Most guys keep the same haircut for years because it’s easy, not because it’s right. Here’s how to tell when it’s time for something new.
Short answer
It’s time to change your hairstyle if you’ve had the same cut for years, it takes too long to style, it grows out badly, your hair has changed, your hairline is shifting, your life or job has changed, or you just don’t like it anymore. Book a Signature Haircut to talk through a new style.
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The signs
- You’ve had it for yearsSame cut since high school or your mission? Your face and hair have changed since then.
- It takes too long in the morningIf styling it feels like a fight, the cut isn’t working with your hair.
- It grows out badlyPuffy sides or a cowlick sticking up a week later usually means the cut isn’t right for your head shape.
- Your hair has changedThicker, thinner, curlier or coarser than it used to be. The cut should change with it.
- Your hairline is movingA receding hairline or thinning on top often needs a different shape.
- Your routine has changedNew job, new baby, more workouts, less time.
- You keep saving photosIf you keep screenshotting other guys’ haircuts, that’s your sign.
- You just don’t like itThat’s reason enough.
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How to make the change
Book a Signature Haircut. A new style needs a real consultation first, and the Signature gives your barber the time to look at your hair and plan the cut.
Bring a few photos and say what you don’t like about your hair now.
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Not sure what to change to?
Your barber can recommend a style for your face shape, hair type and routine. Figuring that out is our job.
How to choose a haircut that fits your routine →04
If your hairline is the reason
The right haircut can change how thinning hair or a receding hairline looks. When a haircut isn’t enough, a non-surgical hair system is an option.
Haircuts for thinning hair →Questions
How often should I change my hairstyle?
There’s no rule. Change it when it stops working for your hair or your life.
What if I don’t like the new cut?
Come back in a few weeks. Your barber can adjust it as it grows.
Which service should I book?
The Signature Haircut for a new style. Classic vs Signature →