Chest Hair

Howdy, folks! Coffee, tea or hairy me?

Previous posts like Stubs and Hair talked about follicles on your manly body that you can creatively design or alter. Today we gonna talk about those you normally or usually can't. It's the hair on your chest called, err, yeah, chest hair. For those who don't have any, just bear with this.

Not all men are born with genes that spur the growth of hair on your body, especially in front of the torso. But it does not mean those who are not blessed with hirsutism are lesser metrosexuals than those who are. Chest hair are common among Arabs, Indians and Caucasians, but then again, it is just a convenient generalization. Famous male icons who are notorious for their velcro-like chest hair include Sean Connery, Tom Selleck and David Hasselhoff (pictures of them not included; it's just not for the faint hearted!)

There is no need for it to be bushy or resembling any broccoli, just a smattering of hair here and there would do the trick. If your chest is a golf course, it should just resemble the putting green, a mixture of coarseness and smoothness. But then again, chest hair will only make you look ugly if you have a fat belly! If that is the case, please cover yourself in a 3-piece suit to save others from such horrid sight.

No one knows for sure why some girls find them to be sexy and seductive, but logically, it could be due to their wild imagination that these hair would tickle their skin when their body touch the man's chest. Biologically, women may also assume that the abundance of hair off a man's chest signifies his superior male genes, like the mane of a lion. Yeah, right.

Despite such myth, being metrosexual is about being perceived as having control of your body and trying your best in making yourself look good. As such, just because you have a nice fluffy chest hair, it does not mean you should just flaunt it like a prized trophy 24/7. There should be a balance between decency and vanity. Overdoing it like Austin Powers is a freaking no-no! It is not about how fertile your chest hair is, it is about how you manipulate its presence to complement your image in front of others. Only then you have mastered the true art of male beauty.

Hair

What is the first thing that people will look at when they see a metrosexual? His shirt? His shoes? Face?

The answer is obvious. Hair (and I don't mean the ones on his chest).

Used to be the exclusive territory for women, the 'crown' (pun intended) is now shared with men who also want to look good. Despite being biologically and culturally shorter and less voluminous than its counterpart's, men's hair is never deprived of style and vanity. Believe it or not, there are more than thousands of hairdos that a metrosexual can choose from, from the manly GI flattop crew-cut to the seductive ponytail, from the funky spiky to the boyband-ish centre parting. Afro, dreadlock, mohawk, backcomb, moptop, braid, mullet, anything goes. Some men even think that being bald is a type of hairstyle, too!

As for colours, do not be mistaken that men should only have black or dark hair. Just like you can choose any colour for your shirt, that is how extensive the range of colours that men can adopt. Be brave, don't just stick to the 'ol school side-parting greasy cut. Get yourself some nasty flourescent neon colours and splash it on your hair. I bet you will be standing out (and look outstanding too) like a beacon in the dark among the crowd!

Why do I think that hairstyle is important for men?

Because it easily captures the attention of others. Scientifically, people are prone to see what is within their eye level first and then start roaming up and down when they visually scan a person that they just met. As such, hair is most likely be among the firsts to be noticed, so a fantastic hairstyle should be a swell introduction of yourself like, "Hi, I am the best looking person you've ever met!".

Because it represents the amount of effort and care that the person has put to look hot. It shows you care about your image. Artists spend lots of money to keep up with the latest hairstyle trend. There is no use of sporting expensive shirts and stuff when you have the unintentional just-wake-up-out-of-bed hairstyle (should be distinguished with the scruffy waxy hairstyle loved by Korean hunks). You don't want your hair to be seen as not well kept. Either you comb it, shave it, tie it, swipe it aside or even brush it, don't leave it unattended. It is one of those small investments that will carry you far.

Because hair is something that is physically attached to the person rather than clothes, accessories and shoes. It is part of you. With or without clothes, you will still look dashing with a catchy hairstyle. Healthy hair shows a healthy you. A sassy hairstyle reflects a handsome you. Sometimes you can even match your hairstyle with your outfit, and they would complement each other to your advantage.

Go ahead, pick up the most suitable hairstyle from the mags and may you have the best hair-raising experience today!