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Men’s Haircuts in Cheltenham
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A regular haircut is a men’s and boy’s hairstyle that has combable length on top, a defined or deconstructed side part, and a short, semi‑short, medium, long, or extra‑long back and sides.
Taper vs Fade: There isn’t much difference between these terms. A fade is when the hair becomes shorter until it reaches your skin. A taper involves longer hair and doesn’t necessarily have to be cut as short as a fade.
Undercut Fade: Usually this involves having longer hair on the top of your head, whilst the back and sides are cut extremely short.
Haircut Grades: Grades are the different lengths that you can get your hair cut to. For instance, a number 3 haircut is shorter than a number 4 haircut.
Neckline: The neckline is important – make sure the barber shows you how high they’re cutting it and whether it’s flat or in a V.
Texture/Layers: Texture is the look that your hair has depending on thickness, the amount of curl, and how it’s cut. A layered texture generally involves cutting certain areas of your hair shorter so longer hair rests on top.
Thinning: Thinning is useful if you have particularly thick hair. Usually done with a pair of thinning scissors, it is the process of removing weight from your hair to make it more manageable.

Common Types of Haircuts for Men

Buzz Cut

Out of all the short haircuts for men, the buzz cut is probably the most low-maintenance. To get this simple and stylish look simply get your barber to evenly cut your hair to a grade. For instance, if you want an extremely short buzz cut, then ask for a number 1 haircut.

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Crew Cut Hairstyle

The crew cut is a classic of men’s hairstyles. This short look is easy to achieve and looks good one pretty much anyone. Simply ask your barber to give you a short back and sides fade whilst giving you a scissor cut on top. This leaves some length on top for you to style whilst the sides gradually become shorter.

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French Crop

Despite being a unique haircut, the French crop isn’t as tricky as you might think. Although most barbers will know what you mean if you ask for this style, be sure that they cut a short but defined fringe into the front of your hair. This can also take on elements of a tapered haircut whereby the fade from the sides is slightly tapered.

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Pompadour

The classic pompadour is perhaps one of the most traditional haircuts a man can have. Grow your hair to a medium length and slick it back with some wax or pomade, using a hairdryer to create volume. Ask you barber for a tapered fade on the sides if you want to modernise this look.

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Side Part

Another classic hairstyle, which can be known as a comb over taper, the side part is perfect for any occasion. Separate your hair with a comb and pull the bulk of your hair to one side. Get a high taper fade to create some definition in the parting.

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Spiky Hair

A popular hairstyle in the 90s, the spiked look is definitely having a comeback. To achieve this messy look simply apply some wax to your hair and use your hands and fingers to create spikes.

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Taper Fade Haircut

Most shorter haircuts for men can be accompanied by different types of fade haircuts. The classic tapered haircut is one of the most effective ways of achieving this. Simply get your hairdresser to use different clipper lengths on the back and sides of your head.

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High Taper Fade

Similar to other fade haircuts, the high taper fade simply starts further up your head. This style works if you want to create a larger contrast between the lengths in your style.

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Undercut Fade

This is one of the more dramatic fade styles – hair is kept relatively long on top to the point where the fade literally undercuts it and there is less of a fade from the top section of hair compared to the sides.

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Curly Hair

If your hair is naturally curly it’s better to embrace it rather than trying to control the waves. Keep things relatively short to avoid having to maintain them too much.

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Skin Fade Haircut

This men’s fade haircut is the shortest you can get. It can look great with longer hair on top if you want to create some definition, or if you have facial hair and wish to form a break in the middle. A short back and sides fade is where the hair is kept longer on top (as seen below) and the fade is as before on the sides. Also known as a long A line haircut, you can ask your barber to define the side parting in your hair with a pair of clippers or cut throat razor.

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