Choose the best hairstyle to make a bold statement
Words: Relin Hedly
From keeping the hair short for a professional look to a slightly wavy hairstyle for parties, men’s hair styling has undergone a major transformation. Influenced by movies then and influencers today, working men are going all out to experiment with their hair to upgrade their style quotient.
It is important to keep in mind the shape of the face, texture and maintenance to get the ultimate] look in place.
Bony Sasidharan, Education and artistic ambassador, Loreal professional India reveals the top 6 cool and trending looks for working men, how to style them and its suitability below
- Brush back skin fade: The Brush Back Skin Fade is a combination of precision fading with controlled scissor. The sides and back are faded using clipper, followed with scissors-over-comb to create the blend and foil shaver or razor is used for detailing, while the top is maintained at medium length and softly connected to preserve weight and texturised to enhance movement.
Works best: On oval, square, and diamond face shapes as it enhances facial structure and creates height.
Ideal for; Straight to slightly wavy hair with medium to high density, allowing the brushed-back styling to maintain volume and control.
- Mod cut: The Mod Cut is a short to medium-length layered haircut, emphasizing weight distribution and movement. This cut is built using precision scissor techniques or razors with minimal graduation. It retains fullness through the sides and crown while creating a natural flow. Internal movement must be created using point cutting without removing excessive weight.
Works best: On oval, heart, and oblong face shapes, as it balances facial proportions and softens angular features.
Ideal: For straight to wavy hair with medium density, where the natural movement enhances the layered structure.
- Middle part graduation: The Middle Part Graduation is constructed around a central parting or following the natural parting using controlled graduation with an elevation of approximately 45 degree angle to establish a soft weight line. Symmetrical sectioning and working with moving guideline ensures balance while preserving density through the parietal ridge. Internal texture may be added using point cutting to create softness without disturbing the graduated form.
Works best: On oval, heart, and diamond face shapes, as the centre part enhances facial symmetry. Ideal: For straight to loose wavy hair with medium density, allowing the graduation and parting to remain defined while maintaining natural movement.
- Flow with layers: Flow with Layers is created using long-layering techniques with elevations at 90 degree angle. A slight over direction is applied to retain weight once the head begins to curve towards the rear side and create a fluid silhouette. Cross-checking ensures balance and consistency throughout the haircut.
Works best: On oval, rectangular, and diamond face shapes, where the added movement softens facial contours.
Ideal: For straight, wavy, or loose curly hair with medium to thick density, allowing the layers to enhance natural texture and flow.
- Textured Burst fade: The Textured Burst Fade combines a burst fade around the ear following the shape of the head and heavily textured top to create contrast and movement. The fade follows the natural curvature of the head using graduated clipper lengths, while the top is texturized through point cutting. Weight is retained through the crown to maintain balance and shape.
Works best: For round, square, and oval face shapes, as the height on top creates a more elongated appearance.
Ideal: For thick, coarse, wavy, or curly hair, where natural texture enhances the overall finish.
- Classic Barbering: Classic Barbering represents the foundation of precision men’s haircutting, utilizing techniques like scissors over comb or clippers to create graduation, and precision scissor cutting to create balanced, timeless silhouettes. Understanding of head shape is quite important here. Accurate sectioning, elevation, and weight distribution ensure consistency and symmetry, while meticulous detailing around the neckline, sideburns, and ears produces a polished finish. Works best: Can be tailored to suit all face shapes by adjusting the taper, graduation, and weight placement.
Ideal: For all hair textures and densities, with the cutting approach customized according to the client’s natural growth patterns, head shape, and styling requirements.
Selecting the best hair style for a client entails a hairdresser to decide what suits the face shape and texture and uplifts his lifestyle. Today, salons offer immense options that range from traditional hair styles to versatile cuts that are tailored to suit a client’s personality.
So clients can choose the best trendy and cool haircuts that suits the face and standout in the crowd.
