Men's Short Wavy Haircut With Textured Quiff & Tapered Sides

Natural waves, real height and a shape that looks just as good from the side as it does from the front. This textured cut on Sergio’s client shows why Sergio Slavnov is known as the best men’s hairstylist in New York for guys who want a short cut that still has movement and personality.

Sergio left generous length on top and cut it in layers so the natural wave could do the work. The front lifts up and slightly back into a soft, loose quiff, while the pieces behind it twist and fall in different directions for that lived-in texture. The sides were tapered with scissors, kept tight around the ears but never shaved, so the transition from the full top to the cleaner sides looks smooth and natural instead of harsh. Weight was removed from the crown to stop the hair from puffing out, and the hairline was left soft to frame the face. It is one of those medium short haircuts for men that works with a suit, a T-shirt and everything in between.

As a top men’s hairstylist with nearly 20 years behind the chair, Sergio knows that haircuts for wavy hair men need a different approach than straight hair.
For the finish, Sergio rough-dried the hair with his fingers to open up the waves, lifted the front, then set the whole shape with Avenue Man Firm Hold Hair Spray. It keeps the height and texture in place all day while leaving the hair touchable and natural looking, with no stiffness, flakes or wet shine. If you have wavy hair and want control without losing movement, it is one of the best men’s hair products you can add to your routine.

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