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The Caesar haircut is a short style that is cut the same length all around and brushed forward. It is great for men of all ages, but it works especially well for those with receding hairlines. The style was first sported by Julius Caesar himself. It is a versatile cut that is easy to style, and suitable for all hair textures: straight or wavy, thick or thin. [1] X Research source
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Decide how long you want your hair to be. The Caesar haircut is the same length all around, typically between 1 to 2 inches (2.54 to 5.08 centimeters) long. [2] X Research source If you have natural or textured hair, consider going for a "Dark Caesar" instead, which is a little shorter.
- Have reference pictures of the exact style you are going for handy. They can be from a magazine, a print-out, or even on your phone.
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Wash and comb your hair. You always want to wash your hair before cutting it. Once your hair is washed, pat it dry with a towel so that it is no longer dripping, then comb it out.Advertisement
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Put on a hair dressing cape. Some people like to wrap a folded sheet of tissue paper around their neck (like a collar) as well. You don't have to do this, but it will help keep all of those tiny, spiky bits of hair off your clothing and neck.
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Trim your hair down to a more manageable length, if needed. If your hair is long, cut it down until it is a few inches/centimeters long. This will make the Caesar style easier to cut because you won't have as much hair getting in the way. If your hair is already a few inches/centimeters long, you can leave it as-is.
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Insert your desired guard into your clippers. The Caesar is between 1 and 2 inches (2.54 and 5.08 centimeters) long, so choose a guard that will give you the right length. A #1 guard will work great for very short hair, while a #4 guard will work better for longer hair. [3] X Research source
- If you are cutting natural or textured hair for a "Dark Caesar," try a ¼-inch (0.64-centimeter) attachment or blade.
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Cut the hair an even length all around, going with the grain of the hair. Begin shaving the hair at the top of the head, starting from the back and moving to the front. Do the sides next, also going back-to-front, but at a slight, downward angle. Do the back of the head last, going straight down, from top-to-bottom. [4] X Research source
- The "grain" of the hair is the direction that the hair is growing in. Your hair may not all grow in the same direction.
- Comb the hair every couple of strokes to get rid of any tiny cut pieces of hair.
- Leave a 2–3 inches (5.1–7.6 cm) strip of hair at the front of your hairline. This strip will be the bangs.
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Comb the hair forward then cut the bangs. Brush or comb all of the hair on top of the head forward so that it covers the hairline. Cut straight across the bangs, making sure that they are even. If you are doing this by hand, start from the middle of the bangs and slowly work your way to the outer edges.
- For a Dark Caesar, sculpt the hairline with the clippers instead.
- Keep your bangs slightly shorter to enhance a Caesar haircut.
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8Blend the bangs in with the rest of the hair on top of your head. Hold the bangs up with your hand and use scissors to lightly trim some of the hairs so they're shorter. When you're finished, your bangs should blend in with the shorter hair on the top of your head.
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Blend the hair between the sides and the round of the head. Comb the trimmer upwards through the hair, working your way around the head, from temple to temple. Start at the bottom and work your way to the top.
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Even out the hair around the ears using short, downward strokes. You should use the same clipper length as the surrounding hair. This means that if you added an undercut or fade to your Caesar with a shorter guard, you should use that shorter guard here. [6] X Research source
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Even out the hair around the temples and sideburns, if needed. If you left your hair long, you may not need to do this. If you went for a Dark Caesar or cut your hair very short, doing this is recommended because it will give you a cleaner look. Shave away from the hairline, just as before. [7] X Research source
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Smooth the hair out with a shaver if you are cutting natural or textured hair. Straight, curly, or wavy hair won't need this, but natural or texture hair will. Simply run a shaver across the top of the hair all around the head. This will give the hair a smoother look. [8] X Research source
- Remember to go with the grain of the hair.
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Brush off the excess hair. If there are lots of tiny hairs stuck to your neck, you may need to take a shower first. Dry off your hair if you took a shower.
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Comb the hair with the grain. Brush the hair on top straight towards the hairline. Comb it downwards at an angle towards the chin when you get to the sides. Brush it straight down at the back of the head. [9] X Research source
- Use a brush or comb for straight or wavy hair, depending on the length.
- Use a boar bristle brush for natural or textured hair. You can use this on very short hair too.
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Finish the style off with some styling products. For straight or wavy hair, a little bit of styling wax or pomade is all you need. Allow the hair to dry on its own, or speed it up with a blow dryer. You can also brush it while blow drying it to make it lay more smoothly.
- Remember to brush and dry your hair in the same direction it is growing in.
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Style the Dark Caesar with hair oil or moisturizing cream. Natural or textured hair tends to be very dry, so apply some moisturizing cream or hair oil to it first. Blow dry the hair while combing it with a boar bristle brush.
- Remember to comb in the same direction that the hair is growing in.
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QuestionWhat is a butch haircut?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist in Georgia. She has been a hair stylist since 2007 and a cosmetology teacher since 2013.Butch usually refers to masculine qualities. A butch haircut is one where the entire head is cut very short, including the top. None of the hair is longer than 1".
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QuestionWhat is a normal haircut?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist in Georgia. She has been a hair stylist since 2007 and a cosmetology teacher since 2013.The most common hairstyle changes with the times. What is normal for one era isn't for the next. Currently, most men have relatively short, neat haircuts with tapered sides.
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QuestionWhat is a French crop haircut?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist in Georgia. She has been a hair stylist since 2007 and a cosmetology teacher since 2013.The French Crop is a cut with tapered sides and back, a relatively short top, and a long fringe. The main difference between the French Crop and the Caesar cut is the length at the front, which is longer in the French Crop.
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- It is better to cut your hair too long at first than too short. You can always trim it shorter if it's too long, but you'll have to wait for it to grow back if it's too short. [10] X Research sourceThanks
- Comb the hair after every couple of strokes with your clippers.Thanks
- If you have straight hair, consider adding texture to the fringe with a razor comb.Thanks
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Things You'll Need
- Brush or comb
- Clippers with guard
- Hair dressing cape
- Hair wax, pomade, oil, or moisturizing cream
References
- ↑ https://www.allthingshair.com/en-uk/mens-hairstyles-haircuts/mens-short-hairstyles/caesar-haircut-style-guide/
- ↑ https://www.allthingshair.com/en-uk/mens-hairstyles-haircuts/mens-short-hairstyles/caesar-haircut-style-guide/
- ↑ https://www.birchbox.com/magazine/article/caesar-hair-mens-hairstyle-tutorial
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqETKWoQ2B8
- ↑ https://www.allthingshair.com/en-uk/mens-hairstyles-haircuts/mens-short-hairstyles/caesar-haircut-style-guide/
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqETKWoQ2B8
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqETKWoQ2B8
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqETKWoQ2B8
- ↑ https://www.birchbox.com/magazine/article/caesar-hair-mens-hairstyle-tutorial
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A Caesar haircut is a short style that’s cut the same length all around and brushed forward. If the hair’s long, first cut it down to a few inches to make it easier to work with. You’ll need to trim the hair to an even length all around, depending on how long they want it. Leave 2 or 3 inches at the front of their hairline for bangs. When you’ve finished trimming their hair, comb their bangs forward and cut them straight across. Finally, blend the hair between the sides and the top of their head to make it look neater. For more tips from our Fashion co-author, including how to style a Caesar haircut with products, read on!
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