Great Hair Tips for Male Customers

By Kasey   |   January 31st, 2012   | Skills, Style   | 3 comments

During the consultation with a male customer, hairstyle suggestions are often made based upon the customer’s face shape and lifestyle. While those are important questions to answer, there might be a few more considerations to keep in mind. AskMen.com compiled a list of “10 Proven Ways to Flatter Your Face” and, while most are miscellaneous side items, a few actually apply to a guy’s hairstyle. Here are a few “tips” they provided:

  • When the length of the face is longer than the width, it is referred to as an oblong face or a rectangular face. This face shape often has a high, prominent forehead. The ideal hairstyle is one that incorporates a long front because this style will balance out the face by giving it a slightly more square shape.
  • A large nose can actually be quite attractive, but it’s often also a feature that makes men feel self-conscious. For those in this category, recommend parting hair to the side. Especially when combined with a fuller hairstyle, a side part will help draw attention away from the middle of the face.
  • For everyday business, most men look their best when their sideburns are no longer than the middle point of their ears. Go a touch longer to make the face appear narrower or a little shorter to widen that smiling mug.
  • For ears that are large relative to the size of the face and head, a haircut that leaves the tops of the ears covered will render them less noticeable.

While a lot of men are beginning to put more thought and effort into their hairstyle, there’s still a large percentage that go short and simple. While it might be a lifestyle choice for some, others might not be aware of their options or how easy it is to maintain a specific hairstyle. What are some other tips that you use when a male customer asks about changing their hairstyle?

  • Just4ladies07

    Why do you guys not have employees that are capable of doing a black males hair. Every time I go in they always say that they don’t know how to do my hair type. I’m just wondering what the point was of them going to school to cut hair if all they can cut is a white persons hair. 

    • Emilee

      J4L, I sympathize with you! As a former cosmetology school instructor and former Great Clips stylist, maybe I can provide a little more insight to this. First and foremost you should understand that an individuals ability (knowledge and skill) to perform a proper haircut comes directly from having the opportunity to work with that hair type. Plain and simply, the texture of ethnic hair, no matter what the ethnicity, is different across the board. Living in ANY particular, highly predominate ethnic area will increase the chance that you won’t find many stylists comfortable with some hair textures that are less predominate. I can tell you that when I lived in the south, I found it to be quite the opposite as when I lived in the northwest US. Being white skinned and red-haired….I couldn’t find someone comfortable with cutting my hair-type. Believe it! Stylists learn their skills in institutions where the clients will come in for services, and let them learn by doing. If there are not hispanics, asians, blacks, etc….then they will have lost that opportunity to advance their skill while in school. After which point, it’s truly up to an individual to seek out that educational opportunity on their own. This can take time and persistence. 
      Further, you must be willing to provide that opportunity…that is the ONLY way a professional can gain the experience and increase their knowledge and skill.
      I know it can be frustrating, but unfortunately, it’s reality. You’ll have to put an equal amount of time and effort into searching out a professional who has been able to develop some expertise in your hair texture. It’s out there, don’t give up!

      • Golden-52

        Thank you for your response Emilee. I had planned to take my grandson there for a haircut (I am an African American female) & your explanation was very much appreciated. Have a great day :^)

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