Style Story
SHORT SIDES, LONG TOP
Short Sides, Long Top
The short sides, long top style is smart but edgy. The sides are slicked back but the long hair on top gets plenty of volume and texture to create some real juxtaposition.
Pulled straight out of the history books, you’ve probably seen your favourite actor, band or DJ sport this look on stage or screen. The short sides long top has been around for a while but owes its huge popularity nowadays to its bold and choppy contrasts and versatility.
Style it by keeping it messy at the front or have the top slicked to the side. Either way, you’ll look awesome.
How it began
The History
Working class men in 1900s Britain couldn’t afford a barber to properly blend their sides in. But the angular look caught on with young people and the short sides, long top was born. The rest, as they say, is history.
So versatile, it can combine with a lot of different styles. You could easily wear this as a topknot or quiff.
Kieron Webb - The London Barber
HOW TO
Learn the fundamentals
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01
WET
Dampen your hair. Blow dry up top. Brush it upwards and back with a round brush.
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02
DRY
Blow dry the sides
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03
RUB
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04
COMB
Rub Lynx Styling Urban Flexible Paste in your palms. Rake backwards for a smooth look.