Haircut/style Guide

[N0Infras]

This is my first guide bhais so lmk how i did and what to improve for next time
Recently i have seen quite a few posts asking about haircuts while alot of people would think its not about the hair it can help anyone who says otherwise is retarded so listen to me as i am high iq so take my advice unless u wanna look like a lil bitch

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1: Know Your Face Shape​

Measure:

• Face length
• Forehead width
• Cheekbone width
• Jaw width

Then compare the proportions.

General rule:

• Long face → add width.
• Wide face → add height.
• Strong angles → soften with texture.
• Soft features → add definition.

Oval​

The easiest face shape. Almost every haircut works.

Focus more on:

• Hair quality
• Density
• Styling
• Hairline

Avoid only styles that completely flatten your hair.

Round (easily the worst)​

Goal: make the face appear longer.

Best:

• Height at the crown
• Tighter sides
• Medium or long textured styles
• Layers
• Side part

Avoid:

• Heavy side volume
• Blunt cuts
• Chin-length bobs
• Flat styling
• Heavy straight fringe

Square​

Goal: soften strong angles while keeping the jawline.

Best:

• Medium-long length
• Layers
• Waves
• Texture around the face
• Loose styling

Avoid:

• Very boxy cuts
• Blunt jaw-length cuts
• Slick backs
• Severe geometric styles

Rectangle / Oblong​

Goal: reduce vertical length.

Best:

• Side volume
• Waves
• Curls
• Textured fringe
• Shoulder-length styles

Avoid:

• Long straight hair
• Excessive crown volume
• Slick backs
• High fades

Heart​

Goal: balance a wider forehead with a narrower jaw.

Best:

• Volume below the jaw
• Layered medium-long hair
• Side fringe
• Waves near the bottom

Avoid:

• Huge quiffs
• Excessive top volume
• Thick blunt bangs

Diamond​

Goal: reduce cheekbone dominance.

Best:

• Layers around forehead
• Layers near jaw
• Side part
• Soft texture

Avoid:

• Tight slicked styles
• Center parts if they exaggerate cheekbones
• Severe fades

Pear​

Goal: make the upper face appear wider.

Best:

• Crown volume
• Textured top
• Fuller fringe
• Tapered sides

Avoid:

• Flat hair
• Slick backs
• Styles that emphasize the jaw

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2: Head Shape​

Most people ignore this. Your haircut has to work from every angle—not just the mirror.

Flat Occipital​

Needs:

• More length at the back
• Layers
• Texture

Prominent Occipital​

Needs:

• Balanced length
• Avoid extremely short backs

Long Head​

Needs:

• Side volume
• Texture
• Moderate height

Avoid:

• Slick backs
• Excessive top height

Wide Head​

Needs:

• More vertical emphasis
• Tapered sides
• Cleaner silhouette

Avoid:

• Bulky sides

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3: Facial Proportions​

Think in thirds:

• Hairline → Brows
• Brows → Nose
• Nose → Chin

Hair should visually balance whichever third dominates.

Examples:

• Large forehead → fringe or softer front.
• Large lower face → more overall length.
• Small forehead → avoid huge quiffs.

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4: Hair Density​

Hair quality matters almost as much as the haircut.

High Density​

Can wear almost anything.

Medium Density​

Most versatile.

Low Density​

Prioritize:

• Texture
• Shorter layers
• Volume
• Matte products

Avoid:

• Slick backs
• Wet styling
• Heavy blunt cuts

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5: Improving Hair Density​

Hair density is partly genetic, but you can often improve how thick it looks—and in some cases actually preserve or regain hair if you're thinning.

If Your Hair Is Healthy but Naturally Thin​

Your goal is creating the illusion of density.

Do:

• Ask for textured, layered cuts instead of blunt heavy ones.
• Blow-dry your hair instead of letting it air dry flat.
• Use volumizing mousse or sea salt spray before drying.
• Finish with a matte clay or texture powder for lift.
• Keep hair clean—oil makes thin hair separate and exposes the scalp.
• Avoid heavy gels and pomades that flatten everything.

If You're Actually Thinning​

Act straight away before the norwood reaper gets yo ass.Waiting until you're a Norwood 4-5 and hoping for miracle products is the biggest mistake most guys make.

Most evidence-backed options:

Minoxidil – Stimulates hair growth and slows thinning. Works best with consistent use over several months.

Finasteride – Slows or stops male pattern hair loss by reducing DHT. Many guys maintain or improve density with it. Discuss benefits and potential side effects with a healthcare professional before starting.

Microneedling (1–1.5 mm once weekly) – Often used alongside minoxidil and may improve results.

Ketoconazole shampoo (1–2%) – Helps with dandruff and scalp inflammation. May provide modest benefits for some people with androgenetic hair loss.

The guy who catches it at Norwood 2 and takes action is in a way better position than someone who waits until he's thinned significantly. Think of it like this: early intervention is the difference between maintaining what you have and fighting an uphill battle.

Nutrition & Lifestyle​

If your hair loss isn't purely genetic, these factors actually matter.

Make sure you're getting enough:

• Protein
• Iron (if deficient)
• Zinc
• Vitamin D (if deficient)
• Vitamin B12 (if deficient)
• Omega-3 fats

Poor sleep, chronic stress, crash dieting, and rapid weight loss can all increase shedding. If you're grinding but your hair is falling out, l

Haircare Basics​

Healthy hair always appears denser.

• Don't shampoo aggressively every day if it dries your scalp out.
• Use conditioner to reduce breakage.
• Minimize excessive heat styling.
• Avoid bleaching or harsh chemical treatments if your hair is already fragile.
• Get regular trims to prevent split ends from making hair look thinner.

Cosmetic Density Hacks​

These don't increase hair growth, but they make a noticeable difference:

• Hair fibers (Toppik) for thinning crowns or hairlines.
• Root powders to reduce scalp contrast.
• Hair dye slightly darker or matching your natural color can sometimes make fine hair appear fuller.
• A well-chosen haircut often makes more difference than another styling product.

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: Hair Texture​

Straight:

• Cleanest
• Least forgiving

Wavy:

• Most versatile
• Naturally adds dimension

Curly:

• Creates fullness
• Hides density issues
• Requires curl-specific cutting

Coily:

• Maximum volume
• Shape matters more than length

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Styling Rules​

Almost every haircut improves with:

• Healthy hair
• Volume at the roots
• Products that match your hair type

Don't blindly copy haircuts what works for chad wont work for ltn.
hair is law

Thanks for reading this shit took about 2 hours to make so rep it
if i missed anything lmk and ill pin answers

 

[N0Infras]

@LebaneseSub5 @Kiernan Sheridan

 

[inc3l]

Bookmarked

 

[N0Infras]

Bookmarked

Thanks G

 

[LebaneseSub5]

bookmarked
Also dumb question but is it possible to know face shape if higher than 20%bf ? or shall i just keep growing hair until iam lean

 

[N0Infras]

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Also dumb question but is it possible to know face shape if higher than 20%bf ? or shall i just keep growing hair until iam lean

IF high bf u can make a guess but most of the time will look round when if u loosr body fat could be oval of anothet shape so yes grow ur hair loose weight for now do the things i said for round face shape if high bf

 

[LebaneseSub5]

IF high bf u can make a guess but most of the time will look round when if u loosr body fat could be oval of anothet shape so yes grow ur hair loose weight for now do the things i said for round face shape if high bf

yeah aight so as a curlycel i just spam low tapers right? high crown tight sides

 

[N0Infras]

yeah aight so as a curlycel i just spam low tapers right? high crown tight sides

Depends which curl type

 

[LebaneseSub5]

Depends which curl type

c3 worst type

 

[N0Infras]

c3 worse type

Yeah that is tricky to style and maintain if its easier keep it shorter