Boardwalk Empire. The Best Hair on TV.
We received an email this week from Dylan, a MurdockMan from Australia, asking us for some advice with a issue he’s currently having with his hair.
He’s been having problems with his curly hair whilst seeking a change to a slicked back 20s style. It’s not staying in place, when it does it becomes wavy, and he doesn’t know whether to blame the Aussie climate or simply the wild nature of his hairdo.
With visually glorious TV shows such as Boardwalk Empire currently inspiring men globally to sharpen up with both dress and hair, you can’t blame Dylan at all for seeking such change and the correct know-how.
We got our best men on the job in terms of helping out with advice and our barber Matthew Hughes from the Covent Garden store was more than happy to respond. This will apply to many of our more curly-natured MurdockMen, so take note if you’re considering trying something similar!
Matthew:
“If hair is that curly then I’d say it’s probably not worth trying to completely flatten it out for a 20s or Boardwalk Empire look. The Murdock product that I’d recommend would be Hair Play for a bit of a shine and if you put it in quite heavily you should be able to slightly contain it.
Alternative options would include trying Pomade, but I think the best option for success would be a style which incorporates the curl. Taking the back and sides very short and then keeping the curl on the top would work. Other options would be to get the hair chemically straightened or relaxed.
Ideally you should go for a consultation so that a professional who has seen the hair can make the right call.”
Footballer Mario Gomez is a good example of someone who works with the curl whilst tidying up the back and sides:
Also actor and filmmaker Xavier Dolan:
You can order the Hair Play that Matthew recommends direct from us here:
Murdock London Hair Play
For similar enquires, do feel free to get in touch with Murdock London. We hope this has helped Dylan out amongst fellow like-minded curl-sporting gents.
Similarly if this post has helped inspire you to come in for a trim, then click below to book an appointment at one of our London shops.
