You get a haircut.

The sides look clean and controlled.

Then, two or three weeks later, they start sticking out again.

For many men with thick, straight hair, this is one of the most frustrating parts of maintaining a hairstyle.

And surprisingly, cutting the sides shorter is not always the best solution.

It Starts With Your Natural Growth Direction

Everyone’s hair grows differently.

Some hair naturally falls downward.

Other hair grows strongly outward from the head.

If your hair is thick and straight—and naturally grows outward—the sides can begin to create unwanted volume as they get longer.

This is particularly common with coarse, straight hair.

The problem is not necessarily that you have “too much hair.”

It may simply be the direction in which it grows.

Going Shorter Can Sometimes Make It Worse

When the sides start sticking out, the natural reaction is:

“Cut them shorter.”

That can work if you want a very short fade.

But if you prefer a natural business hairstyle, repeatedly cutting the sides extremely short may create a cycle.

Short immediately after the haircut.

Then spiky.

Then bulky.

Then short again.

Sometimes, keeping slightly more length allows the hair to gain enough weight to sit closer to the head.

The Right Length Is Different for Everyone

There is no universal number that solves this problem.

Your hair thickness, growth direction, head shape, hairstyle, and preferred finish all matter.

At HIRO GINZA PREMIUM BARBER, our Japanese barbers look at how the hair grows before deciding how short the sides should be.

For one guest, a taper may be ideal.

For another, keeping more length and carefully controlling the internal weight may create a better result.

In some cases, additional techniques such as a down perm may also be considered when appropriate.

The solution should match the individual.

Think About Three Weeks Later, Not Only Today

A haircut can look extremely clean immediately after being cut.

But we also want to consider what happens as it grows.

Where will the volume appear first?

Which areas are likely to stick out?

How can we make the transition between appointments easier?

This long-term thinking is an important part of our approach to Japanese barbering.

At HIRO GINZA PREMIUM BARBER, we combine precision cutting, personalized consultation, and thoughtful Japanese hospitality to create hairstyles for real everyday life.

Located inside Raffles Hotel Arcade, we provide premium men’s grooming for professionals, residents, expatriates, and visitors in Singapore.

If your sides always stick out, you may not need to keep fighting them.

Sometimes, the secret is not cutting shorter.
It is finding the right length.

328 N Bridge Rd, Unit #02-38
Raffles Hotel Arcade, Singapore 188719

TEL 62503480
WhatsApp 83599264

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