{"id":35746,"date":"2020-07-30T15:24:49","date_gmt":"2020-07-30T13:24:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.treatwell.co.uk\/treatment-files\/?p=20710"},"modified":"2025-12-19T16:39:59","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T16:39:59","slug":"7-popular-mens-haircuts-and-what-to-ask-to-get-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.treatwell.co.uk/treatment-files\/7-popular-mens-haircuts-and-what-to-ask-to-get-them\/","title":{"rendered":"7 popular men\u2019s haircuts (and what to ask to get them)"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s happened to the best of us. In the chair, gown on, scissors ready – then the nerve goes and it\u2019s all just \u201cthis, but shorter.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Deciding on a new hairstyle is tough, but knowing how to ask for it is tougher. Don\u2019t let your vocab hold you back. We\u2019ve gathered up 7 popular styles currently and exactly what you need to ask to get them.<\/span><\/p>\n

By Liam Clifford<\/p>\n

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How do you ask for a bleached faux hawk haircut?<\/h3>\n

For a bleached faux hawk, ask for shaved hair around your neck, getting longer towards the top, while keeping the length on top to spike up. This style is like a mohawk but with less commitment and more versatility.<\/div>\n

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What should you request for an induction buzz cut?<\/h3>\n

Ask for a number zero cut, really short all over, with razor-sharp edges around your ears. This is the shortest haircut option, ideal if you want an ultra-low-maintenance and bold look.<\/div>\n

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How do you get a textured pompadour hairstyle?<\/h3>\n

Request short back and sides, neat and tidy, with longer hair left on top so it can be swept back. A textured pompadour creates volume without looking too traditional, blending classic style with modern texture.<\/div>\n

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Which haircut works for managing curly hair easily?<\/h3>\n

A curly pompadour is a great choice for handling curls. Ask to keep your curls long on top, with the sides scissor-cut shorter. This gives structure while allowing curls to remain the focal point of your look.<\/div>\n

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What do you ask for a comb over skin fade style?<\/h3>\n

Request really short hair, almost bald, with a bit of fringe left at the front to push to the side. This classic look, often associated with retro styles, works well for a sharp, defined appearance.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s happened to the best of us. In the chair, gown on, scissors ready – then the nerve goes and it\u2019s all just \u201cthis, but shorter.\u201d\u00a0 Deciding on a new hairstyle is tough, but knowing how to ask for it is tougher. Don\u2019t let your vocab hold you back. We\u2019ve gathered up 7 popular styles […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3366,"featured_media":35755,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_yoast_wpseo_title":"Men's Haircuts: 7 Popular Styles and How to Ask | Treatwell","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Discover 7 trending men's haircuts with expert tips for communicating your style to your barber. Learn the key phrases to get the cut you want.","_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","saswp_custom_schema_field":"{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How do you ask for a bleached faux hawk haircut?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"For a bleached faux hawk, ask for shaved hair around your neck, getting longer towards the top, while keeping the length on top to spike up. This style is like a mohawk but with less commitment and more versatility.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What should you request for an induction buzz cut?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Ask for a number zero cut, really short all over, with razor-sharp edges around your ears. This is the shortest haircut option, ideal if you want an ultra-low-maintenance and bold look.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How do you get a textured pompadour hairstyle?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Request short back and sides, neat and tidy, with longer hair left on top so it can be swept back. A textured pompadour creates volume without looking too traditional, blending classic style with modern texture.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Which haircut works for managing curly hair easily?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"A curly pompadour is a great choice for handling curls. Ask to keep your curls long on top, with the sides scissor-cut shorter. This gives structure while allowing curls to remain the focal point of your look.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What do you ask for a comb over skin fade style?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Request really short hair, almost bald, with a bit of fringe left at the front to push to the side. This classic look, often associated with retro styles, works well for a sharp, defined appearance.\"}}]}","footnotes":""},"categories":[3,144],"tags":[52],"class_list":{"0":"post-35746","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-beauty","8":"category-men","9":"tag-tr716","10":"entry"},"acf":{"post_credits":"Image credits: Treatwell","beauty_blog_post_button_title":"","beauty_blog_post_button":"","landscape_picture":35754,"blocks":[{"block_title":"Bleached faux hawk","block_content":"

Like a mohawk, with less commitment. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Ask for: Shaved around my neck, gradually getting a bit longer. Keep my length on the top and spike it up.<\/p>\n\n

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The shortest of them all. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Ask for: Really short all over. Literally, a number zero. Razor sharp around my ears.<\/p>\n\n

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A quiff, but not. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Ask for: Short back and sides, nice and neat. Keep my length up top, so I can sweep it back.<\/p>\n\n

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The new short back and sides.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Ask for: A cut that goes from really short, to a few inches long, tapered from my neck to the top.<\/p>\n\n

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The lengthier buzz cut. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Ask for: The top of my head trimmed short, and everything else even shorter.<\/p>\n\n

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An easy way to handle curls.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Ask for: Keep my curls long on top, and scissor-cut the sides shorter.<\/p>\n\n

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The Peaky Blinders cut. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Ask for: Really short hair (like bald), with a bit of fringe to push to the side.<\/p>\n\n

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