If you're looking for a new look, try what everyone else is wearing.

Posted by Melissa Colabella

The Pompdour - it's no longer reserved for hipsters and Elvis-lookalikes. Most every model in most every men's magazine is sporting this iconic 50's style. Classic, yet updated hair-styles remain the trend for 2010 as we see more textured takes on a variety of classic cuts like the "caesar", the Mad-men-esque overlapping side parts, and the rockabilly pompadour.

Want to grow out your messy crop and go modern classic? Details magazine recently published a great article on how to pull off the Pompadour. Done right, you can avoid looking like Rhianna.

How to Pull Off the Pompadour

Maxim Gem - Timeline of Hollywood Hairpieces

Posted by Melissa Colabella


What to do when you've lost your hair? Cut it short? Shave it off? Don a comb-over? Wear a hairpiece? 


Our friends at Maxim have shared with us an interesting piece about some famous pieces. These guys endure constant media scrutiny and have chosen to go for the wig whether out of vanity, personal preference or job necessity. 

Maxim Special- Hollywood Hairpieces

Hair You Won't Find At Trumans

Posted by Melissa Colabella

It's not that our stylists aren't capable of pulling these off - we'd just like to think that our styling expertise prevents us from doing so. For your viewing pleasure, here are some notable hairstyles you won't see at Truman's:

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My GQ Rebuttal

By Melissa Colabella

I was quite taken aback by  Adam Sachs’ article, ‘How To Choose a Barber”,  featured in the archives of GQ’s style section. 

http://www.gq.com/how-to/groom/200411/choose-a-barber

He asks, “How do we not have robots to do this?” This comment made me wonder if Mr. Sachs has ever had a bad haircut because if he had, he would not suggest we replace hairstylists and barbers with machines. 

His first golden rule: “He should, first of all, be a he.” We at Truman’s, and the apparently the readers of GQ who commented on this article, do not agree. Not to discount our talented male barbers, of course, but I can’t think of a good reason why a man would ever make such an assumption. One respondent commented on his female barber’s attention to detail. Another reader suggested that we not stereotype women’s ability, especially if she’s the “creative” type. And another says “the best hair cutters actually treat your hair like an artistic medium.” 

This got me thinking about what sort of creative hobbies our talented female stylists employ in their free time. I asked three of our stylists if they had any creative talents other than creating hair-masterpieces. Lorraine knits on her free time. Annie creates hand made jewelry for her own jewelry line, Ann Siam. And 

Patricia used to design and sell vintage clothing for designers. 

Hmmm….Adam Sachs we anticipate your call and look forward to booking you with any of our female stylists the next time a robot screws up your lines. 

Truman's Supports Local Artists

Posted by Melissa Colabella
There have been a lot of questions about the choice of art showcased in our salon. In the event you were curious about the incredible street mugs and random off guard moments of the "only-in-new-yorkers" hanging in each of our stations, it's local photographer Jacob B Murphy. You can find more of his work here:
website: www.jacobbmurphy.com
blog: www.jacobbmurphy.wordpress.com

A Valentine's Day Special (And no, we're not talking about our gift packages)

Posted by Melissa Colabella
In the event that Valentine's Day has spurred you to think about a proposal, check this site out first for ideas. They've provided resources for finding useful tips on everything from diamond engagement ring styles, cheap air-fare for destinations proposals and even proposal etiquette!

www.proposetomygirlfriend.com

Celebrity Hairstyle Ideas From our Friends At Maxim

Posted by Melissa Colabella
Our friends at Maxim forwarded us this fun bit about Nicholas Cage's "Magical Mystery Hair." And yes, he even rocked a pompadour!
http://www.maxim.com/movies/lists/43877/nicolas-cages-magical-mystery-hair.html#2

In Case You Missed IT - Truman's Featured on Geraldo At Large

Posted by Melissa Colabella
This January, 149 'Geraldo At Large' viewers voted to have Geraldo shave off his beard on live t.v. Watch Tomasz and Annie at work:

Truman's Man of the Year

In celebraton of Valentine's Day 2010, Truman's is sponsoring our first annual Truman's Man of the Year Contest. The rules are simple: submit your entry as a "comment" below by answering the two questions below:

1. What is the name of your entrant?
2. What are the top 3 reasons we should celebrate him as man of the year?

On February 12th, the Truman's judges will select the 2009 Truman's Man of the Year and he will be awarded our top service package called The Total Package, a 2.5hr, $230 Truman's extravaganza (http://www.trumans-nyc.com/) which includes a haircut, shave, manicure, shoe shine and massage. Here is the catch! We must receive at least 50 entries in order for the contest to be valid, so please forward to all of your friends!

The winner will be posted here on Feb 12th, so please check back to see if we picked your guy.