Men’s Grooming Trends 2018

Gone are the days when a simple mushroom hairstyle and clean shave were deemed stylish. These days, it’s not uncommon for men to be spending almost equal time in the bathroom as their female friends. There’s delicately tousled hair, groomed but manly beards and moustaches to contend with when it comes to Men’s Grooming Trends in 2018.

We’re all for a carefully groomed fella which is why we recently launched The Barber Shop. With so many products and styling options, we thought why not highlight the trendiest styles with a quick down low on what products are required to achieve these sensational new looks.

Hair Grooming Trends

Unfortunately, the reign of the ever popular ‘Man Bun’ has ended (*sob*) however, new styles are emerging that are quite frankly, fetching.

Enter Long Locks

No, we’re not talking Fabio inspired do’s, we’re talking sleek, refined hair just shy of shoulder length. Think Charlie Hunnam from Sons of Anarchy. Now there’s a man who knows how to work it!

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To achieve this look, simply spray American Crew Alternator into damp or dry hair and style as desired. Refresh or change your style throughout the day by reworking with your hands. No additional product required.

The Undercut

‘The Undercut’ had it’s heyday in the 90’s but we’re witnessing a fierce resurgence and it’s easy to see why. The top section of hair acts as a fashion statement with complete flexibility to style it any which way. Wear it long, comb it back, our tousle it to achieve the lusted after ‘bed hair’ look.

Source: https://www.hairstyle.org.in/fade-hairstyles-for-men/fade-undercut/

To achieve this look, you’ll need a firm hold product with a natural finish to keep those statement strands in place. We recommend Mr Hawke Flex Pomade for the job. Simply use a small amount and work through the hair to achieve desired look. This sensational product will give you a natural look that doesn’t dry hard.

Beard Grooming Trends

Ah beards, the new ‘must have’ for men everywhere. Corporates, tradies and urban dwellers alike are embracing facial hair with gusto. There’s an array of beards to try from the ‘barely there’ beard, to the ‘groomed ducktail’ beard and then the ‘full bushranger’ beard. Whichever beard takes your fancy, it’s important to treat, trim and groom that spectacular face hair.

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To achieve desired bearded look, you will need to invest in some high quality grooming items.

Clippers

There’s nothing worse than an untrimmed beard so invest in a high quality trimmer that will cut through and shape even the densest of beards.

We recommend the Andis Slimline Ion Lithium Ion Cord/Cordless Trimmer. This baby will shape and trim necklines, beards, and moustaches with ease.

Beard Oil

There’s nothing worse than a coarse, dry beard. Treat those strands with a little beard oil and you’ll be surprised at your new, smooth face hair. We recommend Redken Brews Beard and Skin Oil. With this little product in your toolbelt, you’ll be able to moisturize your beard hair AND the skin underneath in one quick application.

Which male grooming trends have you embraced?