The 5 Best Grooming Moves of the Week
The best grooming game—i.e. a good haircut, some tended-to scruff, and hydrated skin—can make a huge difference in how a man looks. And if you ignore all three, well, you won't look like a DGAF rebel as much as an intensely hungover, decade-older version of yourself. In order to motivate you to visit the barber regularly or just change up your routine once in a while, we're bringing you a recap of the best grooming moves of the week.
Big Sean's Impeccable Beard
Donato Sardella
Mahershala Ali is holding his own in this photo but the real grooming trophy here belongs to Big Sean, whose perfectly defined beard only adds swagger to his unbuttoned, tropical print shirt and smart trousers. Let this be a reminder to all men that there's a lot of stylish middle ground between a freshly shaven face and a full-on Letterman beard.
Ryan Reynold's Low-Key Fade
NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 16: Actor Ryan Reynolds leaves the "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" taping at the Ed Sullivan Theater on March 16, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Ray Tamarra/GC Images)Ray Tamarra
Ryan Reynolds grooming look is all "who dis?" in the best way. It's low-fi and natural, in all its salt-and-pepper glory, but not boring either. If you're looking for a fade haircut that doesn't scream "hipster", show this photo to your barber. He'll give you subtle contrast between the top and sides and send you home with a flexible pomade so your hair doesn't look like a helmut when you style it.
Jake Gyllenhaal's Not-so-Wild Mane
Neil Mockford
Gyllenhaal's been rocking this wildman look for a while now so he knows how to keep it on the right side of rugged. For one, he has good definition around his jawline and the back of his neck which means, while his hair is rebellious, his relationship with his barber is solid. For another, he clearly took time to put some product in his hair and beard before stepping out the door. Because no-effort hair takes some effort.
Jonah Hill's Workout Slick-Back
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Jonah Hill's beard might not be quite as well maintained as Gyllenhaal's but his messily slicked-back hair is a good look in any case. The streetwear-obsessed actor could have easily slapped on a baseball cap but we like the old world-meets-new world contrast of 50-year-old rich-guy hair and 17-year-old skater kid clothes. If nothing else, it beats the hell out of a man bun.
Ryan Gosling's Summer Waves
In a new clip from Terrence Malick’s Song to Song, Ryan Gosling demonstrates that he is the champion of the pocket T-shirt—and that his hair is surprisingly wavy when left to its own devices. Like Malick's cult-loved films, Gosling's look will make you feel a little nostalgic for the long days and nights of summer when heat, humidity, and wind are all the styling product you need and it's okay to wait an extra week before your next haircut. Bring it on.
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