Sidecut Straight

One side clipped down to stubble, the rest left straight and swept hard across the head to hang over the opposite ear.

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The shaved panel usually runs from the temple to just behind the ear, and the disconnected length above it is long enough to cover the whole thing when you want it hidden. Sweeping it over creates a strong diagonal and leaves a lot of visible scalp on the short side. The shave needs a clipper pass every couple of weeks or it goes fuzzy, and growing it back means months of an awkward shelf where the two lengths meet.

Suitsoval, round, square face shapes. One side taken to the skin removes all width at the temple and cheek, and the hard diagonal across the head robs a round or square face of the balance it looks wide on.
Hair typemedium density, thick, straight, wavy. Dense hair gives the swept side enough body to cover the shave cleanly, and the clipper work itself sits tidiest on straight to wavy texture.
UpkeepReset the shaved panel with clippers every two to three weeks, and smooth the long side daily so it lies flat instead of lifting off the shave.
Ask forAsk for a disconnected sidecut running temple to mastoid, usually a number one or two guard, with the top left long and swept across.

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Questions about Sidecut Straight

Who does the Sidecut Straight suit?

It works best on oval, round, square face shapes. One side taken to the skin removes all width at the temple and cheek, and the hard diagonal across the head robs a round or square face of the balance it looks wide on.

Does the Sidecut Straight work on my hair type?

Best on medium density, thick, straight, wavy hair. Dense hair gives the swept side enough body to cover the shave cleanly, and the clipper work itself sits tidiest on straight to wavy texture.

How much upkeep does a Sidecut Straight need?

Reset the shaved panel with clippers every two to three weeks, and smooth the long side daily so it lies flat instead of lifting off the shave.

What do I ask my stylist for?

Ask for a disconnected sidecut running temple to mastoid, usually a number one or two guard, with the top left long and swept across.

Can I try the Sidecut Straight on my own photo first?

Yes. HairGlam puts the Sidecut Straight on a photo of your own face in a few seconds, so you can judge it against your face shape and hairline before you book. It is free to download on iPhone and iPad with 12 free looks: 4 haircuts, 4 hair colors and 4 makeup looks, and some looks can also be tried free in your browser at hairglam.app/try.