The hot days of summer are nearly here. What better way to prep for summer heat than with a fresh new haircut. Here are a few ideas to inspire you when choosing a haircut for the young man in your life. You’ll have your little guy looking too cool for summer.

Crew Cut

This is a classic summer style for men and boys alike. The hair on top of the head is cut short and stands upright. The longest hair at the front hairline forms a very short pomp that graduates to the shortest at the crown. The hair on the sides and back are tapered short. For thicker hair ask for no more than an inch at the front, and for thinner hair ask for it to be just a little longer.

Undercut

This one is very similar to a crew cut. The difference is that an undercut is parted and the hair on top is long. The sides and back are still buzzed. You can style an undercut in a variety of ways from spiked to slicked back. Ask your barber to add a side part on the side that their hair naturally parts on for an easy-care style.

High Top and Drop Fade

This cut is great for hair with a lot of natural texture. Hair is left long and brushed up on top, then fades into the sides and back which are brushed downward. This is a cool, modern style that embraces the hair’s natural texture with a clean-cut appearance.

Curly Cut

Help your child learn to love his curls with a curly cut. This is a relaxed scissor cut with the hair on top a little longer than on the sides with a few layers to create texture and promote curl. This cut looks natural and tousled without looking shaggy. It’s great for kids that don’t enjoy styling their hair and want a more natural care-free style.

The professional barbers here at The Ultimate Barber would love to help your son beat the heat with a cool summer cut. Whether he just needs a trim, or if he wants to buzz it all off, he’ll leave us looking and feeling great.

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