A great haircut can help you look both fashionable and fresh, expressing your personality through hairstyle. Knowing about different hairstyles will enable you to communicate your needs effectively to your barber.
Long layers
Long layers add volume and texture to any haircut, as well as framing the face and emphasizing facial features.
High Fade
A high fade haircut consists of trimming hair on the sides significantly shorter than it is at the top. It sits higher up on the head, allowing for a seamless skin fade effect. This creates a stark contrast with the longer top that can be styled in various ways. Popular style options include a spiky faux hawk or a straight, slightly combed up top that can be styled back. Both options provide easy maintenance.
Spiked hair
Spiked hair, a popular style in the 90s, is back with a bang! This style features sharp spikes secured with hair gel, suitable for all lengths of hair. Ivy league cuts work particularly well with this haircut style. Men with short hair can achieve a stylish spiked look by applying product to the areas they want spikes created. Products like wax, clay, or pomade work well for stand up spikes or messy texture. This style adds funky flair to a look, perfect for parties or DJ nights. It suits any hair color and works for all age groups.
Pompadour
The Pompadour combines classic looks with contemporary elements for an eye-catching and modern appearance, ideal for formal events. This style incorporates a taper fade and works best on men with straighter or finer textured locks. It can be secured with light pomade or hairspray to hold it in place. The shape of the Pompadour complements different face shapes and can be worn slicked back or with sides pushed up for added dimension. It suits those with long facial features and prominent jawlines.
Taper Fade
The taper fade haircut has seen a revival due to its popularity in period dramas. A taper involves gradually shortening the top section until it hits the skin, creating an indented line for precision and cleanness. Tapers have an even gradient, while fades tend to be bolder. Both styles look fantastic on any type of hair. For a stylish variation, try pairing the taper fade with a wet look, which works especially well with curly locks. This style is easy to maintain with just a bit of coconut oil for healthy-looking locks.
