How To Get The Best Men’s Haircut For You
Photos: Courtesy of Jose Alfaro.
Summer is quickly approaching, with the Summer Solstice coming up in less than a week. By now, you’ve packed away your sweaters and pulled out your t-shirts for those summer barbecues and beach trips. Now, it’s time for a fresh summer cut. Men, listen up, this is how you get the most stylish, most versatile haircut for the summer that’s tailored specifically to you.
According to Jose Alfaro, a stylist at Beaucage, the first and most important step is getting a proper consultation. “I call it our first date,” Alfaro says. “I get to know your hair texture, head and face shape, and also what you like and dislike.” This is the key to getting the best, most comfortable haircut for you and your lifestyle. Alfaro suggests bringing in photos of haircuts you’re interested in rather than trying to describe the haircut to your stylist.
Pro tip: Make sure to tell your stylist how you like your nape and side burns too, which most men forget to mention. “If you like it longer in these two areas, make sure you’re a regular. I usually prefer to always take it a little shorter in these areas just to go longer between haircut,” Alfaro says.
The questions Alfaro is always asked are:
What haircut looks good for a round shape?
“Everyone thinks their shape face is round,” Alfaro says. Face shape and styling play a huge role, and if you’ve got a round face, Alfaro suggests going tighter in on the sides and more volume on top. Either a spiked or pomp look is his usual go-to. This will make your face shape appear longer, rather than round, he says. “This is where styling is very important.”
What is the best cut for a receding hairline?
Alfaro suggests a shorter haircut and less hair look best, like a buzz cut that’s clean shaven. If you’re not at this point in your life, then Alfaro recommends a close cut with top texture. “Just because your hair is short doesn’t make it unprofessional,” Alfaro adds.
What hair styles are trending?
Hair styles and fashion are constantly changing, and Alfaro says that just because it’s trending, doesn’t mean it’s right for you. “Right now, I feel the trend for men is a tight fade on the sides and longer on top, or any form of disconnection,” he says.
Think: David Bechkam, Colin Farrell, or Adam Levine.
When it comes to hair, you never want to go in not doing your research. We love a little spontaneity here and there, but in order to get your best, most comfortable cut that suits you, research, research, and more research is key. If you’re looking to take a stylish plunge, consult your stylist and come up with a cut that’s just for you, together.
