Men's Hair Needs LOVE Too!

“Will you please tell him his hair looks sexy pushed back?”

Men’s hair needs love too…and apparently more than we thought! Ever since the man-bun left its mark in 2015, Google searches about men hair trends and styles have skyrocketed! Men’s hair trends have evolved and men are spending just as much time (if not more), as women do on the effort put into their hair. 

Whether you rock the short fade or want to experiment with medium to longer locks, we got you covered!

Lets touch on some classics…

The French Crop - If you want something low maintenance, yet still very much in style you can stick with this style.This haircut is perfect for someone who has a more casual, laid back approach to his look. If you’re in and out of the gym, or just simply want something that won’t take much product or dedication. The French crop is simple, yet clean and meant to be kept natural-looking. Upkeep is less about styling time and more about keeping up a nice trim; however, if you do want to add a little product to this look you can get away with just a little hairspray like the KevinMurphy Session Spray Flex Hairspray ( available @ UBU all month long!!) 

The Buzz Cut - Another low maintenance, yet timeless every day style is the ever so popular.  You achieve this by “buzzing” the sides to a tapered effect with electric clippers; the top of the head can be buzzed short or kept slightly longer.  This is also a great method if you’re dealing with a thinning or receding hairline.  The buzz cut allows for little to no maintenance and can suit any occasion. 

The Slick Back - Another timeless classic yet does require a little more styling effort.  The slick back was originally started in the 1920s to give man a clean styled haircut that wouldn’t be messed up when wearing a hat.  The slick back works best with straight hair and a full hairline. Here, the sides are tapered and the top is heavier. A little more effort is required when styling the slick back hair cut. It is best to achieve your look by blow drying the top back, and keeping the slick back hair cut back with a pomade. To create a strong, matte look hold use Kevin Murphy’s Rough Rider Styling Clay ( also available @ UBU all month long!!) 

The Side Part - A transition from the slick back that is a little easier to achieve, this is a super versatile look that will suit most face shapes and hair types; however, can run the risk of looking more like a combover with hair that is too thin or long on top. The goal is to taper the sides and keep a little length on the top that allows your hair to be parted on the side but still short enough to look neat. Styling is super simple and can be achieved by parting you hair on the side, while wet, then adding a gel or pomade to add some texture and hold. A great way to achieve this looks is to style with a little Kevin Murphy - Un Dressed paste ( also available @ UBU all month long!!) 

Now let’s add some length. If you have the ability to grow out your hair a bit, the shoulder length cut is a great look that can transition easily to and from a beachy look to a textured business look. This cut is perfect for the man with a little bit of wave or thickness to his hair.  If your hair is too straight, you might struggle to keep this style in place and if your hair is too curly it will be difficult to keep smooth.  With the shoulder length look you want to keep styling products to a minimum, as a more natural look suits this cut best. If you want to add a little product we suggest a light texture spray such as the Kevin Murphy Hair Resort Spray. This will give you a sexy surfer look that can look effortless. 

The Pompadour and the quiff - Both have a similar element to them; however, the quiff is a little less dramatic than the pompadour. You need to grow out the front, while keeping the sides and back short. The quiff is a version that can be a little messier and casual; whereas, the pompadour is polished and clean. Both hairstyles require you to blow dry the hair up and back to style.  To establish height in the pompadour you can use a product like a mousse to create a lift to the root. Keep in mind that both the pompadour and quiff do not suit a receding hairline, as this style emphasizes the forehead. 

Whether they are rocking the buzz cut, slick back, or a high pompadour, men consider their hair a reflection of their identity. Just like women’s haircuts, men’s styles can range from very simple and low maintenance to styles more intricate and time consuming. All there is left to do is find your style and rock it confidently!

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