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Absolutely Hairable: One Man's Quest for a Stylish 'Do |
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1. The Archijohn: 1979-1982 |
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In the early years, the development of a hairstyle that reflected my personal character was impeded by patchy baldness, an inability to hold a comb properly, and a complete lack of self-awareness.
Somehow, though, I must've managed to carry the style well. By 1985, my haristyle (and earstyle, come to think of it) was even showing up on the big screen (see right). |
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2. The Bowlcut: 1983-1986 |
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Later, I developed a style that expressed my profound respect for Luke Skywalker, for the Dukes of Hazzard, and for bowls. I don't think I ever got the correct amount of winging, which was likely a blessing in disguise. |
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Fig. 2: Bowl and hedge shears: Tools of the trade for this kind of cut. |
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Fig. 4: Bo Duke |
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Fig. 3: Luke Skywalker |
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Fig. 1: John, in very funny studio photo series with a "Let's pretend my kid's a farmer" motif. |
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3. Stasis: 1986-1997 |
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From Grade Four on up to Grade Twelve, I pretty much stuck with the same thing. The part was always on the left, but there was some variation: Amount of gel, severity of part, amount and severity of cowlick (see middle picture).
Check out those lasers in the background of the first picture. Gnarly, hey? |
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4. Into the Modern Era: 1997-Present |
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Shortly after my High School graduation photos, I got the 'do chopped and spiked it up. A new John was born. These photos approximate the style of the Modern Era.
Since the development of the new John, there've been some forays into more "interesting" styles. A representation group of these exphairiments are presented on the following pages. |
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Fig. 2: Hair from the Neojohn Period, with concurrent (though unrelated) strabismus and macroglassia. |
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Fig. 1: Bleached hair that's half grown-out. |
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Click Buddha's head to continue on the path to sphairitual enlightenment! |
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