The Very Short Bob
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“I think we’re going to see a lot of short hairstyles, especially very short bobs – under the ears. Something like you see on Mathilda in the movie Léon. I love this look because it has the most effortless cool factor.” – Aaron Grenia

​The Shift

“Specifically, for spring 2021, we’re forecasting a shorter hair comeback. I like to think that the trend will be shorter hair with longer, disconnected lengths through the top including varying lengths and textures. I like to call this haircut the Shift as its ability to have versatile styling options, from something edgy and raw, to extremely polished and sophisticated. The idea with this is that the haircut can be finished to suit the individual’s personality and meet them for who they are within that day. This is a haircut we are also pushing through R+Co again, forecasting trends and the future.” – Adam Federico

This style is as loose and carefree as a day spent at the seaside. Here, Peter Thomsen (@pjthomsen) gave his client a light new balayage and soft face-framing layers.

 2. Delicate Curtain Bangs

Sometimes less is more, even when your client has long hair, as demonstrated by Chris Weber Mirlach (@chrisweberhair), who describes the bangs as "effortless."

3. Curtain Bangs with Style

Curtain bangs don't just look good when the hair is down--they can really add to the style when the hair is pulled up into a stylish updo or carefree pony, as shown by Rachel Williams (@rachelwstylist).

4. Bardot Bangs

Curtain bangs can add drama and depth to a sleek style, as shown by Sal Salcedo (@salsalhair), who calls these "Bardot Bangs."

5. Romantic Shag

Curtain fringe can add volume and natural wave to the hair, giving it a romantic, old world feel, as shown by the work of Lo Shabino (@classiclois_hairstylist). 

6. French Fringe

Paige Bureck (@pinkdagger) gave her client some decidedly French feeling with this cute cut. 

7. Fuller Fringe

Done correctly, a shag and curtain bangs can actually give the illusion of thicker, fuller hair, as seen on Holly Seidel's (@hollygirldoeshair) client.

8. Bold Color, Bold Fringe

Sometimes a client wants a complete transformation. And while this style from @mageofhair doesn't require lots of length to be lost, it certainly makes an impact—and one that's only enhanced with a bold color choice. 

9. Long Fringe, Short Hair

Belinda Mills (@bel_pipsqueekinsaigon) shows that short-haired girls can wear curtain bangs, too!

10. Farrah Fawcett Fringe

Mick Lewis (@hairbymickk) created this look that harkens back to the '70s when shags reigned supreme—but with a thoroughly modern twist. 

11. Voluminous Curtain Bangs

Go big or go home! Curtain bangs don't have to be subtle, they can be in-your-face, like this gorgeous cut from Brian Hickman (@brianhickman1)

These fun looks are at Beauty Launch Pad

2020 gave men a chance to let their hair and beards grow untamed, with isolation allowing them to pay little attention to style and trends, but, thankfully, 2021 is looking like a return to the best of men’s style.

With that in mind, renowned hair educator and award-winning Men’s Hairdresser of the Year Jules Tognini, in collbration with Bulldog Skincare, is predicting the top men’s hair trends in grooming and shaving for the year to come. Building off recent survey stats that show almost half of male responders were planning to experiment with a new style soon, it’s time to make 2021 the year of the beard.

So, what grooming trends does 2021 have in store?

1. Tidier beards
Lockdown beards will stick around but be tamed, with 58 per cent of men surveyed saying their planning on grooming and tidying their iso beard a little more (and we’re grateful for that). 

2. Moustaches are in
Mo-vember is a couple of months in the past but is still having it’s mo-ment (sorry). One in ten men surveyed are interested in trying a moustache early in this year, and we’re here for the experimentation.

3. Skincare focus
Along with facial hair grooming, men will be elevating their focus on skincare, with 19 per cent of responders looking to reboot their skincare regime and use more male grooming products, such as moisturiser and face wash, daily.
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We’re optimistic for 2021, so here’s to more time spent together, brighter days and beards groomed in the best way possible.

At Man For Himself, we believe it’s time for a change: no more razor parts, no more super structured styles, and no more heavy products. Whether your hair is currently long or short, it’s time to work with what you have and try something a little more low maintenance and less stylised.
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We’ve chosen three top hairstyle trends which you need to try for this summer.

​The most extreme option to deal with your hair in the heat this summer is to shave it all off.

This is the brave option, because if you have long hair and want to get rid of it all, once the clippers get going, there’s no turning back!

A buzz cut can look great and just imagine how much cooler (in temperature) you will feel. There are different types of buzz cuts too, so if you don’t want to lose it all, just keep a small amount of length.

To achieve a classic buzz cut, also known as the Induction buzz cut, you need a pair of good quality clippers, without the guard on, and go for the same length all over. It’s that easy.

Otherwise, you can do what Nick Jonas, Justin Bieber, Drake, and Zayn Malik have done, and keep a bit more length in the top. This style is still classified as a buzz cut but are varieties of the Burr, Crew and Fade buzz cuts.
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You won’t really need any products for this short style, just keep your scalp healthy with a good shampoo.

This summer, it’s more about the textured and tapered scissor cuts and less about the extreme skin fades.

Sure you can keep it generally shorter, especially on the sides, but we prefer the relaxed and low maintenance short to medium-length styles, just like this one.
For these styles, embarce the slightly longer hair and work with the hair’s natural movement. It needs to be loose on the top with plenty of texture with a neat and tight cut on the back and sides.

When it comes to styling, pay more attention to the prepping of the hair. For those of you with finer hair, you will need a good mousse or a primer to build that volume and effortless-looking texture. And to finish off, use a light, matte finish, clay for some definition.
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During the summer, you can mess and play around with this length. Just keep it undone and low key.

This is a perfect option for those of you who’ve decided to enjoy your hair and let it grow.

It’s more suited for those fortunate folk who have a full and thick head of hair, but it’s also achievable for those of you who have a lot of fine hair. Unfortunately, you probably want to avoid it if you have a very obvious receding hairline.

This hairstyle needs to be left natural, weighty, loose, and pushed back off the face. It may be long, but it’s still a very mature and masculine look.
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If you want to keep it above the shoulders, and not too long, ask your barber for some subtle layers underneath the hair, which has been done here, to help keep the shape and volume. It can be easy to lose the shape once you start to grow it.