how do i get hair like patrick j adams (the guy from suits)?

[TT2196]

he has straight hair like me. but i want to know, what do i ask of the barber? what is the name of this haircut?
https://twitter.com/i/#!/Suits_USA/media...2FO2FDzGYh

[Steve]

It's a short pomp(pompadour) style....
http://i49.tinypic.com/2llhcap.jpg
http://i52.tinypic.com/f10bon.jpg
.... lets call it an ivy league(long crew cut), with too much volume on the back and sides. The back and sides need to be more closely tapered. Show a photo of the style to the barber. Be sure to show a photo if you want similar disproportionately long hair on the back and sides.
ivy league(long crew cut):
http://www.gstatic.com/hostedimg/45368d8c59451f3a_large
http://www.gstatic.com/hostedimg/d2e97250e0614ff6_large
medium crew cut:
http://books.google.com/books?id=x0EEAAA...&q&f=false
http://www.gstatic.com/hostedimg/ae218215599f9a96_large
short crew cut:
http://www.gstatic.com/hostedimg/dfbf10e504bce8a1_large
regular layer/taper cut:
http://www.gstatic.com/hostedimg/55c5c155a74bf22b_large
Search the internet for images of football(soccer) stars Steven Gerrard and Lukas Podolski for examples of ivy league and crew cut styles. A minute dab of control wax aka butch wax will keep the hair looking well groomed at crew cut and ivy league length. A butch comb also helps with grooming the short pomp styles- the small, flat, plastic, oval, pocket brushes that one finger fits through and barbers sell for about a dollar. A boar bristle military brush is usually available for a few dollars and while too large for a guy to carry in his pocket, is nice to have at home.
http://i55.tinypic.com/xf83tc.jpg
The answer at the following link describes the short styles:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...053AAdzyeS
Good Luck!