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When it comes to men’s haircuts, short and textured ‘dos have a monopoly in the space.
There are short styles for every personality,face shape, and hair pop in.
It’s all about finding the right hairstyle and cut for you.
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This look can be styled to either make the curls defined or left loose and breezy.
His signature look is playful and perfectly imperfect.
To achieve your own variation, ask your hairstylist for a squared yet natural shape and a higher fade.
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Secure long-lasting results by styling the hair with either apomadeor lightweight gel.
Brushed-Back Taper
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The brushed-back look isn’t only for below-the-chin lengths.
Henry Cavill’s neat taper is still long enough to be styled up and away from the face.
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To keep hair nourished, apply a hair oillike the MoroccanOil Treatment.
Babs Olusanmokun pairs his signature twists with a full beard for the ultimate face-framing effect.
“Short hair is a popular option for men every summer as temperatures rise,” he notes.
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A buzzseen here on Joe Jonasis fairly easy to DIY and, better yet, requires little-to-no daily maintenance.
Many men actually “shaved or buzzed their hair themselves,” Butler explains.
Use a blow-dryer to achieve volume on top, pushing the hair toward the back with a brush.
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Either a boar bristle brush or a ball-tipped vented brush works best.
Work a quarter-sized amount of mousse through damp hair.
Using the brush, blow-dry the hair with upward movements, working away from your bangs.
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Once hair is dry, and ample volume has been achieved, add some medium-hold pomade through your hair.
“Product usage is minimal since there isnt much to style.”
Blended Texture
This fuller-on-top look is chic and sophisticated for those looking for something stylish but professional.
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“Think Brad Pitt inFight Clubor in hisOceansmovie series.
Its cropped, textured on top and can be styled with amatte pastevery easily.”
Maintaining this cut does require some styling skill.
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Wash hair with a volumizing shampoo to start with a strong foundation.
Dispense an egg-sized amount of volume-boosting mousse into your hands, and work it through damp hair.
Part the hair where it naturally wants to split.
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Byrdie Tip
Once the shape has been created, finish off with a quick-drying, medium-hold hairspray.
The tapered cut emphasizes his natural texture, made even more pronounced with that retro side part.
This style is tighter at the temples and nape while fuller on top and in the crown area.
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The right amount of layering makes the curls spring like a dream.
Finish with a grooming cream that’s designed for curly hair.
“The choice here is based on how much skin you want to expose,” notes Butler.
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“A low taper keeps you a bit more covered while a fade can expose more skin.”
“Products for short hair are a must,” says Butler.
“A medium-hold styling cream is one of your safest bets.
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Take just a few moments to run a light-hold pomade through your hair to add shine.
In between haircuts, use a personal trimmer to square off sideburns and the nape.
This saves you both time and money.
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Not only does the newer look embrace his natural texture, it has style in spades.
Here, musician Zayn Malik has added a few loose, stray hairs around the head, for interest.
Work a hair wax or pomade through the hair to achieve this tousled look.
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One great styling product for this is Tigi Bed Head Matte Separation Workable Wax.
This spiky top with short, faded sides gives him a look that is both clean, yet modern.
The cut could also be styled into a faux hawk for an edgy look.
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What’s essentially a longer crew cut gets a significantly cooler twist with its mussed-up texture and matte finish.
If you have slightly wavy hair, a textured side part with tapered sides is also a great option.
Lastly, if your hair is really thin, you cant go wrong with a crew cut.
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Textured cuts work well for men with curly hair, as the hair already has some body to it.
Men with wavy hair can easily wear textured cuts including a pompadour, quiff, or low taper cut.
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