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How to Style Short Hair ? Methods Overview by Arthur Liutyi

A short haircut is not “cut it and forget it,” but a well-thought-out shape where every millimeter matters. It looks neat and sharp, but requires proper care and the right approach.

To understand how to make short hair work for your look, we turned to Scissor Hands ambassador — Arthur Liutyi.
Founder of the barbershop chain “Liutyi,” who since 2017 has scaled the business from zero to 9 locations. An entrepreneur who personally sets quality standards,
develops the franchise, and trains a new generation of barbers.

He is a person who doesn’t just cut hair — he creates culture.

What Do We Consider “Short”?

Everyone has their own understanding of length, but Arthur has his own professional reference point:

“In men’s haircuts, hair up to 4–5 cm is considered short. But this is my subjective opinion, because for some people even a 16 mm guard is already long hair. My
definition is simple: everything that can be styled in just a few movements is short length.”

So the main criterion is not numbers on a ruler, but the speed of controlling the shape.

How Short Haircuts Differ in Care

Short hair is about balance: you spend minimal time in the morning, but you need to pay attention to details.

“Short haircuts mean minimum time, maximum shape. They don’t overload your routine, don’t require complex styling techniques, and always maintain a clear structure.
The main advantage: it looks neat even without styling, but such haircuts require more frequent visits to the barbershop, as fades lose their gradient within a week,” says Arthur.

So if you choose precision, plan visits to your barber every 2–3 weeks. This is a case where discipline works for your style: it’s better to maintain a clean line with regular
short visits than to wait until the shape fully blurs.

Trends and Hair Types: What to Choose?

Arthur notes that among their clients, the leading styles are Classic Fade, Crew Cut, textured Crop and Buzz cut.The main trend is maximum texture, short shapes, and a natural finish.

However, any trend works only when it suits your hair type. Arthur explains the difference:

Classic Fade

Crew Cut

Crop

Buzz cut

Thick hair

needs texture,
because it tends to stick out.

Curly hair

benefits from freedom and soft transitions to maintain clear contours.

Thin hair

needs volume and the right length, otherwise the strands simply fall flat.

Coarse hair

requires control and the right products, as it keeps bends and its own growth direction.

“Barbershop Effect” Routine at Home

Many people want a “just left the barber” look but ignore the hairdryer. Arthur emphasizes: a hairdryer is exactly half of the success because it sets direction and volume. However, without Scissor Hands styling, this volume will fall apart within an hour.

Your step-by-step routine:

1. Cleanliness:: Styling should be done only on freshly washed hair.

2. Preparation: Lightly towel-dry the hair, but do not overdry it by rubbing.

3. Pre-styling:: Apply a base — Salt Spray adds volume, and Liquid Wax adds density and control.

4. Blow-drying:: Dry in the desired direction, forming the foundation of the hairstyle.

5 Everyday Styling Methods

Arthur highlights 5 techniques that help maintain shape and look stylish every day:

1. Blow-drying “away from the face.” Direct the airflow from the forehead backward or slightly upward. You can lift the hair with your fingers or a brush — the key is not to press it down. This
method opens the face and creates natural volume. Finish with a light styling product to maintain movement.

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2. Finger texturizing. Rub wax between your palms and apply it to almost dry hair. Do not comb — instead, squeeze the strands with your fingers, creating a chaotic but controlled structure. The wax keeps the hairstyle flexible throughout the day.

3. Defined lines with matte paste. An option for shape without shine. Apply paste to dry hair from roots to ends. Use fingers or a comb to set direction and emphasize the geometry and
graphic look of the haircut.

4. Blow-drying with a round brush. Wrap the hair around a round brush and heat it with a hairdryer in the desired direction. This creates a clean shape and volume. For long-lasting hold, finish
with cool air.

5. “Natural mess” with salt spray. The fastest method: spray and shape the texture with your hands while drying. The hairstyle becomes matte and lively — a perfect option for creating
a stylish, effortless look in minutes.

How Not to Ruin Everything: Mistakes and Combinations

Most often, home styling fails due to using too much product or applying it to overly wet hair. It is also not recommended to style greasy or unprepared hair or to mix several heavy products at once.

Arthur advises following a simple styling rule:

“The golden rule: 1 base + 1 finish, no more. A light base such as salt spray or liquid wax creates the foundation, and a matte or cream product in a minimal amount fixes the final character of the hairstyle.”