The biggest men’s hair trends for a/w21

As summer is officially over, A/W21 comes with big men's hair trends for your clients to get excited about. Jim Shaw, owner of Toni & Guy Billericay and 2x British Men's Hairdresser Of The Year, has given us his predictions for the most popular men's trends this A/W21. Your gents will be lining up for these on trend styles.

Slick back

For the dapper man! A slicked back style looks particularly great when worn with a haircut that has length on the top and is shorter at the sides, really helping to show off the haircut and giving structure to the hair. Using a hairdryer to slick the hair back off the face is the easiest way to create this look before finishing with a pomade, gel or wax to help create the shape and hold it in place. You can use a product with a shine for a sleek and shiny finish or a matte product for a more natural finish depending on what the client prefers.

Long Waves

They aren’t only for your female clients! After all the lockdowns many male clients have been experimenting with longer hair looks and embracing their long hair and natural textures. Long hair looks particularly great when worn messier for a relaxed finish. If your client has natural curls or waves, use a curl defining product or salt spray to enhance these and give the style further body and volume.

Blondes

Warm, golden shades of blonde will be huge this autumn/winter and can be worn all over the hair or through highlights to give the hair dimension. Silver and ashier shades of blonde will also be popular and look great on all complexions and on men of all ages, giving them a super trendy ‘cool guy’ look.

Caesar Cut

Male clients will ooze style with this winter cut. With this look it’s all about the scissor work and ensuring the cut is as precise as possible. The client can wear it super sleek and straight for a more sophisticated finish or for day-to-day and quicker styling, this look also looks fantastic when paired with texture. A texturising spray or matt pomade can be applied through the hair with fingers to break up the hair and give it a softer appearance. You can also incorporate some choppy layers into this style for further texture.

Pastels

Pastel hair shades are becoming more and more on trend with men and pinks in particular will be one of the most sought-after pastel shades this season. The pink tone can be as bold or as subtle as the client likes and lighter shades of pink are particular great for blonde haired clients who want to give their hair a funky update but want something that will wash out easily and won’t be a big commitment.

Side Part

The side part has made a comeback over the past couple of years and it remains on trend for autumn/winter 2021. The beauty of this style is that it can instantly update your male clients look and give it a more contemporary finish. It’s also great for those who may want to make their hair appear thicker in appearance, as the style adds volume and height to the hair. A side parting can be paired with a quiff for a statement look with extra volume.

Buzz Cut

The low maintenance look for men who want to show off their facial features with little to no styling. Use clippers to create this look and go shorter on the sides to create a gradual fade and give the look a more on trend finish.

Red

Coppers and mahogany shades will be another huge trend for the new season. These colours come back year after year in autumn/winter and are great shades that work well on all skin tones and hair types. For men who don’t want to go too bold with their red hair, they can give their brunette hair a slight copper tone or they can experiment with copper highlights or flashes of red.