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Last updated: July 06, 2017

Men’s Versatile, Low-Maintenance Cut

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Start in the middle, lower nape using The Classic Dual Comb. Hold the comb horizontally with The Classic Professional Clipper to create a taper fade.

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Continue the clipper-over-comb technique until you reach the occipital bone.

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Repeat the clipper-over-comb technique on both back sides.

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Continue with The Classic Professional Clipper connecting the sides to the nape area.

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Detail and outline with The Esquire Trimmer.

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Use the scissor-over-comb technique, connecting the sides to the top. Repeat the same technique on the other side, blending the sides to the top.

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Create your guideline from the highest point of the head to the crown area. Using horizontal sections, connect the rest of the top following a traveling guideline.

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Dry and style hair with The Brush Dryer.

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Apply The Clay and achieve the finished look.

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Finished look.

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Men’s Versatile, Low-Maintenance Cut

If your client needs some versatility, this is the cut they’re looking for. The length allows it to be worn wavy or straight, making it the ultimate style for every low-maintenance guy. Plus, it’s easy for him to style on his own—and we all know that is something every guy wants. Here’s how the Esquire Barbers created the cut.

 

 

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HOW-TO STEPS

  • close formula
    1

    Start in the middle, lower nape using The Classic Dual Comb. Hold the comb horizontally with The Classic Professional Clipper to create a taper fade.

  • close formula
    2

    Continue the clipper-over-comb technique until you reach the occipital bone.

  • close formula
    3

    Repeat the clipper-over-comb technique on both back sides.

  • close formula
    4

    Continue with The Classic Professional Clipper connecting the sides to the nape area.

  • close formula
    5

    Detail and outline with The Esquire Trimmer.

  • close formula
    6

    Use the scissor-over-comb technique, connecting the sides to the top. Repeat the same technique on the other side, blending the sides to the top.

  • close formula
    7

    Create your guideline from the highest point of the head to the crown area. Using horizontal sections, connect the rest of the top following a traveling guideline.

  • close formula
    8

    Dry and style hair with The Brush Dryer.

  • close formula
    9

    Apply The Clay and achieve the finished look.

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    10

     

    Finished look.

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