for the New Greaser
82T Folding Pocket Comb by Kent
A true Teddy Boy always keeps a small comb in his pocket for quick touch-ups.
$14, FellowBarber.com
Sumowax by Bumble & Bumble
If the hardcore stuff scares you, opt for this flexible, easy-to-wash pomade with a smooth, shiny finish.
1.5 oz., $28, BumbleandBumble.com
Ultralight Grooming Spray by V76 by Vaughn
A vegan-friendly formula that nourishes the scalp and works against time and weather, this detangling spray also reshapes and adds volume to your pomp.
8 fl. oz., $25, V76.com
NEXT: 4 Classic Pomades and Their Famous Fans
Get The Look: Four Classic Pomades
From Elvis to John Travolta to Justin Timberlake, a classic 1950s 'do has helped turn many a man into an instant sex symbol. Here, pomped-up icons and their pomades of choice, all of which you can get at your local drugstore. Don't forget the dish soap!
Elvis Presley
Black & White Genuine Pluko Hair Dressing Pomade
Little Richard
Royal Crown Hair Dressing Pomade
John Travolta
Brylcreem Original
Justin Timberlake
Murray's Superior Hair Dressing Pomade
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