How to Give Trendy Men's Haircuts
Trendy men's haircuts come in a variety of styles - what's in fashion today might be out tomorrow. To give trendy haircuts, keep updated with men's fashion websites, magazines and television shows. Study the way certain hairstyles go with certain styles of dress, how to treat curly, thick, straight or fine hair differently and the minute details that really make each cut. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Choose a trendy cut based on the texture of the man's hair you're cutting. Those with straight, fine hair can achieve the classic part or slicked back look of the 50's and 60's. Those with curly, thick hair will require texturing, thinning and other advanced techniques to avoid an uneven or otherwise awkward cut.
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Cut the back and sides to the appropriate length for the cut. Most trendy men's haircuts have short sides and a short back. Start with a number two or three on your clippers. Most masculine cuts use a number one on the sides and back, but you can always go shorter if the two or three isn't short enough.
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Let the hair dry for best results with a clipper. Start clipping at the nape of the neck, working your way up towards the ears. Run the clippers over the hair in one smooth, continuous stroke, the teeth of the comb pointing up. Use attachments with a fading comb around the ears. Clipper sets come with a left and right ear fader.
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Leave straight, fine hair long on top so that it can be parted and combed back or to the side for a classic look. Texture straight hair by cutting the hair at the back of the head slightly shorter than the hair at the front. This hair can either hang in the eyes of the wearer or be swooped back off of the face. Comb the hair up and cut 1 inch or less at a time while it sits in the comb. Let it fall and reassess whether it needs more trimming.
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Texture and thin curly, thick hair. Use a razor with a guard for this step. Cut the length of the curls slightly shorter or longer in different places. Finger comb constantly and step back to view the shape you're creating in the hair. Pull the blade down into the hair and back up to remove thickness without removing length. Watch a certified barber or stylist perform thinning technique first for best results.
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Remove the guard from your razor blade. Carefully finish the edges of the cut to be sharp and well-defined. Place the blade at the nape of the neck and scrape softly to create a sharp, straight neckline. Do the same for the sideburns and around the ears. Be slow and gentle to avoid scraping or cutting the person.
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Style the hair with product and a fine-toothed comb. Rub hair pomade into your palm and spread through the hair evenly. Part and comb straight hair backwards for a classic look. Finger comb curly hair by squeezing scrunching the product into the curls. Flatten the sides and sideburns with product.
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Tips & Warnings
Always start by cutting less than you think is necessary. Classic and trendy haircuts often require more hair than they appear to require.
References
- "Men's Hairdressing: Traditional and Modern Barbering"; Maurice Lister; 2004
- Cool Men's Hair: Classic Hairstyles
Resources
- Photo Credit Jupiterimages/Goodshoot/Getty Images
