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Looking for an easily stylable, timeless men’s hairstyle?
Consider the range of the oh-so-versatile crew cut.
Traditionally, the look features tapered or faded sides blended into an equal or longer top.
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These open guidelines create a spectrum of looks tailored to your hair texture, length, and density.
“Visual interest is directed to the mid sides.
Styling with a cream or pomade would be ideal to bring texture and separation to the top.”
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We recommend the V76 by Vaughn Texture Clay.
“Usually, high-contrast longer lengths and very short lengths look best with these cuts.”
A strong-hold styling product is essential for controlling the top and fringe.
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Try the BluMaan Cavalier Clay.
Beveled Mid-Line Crew Cut
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ThisCaesar-esque styleonNick Jonasis quite a head-turner.
“The hair in the front is left with length to play with.”
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Marie suggests lightly applying a matte pomade through the top to add style and texture.
We recommend the Hanz de Fuko Claymation.
“But they also leave plenty of length at the top for styling.
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Texturizing the naturally straight and sometimes flat hair helps add life and character.”
Your stylist or barber can do thistexturizingwhile cutting it.
Try a texturizing product, like the Byrd Texturizing Surfspray, to achieve the choppy definition.
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“Not much styling is required because the hair is kept short all around,” Marie says.
A texturizing pomade will help lift everything up, forward, and slightly toward the center.
Try the Blind Barber 90 Proof Pomade.
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“Pair the cut with a light styling cream for natural-looking curl control.”
Give the Living Proof Nourishing Styling Cream a try.
“Keep it short, grab some texturizing paste, and go to town,” he says.
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We love the Oribe Fiber Groom Elastic Texture Paste.
“Grab a tiny bit of matte paste to throw some texture at the front,” Andrews adds.
“Keeping the hair short minimizes styling time while still looking purposeful,” says Andrews.
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“Add some light cream for a natural, healthy-looking shine.”
“It’s a much more modern and ‘in’ look than the classic combed side part look.”
Use a simple cream or leave-in conditioner (like the Scotch Porter Leave-In Conditioner) to preserve moisture levels.
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you’re free to maneuver the taper up and down the sides, too, for different aesthetics.
“Straight hair often looks its best at a medium length,” Andrews notes.
“And in this case, it allows for a smooth, well-kept side part.”
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“The waves help to add a soft effect that balances out the structured fade really well.”
Notice it also has more of a blend at the corners than Oscar Isaac’s Natural Curls cut above.
“A pea-sized amount of paste will add a good amount of separation and texture.”
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Another paste we love is the American Crew Defining Paste.
Usingpurple shampooin your wash routine will keep your short platinum ‘do looking sharp and fresh.
The actor’s effortless look can be achieved when styled with a lightweight hair cream or paste.
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Grown-Out Fade
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Will Smith usually has a buzzed ‘do.
A bit of gel at the top goes a long way.
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