Tips on Short Messy Hair for Men
- 1). Search for pictures of short, messy hairstyles online or in print publications. Print or cut out those that you like. Choose hairstyles on men who have a similar hairline and face shape to your own. Take these pictures to your barber or stylist for reference. Your stylist may offer suggestions to help you choose the right look.
- 2). Get the correct haircut for your selected style. Your stylist will evaluate your hair texture before cutting it. Your hair may need thinning out a bit with thinning shears. If you want a choppy, layered cut, the stylist will also use a razor. Razors create dramatic texture by cutting hair on a sharp angle.
- 3). Use a volumizer on your damp hair, before drying it, if you want a spiky look. Your stylist can recommend a volumizing product for your hair. With your hands, rub the product into your hair and distribute it evenly throughout.
- 4). Dry your hair with a blow-dryer and comb. For a spiky hairstyle, comb your hair straight up as you dry it.
- 5). Apply a little pomade or hair-styling wax to your hair. Spread it evenly on your fingers then work it in throughout your hair from the roots to the tips. Make sure to get uniform coverage of the product.
- 6). Play with the texture of your hair with your fingers. Messy hair is about randomness and self-expression. You do not want your hair to be perfectly straight everywhere. Mess it up. Twist the strands with your fingers to add more texture variation.
- 7). Finish off the look with a spritz of light-hold hairspray. The hairspray will keep your hair in place.
- 8). Maintain your short, messy hair. You will need to put some effort into maintaining the haphazard yet stylish effect. Keep products on hand to help you sculpt and shape your hair regularly. Visit your barber or stylist every six weeks for a trim to keep up the look.
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