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Last updated: July 06, 2017

Loose Length

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Create a horseshoe parting at the top of the head following the partial ridge. Next, create a guideline in the center back holding the hair at a 90-degree angle.

 

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Cut the hair following a traveling guide from the center back to behind the ear.

 

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Repeat on the other side and in the back, keeping your hands palm-to-palm.

 

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Connect the temple area to the guideline behind the ear to create increased length.

 

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Connect the top middle part to the length below the crown area to create a stationary guide. Cut using gradation for a soft perimeter.

 

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Using a stationary guide from the crown, connect to the front perimeter.

 

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Cut the perimeter at the sides and nape.

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Detail the perimeter with The Esquire Five Piece Trimmer.

 

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Apply The Esquire Texture Gel for hold.

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Finish styling/drying the hair with The Esquire Brush Dryer.

 

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Finished Look

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Loose Length

This look is great for guys who want that slightly longer style, but don’t want anything too extreme or high maintenance. This loose, wavy cut and styling how-to will show you exactly how to control his subtle chaos. And once the look is complete, we recommend suggesting a cleaner-looking shave to keep the attention on his hair. Here’s how to make the look come to life.

 

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HOW-TO STEPS

  • close formula
    1

    Create a horseshoe parting at the top of the head following the partial ridge. Next, create a guideline in the center back holding the hair at a 90-degree angle.

     

  • close formula
    2

    Cut the hair following a traveling guide from the center back to behind the ear.

     

  • close formula
    3

    Repeat on the other side and in the back, keeping your hands palm-to-palm.

     

  • close formula
    4

    Connect the temple area to the guideline behind the ear to create increased length.

     

  • close formula
    5

    Connect the top middle part to the length below the crown area to create a stationary guide. Cut using gradation for a soft perimeter.

     

  • close formula
    6

    Using a stationary guide from the crown, connect to the front perimeter.

     

  • close formula
    7

    Cut the perimeter at the sides and nape.

  • close formula
    8

    Detail the perimeter with The Esquire Five Piece Trimmer.

     

  • close formula
    9

    Apply The Esquire Texture Gel for hold.

  • close formula
    10

    Finish styling/drying the hair with The Esquire Brush Dryer.

     

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    Finished Look

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