THE TELEGRAPH: Iran's culture ministry has released a catalogue of acceptable hairstyles for men to help them avoid "decadent Western cuts".
Both spiky hair and ponytails have not made the cut, however.
The pictures of mostly clean-shaven male models sporting short hair, some styled with gel, are contained in a "journal of Iranian hairstyles approved by the ministry of (culture and Islamic) guidance".
"The proposed styles are inspired by Iranians' complexion, culture and religion, and Islamic law," said Jaleh Khodayar, who is in charge of a Modesty and Veil Festival later this month where they are to be promoted.
"We are happy that the Islamic republic of Iran's government has backed us in designing these hairstyles," she said, adding that a catalogue of haircuts for men would soon be published. >>> | Monday, July 05, 2010
MAIL ONLINE: Iran is set to order a crackdown on men sporting 'un-Islamic' haircuts.
Long hair and ponytails are definitely out this summer - though a dab of gel is acceptable, according to the country's morality police.
And a beard is no longer required as a symbol of political and religious correctness.
A photographic catalogue of permissible 'Islamic' hairstyles is to be published and promoted later this month at the 'Modesty and Veil Festival'.
Iran’s dour Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance has given the project its vital seal of approval.
'The proposed styles are inspired by Iranians’ complexion, culture, religion and Islamic law,' said Jaleh Khodayar, the festival’s female organiser.
A tantalising foretaste of what is folically acceptable was provided by Iranian news agencies yesterday, which carried pictures of mostly clean-shaven male models sporting short hair.
Hardliners have frequently raged against youths with 'decadent Western cuts'.
But the red lines governing male grooming have never been clearly identified – until now.
Those aping the elaborate styles of some millionaire European football stars have been hauled off to police stations where their beloved locks have been unceremoniously and inexpertly shorn.
First-time offenders braving a close shave with the law get off with an unflattering short-back-and-sides.
But serial hair delinquents risk stiff fines, while barber shops catering to Western fashions have been shut. Continue reading and comment >>> Michael Theodoulou | Monday, July 05, 2010
