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Some haircuts are classics, like bobs, buzz cuts, layered looks. Others may not be as readily found on your “For You” page but still manage to stand the test of time. One of those styles is the “quiff.”
A quick Google search will readily show that the style, which is typically shorter in the back and sides of the head and longer in front, has been spotted on some of your favorite entertainers like Zac Efron, Ruby Rose, and Austin Butler. Still, despite being worn predominantly by men, quiffs can work on anyone and everyone, regardless of gender expression.
“It’s such a popular hairstyle because it is extremely versatile,” celebrity hairstylist Rene Fris tells PS. “It’s been around for so long that you can see that it suits multiple face shapes and hair types.”
If you’re interested in the short hairstyle, Fris explains how to get the look, including what to ask for at the hair salon and styling tips, ahead.
Asking For a Quiff Haircut at the Salon
Quiff hairstyles typically see the longer section of hair at the front of the head styled upward and pulled back. “This creates tons of volume and texture and adds a slightly retro charm to your entire look,” Fris says. When at the hair salon, don’t be afraid to get specific with your hairstylist.
“Ask for a cut that leaves more length on top while keeping the sides and back shorter,” Fris says. How short you go on the sides and back is up to you, but think along the lines of a taper fade. “You’ll also want to request layers in that top portion to add texture and volume.”
How to Style a Quiff Haircut
Post-cut but pre-styling, apply a product like the René Fris Haircare Styling Cream ($28) or the Suave Pink Heat-Free Dry Styling Hair Cream ($8) and use a Denman Brush ($19) to really work the product through your new cut. “You can also use the tool to lift the hair upward and backward, then you can air or blowdry it,” Fris says.
Still need some inspiration for your quiff haircut? We rounded up the best versions that we could find for both men and women. From messy quiff haircuts to short ones and everything in between, find any variation of your new go-to hairstyle ahead.
