Thoughtful advice on hair, skin and beard care, with ideas for making your everyday style your own.
Have you been getting the same unadventurous trim at the barber’s for several years and feel like you’re stuck in a bit of a tonsorial rut? Don’t worry, you aren’t alone.
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Highly technical faded haircuts are ubiquitous in modern barbering. Every classic hairstyle imaginable has at some point been reimagined with a razor-sharp high fade or a seamlessly smooth taper fade, to the…
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Hair trends have an alarmingly high turnover. What’s a la mode today is often laughable by tomorrow, and only very occasionally does a truly iconic style cement its place in the haircut hall of fame.
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Few men’s hairstyles have endured like the quiff. Flick through the history books and you’ll discover that our love for voluminous hair is nothing new.
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The 1950s were a defining decade for style. The rock and roll revolution was in full swing, bringing with it leather jackets and blue jeans, as well as many popular hairstyles.
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Most people say it’s your footwear that is the first thing people fix their eyes on – but we’d argue, given it’s location on the body, it’s your hair.
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The possibilities are endless with men's classic haircuts. As with the mullet in the '80s or the faux-hawk in the early noughties, trend-led hair choices are often the ones we'll regret having in the photo album.
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You don’t always need to display a new style or even follow the current trends—there are a bunch of time-tested hairstyles out there that look good on pretty much every guy, and many are a good fit even if…
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Some people say beards are makeup for men. In many instances, they actually do the same job as makeup does for women.
Source: BeardbrandRead articleChoose one or two photos that show your preferred length and fade. Tell your barber how you usually style your hair and how much time you spend on it, so you can agree on a cut that suits your routine.
Follow the styling product’s instructions. Start with a small amount spread between your hands, then add more gradually if needed to control the hold and finish.
Comb your beard in its natural direction and begin with the longest suitable trimmer guard. Shorten gradually and check the shape from the front and sides before the finishing touches.
Comb your moustache before trimming so its ends are clear, and decide how much hair to keep above the lip. Use small cuts and check each side in turn to maintain the shape.
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