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Forget skin fades and mullets, there’s a new men’s hairstyle in town called the warrior cut
New beauty trends crop up all the time and the latest one taking over TikTok is a men’s hairstyle called the warrior cut.
Forget mullets, skin fades and buzz cuts, there’s a new style in town that’s teenagers’ latest obsession.
What is a warrior cut?
The warrior cut has blown up on TikTok in recent months. It started off as a joke and wasn’t actually supposed to be a real haircut, but people soon took a liking to the fluffy, low-maintenance style that looks like you’ve just got out of bed.
Speaking to beauty and wellness marketplace�Fresha, hairdresser Jim Shaw, Director of TONI&GUY Billericay, explained that the warrior cut is a low taper fade with a longer textured length on the top and a little shorter on the back.
“The style has a more effortless and messy finish – think I just woke up like this – and looks great when styled with a matte pomade or texturising spray, such as a sea salt spray, to give it a more natural, lived-in finish,” he said.
The style is quickly gaining popularity online, with one person asking “What do I ask for?” and another adding: “How do you style?”
If you want a warrior cut, all you need to do is ask your barber for a low taper fade with textured layers on top. It’s a classic messy style that’s existed for years, with celebrities like Brad Pitt and Austin Butler rocking it over the years, but it’s back with a new name.
The warrior cut is versatile
The best thing about the warrior cut is that it’s really versatile. It can be tailored to suit all hair types and textures and is great for those looking to make their hair appear thicker. �
It works well for all face shapes too, but looks particularly good on those with more chiselled features, such as diamond, rectangle and square face shapes.
“For those with rounder face shapes, I would advise taking the top slightly shorter for a more flattering finish,” Shaw said.
You’ll need to visit a barber every 3-5 weeks to keep this cut looking its best. If you leave it too long, the layers will blend out too much and the style will lose its entire appearance.
It’s the new broccoli cut
The style is a new version of the broccoli cut, a really popular look amongst teenagers that features short sides and back with longer lengths on top. You taper the sides and back so all the focus is on the top, which is usually curly or permed to create a ‘broccoli’ shape.
The warrior cut is similar, with short sides and a long, textured top but it’s more shaggy or wavy instead of curly.
“The warrior cut also has a more subtle blend than the broccoli cut, which features more of a solidness at the top. Instead, the warrior cut is more textured with the help of point cutting,” the barber explained.
Is it time for a new look?
