Features of the hedgehog hairstyle
The name of the haircut speaks for itself: it subtly resembles a bristling forest animal with thorns.
What are the characteristic features that make it different from other short hairstyles?
- absence of a typical “tennis” court in the parietal zone;
- a rounded, smooth transition from shaved or shortened temples to longer strands at the top of the head;
- ultra-short stubble at the back of the head;
- variability - indeed, despite its simplicity, the “hedgehog” allows you to diversify the image by changing the length and styling.
Who suits the Hedgehog hairstyle?
A hedgehog haircut is considered universal, but it is not suitable for all types. In the selection process, you should focus on the shape of the skull, the symmetry of facial features, style of clothing and the person’s field of activity.
The haircut is perfect for:
- People with straight strands and coarse and thick hair structure.
- Owners of an even skull.
- Guys with a strong or athletic build.
- People who have an oval, slightly pointed face type.
- Chubby men with a beard or slight stubble.
- A person with the correct proportions of appearance.
It is better not to do the Hedgehog hairstyle:
- Those with wide cheekbones, plump cheeks, protruding ears, and a massive jaw.
- Tall guys with long faces.
- For older men, the optimal age is up to 35 years.
- Men with irregular and uneven facial proportions or a short neck.
- For young men with an endomorphic or ectomorphic body type.
These are general tips to help you make the right choice. A professional hairdresser or stylist is able to skillfully smooth out the imperfections of the skull in the process of creating a short Hedgehog hairstyle. The disproportionate shape is corrected with the help of hair volume in the missing places. It is recommended for a chubby type to increase the hair mass in the parietal area of the head, then smoothly reduce the strands to zero on the sides. This method will make your face visually slimmer; it is also suitable for short, obese guys. Those who naturally have soft, thin curls should give preference to a different style. And those with tight curls can safely do the “hedgehog” look; the thorns will stick out even without styling.
When choosing a haircut, do you seek advice from professional stylists?
Not really
Which men are suitable for a crew cut?
The “spiky” hairstyle is almost universal - it is appropriate for wavy and straight hair textures, it looks good with a sporty style of clothing and with a formal suit, with a smooth face and a masculine combination of a small beard and mustache. In addition, some types of “hedgehog” help to correct facial features. For example, a haircut with short bangs will make a wide and high forehead more harmonious.
Experts do not recommend: for whom “hedgehog” is not suitable?
There are also taboos for the “hedgehog,” but you should not adhere to the prohibitions too strictly. If you are a big fan of this haircut, consult your hairdresser - he will tell you how to modify your hairstyle so that it emphasizes the advantages of your appearance, and does not expose flaws.
So, under what conditions is a hedgehog undesirable?
- pronounced rounded cheeks:
unfortunately, the “hedgehog” gives full cheeks absolutely unnecessary massiveness, - very strong athletic build with above average height:
in this case, a head with a short haircut visually appears disproportionately small, - flat back of the head or uneven shape of the scalp,
- asymmetrical, conspicuous ears:
it is better to camouflage such a defect with hairstyles with long strands up to the lobes and below.
What does a woman's crew cut look like and its features?
The crew cut, like many other things, was picked up by women on men. But if for the stronger sex ultra-short hair is a demonstration of extreme masculinity, then on an elegant female head such a haircut looks both daring and very touching.
The essence of a crew cut is to get rid of the length as much as possible. The hair is cut with a machine or scissors, leaving, depending on the type of hairstyle chosen, from a few millimeters to several centimeters, or a combination of different lengths.
Do they do a crew cut for long hair?
Despite the fact that the crew cut is traditionally considered a short haircut, it can easily be worn with long hair. For example, shaving a temple or two with a machine, or combining long strands on the side or at the back of the head with a classic crew cut.
Crew cut and hairline, skull shape
An ultra-short version of the hedgehog can only be afforded by those with an ideal skull shape. For the rest, the help of a hairdresser is indicated: he will identify problem areas and compensate for unevenness using the difference in lengths.
The hairline is also important, because it will be visible. If yours is too low or uneven, you can correct it with a razor. But if the line is too high, then it is better to choose a hedgehog with an elongated parietal region, which can be combed forward instead of oblique bangs.
Technology for performing a men's crew cut
Masters of barbershops and universal salons operate according to the same scheme: they sequentially process four sections of the head, starting from the back of the head and sides, and ending with the crown.
The most difficult thing about this haircut is working with scissors on the crown and crown. The best hairdressers, to obtain a more “live”, natural oval of hair that follows the shape of the head, shorten the hair in these areas with scissors and mill the ends of the strands, thereby visually lightening the upper part of the hairstyle. The machine is used only on the back of the head and sides. However, if it is not intended to remove the temples “to zero”, they can also be slightly shortened with scissors.
All that remains is to use the final touches to smooth out the transitions between the occipital, parietal, and lateral zones - and the “hedgehog” is ready!
If you cannot call yourself a master of thinning scissors and hair clippers, then it is better to go to a barbershop and get a neat “hedgehog” in 30 minutes.
Tip: in a modern interpretation, this haircut requires slightly elongated temples and short bangs, laid on the side or up.
Types of men's crew cut: 6 photo ideas
Despite its apparent simplicity, this hairstyle surprises with its variety. Among its options there is one suitable for both a respectable businessman and a young man with a craving for self-expression. Which one do you like?
With a bang
The hair in the parietal zone gradually turns into bangs, which should be about one centimeter longer than the rest of the hair. In this case, the side zones are shaved almost “to zero.” This hairstyle will suit round and oval face shapes.
Without bangs
A sporty version of the “hedgehog” look for those who don’t want to waste time on styling. This haircut looks especially good on thick hair. She also has a small limitation: this hairstyle is contraindicated for older men and overweight people.
Bobrik
The transition from the lateral areas of the head to the parietal strands is visible to the naked eye, and the hair on the crown is approximately the same length from the crown to the forehead line and lies towards the face in the form of a stiff brush. The haircut visually lengthens the features and is therefore ideal for men with a round face.
Creative “hedgehog”
Teenagers and young men will like the option of a haircut with graphics on the back of the head or temples. First, an ornament or image is drawn on an area of the head with hairs shortened to a length of one centimeter, then the master carefully cuts out the design with scissors. The edges need to be sharpened, which is easier to do with a machine with the attachment removed.
Short “hedgehog”
It will emphasize the firm line of the lower jaw and soften the transition from thinning areas (top of the head and bald spots near the forehead) to areas with denser vegetation.
Elongated “hedgehog”
Conceals defects in the structure of the skull and opens up space for creative chaos when styling. If desired, on the basis of this haircut it is easy to create a mohawk or a calm hairstyle with a parting.
Hair styling options and secrets
“Hedgehog” for short hair does not require styling or even combing. A simple, practical hairstyle looks stylish and modern. Even a slight stubble adds masculinity to the look. A universal hairstyle suitable for young and mature men with regular facial features. Performed on thick and sparse strands, thanks to the short length it is easy to hide the absence of a lush mop. Such options create a macho image and are popular with women.
A medium-length “hedgehog” can be done on straight, curly hair. The hairstyle requires styling; you can use gel, wax, modeling clay. The desired direction can be easily achieved using a comb or corrected by hand. This option is suitable not only for guys with the correct oval shape; it is also recommended for those with a round, square face. Directing the strands upward visually lengthens the forehead and creates the correct shape. The hairstyle can be combined with different styles, business and casual styles.
“Hedgehog” on long hair requires regular styling. It is advisable to do this on thick, coarse strands so that the hairstyle retains volume. Stylish styling is suitable for creative people who want to express themselves through experiments with image. You will have to style your hair not only in the parietal part, but also at the back, at the back of the head. Based on the haircut, you can create creative or elegant options, choosing the right model for a specific event.
Advice. It is recommended to choose a hairstyle for young guys under 40 years old, slim, athletic with regular facial features.
Crew haircut for boys
The first remedy for headaches for parents of kindergarteners and schoolchildren is their son’s short hair with a stubble length of 1.5-2 centimeters. They don’t get in your eyes, and installation only takes a minute. A little styling - and the child turns into a cute hedgehog! If a boy is ready to spend more time on his hair, then the strands on the back of the head and crown can reach an “adult” length of 5-6 centimeters.
Hedgehog haircut technology
The classic female hedgehog is a very simple haircut that is easy to do yourself (if, of course, you are confident in the ideal shape of your skull). With non-traditional options, you will have to turn to a hairdresser for help.
You can cut a classic crew cut with a clipper - then the hair must be dry - or with scissors - in this case the hair must be wet. If the hair is long, then it is first shortened to an acceptable length - 3-4 centimeters. Then they cut it to the same length, moving from the neck up. The hairline is treated with a razor.
The hedgehog technique is also used to shave the temples on daring long haircuts. These hairstyles look very bold.
Life with a “hedgehog”: care and styling
Keeping your haircut in perfect condition is not difficult. Shampoo consumption when washing is reduced to a ridiculous level, and short hair dries very quickly, so when getting ready in the morning you can concentrate, for example, on caring for your beard and mustache if you have already acquired these fashionable details of a man’s look.
But a “hedgehog” still can’t do without a moisturizing and nourishing conditioner - soft and well-groomed hairs lie much more obedient and neater than dry and hard ones.
Correcting your hair in a barbershop is perhaps the only disadvantage of the “hedgehog”, because you will have to visit the hairdresser twice a month. As it grows and loses its shape, the haircut becomes sloppy, unlike medium-length haircuts that look as stylish as possible just a month and a half after a visit to the salon.
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As for styling, one or two styling items will be enough. For example, an elongated “hedgehog” can easily be styled from the face to the back of the head using only hair mousse, and “needles” sticking out in all directions will help form a gel or paste.
Styling for “hedgehog” styling
SalonSecret experts advise paying attention to styling products with a high level of hold and applying them in small portions exclusively to clean hair.
Gels
A pea-sized amount of product is enough to completely style a standard “hedgehog”:
Styling with a masculine character: gives the desired shape and provides extra-strong hold. With its help you can create the effect of wet hair - as if you just got out of the shower.
Very strong hold disciplines even the most unruly hair. An ideal product for those who are always in a hurry - the gel sets quickly, speeding up styling.
Pastes
The texture is reminiscent of hair styling wax and also requires heating the product in the palms to increase its plasticity. But the fixation of the paste is usually much stronger.
Here are the products you should pay attention to:
Gives hair texture and securely holds until the next shampoo. Suitable for highlighting “needles” throughout the hairstyle and for styling bangs.
Modeling paste with a high degree of fixation is suitable for deliberately careless, relaxed styling.
Powder
The most convenient format for a short “hedgehog”! It is enough to shake out two pinches of the product from the jar and rub it into the root zone:
Need a voluminous, textured crew cut? This styling will not let you down. The durability is impressive - you can forget about refreshing your hairstyle for 2-3 days.
As fans of this product note, Height Riser will lift even the most stubborn hairs. The next day, whip up your “hedgehog” at the roots - and the hairstyle will again take the shape set the day before.
To tame an elongated “hedgehog” or “hedgehog” with bangs, choose a styling that preserves the natural movement of the hair when creating a style.
