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Dig the man bun? Long hair? Here are five PBA stars to emulate

Look rugged yet stay professional
Sep 26, 2018
Gabe Norwood knows how to strike a balance betweeing looking rugged and staying professional at the same time.
PHOTO: Jerome Ascano / Marlo Cueto

BASKETBALL players run up and down the court, slashing for strong drives and jockeying for position for rebounds, all the while still looking good.

What's their secret?

If you’re a weekend warrior who wants to let your hair grow longer and still look ruggedly handsome, there are five PBA stars to emulate.

They sure can pull off that look.

Jared Dillinger

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The Merlaco wingman not only sports slickback hair, but also a full-grown beard, yet he manages to keep his hair in place for the duration of games.

A handful of hair wax or pomade that’s easy to remove with water after will do the trick, keeping your hair as firm as Dillinger’s shooting form.

Terrence Romeo

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The flamboyant TNT KaTropa star has tried different hairstyles in the past, but has seemed to stick to his long hair these days. And he keeps it in place with a band, usually adjusting his hair at some points in games to maintain its ponytail style.

Gabe Norwood

The Team Pilipinas mainstay and Rain or Shine utility man has often been adventurous with his long, curly hair. But no matter what he does with his hair, it always seems well-kept.

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With his current style, the Filipino-American cager let his hair grow upward, but he keeps it clean by trimming the side parts, as well as his beard.

Calvin Abueva

'The Beast' is one of the most rugged players out there, yet the Phoenix star keeps his hair tame and professional these days by maintaining its short length, getting a regular haircut and shave to trim his facial hair.

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Beast is done with the 'mohawk. This one's much better.

Christian Standhardinger

The Team Pilipinas and San Miguel Beer workhorse has sported short hair during his time in the US and Germany, but he has maintained a long hair since he came over to the Philippines as a national team player and the Beermen’s 2017 first overall pick.

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The Fil-German standout simply ties his long mane into a small bun at the back like teammate Alex Cabagnot, while also keeping a beard that’s evenly faded.

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Gabe Norwood knows how to strike a balance betweeing looking rugged and staying professional at the same time.
PHOTO: Jerome Ascano / Marlo Cueto
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