Pro Styling Tips for Men’s Hairstyles: Expert Advice from Vaughan’s Trusted Barbers
Expert men's hairstyle tips from Vaughan's trusted barbers. Learn product selection, styling techniques & maintenance advice to look sharp between haircuts.
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Pro Styling Tips for Men's Hairstyles
A great haircut gets you about 60% of the way. The other 40% is what you do with it after you leave the chair. Most guys were never shown how to style their hair properly. They grab whatever product is closest and hope for the best. Then three days later they’re wondering why their hair won’t cooperate.
Here’s what we tell our clients at Premium Barbershop Inc. the same advice that separates guys who look consistently sharp from guys who only look good on haircut day.
Know Your Hair Type Before You Buy Products
The product that works for your buddy probably won’t work for you if your hair types are different. Thick, coarse hair needs heavier products for control. Fine hair requires lightweight formulas that add volume without flattening everything. Wavy and curly hair benefits from moisture rich products that define without creating frizz. Straight hair often needs texture-adding products to avoid looking flat. Your barber in Vaughan should assess this during your visit and make a recommendation, if they haven’t, ask.
Pick the Right Product for the Right Finish
Pomade gives you shine and hold, best for slick backs, side parts, and classic looks. Matte clay or paste delivers strong hold with a natural finish that looks effortless. Hair cream offers lighter hold with flexibility, good for guys who don’t want to look overdone. Sea salt spray adds texture and casual volume and works well as a pre-styler before applying something else.
How to Actually Apply It
Start with less than you think you need, a dime-sized amount for short hair. Rub it between both palms until it’s warm and evenly distributed. Work from the back of your head forward, starting where buildup is less visible. Shape with your fingers first, then refine with a comb or brush. Once it’s set, stop touching it& running your hands through your hair constantly breaks down the product.
Style by Cut Type
Different cuts need different approaches. If you’re wearing one of the many types of fades — low, mid, high, or skin, keep the top light and textured with a matte product and plan on a cleanup every 2–3 weeks to keep the blend tight. Textured crops work best with matte clay applied to damp hair, pushed forward with a slight lift at the front. Classic side parts need pomade on damp hair, a fine-tooth comb for the part line, and slight lift away from the part.
Use a Blow Dryer
A lot of guys skip this, and it’s a mistake. A blow dryer adds volume that products alone can’t create, trains your hair to sit in the right direction, and locks your style in place significantly longer. Medium heat, keep it moving, and direct the airflow in the direction you want the hair to go. It takes two minutes and the difference is visible.
Don't Overwash
Daily shampooing strips natural oils and leaves your hair dry and uncooperative. Knowing how often you should wash your hair makes a real difference, for most guys, 2–3 times a week is the right range. On off days, rinse with water and use conditioner if needed. Your barber can recommend specific products based on what they see during your cut.
Know When to Come Back
No amount of product saves a haircut that’s grown past its shape. If you’re getting a haircut in Vaughan at Premium, we’ll always tell you when to come back based on your specific style. Fades and short styles need attention every 2–3 weeks. Medium-length styles stretch to 3–4 weeks. Lineups need a refresh every week or two for the crispest look.
At Premium Barbershop in Vaughan, we don’t just cut hair, we teach you how to work with it. Every visit is an opportunity for personalized advice on products, technique, and maintenance.
