Jerika Vliet-Glass, stylist at Jude's Barbershop Grand Haven, Michigan, submitted to MODERN this classic 1920s-inspired men's hairstyle with a customized side-part. "This style is a great example of fading hair and disconnection of the top and sides," says Vliet-Glass. "To get the slicked back look, I used pomade, but you can also use a water-based wax for hold."
Get the Look!
STEP 1: Section off hair.
STEP 2: Fade from nape to occipital bone with no guard.
STEP 3: Fade with blending comb occipital bone to crown.
STEP 4: Blend all lines in with blending comb to create shorter to longer and the fade.
STEP 5: Create guide on top for shorter length in crown area.
STEP 6: Make guide in bang area to connect to guide in crown. Connect the two together.
STEP 7: Connect guide to side areas of top, At an angle for shorter side pieces.
STEP 8: Create line with trimmers on both sides of the top area. (Depending on clients preference, how bold they want the line).
STEP 9: Line up nape and around the ears.
STEP 10: Style with Redken Rough Paste 12 to create the pompadour look.
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