HOW TO: Don Draper Hairstyle Tutorial

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Do you want to look like Don Draper? If so, the first thing you must get right is the Don Draper hairstyle. The men’s slicked hairstyle with side part enjoyed its major revival around 2009/2010 when Mad Men first impacted upon the global psyche. The Don Draper hairstyle become a popular look for many people world-wide including actor George Clooney. The Don Draper haircut, once a style for old businessmen living in Chicago or New York, has now become the must-have haircut for any man who wants to appear powerful, respected and calm.
Note: Jon Hamm plays Don Draper on the hit TV drama known as Mad Men.

Who is the Don Draper Hairstyle for?

• This is a hairstyle ideal for men with relatively straight hair as the hair is more likely to sit flat on the head complimenting the hairstyle’s ‘slick’ shape.
• Those with curly hair can straighten or give it a straight blow-dry before commencing styling.
• If you have a receding hairline or fine hair and are self conscious of either, then discuss this with your hairdresser before getting your hair cut. This is a hairstyle that can highlight areas where men recede – though that’s not a problem for everyone.

How to cut the Don Draper Hairstyle:

This style is all about the cut. If it’s not cut so that it can be styled neat and tidy, the classic overtones of the hairstyle will fade away.
The thumb-rule to this look is having a clean side part, with shorter sides and relatively longer hair towards the centre.
Your hairdresser must cut the fine hair around the ears, above the neck and around the hairline. There’s no scope for casual untidiness. When you’re checking your haircut before paying, double check these areas – they must be cleanly cut.
A razor can be used to trim the hair at the base of your head for an even more refined and tailored look.
Book a follow-up appointment with the hairdresser, six-weeks after the first cut.
If you have straight hair: stick to a longer cut on top.
If you have wavy hair: opt for a short length of hair on top, perhaps a few inches in length depending on the strength of your wave.

How to style the Don Draper Haircut:

• Keep the parting straight.
• For a wet slicked look: apply hair gel before parting the hair and then work the product with a comb all through the hair strands.
• For a natural matte finish look: Part the hair first, spray some hairspray on a brush and gently comb through the top layers of the hair. This will resist flyaway strands.
• If you’re after the classic finish to the look popular in both the 1930s and again courtesy of Mad Men, then your product of choice will be Brylcreem.