Russell Westbrook serves as an example for us all of focusing on what you can control – in his case his clothing choices – in this fast-paced, ever-evolving world of basketball and beyond. This year, he’s making headlines for sporting a brightly-hued fade that is captivating all.
Undercut
Russ Westbrook has quickly made his presence felt since joining the Houston Rockets. Notably, this NBA superstar has maintained his fitness and training routine even while the season is currently off-court – one thing that caught many’s eye was his new haircut! The Undercut saw an unexpected revival in 2013 thanks to period dramas like Peaky Blinders. Sported by criminal gangs like Salford Scuttlers and Glasgow Neds, its use provoked much controversy as some thought it looked fascist or Hitler-esque. However, the style eventually found acceptance due to its popularity and influential ambassadors like David Beckham. It’s an adaptable hairstyle that remains sleek and stylish regardless of length.
Fauxhawk
A fauxhawk haircut features closely shaved sides and back with longer locks on top, commonly referred to as a fohawk style. This look can be worn with various hairstyles. The style is an ideal solution for men with square faces and fine to medium hair, who struggle with growing out their locks; regular trims make this style easy to maintain. NBA star Russell Westbrook draws his style inspiration from oceanic settings, and his Honor the Gift collection features nautical-inspired tees and bucket hats in shades of blue.
Braided Man Bun
A man bun with braids is a creative hairstyle that shows your artistic side, perfect for standing out from the crowd. Combining two popular trends makes this hairstyle even more desirable for men with long locks; zipper-zigzag-shaped central parting and cute braids add an artistic touch that stands out against others. Pairing this look with premium beard derma roller is especially cool. Man buns and braids may work better on thick locks, but they can still help make thin locks appear fuller. Just beware not to don them daily as this could lead to traction alopecia – whereby hair starts falling out along your scalp line.
Off Scalp Braids
If you’re in search of a trendy new hairstyle, give off-scalp braids a try! These intricate styles can last for six weeks with proper maintenance if worn off-scalp. At LA Lakers last preseason game against Sacramento Kings, one fan in attendance asked Westbrook to dye his hair – leading to an animated discussion which kept basketball fans riveted for over 90 minutes! NBA Player Brodie recently stunned his peers at the Met Gala with an unconventional style that caused quite the buzz on NBA twitter and across social media. Brodie has often surprised his followers with daring looks reminiscent of Dennis Rodman’s iconic haircut, such as when he donned blue hair during games.
Fade
Russell Westbrook has earned the right to experiment with his hair. But that doesn’t mean that he won’t also choose more conservative styles at times. Westbrook used his day off from triple-doubles to park the Rolling Thunder Book Bus outside an Oklahoma City elementary school and assist children in finding books they liked. When one boy entered with loose shoelaces, Westbrook stopped them immediately.
