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Why Short Textured Hairstyles are Trending

Short textured hairstyles have become one of the most requested men’s haircuts across Barber Industries salons in Australia. Why? Because they strike a perfect balance between structure and movement, making them highly versatile.

Whether you’re dealing with fine, straight hair or thick curls, texture gives your style volume, dimension, and a laid-back finish that works for both weekday hustle and weekend hangouts. With proper layering and the right fade, textured looks can be customised to highlight your best features.

Benefits of Textured Haircuts:

• Adds volume to thin or fine hair
• Reduces bulk for thick or curly textures
• Easy to style and maintain
• Works well with fades, tapers, or crops
  

What to Ask Your Barber at Barber Industries Mayfield

At your next appointment, use this guide to confidently ask for a textured look that suits your face shape, hair type, and lifestyle.

1. Choose your fade:
Low, mid or skin fades pair exceptionally well with textured tops. If you prefer a clean office-ready look, go for a low or taper fade. Want something trendier? Try a skin fade with crop texture.

2. Add layers on top:
Tell your barber you’d like choppy, uneven layers on top for movement. This helps avoid a flat or uniform finish and adds definition.

3. Consider a fringe or crop:
French crop-style fringes are a hit among younger clients. They frame the forehead well and blend naturally into faded sides.

4. Keep it short and clean on the sides:
Short sides keep the look modern and masculine. Ask for clipper-over-comb or a #1 guard depending on your preference.
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How to style with texture and volume?

Depending on your hair type, short textured hairstyles can be wash and go or it may take playing around with a little product to achieve the desired look. Short wavy hair is as easy as a shake and rake styling powder. Fine, straight hair on the other hand will benefit from tousling while blow drying and then some wax or clay teased through the hair to add more volume and messy texture.

Best Products to Style Short Textured Hair

A great haircut means nothing without the right styling. Here’s what our Mayfield barbers recommend to finish your look:

• Matte paste or clay: Adds hold without shine. Perfect for textured finishes.
• Sea salt spray: Enhances volume and natural wave. Best for those with finer or straight hair.
• Fibre or pomade: Use sparingly for thicker textures or curly hair. Helps tame and shape.

Pro tip: Always apply product to towel-dried hair and finish with a blast of cold air for natural hold.

Hair Types That Suit Short Texture

For Straight Hair:
Add volume using sea salt spray or texture powder. Short textured cuts prevent limp, flat styles.

For Curly/Wavy Hair:
Go for a crop or a short curly blowout with a burst fade. Our barbers can customise layers to manage curls while keeping the style sharp.

For Receding Hairlines:
A short textured crop with faded sides draws attention away from the temples and gives a fuller appearance.

For Thick Hair:
Layering helps reduce bulk and makes daily styling much easier. Ask for controlled texture with volume on top.
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A final tip from the barber:

Styling powder like those from Slick Gorilla and Uppercut Deluxe make for easy styling of short textured and messy hairstyles. A wide toothed comb is great for the finishing touches and perfecting the look.

Visit Barber Industries Mayfield and speak with our expert barbers to personalise your textured look today. Trust us, we know what works for Newcastle weather and Aussie hair types.

FAQs: Short Textured Hairstyles for Men

Q1: Is a short textured haircut good for all hair types?
Yes! Our barbers adapt the texture and layering techniques to suit straight, wavy, curly, or thick hair types.

Q2: What products are best for short textured hair?
Matte clay, sea salt spray, and texture powder work well. Use light to moderate hold for natural finish.

Q3: How often should I get a trim?
Every 3–4 weeks is ideal to maintain fade sharpness and textured layering.

Q4: Can I style a textured haircut without heat tools?
Absolutely. Most styles need minimal styling—just a towel dry, a bit of product, and you’re ready to go.

Q5: Is a textured hairstyle suitable for work settings?
Yes. Just opt for neater variations like a tidy crop or low taper. They’re office-friendly and stylish.