A good stylish hairstyle allows any man to emphasize his special taste and complement the overall image with the necessary nuances. An integral attribute of the image and success of a modern representative of the strong half of humanity largely depends on the right hair styling. A men's slicked back haircut adds some special charm, masculinity and confidence to its wearer, and therefore many people try to incorporate such styling into their everyday look.
Who would suit this hairstyle?
This style is based on medium length hair or slightly elongated strands. The key factor is the correctness of the shape of the head and skull. Modern men's haircuts with slicked back hair for the most part focus on the facial features of a man, and this fact, in turn, requires a certain type of appearance. At the same time, virtually any style of clothing is allowed - from sports to classic.
However, some stylists say that this type of men's haircuts shouldleave in the past. Others have a completely opposite opinion and consider these types of hairstyles to a certain extent extreme and suitable for a wide audience, regardless of age or position in society. However, as before, this option can be called a rather bold and often successful decision, because even a simple growth and combing back of the bangs contributes to a radical change in the image of a man.
Main style restrictions
However, not everyone is suitable for such an extravagant way of self-expression. Masters of men's haircuts point out that a specific styling completely opens the face, so its shapes and features must not only be perfectly correct from the very beginning, but also correspond to a certain type. The pronounced asymmetry and disproportion of any parts will immediately be evident, that is, the presence of such structural features, as a rule, completely excludes the possibility of laying this type.
You should also pay attention to a number of other features that should be inherent in a man. For example, his forehead should be of medium height, as well as the size of his chin. The cheekbone area should be softer and smoother, but not pronounced in any way. At the same time, men's haircuts with a comb back are done mainly on medium hair, because they are best suited for styling. Of course, the presence of any scars or defects, acne, blackheads and other temporary or permanent rashes is also undesirable on the skin. All these negativethe elements will become much more striking from the moment a man decides to make a similar hairstyle.
Anderkat haircut
We can say that this option today is the main representative of the style, characterized by combing hair. When performing the undercut, the temples and the back of the head are made as short as possible, but the bangs and crown remain with an average or even more increased length of the strands. The main nuance when creating an image is considered to be a large volume and a smooth shape, as well as the maximum possible evenness and density when combing the hair back.
Until now, the undercut is equally popular for all age groups and is often recommended by stylists even as a male haircut for teenagers. However, if there is a sufficient amount of hair, such a hairstyle is recommended when changing the image and for those who are already over fifty. The versatility of application and ease of styling allow you to combine relatively low maintenance costs with a spectacular underlining of your own taste.
Dignity of the undercard
The arsenal of advantages of this hairstyle is relatively large, which is undoubtedly the reason for its ubiquity among those who prefer men's haircuts with combed hair back.
Among the main advantages, stylists primarily distinguish the following:
- possibility of applying different variations of hair coloring and a wide range of available shades for strands;
- diversity in terms of applying constantly newstyling;
- goes well with a variety of styles, both formal and casual;
- giving a man a special brutality and masculinity in the image;
- keep stylish and showy even with fairly strong hair regrowth.
To some extent, the undercut also corrects the shape of the face and head due to the fact that a certain styling option is selected for almost any flaws - from strict and classic to youthful and modern.
Fade haircut
The second in a row, but no less popular way to create an image with combed back hair. It is divided among professionals into low, medium and high types. At the same time, it is allowed to create unique elements that will give the fade a high-quality originality. This men's haircut with short temples may at first glance resemble the undercut mentioned above, however, it has one key difference - the transition between different hair lengths is created more “soft” and smooth.
The back of the head is often made in a conical shape, and also allows for the presence of certain strokes that emphasize the smooth transitions between individual horizontal sections on the head. Long hair at the crown is gradually shortened as the hairdresser moves to the lower zones. We can say that the fade is a less radical way to create a fresh and stylish business look than an undercut.
Preparatory stage
First of all, you need to choose a suitable style that will determine all the main parameters and most of all influence the final appearance. Masters in the salons successfully adjust to the structure of the strands of each client, while taking into account his personal preferences and wishes. Some, for example, want to leave their hair longer than recommended, but with the help of special accessories and fixatives, even this option can be successfully styled later.
The necessary tools are an important point if the procedure is carried out at home. It is necessary to acquire a special round metal comb. With it, you can style your hair during the process. You will also need a hair dryer and a scallop comb. The last tool is especially effective if the men's combed back haircut is done on weak and thin hair.
In any case, you will need to pre-wash your hair, while choosing the right shampoo and conditioner, which will help soften the strands. In the future, to create a daily look, you will need to buy any fixatives such as mousse, foam, wax, gel, varnish or fondant.
Styling Ideas
Depending on the general type, as well as the age of the man and a certain style of clothing, one of the five main styles can be advised, among which the following are relevant today:
- punk;
- hedgehog;
- rockabilly;
- cocoon;
- classic or retro.
Regardless of which option was chosen, combing the hair back occurs in one of two ways - with smooth sleek strands or with volume formed at the crown. The choice between them, as a rule, is established with an eye on what shape of a man’s face. With an elongated or rounded head, it is best to choose sleek hair, and voluminous combing is usually used to emphasize the perfect oval. In addition to the shape of the face, of course, you should focus on age and general style, because a fashionable youth men's haircut will definitely not match an adult and respectable man with a predominantly business style of clothing.
Punk, rockabilly and hedgehog
These options are considered to be more youthful and have a certain touch of audacity and rebelliousness. For modern men's haircuts that feature slicked back haircuts, these styling styles are widely used among informal young people, bikers, musicians and rockers.
When choosing the "punk" option, the hair is washed, and then a gel or mousse is applied to them to fix it. Drying with a hair dryer is carried out in the direction from the bottom to the top. Next, the hairstyle is laid on the top of the head in the form of a mohawk and sprayed with a fixative. With rockabilly, the hair is collected in the forehead area and a pronounced tuft is formed from it, which should be fixed with a gel. The hedgehog is considered a more teenage option, in which the so-called "thorns" are manually created from the strands on the crown and forehead.
Classic and cocoon
In the lessons on men's haircuts for beginners, one is often given as the main example, for which further styling is done in retro style. A small amount of foam or mousse is applied to the strands in the forelock zone, and after that the hair is evenly and neatly laid in the direction from the forehead to the back of the head.
When choosing a cocoon, you need to take several separate curls on the crown, and then alternately from its back and in the direction of the frontal region of the head, lay them in the form of a kind of cocoon. This option requires more advanced skills and is not recommended for beginners because it will take longer.
Using a headband or headband
Especially such an accessory will be relevant for those who decide to leave longer curls. Despite the fact that the headband or bandage has a functional purpose, that is, it fixes and further holds the hair in one position, they are also able to give a certain sophistication to the resulting image of a man. However, stylists advise choosing subtle looks for the least visibility from others, if you do not intend to intentionally draw attention to such an accessory.
As a rule, to fix a men's haircut with a comb back, a headband or bandage is used in a shade that completely or mostly matches the color of the strands. Most often, these items can be seen in athletes who consider their use from a purely functional point of view. However, this accessory opens the forehead andmakes it easier to stay in extreme heat. It is also popular among hipsters to wear headbands or bandanas.
Curly hair cut and style
In general, the procedure completely repeats that for straight strands. However, the further process of daily styling will require the man to use fixing gels or mousses with a more powerful effect. Before starting, be sure to thoroughly rinse your hair. Men's short haircuts with a comb back in this case will not look as good as we would like. But, despite this fact, a high-quality gel will help to model even such a complex hairstyle.
It is also possible to use regular gelatin. Two spoons of this component must be placed in two glasses of hot water and left for a while to swell. After half an hour, the resulting mixture becomes similar in consistency to jelly. It is applied to the curls just before the hair styling process begins.
