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Regular haircut

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A regular haircut is a classic style for men and boys. It features hair on top that is long enough to comb. The hair on the sides and back can be many different lengths. These lengths range from very short to extra long. This style is also known as a taper cut or a side-part. Some people call it a professional cut or a businessman cut. It is a popular way to look neat and tidy.

Short taper cut
Short taper cut

Barbers follow a specific way to make this haircut. They start with edging, which shapes the hair near the ears and neck. Next comes siding, which is the hair between the edge and the top. Together, edging and siding are often called tapering. This creates a smooth change in hair length. Finally, the barber does the topping. This shapes the hair on the front and the crown.

Half vs full crown
Half vs full crown

This style has a very long history. Short hair on the back and sides was used by Roman legionaries. Short hair helped stop lice from spreading. It also stopped enemies from grabbing a soldier's beard. During the Renaissance, men wore this style with long beards. Later, in the 1810s, men stopped wearing powdered wigs. By 1910, this haircut became the norm for professional men.

HWUM D227 General John E. Wool
HWUM D227 General John E. Wool

There are many ways to choose a taper. A short taper is also called a fade or a tight cut. In a short taper, the hair is cut very high up. A semi-short taper is also called a half crown. Medium tapers are common for many styles. Long tapers use more hair on the sides and back. An extra long taper can have hair that reaches the ear lobes.

Extra long taper
Extra long taper

Barbers use different tools to get the job done right. They often use clippers for the edging and siding. For the topping, they use a method called finger work. This means they hold the hair between their fingers to cut it. They also use shears, which are professional scissors, and a comb. The angle they hold the hair can change the final look. Each haircut can be made to fit a person's face shape.

Medium Taper Cut. Kennedy
Medium Taper Cut. Kennedy
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