How To Get Through The Awkward Stage | Men'S Hairstyle 2020 | Alex Costa
- Posted on 28 May, 2020
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With all barber shops and salons closed, not many people are able to get a haircut, and that's forcing almost every dude out there to grow out their hair. With long hair, comes the long awkward stage and today we're going over what YOU can do to get through this awkward stage without being afraid to show yourself. Check out the video and I hope it helps you guys out!
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What'S up everyone, my name is Alex Casas and since most barber shops and salons have been closed, there are a lot of dudes going through what we call the awkward stage of hair growth right. The awkward stage is when your hair is in medium length. It'S not long enough to wear up and it's not short enough to style it properly. Well, don't worry guys today. I have really encouraging words and some great tips that will help you get through this awkward stay, and I also have big big news. All right. The Forte series family is getting bigger. We are going from one product, the texture, clay with extreme hold to 5 products. I cannot wait to tell you more about these, but before we do that, let's get into the first tip that I have for you time. Your awkward stage so that it hits you when it's winter time what that means is start letting your hair grow right around the end of summer time so that by winter your hair is at the awkward stage around that six-month mark. That'S what it's the hardest to manage! That'S when you're gon na have the most trouble with it now. Obviously, we couldn't really pick the time for this pandemic to hit, but if you want to keep it growing, this is the time to do it right, but the time Windsor comes here in the US anyway, Robin you know January. Your hair will be very long and pretty hard to manage, but you're not gon na be going out as much you're, not gon na be hanging out with as many people, because winter sucks and during winter times you can hide it with beanies or hats, which is The second tip that I have for you guys start getting some nice hats and adding them to your collection. It'S gon na help you get through the weird length right. If you're going out to their groceries or run errands, you can just throw on a hat and you're good, just be careful with how often you're wearing hats, because it's not the best look in the world. Alright, don't be that guy. That is always wearing hats. Do it once in a while, when you don't have time to fix up your hair before you step out of the door? That'S totally fine and, of course, be mindful of where you're going to wear that hat. All right. No offices like work right, ideally no bars and restaurants, especially at night, because that's just a little bit douchey not gon na lie. It'S not the look that you want to go for next guys use the right products to make sure that you keeping your hair under control. Look the your hair gets the harder it's going to be to manage right. So you have to invest in good products. No drugstore products, because most of them are not that great. You need something better and guys, I'm so proud, so happy so excited to announce our new Forte series, hair care collection. I'Ve been telling you about the argan oil for a while now, and I was keeping some surprises, some secrets. We are launching four new products all at the same time. That'S right. We have the Forte series, hydrating argan oil, that you should use daily. Ok, this oil makes my hair feel and look so nice and smooth. It gets rid of frizz, it gets rid of flyaways and it smells so good. It smells incredible. Then we have the new styling products all right. This is the molding paste. This is buttery smooth. It almost feels like you're digging your finger into a pillow, it's so easy to scoop out and to apply. It has great hold texture and it can be used as a post or a priest eyelet. That is what I'm wearing in my hair right now. Ok, so you can see that my hair is very long and it's still holding it up and it's flexible. I can move it around and then put it right back into place and it's stay. So it's insane that this paste is holding my hair together right now and then we have the clarifying shampoo and the hydrating conditioner and they both have a peppermint scent. So when you're in the shower, it literally makes you feel like you're in a spa. It'S so nice it's invigorating and we have high-end ingredients. In these we have shea butter, apple, cider, vinegar, aloe vera, peppermint oil and of course they are sulfate and parabens free. All these products will be available for pre-order on June 6th, alright, so mark your calendars is coming up and because of Colvin's we only have a limited amount of each of these. So we are doing a bundle, sale with a huge giveaway and everything and they will go fast, ok check out the link in the description or go to Forte Series, com2 pre-order yours on June 6. Finally, guys I've been waiting to tell you this for so long. I'Ve been trying these products for months and months, and I'm so happy that the day is finally here and hopefully you guys like the new brand as well. I think I think it looks awesome next on the list, get your ends trimmed every few months now, a lot of guys are confused by this one. Why would I cut my if I'm trying to let it grow? It doesn't make sense right. Well, it's not true, and let me explain why, when you get split ends at the end of your hair, let's say right here right: if you don't cut it out, then this split can actually keep going from the ends all the way down here and then, if Your hair is gon na get weaker and weaker and, at some point it's going to break, causing it to lose the hair and to lose that length that you've been waiting so long to get so cutting your split ends is actually something that you really need to Do to make sure that doesn't happen to make sure you're not breaking your hair. Just keep an eye on your ends. You know and go get him cut to every three to four months and of course it goes without saying guys. Don'T go all the time cut. It as little as possible right only the split ends need to go only the necessary here so that you can grow your hair quicker and get out of this awkward stage. Something else, then, you can start doing right now to make sure that the process is a little bit easier, is learning to control the sides here all right. This is one of the biggest issues when you're growing out your hair. The sides just won't stay, put it's so annoying right. They get really poofy or they start going over your ear and it's really really annoying. So what you need to do is learn to manage the size, use a high hold product to pull your hair back and to hold it there all right. The Forte's series - texture clay, is obviously an amazing product for that just rub a little on your hands and then run your fingers through the sides pulling it back. You can even use a brush after to really smooth everything out. I'D also recommend getting the sides trimmed. Once in a while, because most long hairstyles need a longer top right, but actually shorter sides, and that still looks really really good and of course, by having shorter sides here, it is just so much easier to manage I'd even recommend getting some hairspray to make sure. There'S no flyaways after you're done, brushing and styling your sides here of your hair next tip, for you guys is stop washing your hair everyday with shampoo. You shouldn't be washing your hair everyday with shampoo, because it actually damages your hair. Okay, when you wash it every day when you shampoo it every single day, you're stripping it of the natural oils, and when that happens, your scalp can actually start to produce more oil or it can get really dry. So it messes with the balance of the oil within your scalp and within your hair, which causes your hair to thin out to get weaker and to break. So you don't want to do that. I'Ve already said this to you guys, multiple times you want to shampoo your hair like two or three times a week. That is totally fine. Even when you're aware of styling products, just wash it with water, you can apply conditioner make sure to apply conditioner as soon as you're done, washing it with shampoo. It needs to be a hydrating conditioner that is going to get that moisture into your hair and into your scalp after your shampoo and guys stop approaching this as the awkward stage. It'S so bad, oh my god. Alright, there are plenty of haircuts there for every stage. So don't panic don't be like? Oh, my god, this sucks, I can't wait to get my hair cut. I can't wait for it to belong, enjoy the process. Alright, it takes a long time and it takes a lot of effort to get your hair to be long. Even my hair right now, I'm like man, this is so annoying. Alright, I can't really get the volume that I want, because it's too long it just falls down. You know it's like a little bit short weirdly short, so I can't really tie it back. So it's in like this weird awkward stage, but I'm enjoying it. You know I run my hands through my hair all the time I check out the length I play around with it. I put it to one side or the other enjoy the journey because it will be worth it. One of the biggest advices I can give you guys is to learn the power of the blow-dryer. It changes the way that your hair looks and behaves. You can basically control your hair right and straighten it, or it can give it a little bit of waves and curls. Honestly, the blow-dryer will completely change the way their your hair looks. So if you are trying to grow your hair out - and you don't have a blow-dryer at my man and it's time for you to invest into a blow-dryer, it's gon na completely change your hair style. You can shape it any way you want. It is incredible guys. Don'T forget that I'm also going to be running a giveaway as soon as I hit a million followers on Instagram and I'm so so close. It is a daleks cost, something to be doing a huge giveaway with ten winners. So go give me a follow to answer the giveaway and now June 6, guys June 6th. We finally have the new forte series products ready for pre-order, so make sure you go check it out. Fourth, a series: calm, Lick link is in the description. Thank you guys. So much for the support I'm so pumped with how these look, how these feel and just the performance on all of these products we've been working on these for so long. Thank you for being patient. I know it's been a while and because of kovat it was even delayed a little bit so apologize, but it's coming out now and I cannot wait for you guys to try it so go check it out. The link is in the description they can get. So much watching and I'll see you again very very soon. Peace
Comments
Alex Costa: As soon as we get to 1M on Instagram, I'll do a MASSIVE giveaway! Follow me here to enter: instagram.com/alexcosta And guys, I'm SO pumped to launch the 4 new Forte products. You're gonna love them! - AC
Dylan Ball: Is it normal for your awkward stage to go on for 24 years?
stream sawayama: I buzzed my hair in early april and it is so great. I miss my hair, but the quarantine comfort is priceless.
David Marshall: Thank you so much for this vid, Alex! I’m going through the awkward stage rn and rly appreciate this!
Victor: I was already in the awkward stage when it all started. Now I’m in the 70s stage.
Yusuf Ali: I'm so annoyed, I was 7 months in to my hair growth. I cut it short in March and then 1 week later lockdown hits. It would have been a perfect time to keep growing it
Jayant Sasikumar: Alex keeps me going through this period! Thanks man you're amazing
Luis Fernando Nogueira: Coronavírus + Inverno chegando no Brasil = Awkward Stage! hahahaha muito boa as dicas! vc é fera Alex! :)
ALIFFZ: Man, seriously u are my biggest inspiration to make a new look for myself, even my friend telling me that I look different and looking more good than before thanks a lot, Alex
Kiran Ramappa: Superb video out there for everyone who is just going through this weird stage growing hairs and each and every point Alex has put forward is just so much relatable to all of us
Lavie Gariv: Side note on hats: make sure that you have the back of your head looking sharp, get a mirror and just shave it into shape. It makes the difference between looking like someone who doesn’t bother about styling his hair and looking like someone who puts that hat as a style choice. Also make sure that if your sides are a little bit longer and puffy, you don’t put a cap that’s too tight (most preferably, use a different type of hat)
Grow Today: Definitely needed this! I have a specific haircut in mind once quarantine is over!
Haseeb Shamsul: Growing my hair out for the second time this year, needed this video, thanks bro
murtuza khan: Alex you are like an angel to me I was really struggling with my hair on the sides thanks for the great tips.
CeRaMicS: sides are really annoying when you have curly hair making your hair look like helmet
Yash Bhatter - Personal Mastery: I used to be awkward until I came across your channel for the first time. After that, my life has completely changed. Edit: Thanks for the likes and subs. I'm glad you all find my channel useful
Shlok Verma: Thanks bro! my brother needed a hair cut so after seeing your video i tried it and it turned out to be great! Thanks man!♥️
Marino Lopez: Thank you for the motivation Alex. I’m the dude that always gets a haircut every 2 weeks.
R_ M: Thanks Alex , really it was an informative video for a young teen
JETLI AKOIJAM: Thanks a lot bro. Right now I'm going through this awkward stage
redar ibrahim: I've been growing my hair out for almost 9 months now without any cuts, and I think it's time I need a cleanup cut
Corey Wright: I'm most excited for the molding paste, but all these products look dope!
Rob Schoen: I finally have some momentum to grow my hair past the awkward stage. Looking forward to the new Forte!
shredboi: Alex, thanks for the tips! Can you do more videos with style tips for guys with long hair?
Tomorrow Gaming: I wanted to request this video for a while. Im going through the "akward stage" thanks Alex!
S. Probst: Thats the video I was waiting for:) Thanks Alex PS: I am so excited for the products I already have the TextureClay its amazing ;)
Chava Avalos: I love you Mr. Costa! You’re awesome, thanks for all the videos!
NAWAZ PATHAN: This is absolutely helpful
Vishnu Narayanan: You are a life saver alex.. hope this channel grows big
Deepak singh: really happy to see uh growing alex, i have been watching you since 5yrs.. can't wait to try those forte products, but i have to wait untill uh start delivering it in india.. cheers
A N: My awkward stage has been going on for 1 month , pretty much because the guy messed up my hair .
Xyithan: Been growing out my hair since December and it was awkward but I just got through that and now I’m somewhat enjoying my long thick Asian hair. My mom doesn’t like it though but my friends say I look like a samurai so I guess it’s cool for now. I’ll probably get it cut in a couple months before it becomes unbearable. Long black hair in the summer of Arizona is not the best
Vuel79: We NEED a video where you compare the clay and the paste so we know what product to use with what kind of hair !
Melvin Flores: you changed my life in a positive way. i love your videos, i love your channel. you are the best man!
Mishter KHALID: Honestly Alex, your hair now is looking the best it has ever had. pls dont do any changes. This pushed back hair with less volume is . pls do a slicked back hairstyle.
Abishek: Congrats Alex I never thought that you would bring your own shampoo and conditioner . I was very surprised . Great job man . Wish u good luck . Hope you will ship it to India once this pandemic is over .
Amir Imran: Alex is very happy & excited throughout this video, that’s all i can say. Anyway, congrats for the launch bro! Cant wait to try those products
Vidish Mishra: Thank you so much!! I find the tips very Useful!♥️
Harry Potter: What can you do with long hair in the awkward stages and a lot of curls? I don’t want to get rid of them, just wanna know how to handle them
Abrar Zovan: This one is so much helpfull ! Thanks man <3
Wissam Boukaili: Rarely you find insane YouTubers but impossible to find an incredible one like Alex
Barmudo Production: Definitely your my true inspiration. Your videos changed me alot . Alex i appreciate man
Lee Clark Jr.: Alex is the best! Hands down, definitely supporting him with forte! Plus I love his energy! Makes it so much easier to buy!
050156jg: Alex, you look soooo much better with longer hair. Keep the growing!
Raw Tin Skin: Nows a good time to learn to cut your own hair. It saves a bunch of money in the long run and allows you to always look good without the awkward phase. It's not very hard to learn and you'll save time in the long run as well.
Daniel Mishiev: Hey Alex, thx for your videos, they really helped me!!!
Md. Fouzan Adil: I like your videos very very much and also i watch your videos as soon as possible your videos are very much inspirational ...........love you bro❤️ Keep growing and keep inpire us.....
Gamer Gamez: I love this guy so much he’s the best hairstylist ever
Zack: This was much needed Alex.... Thanks love from India
Shamey Latheef: Congrats on the new lauch alex. Love all of your vids. I wish those products are available in Maldives
Dan Matthews: I am 40 and I have decided to grow a man bun for the first time in my life!
Shubham Ghule: Really helpful tips
pritish mohanty: Love your videos Alex always ❤️❤️❤️
J T: What if my whole life is an awkward stage?
Aryan Guleria: Ya bro back to back viedoes with highly motivation love u bro from India
AuthenticYG: Cant wait to line up the rest of these products in my bathroom! best believe I'm buying as soon as it drops!
FD VII: We all have different definitions for the awkward stage, for some guys it’s when your sides are sticking out, for some it’s when your sides and back are too long and looks bulky and poofy making your head looking like a helmet, for some it’s when the top is in a medium length and parts in the middle and so on. But the thing is the whole growth process is awkward, until you reach the desired length it’ll take time and patience.
Anita wazir: My most awkward stage of hair is when i wake up in morning....it feels like sand dunes over my head
Skeleton 17: Sir can you add English subtitles on your video? Love from India ❤️
Jeff MacLeod: Definitely great timing on this!! Salons won’t be opening for awhile here...
Enej Nik Juran: Exactly what I nedded. Thank you Alex, love your videos..
Being Untethered : Alex costa what can I say about u sir u are an inspiration sir and u are really a pioneer who shares his knowledge to everyone of us pls read my comment sir as a thank to u
Duke: Your awkward hairstyle is far better than my well groomed hairstyle
Darsh Arora: This video was much needed
DrewRraanger 08: I want to have like alex costa in my life so that he can teach me how to be fashion everytime.
Billy Singe: Your hair is looking the best I’ve ever seen it look. I also do the pompadour up top, looks great. Take it easy, man.
Itachi Uchiha: Bro your hair still looks amazing. My hair looks similar right now but I'm happy with it.
Clifford Pinto: I watched your each and every video .I've learnt a lot thanksss
TitanKarni: I Love Your Videos They Inspire Me To Be A Better Person Sending Lots Of Love From India One Request- We Need The Forte Series In India
Matthew Fanning: I’m balls deep in the awkward stage. But because if my current hairstyle, my fringe is very long but my sides aren’t as long. I e had a fringe for a year or two but always wanted to have long hair
UMAIR YT: Thanks I Really Need This One At This Time..
yash rawat: Just the video I needed. Thanks Bro
Yari Bins: I finally went to a barber yesterday. I never went there, but I am never going anywhere else again. So happy to have my hair be awesome!!!
Shannon Pereira: I am going through the awkward stage with medium length My hair has been to my right side and I can change the flow
Jinkster1: Thanks Alex for another great video!
Vaibhav Goyal: This really helps . Alex Thanks for this
MensFX3: Great advice!
Meshed Potato: I needed this so bad.. Thanks Alex
Mahfuz Rahman: Nice advises which are really helpful
Abdulla Sadiq: Thanks alex this helps a lot
Star Lord: Thanks alex my hair is growing through this awkward stage but it's to short the stile and to long to put back
utkarsh choudhary: I see you’re planning to grow your hair alex !Would be good to see your new look.
Alexandre Bray: Shaved my head with a grade 3 clipper on the top and grade 2 at the back. It’s grown back pretty quickly. In the UK I’m going back to school on the 15th of June. I’m going to get mocked
Yash Maheshwari: Great as always
Chaitanya Pagare: Now Alex will have to style my hair after this quarantine ends
Jack Moore: I’d argue that growing your hair for three months doesn’t automatically make it “long.” If you think you went through an awkward stage after just three months, wait till you try to grow it to your shoulders lol.
MUSLIM: Really excited to try those new products Can't wait
Jose Sebastian Cuevas: Cool video awesome advice thank you
arham ali khan: Please Alex, grow your hair and tie back all!! Like a man bun! Waiting for you to experiment with really long hair! Love from India
abhyudai: I hate teachers, but I love this teacher ❤️
Siddhant Mishra: I am waiting for this video.. Thank you❤️
Mohammad Khan: Hey Alex, can the Forte series hair clay Eskimo wash out with water, or does it need shampoo as well to wash out?
sidharth krishna: Biggest fan of ur...great support from india... And I'm now 100percent confident in outfit and hir style thank you so much ... And i have same hairstyle just like you and having a hairy smoothing evert 4months
Rodrigo Olivera: I would be great if Alex makes a product for curly hair
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Ortega David: "Don't be that guy who wears hats all the time." Yeah good luck telling Eminem that
Dylan Rush: I started growing my hair out in October of 2020 and Im in the awkward stage and I have my graduation in like 4 days so I’m studying right now
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Giulio: Usually at what length happens the awkward stage?