Blog #4: The comeback of a tradition – Side-Parted with Two-Blocked Hairstyle (Kazu)

Hi, this is Kazu.

            

               It is said that things come in vogue making a cycle in Japan. In other words, things that were in great vogue would become vogue again after few decades making an endless cycle. For instance, side-parted with two-blocked hairstyle is in great vogue for young men nowadays.

                                                

It was an absolute standard for men to have tightly set side-parted hairstyle few decades ago, while in 21st century, long and airy hairstyle has been in vogue. However, the latest famous hairstyle that appears in the very front of the magazine is now side-parted with two-blocked hairstyle. Moreover, I would see 5 in 1 men would have this type of hairstyle when I go to Shibuya. In my opinion, one main reason for this comeback is that side-parted with two-blocked hair gives sharp and neat impression, where recent women’s ideal image of men is “できる男(an able man)”. In addition, I believe there are huge influences to the younger people by Japanese celebrities (such as Yusuke Iseya and Ryo Isihikawa) making their hair side parted and two-blocked.

In short, I think this comeback is a good thing since this hairstyle would not give negative impression. Moreover, since I would need to cut my hair short and prepare for job hunting in the next few months, it would be a great idea to try this hairstyle in order to attain positive impression from the recruiting personnel.