A side haircut is an easy and sophisticated way to add style and sophistication to any look. Commonly referred to as a businessman cut or professional haircut, this timeless style fits all hair lengths. Show your barber a picture of your desired look and request tapering or fading at the sides. Additionally, consider getting a hard part shaved line that creates clearly defined sections in your head.
Soft Part
Classic, timeless, and versatile – soft side parts are timeless classics for those with thick hair who desire a formal style. Pairing this look with pompadour or faded sides, it works great both professionally as well as casually when out and about with friends. Ask your barber for a skin fade and neatly combed top to achieve a soft, subtle side part. Use a fine-tooth comb to secure your style and tame loose stray hairs. Adding gel or pomade will also add a wet-look hold and texture. To determine which side to part your hair on, identify the natural dividing line of your head. Left-sided partings are preferred if your cowlick goes clockwise, while counterclockwise cowlicks should opt for right-sided ones.
Hard Part
Hard part lines add contrast and depth to a style, adding many definitions. They work particularly well for men with thick hair who want something clean and well-defined; however, this style requires regular maintenance and may only work well for those with it (bald men). Your barber can create an intricate part in minutes! Start with the soft part and then shave along its line to form the hard part. This should take at most five minutes. Complex Parts can be worn with low fade haircuts and fades and pair perfectly with styles such as pompadour, quiff, or slicked-back hairstyles. A clean and polished appearance works best for this style – to avoid an untidy appearance, try avoiding messy styles when possible.
Low Fade
As with the taper fade, a low fade provides a stylish, contemporary look for men with longer locks. This style allows the longer top locks to be swept back for an aesthetically pleasing and sophisticated appearance suitable for any special occasion. Low-fade haircuts look fantastic, with short and medium-length hair on top for an elegant yet dramatic appearance. If you want something even more striking and striking, add intricate hair designs to your low fade. Be mindful when selecting a barber as this style requires frequent maintenance trips- choose someone you trust fully to achieve this style successfully! Though it may appear straightforward, achieving an authentic fade haircut requires precise scissors and clipper work to achieve the subtle graduation effect on both sides of the head. You should also avoid shaving your hair at home to maintain the faded haircut properly.
Wavy Fade
The Wavy Fade is an innovative style that provides versatility at the top while simultaneously emphasizing natural hair texture. Ideal for thicker wavy locks, this look helps lift weight while still showing your wild waves. To help maintain this style, ask your barber about using volumizing shampoos and regular trims to prevent dryness. This classic haircut effectively showcases your natural wavy texture while creating a professional and clean look for any event or special occasion. Wear this style with a side parting for more casual looks, or switch it over for sleekness and neatness. The pompadour is iconic and can work for all hair textures; however, wavy locks seem particularly well suited for this look. Requiring minimal upkeep, it can be altered according to personal taste by adding lines up or adding low skin fade for a sleeker finish.
High Fade
If you’re searching for an updated take on the classic pompadour hairstyle, consider opting for this high fade variation. It offers an unusual yet simple style. Combining a brush-up top with a high skin fade on the sides and back provides maximum neatness in one sleek package. To create this look, visit a barber for any crew cut, Ivy League cut, or crop, and ask them for a high fade on both sides and back. After styling with complex parts and using American Crew Heavy Hold Pomade ($19), apply some high-hold pomade like American Crew’s Heavy Hold Pomade to keep hair in place – leaving behind an attractive yet bad-boy charm.
