Men’s Grooming Is Having a Style Moment

Instead of opting for short crops and styling tricks to hide texture, men everywhere are embracing their natural look and leaning into every which way to style it. From longer styles that show off curls and waves, to learning the art of the air-dry—enhancing their texture rewards them with a new sense of self. But, from the grow out to the definition, embracing curls is a process, but with the right cut, the right products and a bit of patience, it’s possible.

Getting The Look:

Finding the right length for your curl type and new haircut won’t happen overnight. It could be a few appointments before you’ve hit the sweet spot, but that gives you plenty of time to experiment. As your hair grows, you’ll probably need a variety of hair products to refine and add a light amount of control to your look.

Best Products To Have on Hand:

• KILLER.TWIRLS air-dry creme to define texture and nourish strands, while adding shine and protecting against humidity.
• FREE.HOLD medium hold styling paste to add control and flexibility to your look with natural shine and a conditioned finish.

Men are walking away from fades but opting or a different kind of buzz. Buzz cuts today are less about convenience and more about creating a look. With that comes the need to care for your scalp and even add a little contrast. We love a buzz cut paired with a fresh tone or lightened a few levels.

Getting The Look:

Ensure your cut looks fresh by keeping the edges trimmed and neat, eyebrows groomed and hair clean. If you’re updating your colour, consider BLONDE HIGH.LIFT to lighten and tone at the same time, or regular GLOSS appointments to enhance shine, shade and a thicker finish.

Best Products to Have on Hand:

• MAXI.WASH detox shampoo should be used at least once a week to keep your scalp feeling fresh and hair feeling supremely clean.
• NIGHT.SHIFT overnight hair serum is a welcomed addition to care for both the scalp and buzzed strands by improving moisture, shine and hydration overnight. 

If you’re someone who wants a bit more style without having to completely change your routine, the textured crop is a winner. And while styling might require slightly more effort, the appeal of a shaggier finish with more length means you can go longer between cuts.

Getting The Look:

This might require a few awkward weeks of growing out your hair and then reshaping it with more pointed texture and movement. Your stylist can work with you to give regular trims that keep things tidy while creating a new look. To get you through the worst of it, use a blow-dryer with a nozzle to direct the air-flow and control the direction of your hair.

Best Products To Have on Hand:

• THICK.AGAIN is a great leave-in that helps nourish your hair while also thickening it over time. Ideal for thinning hair, as your hair grows, it will help add movement and thickness and help shape your new cut.
• ROUGH.RIDER strong hold clay gives you control and the mouldability you need to enhance texture and control your cut as it grows. Additionally, once you’ve got your length to where you love it, this pomade strengthens your hair and sets your look with a gritty textured finish.

The length is customisable, but the essence is understated and cool. Among a wave of throwbacks to the 90s, a free-flowing, lengthy look inspired by JFK Jr is making the rounds. Essentially, this is your go-to haircut but cooler, longer and more voluminous.

Getting The Look:

Similar to the textured crop, you’ll need more length than usual for this shape. Essentially, this length is probably the equivalent of letting your hair grow just slightly too long between cuts and then some. But to look well-groomed instead of forgotten about, ask your stylist for regular trims and the right stylers to finish.

Best Products To Have on Hand:

This look is about soft volume and lots of it, so lightweight products like STAYING.ALIVE and ANTI.GRAVITY.SPRAY are key.

• STAYING.ALIVE adds nourishment to dry hair and delivers repair without weighting the hair down making it ideal before your blow-dry.
• ANTI.GRAVITY.SPRAY is ideal for straighter textures that have a hard time holding volume. Once dry, apply lightly and then use a blow-dryer to sandblast the hair and create more thatched volume and hold.

Finding a cut that suits your face shape and hair type doesn't necessarily need to be that much more work, but it can be a great exercise in finding out how far you can push your personal style.