A wedding is a monumental milestone in an individual’s life. It is often one of the most photographed events in one’s life – so whether you’re the groom, or a groomsman, you have to look your most dapper self.
The type of haircut for a groom or groomsman is crucial in ensuring he looks his best. A style that’s conservative and clean has to also complement this haircut, and should be well thought out in advance before the big day.
There are other services available to further enhance your hairstyle for the big day. But to pique your curiosity, these services will be revealed later in this article.
So keep on reading, and you’ll find out how to coax your inner dapper self out for you or your best friend’s big day!
Timing of Haircut
Don’t just plan the Bachelor’s night and forget all about how YOU look on the wedding day.
If all the wedding prep are almost done, getting a haircut should be TOP PRIORITY for you or your best friend’s big day.
You should never leave it to the last minute because it takes time for your hair to settle in to your new haircut.
So when should you get that haircut?
According to Ken from Kenaris Hair Salon, one of our preferred stylists for men, getting your hair cut a week prior to the big day is the best way to ensure that the haircut is absolutely perfect!
Below are some styles we think could work for you or your groomsmen on the wedding day!
#1: Side Quiff with Hair Tattoo
Salon: Clover Hair Boutique
Stylist: Jonathan (Assistant Manager)
Suitable for: The Bridegroom
Sharp, sleek and often hailed as one of the most iconic haircuts of all time, the quiff is perhaps one of the most suitable styles for a groom who intends on splashing out with a bold statement on his wedding day. And he most certainly will make a big splash with that hair tattoo!
#2: Classic Pompadour
Salon: Kobayashi Hair Design @ Far East Plaza
Stylist: Purple
Suitable for: The Bride Groom
The pompadour is a great choice for a groom who intends on using the hairstyle’s slickness to ooze sex appeal for his bride-to-be.
#3: Spiky Caesar
Salon: The Cottage by Devonshire Selected Beauty Salons @ Somerset Devonshire Rd
Stylist: Yuki Ito
Suitable for: Groomsmen aka 兄弟
A more casual style whilst retaining that natural charm, the Caesar is a good fit for the low maintenance groomsman who is looking for a fuss-free hairstyle. Some words of caution though: it will not work if your hair is very textured.
#4: The Japanese Salaryman
Salon: COVO Japanese Hair Salon @ Outram Park Keong Saik Rd & Tanjong Pagar
Stylist: Rie
Suitable for: Bride Groom and Groomsmen
The Japanese Salary cut makes waves regardless of whether you’re the groom or groomsman. This natural choice for people with wavy hair who want to avoid looking unkempt!
#5: Spiky Groomsman
Salon: Cleo Hair & Make @ Clark Quay The Central
Stylist: Ryo
Suitable for: Groomsmen aka 兄弟
The one hairstyle that Asian hair is well suited for is spikes. If your hair naturally sticks up anyway, don’t work against it! Spikes are always cool regardless of whether they are textured, defined, vertical or messy, but look for the strongest hold products to help you achieve this look.
#6: The Fringe
Salon: Kenaris Hair Salon @ Wheelock Place
Stylist: Jimmy
Suitable for: Bride Groom
Most grooms usually seek something that involves easy styling to obtain a classic look. The fringe is therefore a great option for those who dig the undone and textured look.
Now as promised, the final reveal of other services available…
Men’s Perm
Salon: Air Salon @ The Cathay Dhoby Ghaut
Stylist: Vin
Suitable: Bride Grooms and Groomsmen
The male perm is a relatively recent trend for men according to Agent A’s experience, and makes a great choice for a hairstyle when it comes to you or your friend’s wedding. Air Salon’s signature ultrasonic perm comes highly recommended for a wedding because it results in a more natural look while giving more character to your style through voluminous hair.
Merman Blue
Salon: Artica Hair Studio @ Far East Plaza
Stylist: Juno
Suitable: Bride Grooms
If subtle is NOT what you are looking for and you are absolutely sure that vibrant blue is the way to make your wedding special, you can even consider one of our top 9 hair colour trends of the year: Merman Hair!
Chic Brown Hair Colour
Salon: Vast Hair Salon @ Clementi Central
Stylist: Jai
Suitable: Bride Grooms and Groomsmen
For the rest of us, a fresh coat of colour is maybe what we need to look refreshed and alert for the day… it may also be necessary if you are looking to cover those white hairs that are starting to sprout out! Just a quick tip from our stylists, dark blonde or brown is generally safe for tanned skin. But if you are fair, almost any colour would look good on you.
Dapper Cut + Highlight
Salon: Chez Vous Hair Salon @ Takashimaya Ngee Ann City
Stylist: Thomas Teo
Suitable: Bride Grooms and Groomsmen
To make your hair stand out a little more, you can go for a dapper cut and streaks of ash brown highlights to give the hair more texture and dimension; while making it look fashionable and stylish! Note that the customer in the picture previously had his hair permed so you can also opt for that if you want more hair volume for your special day!
So gents are you inspired for your wedding / your best friends’ wedding yet?
Leave your comment below and share your preferred style with us!