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Key Hair Trends for AW ‘15
It may seem like the weather was just warming up, but the summer season is quickly drawing to a
close. Soon, it will be time to break out the jumpers and eventually the overcoats. So with the
changing weather, why not switch up your cut?
We've asked 5 of London's top barbershops to give us their key hair trends to keep you looking
fresh as the temperatures drop.
The Modern Pompadour
This style has been getting more and more popular over the last five years. Fashion goes in cycles
so it was inevitable that stylish and neat cuts from the 20s-50s would make a resurgence.
This has been helped by films such a Lawless and TV shows like Boardwalk Empire where
characters have slicked and quiffed hair that worked well with the overall style. It's always had
that attachment to rebels like bikers and edgy stars such as James Dean.
Ask Your Barber:
The Pompadour can be cut high and tight with clippers on the back and side. This gives a more
drastic look coming straight from the mug shots of old school convicts. Equally in can be cut longer
to embrace the rockers of the 50’s. Either way, you need the length on top to create the
“pomped” quiff at the front, however, this can also be varied with a flat slick on top using a
traditional style pomade or “grease”.
How to Style:
Don’t forget to try out this style with a side part for maximum neatness and, for the more edgy
gent, try this part-shaved-in with a cut-throat razor. For day-to-day styling in a hurry, just add
pomade and slick back. Going for something a bit more special? Have a go at twisting the comb in
the front and blow-dry the height in & finish with a dash of pomade.
-Drakes of London Barbershop
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