Men's haircut "hedgehog": shape selection and styling

Many representatives of the strong half of humanity, when choosing a hairstyle, give preference to such a haircut option as a "hedgehog". It has been popular among men for more than a decade, but due to the variety of options for such a haircut, many guys have difficulty choosing the right version for themselves. Also, not everyone knows about the features of styling hair cut in this way and the criteria by which you can determine in advance how suitable such a hairstyle is for a young man. All these and other nuances will be discussed in detail in this article.

As with any men's haircut, the hedgehog variant has a number of unique characteristics, which include the following.

• The maximum length of strands in such a haircut should not exceed 4 cm.
• Initially, the "hedgehog" was popular as a children's or teenage haircut, only then it came into fashion as a full-fledged men's haircut. Hair trends first became popular at Yale in the late 19th century.
• Before becoming fashionable among the general population, such hairstyles were also used in the military sphere.
• At home, you can do such a haircut yourself using a trimmer, provided that you want to make a short version of the "hedgehog". To create a hairstyle, you just need to choose the right attachment for the machine.
• A hedgehog hairstyle, when properly styled, looks great not only in everyday, but also in formal and solemn looks.
• And in the summer, this hairstyle is truly irreplaceable. It not only prevents excessive heating of the head, but also completely opens the neck, due to which there is no discomfort due to the hair.
• Also, due to the shortening of the hair, even in the area of ​​the bangs, it does not go into the eyes and does not distract. It is believed that a short variation of this hairstyle is ideal for people who play sports.
• A feature of this option, compared to most other haircuts, is that the hairstyle requires little time to leave.

However, some believe that the owner of such a hairstyle should have catchy facial features. Otherwise, the image will be somewhat impersonal. Also, the negative characteristics of the "hedgehog" include a small number of variations in its styling.

There are certain types of hedgehog haircuts for men, each of which has certain features.

• Short the variation of this hairstyle is very comfortable. Since the hair on the crown rarely exceeds 1-1.5 cm in length, this hairstyle is incredibly comfortable to wear. She does not require special styling, for her presentable appearance, sometimes just clean hair is enough. This option looks especially attractive on guys with a sporty body type, as well as regular facial features. It is believed that a "hedgehog" of this length looks especially stylish if its owner has a small stubble on his face.

• Elongated hedgehog type - the embodiment of brutality and sexuality. Choosing this haircut, you don't have to worry about the irregularities of the skull. However, to make it look aesthetically pleasing, you should regularly style your hair and keep it clean. This length allows you to style your hair in different ways.

• You can make a haircut option with bangs. This version of the hedgehog is called "beaver".

• It is also worth considering separately such an option as "Hedgehog" for boys... Children will not only be comfortable with such a hairstyle. Also, with the help of it, you can add a touch of style to the image of a little man and it is interesting to arrange a haircut.

As you know, a hedgehog haircut is not suitable for all men. Cutting your hair this way is recommended in the following cases.

• If you have an oval or slightly pointed face shape, hair cut in this way will be the most suitable option.
• In this case, it is very important that the surface of the head does not have defects in the cranial relief.
• If your hair is straight and has a stiff texture, that's a huge plus. If your hair is curly or unruly, you will have to regularly style it with special products to maintain the look of the hairstyle.
• It is best if the height of the owner of such a hairstyle is from 170 to 180 cm. On too tall or short men, the "hedgehog" can look somewhat comical.
• Also, you should not be too thin and not too overweight.

There are the following defining nuances.

• If a man's face has an elongated shape and angular features, then it is important to try to smooth them out with a hairstyle. In this case, it is best to choose a "hedgehog" of a not very short type.
• If you have a full face and short stature, then the best option for you is a "hedgehog" with shorter hair at the temples and longer at the top of the head. This distribution of length will visually increase your height, and will also conceal the fullness of the face, making its shape more elongated.
• If there are any irregularities in the skull, then a long haircut option will make them less noticeable than a short one.

Remember that if you have protruding ears or a massive protruding jaw, then it is better to refrain from creating such a haircut. It is also contraindicated in men with prominent cheekbones and a short neck. If your age is over 40, then it is not a fact that such a hairstyle will look presentable on you, therefore it is not recommended for men of the age to do it - it can deprive them of the image of the proper solidity.

To make a man a "hedgehog", you need to stock up on a very small arsenal of hairdressing tools, which include straight scissors, thinning-type scissors, a hair clipper, a comb, and clips for fixing.

Creation of a man's haircut of the "hedgehog" type is carried out according to an algorithm consisting of several stages.

• Wash your hair or simply wet it with water. Comb the hair thoroughly.
• Create a horizontal parting to divide the entire hair mass into the occipital and parietal zones.
• Use a pair of vertical partings to separate the side and temporal sections, while securing the hair with clips.
• First of all, hair is cut in the frontal-parietal zone. They are removed by the required number of centimeters, while measuring the desired length with your fingers.
• The length of the hair along the entire parietal zone is aligned along the first strand.
• The nape is trimmed short with a hair clipper or comb. If you want to choose the latter method, then you need to start the comb behind the mass of hair with the teeth upwards, while placing it at an angle of 40 degrees. The cutting itself is carried out in the direction against the growth of the hair.
• If you are using a clipper, start cutting from the very bottom of the back of the head upwards against the growth of the hair. To increase the length while moving the clipper, gradually increase the distance between the blades and the head.
• To maintain the oval shape of the haircut, round off the outline at the front of the head. To create smooth transitions, select strands from different zones and cut them perpendicular to the head, while making the length of the cuts equal.
• Thin the parietal area.

Watch the hedgehog haircut master class in the next video.

Styling such a hairstyle as a "hedgehog" for the stronger sex in most cases is not a difficult process. For owners of obedient hair, it is quite enough just to wash your hair and dry your hair with a hairdryer, directing the air stream from bottom to top.

The technology for performing a standard styling of the "hedgehog" haircut is as follows.

• First, the hair is washed.
• Next, a means is applied to the wet strands to fix them. Compositions such as mousse or gel can act as it.
• The application of the product is carried out in the direction from the forehead. In this case, the application should be chaotic, directing the strands up at a certain angle.

For formal occasions, a slick style may be more appropriate, which is done by applying a small amount of a fixing agent such as gel to the hair and then smoothening it to one side, making the "thorns" look less cocky. By the same principle, after applying the gel, the hair can be combed back.

You can also do creative styling with a comb. It should be with frequently spaced teeth. With the help of such a comb, dry hair is combed on the crown, as if making a crest, and then fix the result with varnish.

In a beaver haircut, the bangs in most cases are laid straight. However, you can make a more non-standard version, leaving the hair more elongated in the front, and combing it slightly to the side and up when styling.

If you cannot decide what kind of hairstyle to choose for your image, pay attention to interesting examples of a similar male haircut.

• The elongated version in combination with highlighting or other coloring will give the hair additional texture and make the image more stylish.

• If you want to make the image more eye-catching, then the tuft can be done over the entire upper part of the head, while laying the side strands slightly carelessly.

• The ultra-short version looks really fashionable, you can even see it on the models on the world catwalks.

• If you are the owner of a beard, then a neat "hedgehog" of moderate length can truly embellish your look.

• You can cut the line of your bangs so that when styling your hedgehog hairstyle follows a strict straight line, giving your look a great deal of personality.

• An even more unique option is a hedgehog-style haircut with shaving of certain areas of the head according to individual requirements.

• Even a slight carelessness in styling on the top of the head can make your look attractive with such a haircut.

• The occipital and temporal parts can be trimmed according to the principle of contrasting length with the parietal. In this case, they often even shave a horizontal line on the hair.

• Hair in the upper part of the head is sometimes purposefully directed slightly in different directions during styling. It does not look casual, but rather adds zest to the image.

• Having made parting on the sides, you can lay the upper part in the form of large strokes directed upwards.

• For a formal event or office setting, a short length "hedgehog" is perfect, the bangs of which are laid forward.

• At the same time, the long version, laid like a mohawk, is perfect for an informal setting.

• The texture of this length can be further emphasized when creating vertical styling using gel.

• If you are a fan of unusual options, then one of them is to create the same length of strands both on the parietal area and on the back of the head.But this option must necessarily correspond to the image as a whole.

• Young people who are not afraid to shock others can even decide on color coloring in combination with such a haircut as a "hedgehog".

Thus, the men's hedgehog haircut does not lose its popularity from year to year. It suits the main part of the representatives of the strong half of humanity and will be appropriate for various occasions. Emphasizing the masculinity of a young man, this hairstyle will not deprive him of style and conciseness. Thanks to this method of cutting your hair, you will not only be able to facilitate your self-care procedures, but you will also look great and organic in any look, attracting the attention of the opposite sex.