Men’s Hair Cut and Color Quick Guide

Finding the right hair style for your hair type and life style requires little more than consulting with a stylist about your preferences. However, having the correct terminology goes a long way when communicating your aesthetic goals. This guide describes common men’s hair cut and colors.

Popular Hair Styles for Men

Brush Back with Fade. This style allows length on top to be styled in a number of ways due to the short layers cut into it. The sides and back are cut with clippers to create neatness. This cut is easy to dress up or down depending on the effort put into the style and products used.

Classic Haircut with Short Layers. A side part and short layers are the hallmark of this casual hair style. Layers frame the face and can be casual or styled into a pompadour for special occasions.

Clipper Cut with Brush Back. This classic, easy style features short layers on top with precision clipper work on the back and sides. Characterized by a neat, clipper work, this style can be adjusted with a round or square neckline depending on whether the neck needs to appear minimized or not.

Taper Fade. For guys looking to wash and wear, the taper fade wins. This hair cut is shorter on top with the sides and back becoming gradually shorter as they reach the neckline. Neat and easy, this cut is a winner for those with textured hair or those who desire no fuss.

Skin Fade. Characterized by its extremely short and tight length at the neckline, this cut is at once trendy and classic. Although it works especially well for thick hair, it looks great on a variety of hair types.

Short Layers. This style showcases tight sides and longer layers on top. It can be varied to suit a number of hair textures, colors, and style preferences. The top can be spiky and shorter or long and flowy depending on the needs of the client. Combined with products, this classic style is a winner.

Long Layers. For men with thick hair that want to maintain length, long layers will tame their tresses while providing body. The neck line is squared for a clean look, and side burns are trimmed well. This style is extremely versatile men’s hair cut and color.

Men’s Hair Color

Highlights. Highlights involve lightening hair in strategic places to accentuate the overall look. Consult with your stylist to discuss what style of high lights would best suit your aesthetic goals.

Gray Blending. For men who aren’t ready to sport a head full of salt and pepper, gray blending covers grays in a way that is subtle and fades naturally with time. This type of color can involve covering all grays or minimizing some of it.

Glazing. This type of men’s color involves coloring all of your hair. The type of color used, demi-, semi-, or permanent color determines how long your color will last. Hair will appear rich and multidimensional.

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We hope this guide will help you consult with your stylist to determine what cut and color will suit your needs. Feel free to call or click here to schedule an appointment with one of our skilled stylists.