Jamie Stevens for Errol Douglas
This stunning collection represents the prize-winning hairstyles that earned Jamie Stevens the title of "Men's Hairdresser of the Year" at the British Hairdressing Awards. These styles take clear cues from the classic styles of previous eras, but Stevens brings them into the new century by adding a fresh edge to the looks.
Of his work, Jamie Stevens is quoted as saying, "I wanted to do something different, but with a really masculine feel. There's a mixture of short and long hair, indicative of what's current in high fashion and on the streets right now. Winning a British Hairdressing Award was high on my list of ambitions, so I'm delighted with this result."
To-The-Scalp Cut
This sharp-edged hairstyle draws inspiration from the classic "bowl cut" with its clearly defined terminus around the skull. The bottom edge of the style parallels the parietal ridge, with a to-the-scalp cut beneath.
The haircut retains the shadow of the traditional hair perimeter, and the upper sections are cut to a uniform length to create a velvety texture. Definition in the hair is achieved through product use, making this style ideal for coarse hair types of almost any wave level, provided they have an appropriate face and skull shape.
Flat Top
The flat top goes high-brow. Far from the classic sock-hop and drive-in movie crowd, this flat top cut maintains the classic lines that make it eternally masculine. However, it's the details that make all the difference.
The top section is slightly longer than in the classic style, and the angles are altered to make the look more fashion-forward. Styling relies on firm-hold gels, pastes, waxes, and pomades to give the hair structure and strength.
Flipped-Up Forelock
This layered look has the Rockabilly feel that has itself become a classic. Yet the flipped-up forelock only hints at the pompadour style. The clean, bristled tip adds a distinctive touch.
The sides feature a traditional perimeter for a men's style, with a longer dip in the nape section to balance the elongated cockscomb forelock. Style this look by blowing the hair mostly dry after applying gel and sculpting paste. Use pomade to smooth the sides and heat-styling to shape the forward details, then soften with a round brush as desired.
Mid-Chest Hair Length for Men
Those familiar with the tales of Samson and Delilah know that long hair doesn’t necessarily equate to femininity in a man. In fact, if Samson’s locks were anything like these, we understand why Delilah cut them off. This cut features long, flowing locks trimmed to mid-chest length, with just a hint of layering to frame the face.
Long Curls for Men
This look is self-explanatory. Nearly every generation has had its own version of the long, circular, layered men's hairstyle. The seventies had the Afro, the sixties had their mop-tops, and so on.
This style, ideally suited to those with natural curls, features even layering for balance and movement while avoiding a bubble-like appearance. The look exudes "artist," "rocker," and, more importantly, "mystery man." Styling is simple: wash, apply gel, and dry with a diffuser or allow to air-dry, then fluff with fingers or a wide-tooth comb to avoid disrupting the curls too much.
Mod Look
This look epitomizes Mod—a term from the sixties meaning something was cutting-edge and modern. The traditional lines of a men’s haircut are reimagined, with tapered points replacing staid squared edges.
The forward edges of the cut around the face are kept smooth, curving in clean lines complemented by the straight styling of the silky hair. Recreate the style with a blow-out using a flat brush and smoothing serum. A flat iron can be used if needed to sharpen the top lengths, but be sure to break up any definition with a brush to maintain a satin, sleek finish.
Fifties College Boys Look
The college boys of the fifties crafted their own look, perfecting the forward "flip." This haircut draws heavily from those styles, featuring short-tapered back and sides with a clean-cut, All-American outline. The top section is longer and gently layered to allow for a feathered forward edge.
To recreate this hairstyle, use a diffused dryer to get the hair mostly dry with styling gel applied while still wet. Part the hair cleanly, keeping the arrangement simple. Glide the comb sideways along the fringe to fold the ends of the hair over themselves, achieving the clean-swept crest that defines this style.
Current Flat-Top
This style revisits the flat-top with a modern twist. The cut retains its precision but updates the look with a slightly longer top section compared to the traditional style, while the perimeter area is less sharply defined.
The sides and nape taper smoothly to create the sharp, clean silhouette of the hairstyle, but the perimeter edge is more subtle than in traditional cuts. The tapers fade to the scalp, softening the edges without detracting from the clean silhouette. Styling involves structuring products such as gels, pomades, and waxes, with a focus on lighter applications to avoid overloading fine blonde hair.
Hair: Jamie Stevens for Errol Douglas