Jack Elliot

Jack Elliot is the founder and lead writer of HairSmartly. He is not a licensed barber. He is a researcher and writer who checks every guide against trusted sources and barber input, and writes clear, barber-ready guides to men's haircuts, hairstyles and everyday hair care.

low fade vs mid fade vs high fade

Low Fade vs Mid Fade vs High Fade: Which One Suits You? (Taper Fades Explained Too)

The difference between a low fade, mid fade and high fade is where the short part stops. A low fade stops just above the ear, a mid fade stops around the temple, and a high fade climbs to the upper side of the head, near where it starts to curve. That one decision changes how

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knotless braids vs box braids

Knotless Braids vs Box Braids: Which Lasts Longer 11+ Ways to Style Them

Knotless braids vs box braids comes down to one thing: how the extension hair is attached at the root. Box braids start with a knot. Knotless braids start with your own hair and feed the extension in gradually. That one difference changes the comfort, the price, how long the style lasts, and how soon you

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Eighties Mens Hairstyles: 16 Short, Straight & Mullet Cuts (and What to Tell Your Barber)

Eighties mens hairstyles fall into three groups: short and sharp (crew cut, flat top, high top fade), short and straight (slick back, feathered blow-dry, quiff), and long at the back (mullet, rat tail, glam rock hair). The right one for you depends on your hair length and whether it is straight, wavy or curly. This

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