What is the purpose of your hairstyle? Are you attending a wedding, visiting your girlfriend's parents, or simply looking for a change? Trust me, It doesn't stop when you wash your hair or get a fantastic haircut. From waxes, creams, and hair sprays which one is best for your hair type? Here's our guide to how to style men's hair, including everything you should use to create a masterpiece.
TIPS AND TRICKS
Take into account your life circumstances. If you're going out for a special occasion, the last thing you want is your hair to look a bit messy or out of place. Here are some suggestions to keep your hair looking sharp.
- Get a new haircut. Make sure to pick a hairstyle that works with your personality. Not sure what will suit you and the shape of your face, find a barber who can help you.
- You may need to refresh your hair to keep it looking neat in between your hair cuts. Keep a small electric razor like Wahl Peanut on hand, so you can clean up around the edges of your hairline. You can also find a barber that offers a quick touch up between cuts!
- Keep a small comb on hand, such as our King's Crown jacket comb, to comb your hair back into place, if necessary. You can also moisten your hair and touch it up with your fingertips in the men's room to re-activate the product you currently have in your hair.
HAIR STYLES
Now that you cut your hair it's time to style it. Depending on the style you are going to create, you would need some magic tools to help. From combs, hair dryers, and the best product for your style. The amazing part about being a guy, is that your hair grows back within a couple of weeks. So if you don't like one style, don't worry you can definitely change it relatively quickly. Here are some styles that you can go for.
POMPADOUR
Pompadour, was introduced in the 1700's, It was also popularized by Elvis Presley. Nowadays guys are creating their pomp look from the 1950’s, adding undercuts and fades to give it a classic and modern look. Usually, cut short, temper or fade on the sides of the head. with a midsize or large size top to create the slick back look. For this look you would need a hairdryer, Pomade or clay, hairspray and a round brush.
How to style:
- Wash your hair with shampoo and follow it with conditioner. You need clean hair for this style.
- Have a diffuser connected to your hairdryer to reduce frizz and damage, then blow dry your hair with medium heat, and dry it the opposite way it naturally falls. Then, blow-dry the front of your hair while using a vented brush, backward into the classic, pompadour shape.
- Lock your style with hair products like Pomade or clay. Pomade gives a classic, Elvis look, you'll want to use a high hold, high shine pomade, like our Barberstation Pomade. Clay can give you a more pomp, a more natural look, more touchable, and it helps make it look thicker for the fellas with thin hair.
- Rub a small amount of product into your hands and gently work it through your hair with your fingers, into dry hair. Then finish it off with a comb. Add more products if needed.
QUIFF
The quiff look has been popular since the 50s and can be easily adapted for modern appearance. It's similar to the pompadour but with a twist. Both cuts require short hair on the sides of the head and longer strands up top, but the quiff is more textured and messier looking than the pompadour. Combed towards the front or side, half way the head. The quiff haircut also doesn’t require as much volume up top as the pompadour, but that's up to you.
How to style:
- Have a diffuser connected to your hairdryer to reduce frizz and damage, and blow dry your hair with medium heat, and dry it the opposite way it naturally falls. Then, blow-dry the front of your hair while using a vented brush, comb your hair to the area you want, whether it's to the side or middle.
- Lock your style with hair products like gel, hairspray or clay.
Gel is great for a natural look if you place the gel on before drying. If used after drying it gives a hard wet look.
Hair spray is perfect if you don't want too much product in your hair, but that can also hold the due.
Clay can give you a more pomp, a more natural look, more touchable, and it helps make it look thicker for the fellas with thin hair.
3. Rub a small amount of product into your hands and gently work it through your hair with your fingers. Move it around until you like what you see. Then brush it if necessary. Make sure to brush it towards the side or middle but not all the way to the back like the pompadour .
TEXTURE HAIR
Texture haircuts have become a popular mens hairstyles. In the early days, this hair cut used to be rebellious, but now it's trendy. Works well with all types of hair and the best part is, there are no rules when it comes to textured hair. Whether you want long or short, you'll want to try a fade or undercut on the sides with a textured crop top, fringe or spiky hair.
Texture hair can also be cut anyway, all you need to do is a messy but classic style.
How to style:
- Have a diffuser connected to your hairdryer to reduce frizz and damage, and blow dry your hair with medium heat, and dry it the way you want it, whether it be backwards, front wards, to the side or split in the middle.
- Lock your style with hair products like medium hold, cream or if you have long hair, a light cream.
- Rub a small amount of product into your hands and gently work it through your damp hair with your fingers. To give it a more messy look, move it or rub it around with your fingers. Move it around until you find your spot. Then brush it if necessary.
Regardless of which style you pick , remember everyone's hair is different, so it will always look a little different. Keep on playing around with your hair until you find a style you like best.
If you need help go to your local barbershop and ask them to help you out! Don't forget you can always switch your hair styles around, until you find the one that suits you and your personality.