Men with long curly blond hair
October 29, 2022 8:05 AM Subscribe
Seeking movies and images of aspirational men who have long curly blond hair.
My friend’s child is having a crisis of confidence about his hair, which is long and curly and blond (he looks like an older version of Drake’s son Adonis, and like Adonis he is 1/4 Black and 3/4 white).
What can a 10 year old boy watch that will make him love his texture and colour of hair? He will be drawn to cool masculine men who are funny and modern. (So, people like Bob Ross or Weird Al are not the right vibe).
So far we’re thinking:
- Heath Ledger in A Knight’s Tale
- Owen Wilson in ?
- Slash from Guns n Roses
People with corkscrew curls would be ideal rather than just wavy hair, but we’ll take what we can get.
My friend’s child is having a crisis of confidence about his hair, which is long and curly and blond (he looks like an older version of Drake’s son Adonis, and like Adonis he is 1/4 Black and 3/4 white).
What can a 10 year old boy watch that will make him love his texture and colour of hair? He will be drawn to cool masculine men who are funny and modern. (So, people like Bob Ross or Weird Al are not the right vibe).
So far we’re thinking:
- Heath Ledger in A Knight’s Tale
- Owen Wilson in ?
- Slash from Guns n Roses
People with corkscrew curls would be ideal rather than just wavy hair, but we’ll take what we can get.
Not sure an older rockstar would appeal to him, but David Bryan of Bon Jovi has always had blond corkscrew curls.
posted by stormyteal at 9:17 AM on October 29, 2022
posted by stormyteal at 9:17 AM on October 29, 2022
Not blond, but Maui in Moana has very curly hair. And he's voiced by The Rock.
posted by emd3737 at 9:17 AM on October 29, 2022 [1 favorite]
posted by emd3737 at 9:17 AM on October 29, 2022 [1 favorite]
Also- former NFL player Troy Polamalu has amazing, long curly hair that was insured for a million dollars!
posted by emd3737 at 9:22 AM on October 29, 2022
posted by emd3737 at 9:22 AM on October 29, 2022
How about a The Who music video like this featuring Roger Daltrey? Yes it's from the 70s, but with the retro vibe of modern style it looks pretty cool.
posted by ojocaliente at 9:23 AM on October 29, 2022 [3 favorites]
posted by ojocaliente at 9:23 AM on October 29, 2022 [3 favorites]
And current NFL star Patrick Mahomes has corkscrew curls. If he's into sports this one may carry some weight.
posted by emd3737 at 9:25 AM on October 29, 2022 [1 favorite]
posted by emd3737 at 9:25 AM on October 29, 2022 [1 favorite]
1970s Robert Plant?
1980s Chris Atkins?
posted by Dr. Wu at 9:25 AM on October 29, 2022 [4 favorites]
1980s Chris Atkins?
posted by Dr. Wu at 9:25 AM on October 29, 2022 [4 favorites]
Best answer: There is a YouTuber with gorgeous blonde curls who does adorable videos with his daughter: Zeth and Saylor
Sam Reid is a delightful actor who has recently been getting a lot of attention for his portrayal of Lestat in AMC’s recent adaptation of Interview with the Vampire. Sam grew out his own blonde hair for the role. I wouldn’t call Lestat a role model, but Sam seems like a pretty great guy.
posted by fancyoats at 9:28 AM on October 29, 2022
Sam Reid is a delightful actor who has recently been getting a lot of attention for his portrayal of Lestat in AMC’s recent adaptation of Interview with the Vampire. Sam grew out his own blonde hair for the role. I wouldn’t call Lestat a role model, but Sam seems like a pretty great guy.
posted by fancyoats at 9:28 AM on October 29, 2022
As you wish! Is Wesley's blonde hair long enough?
posted by BobTheScientist at 9:44 AM on October 29, 2022 [1 favorite]
posted by BobTheScientist at 9:44 AM on October 29, 2022 [1 favorite]
Noah Syndergaard is one of the pitchers in baseball.
Also, seconding Roger Daltry. As a child of the 70s with an older sister, I can attest to the fact that he was one of the most compelling humans who have ever lived.
posted by Winnie the Proust at 9:50 AM on October 29, 2022 [1 favorite]
Also, seconding Roger Daltry. As a child of the 70s with an older sister, I can attest to the fact that he was one of the most compelling humans who have ever lived.
posted by Winnie the Proust at 9:50 AM on October 29, 2022 [1 favorite]
Jason Momoa has had blonde highlights a lot — his curls are less tight though.
posted by chesty_a_arthur at 10:30 AM on October 29, 2022 [2 favorites]
posted by chesty_a_arthur at 10:30 AM on October 29, 2022 [2 favorites]
He might also like the graphic novel Frizzy by Claribel A. Ortega -
a gorgeous and joyful celebration of natural curly hair for Black and Latinx people, with a thoughtful look at the anti-Black origins of the idea that straight hair is "good" hair.
"Marlene loves three things: books, her cool Tia Ruby, and hanging out with her best friend Camila. But according to her mother, Paola, the only thing she needs to focus on is school and "growing up." That means straightening her hair every weekend so she can have "presentable," "good hair."
But Marlene hates being in the salon and doesn't understand why her curls are not considered pretty by those around her. With a few hiccups, a dash of embarrassment, and the much-needed help of Camila and Tia Ruby, she slowly starts a journey to learn to appreciate and proudly wear her curly hair."
posted by chariot pulled by cassowaries at 11:09 AM on October 29, 2022
a gorgeous and joyful celebration of natural curly hair for Black and Latinx people, with a thoughtful look at the anti-Black origins of the idea that straight hair is "good" hair.
"Marlene loves three things: books, her cool Tia Ruby, and hanging out with her best friend Camila. But according to her mother, Paola, the only thing she needs to focus on is school and "growing up." That means straightening her hair every weekend so she can have "presentable," "good hair."
But Marlene hates being in the salon and doesn't understand why her curls are not considered pretty by those around her. With a few hiccups, a dash of embarrassment, and the much-needed help of Camila and Tia Ruby, she slowly starts a journey to learn to appreciate and proudly wear her curly hair."
posted by chariot pulled by cassowaries at 11:09 AM on October 29, 2022
Jason Momoa as Aquaman is pretty great here. Superhero, strong, kind, brown skin. Not quite as ringleted as your example photo, but curlier than Thor.
posted by Night_owl at 11:22 AM on October 29, 2022 [2 favorites]
posted by Night_owl at 11:22 AM on October 29, 2022 [2 favorites]
what about styling inspiration? the blonde kid in this Stephen Colbert bit has a great haircut.
posted by 5_13_23_42_69_666 at 2:40 PM on October 29, 2022
posted by 5_13_23_42_69_666 at 2:40 PM on October 29, 2022
If he likes pro wrestling, Kenny Omega might be fun. I came in to also suggest Jason Momoa. Throwback suggestion: Corbin Bleu during his Disney days.
posted by Mizu at 4:32 PM on October 29, 2022
posted by Mizu at 4:32 PM on October 29, 2022
He might be a bit young for it, but the first actor who played Daario Naharis in Game of Thrones had curly long blonde hair.
posted by Ardnamurchan at 5:27 PM on October 29, 2022
posted by Ardnamurchan at 5:27 PM on October 29, 2022
Blond curly hair? The footballer Diego Forlan.
posted by spinifex23 at 8:26 PM on October 29, 2022
posted by spinifex23 at 8:26 PM on October 29, 2022
Noah Syndergaard will be the starting pitcher for the Phillies in the World Series Monday night, golden locks flying.
posted by Winnie the Proust at 4:53 PM on October 30, 2022 [1 favorite]
posted by Winnie the Proust at 4:53 PM on October 30, 2022 [1 favorite]
Not really blond, but what about Jamie Frazer in 'Outlander', played by Sam Heughan? Perhaps some complicated messages there for a 10-year-old, I guess.
posted by dg at 9:03 PM on October 30, 2022
posted by dg at 9:03 PM on October 30, 2022
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posted by wenestvedt at 9:12 AM on October 29, 2022 [1 favorite]