How to Ask Your Barber for a Textured Quiff
Learn how to ask your barber for a textured quiff, who it looks best on, and how to style it at home.
A textured quiff is one of the most popular haircuts for men today. It keeps your hair short on the sides and longer on top. The hair in front brushes up and back, but it does not look stiff. Instead, it looks piecey, messy, and relaxed.
Here is how to know if it works for you and how to talk to your barber.
Who Looks Good in a Quiff?
The quiff works on almost any guy, but it looks best on certain face shapes:
Round faces: The tall hair on top makes your face look longer and slimmer. Square faces: The soft, messy top balances a sharp, wide jaw. * Oval faces: This shape looks great with almost any cut, including this one.
If you have a very long face, be careful. Too much height on top can make your head look extra long. Tell your barber to keep the top a bit shorter so your face stays balanced.
This cut works best with straight, wavy, or thick hair. If your hair is very thin, your scalp might show through when you push it up. If your hair is super curly, you can still get it, but it will look tighter and shorter.
Exactly What to Tell Your Barber
Barbers love clear directions. Do not just sit down and say "make it look cool." Use these simple steps:
1. Talk about the top: Ask for three to four inches of length in the front. Ask them to make it slightly shorter toward the back of your head. Most importantly, ask for "texture" or "point cutting." This means they snip into the hair to take out weight and create pieces. 2. Talk about the sides: Decide how short you want the sides. If you want skin to show, ask for a "skin fade" or "mid fade." If you want hair left, ask for a number 2 or number 3 guard on the clippers. 3. Show a picture: Save two photos on your phone of the exact look you want. A picture shows the barber what you mean better than words.
How to Style It Every Morning
You will need about five minutes to fix this hair each day. You cannot just roll out of bed.
First, wash your hair and towel it off so it is just damp. Put a tiny bit of sea salt spray into the roots. Next, use a blow dryer. Use your fingers to lift the front hair up and back while the warm air blows on it. The heat sets the shape.
Finish with a dime-sized rub of matte clay or paste. Rub it in your hands until you cannot see it, then run your hands through your hair. Avoid shiny gel. Shiny gel makes a quiff look hard and greasy instead of soft and natural.
Test the Cut on Your Own Face
Cutting your hair short on the sides can feel scary if you have never done it before. With HairMatch AI, you can take a quick picture to see your free face shape analysis. Then, grab a render pack starting at $0.99 to see a textured quiff on your own face before the scissors touch your hair.