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The Evolution of Long Hair for Men: From Vikings to Modern Style

Today’s long-haired men are carrying a lineage that spans warriors, philosophers, artists, and leaders. And modern tools like The Hair Forge’s men’s hair clips line up with that legacy — strong, expressive, and built for men who know who they are.

Why Long-Haired Guys Still Feel Weird About Men’s Hair Accessories — And Why It’s Time to Move On

Most of that hesitation comes from old-school ideas about what men “should” or “shouldn’t” do with their hair.

The Hair Forge: The Sequel Nobody Saw Coming (But Everybody Needed)

Why the long silence?( –really only 9 months, but 9 months in the digital age can leave your head spinning. ) Well, life happened. We worked, studied, healed, created, got married, changed uniforms, and somewhere in all that chaos, we remembered why we started The Hair Forge in the first place.

Why Barber Shops and The Hair Forge Make the Perfect Pair

With the rise of men wearing longer hair, the demand for stylish, functional grooming products is skyrocketing. That’s where The Hair Forge steps in—offering a distinct line of masculine hair accessories curated specifically for men who want to embrace their individuality.

Can you believe this hasn’t been done before? Sure, there has been stuff for guys. But it’s always buried on a women’s site, or it’s just recycled women’s products, given a different color, and packaged as something for dudes. But it’s still just a pig with lipstick. The Hair Forge is the first US brand dedicated solely to curating and creating accessories for men, with men in mind.

"Hair Claws? For Men?!" – A Lesson in Not Giving a Damn
But that’s where we come in—The Hair Forge. We’re on a mission to shatter these oh-so-precious stereotypes, one kickass Claymore (that’s a sword-shaped staff to keep man buns in place!) at a time. Sound easy? Guess again.