Alright, so you’re curious about the Undertaker hairstyle, huh? Been down that road myself. Let me walk you through how I ended up trying to rock that look, and what a ride it was.
My Hair Before and Why the Change
For years, I just had, you know, regular short hair. Easy to manage, didn’t think much about it. But then, I hit a point where I just felt… bored with it. I was flipping through some old stuff, saw some classic Undertaker matches, and that long, dark hair just kinda stuck with me. Thought, “Why not? Could be a bit of fun, add a little something different.” I wasn’t trying to be a wrestler, just liked the vibe.
The “Brilliant” DIY Attempt
So, first things first, I figured, “How hard can it be to just let my hair grow and then, you know, shape it a bit?” Wrong. Very wrong. I let it grow out for a good few months. It got to that awkward stage, sticking out everywhere. Then, one Saturday, I stood in front of the bathroom mirror, scissors in hand. Big mistake.
I was snipping here, trimming there, trying to get that straight, long look. Let me tell you, I ended up with something that looked less “Phenom” and more “frightened porcupine.” One side was longer than the other, bits were sticking up… it was a mess. My wife took one look at me and just started laughing. Can’t blame her, really. Cleaned up a pile of hair from the floor, feeling pretty defeated.
Seeking Professional Help (Finally!)
Okay, so DIY was a bust. Swallowed my pride, did a quick search for some decent pictures of the ‘Taker’s classic hairstyle – the long, fairly straight, slightly imposing look. Then I booked an appointment with a proper barber, someone I trusted not to make me look even sillier.
I walked in, showed him the pictures on my phone. He had a bit of a smirk, “Going for the Deadman, are we?” he asked. I just nodded, feeling a bit sheepish. He got to work. The main thing was getting the length even and making sure it would hang right. He didn’t do too much layering, kept it pretty blunt to get that heavy look. Took a while, because my DIY disaster needed some serious correction first.
The Result and Living With It
When he finally spun the chair around, I was genuinely surprised. It actually looked… pretty good! It was long, dark (my hair is naturally dark anyway), and it definitely had that Undertaker feel. It felt strange at first, all that hair around my shoulders and on my back.
Styling it was a new experience. Mostly, I just let it air dry. Sometimes, if it was looking a bit too wild, I’d use a tiny bit of anti-frizz serum. The goal was for it to look naturally heavy and straight, not overly styled or permed. It’s supposed to look a bit intimidating, not like you spent an hour with a curling iron.
- Washing: Definitely took longer. And conditioner became essential to stop it from becoming a tangled bird’s nest.
- Drying: Air drying was my go-to. Blow drying made it too fluffy.
- Getting in the way: Oh yeah. Eating soup was an adventure. Windy days were a challenge. Got used to tucking it behind my ears a lot.
The reactions were mixed. Some folks got it, especially if they were wrestling fans. They’d give me a knowing nod. Others just looked at me like I was having a mid-life crisis. My kids thought it was hilarious for a week, then they just got used to “Dad’s long hair phase.”
Maintenance and Final Thoughts
Keeping it looking decent meant regular trims, maybe every 6-8 weeks, just to snip off any split ends and keep the length in check. It wasn’t super high-maintenance in terms of daily styling, but the length itself required a bit more care than I was used to.
So, would I do it again? It was a fun experiment, for sure. It’s a distinctive look, no doubt about it. If you’re thinking of going for it, my advice is simple: definitely go to a good barber. Don’t try to hack it yourself unless you really know what you’re doing. And be prepared for the practicalities of long hair. It’s a commitment.
It wasn’t a forever style for me – eventually, I went back to something shorter. But for a while there, it was cool to try something so different. Felt a bit like a different person, in a good way. Gave me a bit of a laugh, and that’s always a good thing.
