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    Can you style a quiff without products?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Expert Answer
    You can, but it probably won’t hold for very long.
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    What's the easiest way for me to do a quiff? I have kinda a grown out pixie. I used to have the top long with the rest shaved and I could do it but I don't know the best way now.
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
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    Apply gel all over, then dry your hair, lifting up and back to create volume up top and smooth the sides back, tucking them behind the ears. Finish with hairspray.
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    How do you style a modern quiff?
    Martin Nepton
    Professional Hair Stylist
    Martin Nepton is a Professional Hair Stylist and Colorist at Bang Bang LA in Los Angeles, California. With over 11 years of experience, Martin specializes in helping clients express their Queer identity through hair. Martin offers personalized haircuts and color and style services with non-gender prices based on hair length. Martin holds a BA from the University of Québec at Montréal and is a Licensed Hair Stylist in California.
    Professional Hair Stylist
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    Apply some volume mousse to your roots. Then, use your brush to lift the hair at the roots as you blowdry. If you want it to be very high, use a round brush. If you want it to be more flat at the top, use a Denman brush.
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    How long does my hair need to be for a quiff?
    Community Answer
    It is possible with as little as 2-3 inches, but if you want it nice and fluffy shoot for 4-5 inches.
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    How do I get volume? Do I need bobby pins?
    Community Answer
    No, you don't have to use bobby pins. If you have straight hair, you can simply spray your hair with volumizing hairspray. If you have curly hair you have to take a pick and pick the roots of you hair upward to increase volume.
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    What is the best wax to use?
    Community Answer
    It depends on your hair type and your hair length. You might not even want to use wax - you could use pastes or clays, depending on your hair. Try searching for hair and styling tutorials on YouTube, like Blumaan's channel.
  • Question
    Where do I go to get a quiff?
    Community Answer
    Go to your local barber or hairdresser.
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