I'm thinking of getting my hair cut into a more masculine style, but I don't know anything about hair really. I'd like a faux hawk or something familiar but I'm scared that it won't go with my face/will make me read even more butch lesbian 

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Any help would be wonderful.

I advise you not to cut it...

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Post Merge: July 07, 2010, 09:10:32 AM

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Your hair already looks cool 

Fauxhawks look stylish on bio men, but usually make transmen look like lesbians. It's a very bad move pre-T.

I would advise getting a regular short back and sides. Don't buzz it too close to the head as it will reveal the feminine skull shape.

Just something like this:

what ryan said.

Personally, I would have the short back and sides but leave a little more on the top.  I think that might be a little more flattering to your face shape, as it is to most.  However, not as much as you have now.  Perhaps half.

Here's the site I usually go to to check out hairstyles: http://coolmenshair.com/

But I definitely agree with what Ryan said. I was worried that when I got a fluxhawk I might not pass and come off more as a butch lesbian (But went out last night and I did fine).

I also visit www.askmen.com a lot for tips on looking more masculine. They have a lot of articles on different types of hair cuts as well that would suit your face. Here's one of them: http://www.askmen.com/fashion/fashiontip_300/367_fashion_advice.html

Hope that helps.

Definitely what Ryan said. "Trendy" cuts in general don't work too well for us pre-T.

(That being said, a short back and sides with medium length on top can be styled into a sort of weak fauxhawk so you can see what it will look like).

I have a fauxhawk style sort of.  Because I like it like David Tennant's  (see pic).  But yes, I sometimes fear it makes me look lesbian.

I also love this style: http://allthefestivals.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/6a00d83451f25369e200e54f56afba8833-800wi.jpg  but have no idea if it will work.  May be worth trying though, and suits my style of dress well. 

Edited to say I really like your BJDs in the background there.

I say cut it haha. It'll always grow out. Your hair pretty short anyway, what's one more inch.

I'm pretty adventurous with my hair. I've had mohawks, a shaved head, long hair, everything in between and every color of the rainbow. Changing your hair is fun! 

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Post Merge: July 07, 2010, 03:52:25 PM

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Quote from: [CRYPT] Chris on July 07, 2010, 12:06:47 PM
Here's the site I usually go to to check out hairstyles: http://coolmenshair.com/

Holy crap he's cute as hell! But his hair reminds me of a vanilla icecream cone >.>

I generally do my hair in a fauxhawk, when I was still in High school it was my daily appearance.  I think it makes me look more masculin, and I pass 100% with that style.  I also believe it has more to do with a persons face and jaw line, and weather or not the hair cut would compliment the form.

I'd go with Shade's advice.  Its only one more inch, it'll be grown out in a month anyways, might as well play with it while you can.  Changing color makes a difference as well.

Alessandro I thought of David Tennant when I saw your pic before I even read what you put they are also my bjd's in the background.
I'm not good with hair mine is wild lol.

I find that bold hair colours often make pre-T transmen look like lesbians. Blues and greens seem quite popular, but I really think they hinder passing ability.
Not to rain on anyone's parade. I just don't think there are many styles that pre-T (and plenty of post-T like myself) transmen can pull off. Usually a natural coloured short back and sides is best. Something to square off the head shape.

I can't dye my hair funky colours anyway. Stupid work. 

Alessandro - I want David Tennant hair! But I don't think I could pull it off pre t

But yeah, like everyone else I agree with Ryan.. simple and natural colour

Quote from: peterabbid on July 08, 2010, 04:58:26 AM
Alessandro - I want David Tennant hair! But I don't think I could pull it off pre t

I can't pull it off either.  But I do it anyway. 

I have hair like Matt Smith!  Unfortunately that just means I have hair like a girl.

I wish it looked as gorgeous on me as it does on him.

ETA:  I'm not talking about the hair I have in my avatar.  That pic is sort of old.

Unfortunatly short hair can also make you look even more feminin if it is 'too' short.  There is a very fine line between what will make you look masculin and what will make you look like a butch. 

Either that or you risk looking like a naked mole rat. (speaks from past experience)

You could also attempt to grow it out.  Shaggy hair is an 'in' style for guys, and can hide femminin features.
Just a thought.

In my experience focusing on getting a haircut that makes you feel good and confident is way better than any style that's considered masculine/helps in passing.

Most fauxhawk styles can slick the top back to make it more of an older style flat top.

Quote from: Nygeel on July 10, 2010, 12:02:00 AM
In my experience focusing on getting a haircut that makes you feel good and confident is way better than any style that's considered masculine/helps in passing.

I don't have any experience in this since I haven't cut my hair yet, but I completely agree with this. I am getting a fauxhawk and risking looking like a lesbian because I would feel much more confident in myself that way than with any other style. If I got it a short and more masculine style that I didn't like, I would definitely be uncomfortable.
So if you're comfortable with a fauxhawk, get one. If you feel better with a more masculine cut, get that. It's all a personal thing.

Quote from: Nygeel on July 10, 2010, 12:02:00 AM
In my experience focusing on getting a haircut that makes you feel good and confident is way better than any style that's considered masculine/helps in passing.

Most fauxhawk styles can slick the top back to make it more of an older style flat top.

Ya i completely agree.

What do you think would be a masculizing cut for me? I have no idea what kind of cut to get.