
Unfortunately, for those with a receding hairline, the slick back look won’t be ideal as it’ll make recession far more prominent. As for what face shape suits this style, it’s pretty versatile, as it will allow facial features (like beards, moustaches) to be more prominent, with the hair essentially framing the face. Straight hair is best for this – the more curl you have, the harder it is to slick back properly. Since then, it has become a timeless classic. At the time, it was useful to have a hairstyle that wouldn’t be messed up when wearing a hat (a status symbol and indicator of one’s class around the early 20th century). The modern slick back first made an impact in the 1920s. Joe Parker, barber at Ruffians Covent Garden Remember you wear your haircut 24/7, so it needs to work for all scenarios. By cutting, you can work with the shape of the head to make the overall cut more flattering.Ī good barber will take everything he knows about you into account, from your personality to your style to your day-to-day living, to provide a cut that suits you. Scissor over comb is the Pankhurst technique and I’d highly recommend this rather than clippers exclusively.

If that’s you, go for a shape that is slightly square all over, with a little more length on the top. Named after the sound they make, it stands to reason that the look is achieved using clippers, however there are less severe alternatives for those not blessed with a square jaw and perfectly proportionate head.

But to really make it work, you need to have a great shaped head (a noggin like Ryan Gosling’s or Christian Bale’s, for example). The upkeep with this cut isn’t in styling but in making a point of getting it trimmed every three or so weeks.īrent Pankhurst, founder of barbershop and grooming brand Pankhurst London If, however, you do want to use product, try a little hairspray, as the French crop is one of those men’s haircuts that’s meant to be left natural. It’s a low-maintenance style perfect for someone in and out of the gym or swimming pool, as you can wear it without any styling product, just letting it fall naturally into place.
