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Guys in Irish dance and their gravity-defying hair - PHOTOS of styles
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Recently, I polled some fabulous moms of Irish dancing boys from around the world about their sons' hair styles and anything different that they might do to get ready for a feis or major competion or show as far as hair care.
Sooooo....... your son is getting ready for a feis..........
What does he do to his hair? Any products he especially loves? Gravity-defying, gelled styles?? Do you do it or does he do it?
There were answers from moms saying that their sons could care less about their hair and that just making sure it was clean was enough, but for the majority, their sons did something. Something being at the minimum a little hairspray to the maximum being a whole routine of several products that would create a gravity-defying style that would be a needle-sharp danger to any small bird who might accidently alight on their son's head.
Some of the younger guys are still letting mom do their hair, but about the time they hit 12 or 13yrs of age, they take it upon themselves. These masters-of-rhythm with their feet seem to have artistic talent elsewhere as well. They LOVE to use this artistic talent with their hair. It becomes its own medium for them to express their personality. Based on some of the styles I've seen, we have some truly rebellious characters and independent-thinkers.
Everything, from faux-hawks to full on spikes, goes. One of the most popular looks is the short all over and then a spikey area going straight up at the front. Also, popular is the tousled spikey look.
The favorite products of the boys are the Got2BGlued line of gels and sprays and Aussie Instant Freeze spray.
The one thing that was the same across the board was getting any haircuts needed done about 2 weeks out from competitions. This way there's time to get that crowning expression of who they are, whether they are a rebel or a classy guy, to look just right.
***The fabulously handsome boys above, sporting some of the most current and popular styles, are (from top to bottom):
Tristan N, Sean S, Lucas M, Ciaran T, Caleb H, and Breandan O
Thanks to the boys and their moms for the fabulous photos!
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iDanceirish | Oct 04, 2011, 12:04 PM EDT
Lucas and Ciaran go to my dance school!!!! :D and lucas is in my age group lol :P
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Huntie5 | Oct 01, 2011, 04:22 PM EDT
My son was an Irish Step Dancer for 15 years a long time ago. He would have loved to style his hair for competitions. Times sure have changed.
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MomsToReelBoys | Sep 20, 2011, 02:30 PM EDT
Hah! Isn't that the truth! :) We've done it all in this house from the soft spike curlers for the girls to bun curls and wigs. I do love the natural curls best, but wouldn't fault a busy girl or mom for using the wigs after knowing what it takes to get that look. LOL Yes, the boys have it easier all around as far as costumes and hair. Having both girl dancers and a boy dancer, I feel I can say that. Thanks for the comment and the compliment! :) So nice to hear.
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IrishHeartDance | Sep 20, 2011, 02:19 PM EDT
Big sigh when I think about what it takes to do up the girls' hair! Great blog post, Darlene!
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