Sporty Surfer Hairstyles for Guys

The surfer look requires long hair.

The surfer hairstyle came into fashion during the 1960s, when long hair on men became a mainstream sight. In years since, the surfer look is associated with men who are sporty and carefree. The popularity of the surfer style is classic in some parts of the world, and younger men seem to find it appealing. The look requires you to have long hair -- at least to your shoulders. Getting a surfer style is not difficult, requires minimal styling products and only takes minutes to achieve.

Things You'll Need

• Comb
• Pomade, hairspray or hair gel
• Blow dryer

Instructions

1. Wash your hair. The surfer look tends to work better if you start with wet hair. If your hair is clean, simply wet it down in the sink or with a spray bottle. Some men find that wetting hair with salt water makes the hairstyle more authentic. Make your own salt water, or purchase hair products that are made with salt water.

2. Apply styling products like hair gel, hairspray or pomade. You may find that one works better than others, depending on the texture of your hair. Some men use a combination of products, which is another option to try when experimenting with the surfer look. For example, work pomade through your hair and, when you are happy with the results, mist with hairspray for extra hold.

3. Use a comb or your fingers to style. Run either through your hair to tousle it, which gives you the carefree, low-maintenance look that many men find appealing about the surfer style. Flipping your head over and shaking your hair separates the strands, giving you the low-maintenance, tousled look.

4. Dry your hair. Use a blow dryer on its medium heat setting if you are short on time. Air-drying your hair is another option, and one that many men feel make the style look better.

5. Add more hair product as needed. If you need additional hold, apply hairspray or gel to keep your hair in place.

Tips & Warnings

• This hairstyle works best for men with straight or wavy hair. Apply a straightening product if you have curly hair.

• Check a local beauty supply store for products designed specifically for creating a surfer hairstyle.

• Younger males may like combining the sporty look of a surfer style with the edgy look achieved by adding color, either all over or in streaks. Kits are available that allow you to do this at home.

References

• Fashion Tips and Trends For All: Surfer Hairstyle for Men
• Beauty and the Bath: Guys Surfer Hairstyles
• Cool Mens Hair: Surfer Hairstyles for Men