Thoughtful advice on hair, skin and beard care, with ideas for making your everyday style your own.
If you're wondering how to style short hair, take it from someone who's had varying degrees of “short” hair for most of his life. From a mod cut to a buzz to a wispy ‘60s style, I’ve had it all.
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Fades have been eclipsing traditional short back and sides hairstyles for well over a decade. They’re sharper, more modern and, perhaps best of all, there’s more than one way to execute them.
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Every era has its defining hairstyles. In the 1950s, pompadours ruled supreme, fast forward to the 1960s and 1970s and long locks were king. But what about today? Which men’s haircut will come to define the current epoch?
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The military has long been one of menswear’s biggest influences. From bomber jackets and pea coats to cargo pants and desert boots, the list of garments inspired by or borrowed directly from the armed forces…
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Clean, sharp, and endlessly versatile, a temple fade is the low-key detail that can completely transform a man’s haircut. Whether paired with a crop, an afro, a quiff or dreads—it elevates everything it touches.
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Barbering has come on leaps and bounds over the past few decades. As modern men have grown more interested in grooming, new cutting techniques, hair styling tricks and general tonsorial wizardry have become…
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When it comes to hair, ‘smart’ tends to be a synonym for ‘boring’. This poses a dilemma for those who need to appear polished, but don’t want to look like a tank-top-wearing, Sunday-school teacher.
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When the temperature rises, your hair starts to fight back. It clings to your neck, flops in your eyes, or melts into a shapeless mess the moment humidity hits.
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Some haircuts need no introduction—just a sharp fringe and a confident face. The French crop is one of them.
Source: Ape to GentlemanRead 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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