Among all the trends predictions, what about the men? The bolder looks for men are diverse this upcoming AW24 season, says Ashley Gamble. As owner of Ashley Gamble Hair in the Midlands. he’s perfectly placed to have a broad reach of clients, so interesting to hear his take. Ashley shares a snapshot of looks that challenge conventional norms and embrace individuality. From daring buzz cuts and sharp lines to undone, textured styles, these ideas can signal a shift towards more expressive and personalised styling in men’s hair. Enjoy Ashley’s A/W24 trends which offer inspiring options for men looking to make a statement with their hair in the coming season in Ahsley’s own words:
Edgy Buzz Cut
“This inverted mohawk features an ultra-short cut with a bold, symmetrical design. The style combines a short base with a sharp, closely buzzed mohawk shaved down the middle and sides. This indicates that strong lines and contrasting lengths will be popular and push the boundaries of traditional short hairstyles.”
Sleek Lob
“This look features a smooth, straight, blunt lob. The look combines a precise centre part with long, glossy lengths finished with a sharp, chin-length cut. The style’s elegance suggests that some A/W hair trends will prioritise sophisticated yet bold looks that make a statement through simplicity and precision rather than elaborate styling.”
Blunt Bowl Cut
“This Neo-Punk revival look features another ultra-short buzz cut on the sides and back, contrasted by a longer, textured top styled into spiky peaks. The blunt cut fringe, creates similarities with that of a bowl cut, signalling a trend towards more high-impact haircuts for the season.”
Messy Up-do
“This look showcases a bold, contrasting style combining a sleek undercut with a long, textured top gathered into a messy top knot. This look also emulates a punk feel, indicating that many will lean into the ‘undone’ aesthetic.”
Messy Medium Cut
“This look showcases a big hairstyle featuring voluminous natural curls with a messy, bedhead aesthetic. The medium-length cut emphasises natural, undone texture and movement, reinforcing a shift towards more rebellious and individualistic hair trends. This style embraces an effortless, lived-in appearance, prioritising expressive personality over polished perfection.”
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