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
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Learn the fundamentals
HOW TO
WET
01
Dampen your hair. Blow-dry up top. Brush it upwards and back with a round brush.
DRY
02
Blow-dry the sides, making sure to rake them back with your fingers as you go.
RUB
03
Rub Axe Messy Look: Flexible Paste in your palms. Rake backwards for a smooth look.
COMB
04
Finger-comb your hair backwards for the texture up top. Now you’re good to go.
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