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Low-Maintenance Summer Haircuts for Men: Embrace the Fuss-Free Look
As the Dog Days of Summer approach, men are seeking stylish yet easy-to-maintain haircuts that keep them cool and comfortable. Master barber David Connor, owner of Anti-Gravity Salon in New Orleans, recommends low-maintenance haircuts for the summer season.
Buzz Cut: A Minimalist Approach
One of the most popular low-maintenance haircuts is the buzz cut. This short, no-fuss look is created using a clipper with a 0.5 to number three guard, resulting in a very short, uniform cut that suits all hair types and face shapes. To maintain the buzz cut, simply trim every 2-3 weeks and moisturize the scalp to avoid dryness and irritation from sun exposure.
Crew Cut: Balancing Style and Ease
Slightly longer than the buzz cut, the crew cut features short sides and a bit of length on top. This haircut offers a balance between neatness and relaxed texture, making it both polished and easy to maintain. For styling, simply towel dry the hair and apply a light sea salt spray or putty for added texture.
Short Fade Variants: Modern and Minimal
Short fade variants, such as the French Crop and Shadow Taper Fade, involve short sides blended into a slightly longer top, adding a modern edge while keeping daily styling minimal. These cuts are trendy but still straightforward to upkeep.
Long Curly (Surfer Style): Embracing Natural Texture
For men with natural curls who want to embrace their texture, keeping the hair longer with a beachy, tousled look can be low-maintenance if paired with light curl-enhancing products like sea salt spray. This style requires occasional scrunching and light product but celebrates natural volume and movement.
Recommended Products for a Fuss-Free Summer Look
To achieve these low-maintenance styles, several products are recommended. Sea salt spray adds beachy texture and volume, ideal for surfer hairstyles and light wavy looks. Light hold putty or cream helps define texture for cuts like the crew cut without heavy weighing or stiffness. Moisturizing scalp treatments are important for short cuts like the buzz cut to avoid dryness and irritation from sun exposure.
Tapered Short Natural and Styling
Styling products can be used to create subtle movement in a tapered short natural haircut. These products are particularly effective for adding definition to wavy to curly hair in a tapered short natural haircut.
Product Recommendations
- Uppercut Deluxe's Featherweight Fiber Paste, priced at $21 on Amazon, is a product option for those seeking a light hold and added texture.
- Baxter of California's Cream Pomade, priced at $23 at Nordstrom, is another product option for those seeking a classic pomade with a light hold.
Tapered Short Natural and Wavy to Curly Hair
Styling products can be used to enhance the natural texture and effortless styling of a tapered short natural haircut. These products are particularly effective for adding definition to wavy to curly hair in a tapered short natural haircut.
When Getting a Buzz Cut
When getting a buzz cut, it's recommended to ask for the top to be at least one guard length longer than the sides for a better head shape. You can choose between a defined line-up (which needs more upkeep) or a softer edge that grows in with less fuss. A gradual fade on the sides of a buzz cut creates a smooth transition from short to long.
These options combine comfort, coolness, and a stylish edge—perfect for summer and practical for men wanting a fuss-free routine.
GQ recommends embracing the fuss-free style by opting for a buzz cut, recommended by master barber David Connor. The crew cut, with short sides and a bit of length on top, also offers a balance between style and ease in the fashion-and-beauty scene.
When considering home-and-garden-oriented hair maintenance, several products are recommended for a fuss-free summer look, such as light hold putty or cream and moisturizing scalp treatments for short cuts like the buzz cut.
