August 10, 2016
Excellent Haircut Idea for Men: The Comb Over
The Comb Over has been trending for a men’s haircut recently this year. Sleek, stylish and fashionably attractive hairstyle for men nowadays.
But let’s go over a brief history about the comb over haircut. The Comb over was originally style way back the 70’s and the 80’s for balding or bald men combing over the long hair on the lower part to cover up the thinning crown area.
Now you don’t need to be bald to get a comb over as it trends to male models and celebrities worldwide and it also has grown its reputation over the years.
VARIOUS COMB OVER HAIRSTYLE FROM thetrendspotter.netS
The comb over consists of longer hair on top either parted to the side or slicked back. Often worn with buzzed sides, and involving varying length on top, the comb over is flexible enough to be worn with a tie or a t-shirt. So grab your comb, a bit of product, find your part and a new, combed over ‘do.
The comb over has long been known as a favorite hairstyle amongst brokers and salesman. But since the likes of Hamm, Timberlake and Clooney began wearing it, the comb over has been revived and reinvented for a modern aesthetic. It’s a versatile and contemporary hairstyle that frames almost any face. From a neat slick back to a curly brush-over, we’ve put together ten modern takes on the classic comb over to inspire your new look.
This has been popular for decades but hairstylist and barber had recently noticed it came back on style and included it as one of the trending haircut of the year.
For both barber and hairstylist, we found a great video on how comb over gets done correctly from a known hairstylist.
A Comb Over Video by Kochi:
REQUIREMENTS TO PROPERLY DO THE COMB OVER HAIRCUT FROM birchbox.com
While the length of hair on the sides and neckline can vary, a classic comb-over shouldn’t get too short: Start with a #2 or #3 buzzer setting and work up to a #3 or #4 on top. Work with your hair’s natural shape to determine where you should part it.
Then start with clean, towel-dried hair.
Use a blow dryer on high heat for longer hair if you want added volume.
Take a dime-sized amount of styling cream for a looser, casual look, or a water-based pomade it you want more shine and hold. Work the product into your hair, beginning at the roots and starting from the back of the head.
For a clean part, run a comb lengthwise from the back of the head to your forehead, then separate the hair. For a messier part, just separate with your fingers.
The best way to end a good comb over haircut is to comb it on the side where you want it go specifically so it would be easier to cut off any excess hair and to neatly balance the cut on the side.
Some stylish comb over from hairstyleonpoint.com:
There are two ways to style a comb over, the first we call the “neat way“. This is more reminiscent of the classic 1950’s style comb over where the hair is neatly combed to the side starting from your hair part. Of course you will need to use your favorite pomade to achieve this, we recommend a medium to strong holding pomade to give you a nice hold and a wet looking finish.
Take a look at some examples below:
A different way to style a comb over is what we call a loose comb over. You can put your own twist on this style as anything really goes. A loose comb over takes its own shape, usually having a lot more volume from the use of a blow dryer or opting to use a matte finish hairstyling product as oppose to a heavy pomade with a wet finish.
Take a look at some examples below:
Comb over haircut will always look great in different hair types and any hair color. Just be reminded to bring a sample image in case your usual barber is not familiar with the type of comb over style you would want for your hair.
