Men's hair trends autumn/winter

Natural movement and texture are making a comeback for men. Hair for Autumn/Winter 2010 will incorporate many of the styles and techniques we have seen during the past 12 months. However, we'll see a greater emphasis on clean lines, a combination of military short back and sides with more length, natural movement and texture on top and, above all, versatility, as men become more willing to play with their hair looks.

This season will see a fusion of textured, choppy looks and neat, crisp lines. The edges will be kept tidy and clean around the ears, allowing for a professional look but with a modern twist. Texture will be encompassed on top and back using clays, waxes and textured cutting techniques. Recent trends have been either short and sharp or longer and more textured, so I believe autumn/winter 2010 will see a combination of the two, allowing for a more versatile, yet stylish look for the fashion-forward man.

Andrea Loizou, Jacks of London, Wimbledon

Men's autumn/winter trends will be for a strong masculine feel with movement and attitude. Moving on from last year's military short back and sides, hair is still short through the back and sides, but with more length and texture incorporated into the top. This makes the cuts much more versatile, meaning the client can wear it in a conventional but cool style, or an edgy on-trend look.

Quiffs are a great example - show your clients how to wear it pushed back for work, or styled into the full quiff for a show-stopping going-out style. Undercuts at the sides are in, and colour is also hot - white blondes for brave boys, or subtle lights to complement cool, longer, grown-out looks."

Jamie Stevens, Jamie Stevens Hair, Somerset

I see men's hairdressing easing off the sharper regimented barbered cuts we have been seeing a lot of over the past year or so, moving towards working with natural weight and movement of the hair - rather than too much thinning and texturising, If the hair is thick, this should be accentuated.

Matt clays, pastes and sea salt sprays will be used to exaggerate texture, giving a look that is styled but less structured.

Ross Strong, D&J Ambrose, Pinner, Middlesex

The classically refined hair of the 1930s and 40s remains very popular into autumn/winter. It sits well with the vintage military fashions hitting the high streets right now. Think clean cut and functional.

A classic side-parting will be a key feature. Play with the fringe length so it can be worn on or off the face. Hair around the neck line can be aggressively tapered for that true 1930s vintage feel.

Also, experiment with curl or the hair's natural movement to soften the look.

Chris Foster, Foss Academy, London

The trend for men is to smarten up - Prada-esque man is back. We will see lots of tailored lines in hair as well as clothes. It's time for Russell Brand to step into line. The trend for autumn/winter is most definitely sharper, more pristine, city gent-type finishes. 

It's time for the men to start spending just as much money on grooming products as the girls do because, in keeping with their new tailored finishes, they have got to look pretty well manicured and buffed, too.

Desmond Murray, Atherton Cox, London