The haircut area has not lost its relevance for several decades. Men give her preference, as they are sure that she is able to emphasize strength and character. The hairstyle implies a square outline, the temples are shortened here, and the line from the forehead to the crown is as even as possible. There are various options for performing the "platform", which is why the haircut looks different every time. Thanks to the "platform", the male image always looks organic with neat styling.
What a haircut looks like: options
Otherwise, stylists call the haircut "platform". Owners of hard strands can give preference to the "platform", as in this case it will always look natural and keep its shape. In the universal execution of the haircut, the platform has a length of no more than 5 cm. If you look at it from above, you can easily notice a clear horizontal view, a square emerges from the forehead to the crown of the head.
Strong lines and clear forms are the main feature of the platform hairstyle. The strands in the back of the head and temples are shaved off during execution. Stylists identify six main techniques of the "platform", depending on what it looks individually in each case.
Before you figure out which version of the hairstyle will ideally fit into the male image, it is worth deciding on the basic techniques of execution. Hairdressers highlight the following options:
- Short platform. The hair at the temples and the back of the head is completely shaved off, and the upper part is short. In this case, styling is not necessary.
- Tennis player. Unlike the first option, a small part of the strand remains in the area of the back of the head and temples, the transition from the back of the head to the crown is smooth.
- "Platform" of medium length. The temples are shaved high and the hair is medium. With this option for a man's haircut, it will turn out to visually make the growth taller. The "platform" will look as organic as possible after installation.
- high platform. The strands at the back of the head and temples remain long. This hairstyle will perfectly emphasize the image of men who like to stand out.
Option for creative men - "Canadian", where all transitions are performed smoothly during the haircut. In the area of the crown and near the face, the strands are lengthened. Another unusual type of hairstyle, "square-area". In the process, the strands from the forehead to the crown of the head remain long, and the back of the head and temples are shaved.
Every boy's hair will look neat when doing this hairstyle. It is best to choose a short version of the "platform" for the child, since it does not need to be styled every day when using styling products
To whom does
The playground will become a universal hairstyle option for men of different ages. It will organically look on representatives of any professions and types of addition. It is worth abandoning such a male hairstyle for gray-haired men, owners of rare strands and those who are faced with the problem of baldness. Furthermore, it will be very convenient to "wear" the "platform" for those who have hard and thick strands, since in this case it will be possible to do without styling.
Advice. To give up men's haircuts The stylists advise the owners of curly strands. It will be difficult to create clear lines on soft as well as sparse hair.
Visually, making a man's face will already work out using clear geometric lines. With the help of the "platform" it will be possible to correct a full and wide face. Men with a round oval should opt for a high length, which will allow them to correct their shape. The short version will transform a male face with an elongated and triangular shape.
Any kind of hairstyle will work for an oval face, which makes both short and elongated options appropriate. The owners of the square should not forget about the smooth transition in the crown area. Strands in the area of the back of the head and temples may be shorter, and the parietal region may be longer.
For young guys, a haircut on the platform will allow you to brightly transform. It is convenient to experiment here with both length and color. With the help of highlighting, the male image will turn out to be interesting and unusual. Mature men should pay attention to the classic versions of this haircut, which will emphasize their masculinity.
Self haircut technology
Before starting the implementation, it is important to decide how the haircut will look like, and how long to make the strands. If the hairs are long enough, then at first they are cut to the optimal size of 5-7 cm. The curls are washed with shampoo or moistened with water over the entire area. Using a hair dryer and a comb, the strands are dried and lifted so that they ultimately remain upright.
It will be easier to perform a man's haircut on your own when all the necessary tools are available. The "platform" will look much more accurate if you have such devices at hand:
- a hairdryer;
- straight scissors;
- machine with attachments;
- hairbrush or comb (it should be thin and flat);
- razor;
- styling products.
A nozzle from 0 to 2 is installed in the clipper and, starting from the temples, the strands are cut. During work, it is important to ensure that the device moves clearly in an upright position. When using the clipper, hair is also cut from the back of the head with a nozzle from 0 to 2. In the back of the head, the cut line is slightly rounded, which results in a neat transition.
Get beautiful lines if you use a comb and scissors to cut your hair along the entire length of the "platform". First, the strands in the back of the head are captured, the hairs are pulled up with a comb and the excess part is cut off with scissors. The technology of execution does not change further, since the hair of the same length is cut over the entire area of the "platform" up to the forehead. When cutting, it is significant to be equal to the size of the first strand, since the hairs should turn out to be the same. You can get clear boundaries of the "platform" if you process the edges with a typewriter or scissors.
With the comb, the hair is combed upwards and lifted well. If some hairs visually crawl out beyond the line, then they are cut off with scissors so that as a result, a flat horizontal line from the back of the head to the forehead is obtained. When using a razor, the sideburns and the entire hairstyle are carefully processed along the contour of the "platform".
The technological process of performing the "site" is not complicated if you have everything you need at hand. Instead of a comb, for added convenience, a flattopper is used. With the help of styling products, you will be able to make a neat styling and complete a masculine look. There is no need to style your hair when the haircut is of a shortened type.
Styling and care options
The hairstyle will look most neat after the morning styling, which will take no more than 10-15 minutes. Achieve a beautiful styling when the "platform" is medium or high will be obtained only when using a hair dryer and a comb.
The styling of men's hairstyles is carried out according to the following scheme:
A small amount of mousse or gel is squeezed out of the tube, rubbed in the palms of the hands and applied all over the head.- With the help of a comb and a hair dryer, the strands are lifted upright and dried up. During the drying process, it is important to blow the roots with a hairdryer most of the time in order for the fixation to be maximized.
- With the help of a massage comb, it will be possible to walk along the upper part of the strand in such a way that a perfectly straight line is obtained.
- It will also be possible to create a slightly sloppy and disheveled look on the head thanks to the gel. It is enough to lay out the strands treated with mousse in a chaotic manner, and then dry them.
An organically high men's haircut "platform" will look good when using varnish. This styling product will help you achieve long-lasting hold throughout the day. Stylists advise not to forget to adjust the hairstyle every two weeks so that the male image looks well-groomed and neat.
Before deciding to do this hairstyle, it is important to consider all the pros and cons. Most successfully, the "platform" will complement the masculine style and will look good on thick and coarse hair. For owners of soft, thin and sparse strands, it is best to refuse a haircut.
Men with any appearance can decide on a hairstyle, the only exception is the pronounced asymmetry of the face. If you don't want to style your hair every day, then a short "platform" will be the ideal option. Most successfully, the high "platform" will fit into the masculine style of creative and non-standard personalities.
