4 Steps to Growing Out a Summer Buzz Cut
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You said to hell with your hair over the summer and chopped it off, but now want some length back as temperatures begin to dip. (Joe Jonas, seen here at New York Fashion Week earlier this month, probably knows what you’re going through.) No sweat—the process of growing out a super short cut isn’t as painful as you think. Just follow these styling rules so you don’t end up with a mushroom head.
1. Keep Visiting the Barber
Your gut’s telling you to stay away from the scissors, but we’re telling you that you’ll end up with a messy bird’s nest if you don’t let the stylist do some trimming and shaping. Keep going every four to six weeks to remove bulk and keep your neck line and temple areas clean, says John Gialluisi, creative director at Mario Tricoci salon in Chicago.
2. Stay Hydrated
Longer hair needs more moisture to avoid poofing out. Since shampoo strips your strands of natural oils, try washing it only twice a week, and if you have thick or coarse hair, apply a grooming creme (try Bumble and bumble Grooming Creme) for a little more weight and hold.
3. Find Your Part
Forgotten which side of your head to part your hair on? Do this test: Wet your hair, brush it towards your face, and wait a few seconds to see where it naturally separates. If hair falls to the left and you think it looks better on the right, you can force the issue without looking shellacked by using a high-hold, low shine pomade. (Try American Crew Fiber.)
4. Pick a Style
Once you’ve grown a few inches of hair your can start playing with different looks. Take a peak at the runway for inspiration—we dig this messy ivy hairstyle from Mark McNairy and the relad pompadours shown by Ernest Alexander.
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