Cool summer hairstyles for men

Here are trendy, no-fuss hairstyles for men by celebrity hair expert Vikas Marwah.

By: Kriti Saraswat | | Updated: May 15, 2015 3:17 pm

Looking for manageable, no-fuss haircuts which look trendy too? Look no further. Celebrity hair expert Vikas Marwah shares his inputs on the trendiest hairdos men can opt for this season. Also Read - Beard dandruff: What causes it and how to keep those white flakes at bay?

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Though men usually have short hair, it is better to style them in a manner which looks cool and is hassle-free at the same time. ‘Since it’s summer, it is extremely hot and men won’t like hair falling on their ears or forehead as they tend to perspire a lot so something short yet funky would be preferred,’ says Vikas. Here’s what he suggests opting for: Also Read - Want to go bare-chested this summer? It may be healthy to shave off your chest hair first

Short crop: Hair that is cut too close to the scalp falls under this category. It can be styled in several ways such as parting the hair or matting it down or even spikes. This haircut is good for men who have a small face as it will put more emphasis on the face.

Textured crop: In this haircut, the hair is cut in uneven layers. It is a good trick to conceal thinning hair or a broad forehead as they blend in with the rest of the thick hair. People who have a receding hairline should style their hair in such a way that there some of the hair falls on the forehead.

Mohawk: What started as a hairstyle for punks in the ’80s, the Mohawk is quite popular amongst the youth these days. It involves shaving off all your hair or closely cropping it except for a section in the middle which tapers till the back of the neck.

Faux hawk: For people who do not want to experiment too much with their haircut can opt for a faux hawk. Here, one does not have to crop their hair but only style it in a way that it looks like a mohawk. Men with curly hair may not be able to style their hair in this way.

Some more styling tips

Many people who have a round face may not be able to decide which haircut looks good on them. According to Vikas, they should go for square or box haircuts (as sported by Arnold Schwarzenegger in Terminator 2) as these they cut the roundness of the face. But if you have a sleek jaw line, you can keep your hair slightly longer.

If you are into changing the colour of your hair with the season, you can opt for cool shades of brown and ash as they are in this summer. Stay away from red and blonde colours.

When it comes to styling of hair, don’t use too much of hair gel as it can melt in the heat (if you are out in the sun for too long). This can lead to an itchy scalp, dandruff, etc.

‘I’d suggest men use a UV protection spray before stepping out or opt for hair serums to protect hair from the damage of the hot sun. Regularly shampoo and condition your hair and if you often go for a swim, use a clarifying shampoo to get the chlorine out of your hair,’ advises Vikas.

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Published : June 3, 2014 4:14 pm | Updated:May 15, 2015 3:17 pm

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