Al
i say this with deepest affection.
don't do the flat top or the mullet
military look is not right for you.
definitely keep the gotee, but trimmed
use gel, but if it doesn't lay down, use a pomade. if you want, because it's halloween and this is the time for giving; i have blue hair paste that washes out with shampoo, you're more than welcome to it. if you decide to cut it, do fade the sides and back but do what you can to get the top and fron to lay down try coming it forward.
.02 from one who knows