Men's haircuts semi-boxing: types and technique of execution

A reverent attitude towards hairstyles is characteristic not only of ladies. Men are also very scrupulous when choosing a hairstyle. One of the favorite haircuts among the representatives of the strong half of humanity is the half-box. What are the features of the hairstyle, who is it suitable for and how to do it, this article will tell you.

A half-box is a men's haircut that has not lost its relevance for many decades. She was loved in the last century, and is respected now, and therefore the hairstyle has rightfully received the status of a classic. It is versatile and suitable for most gentlemen, regardless of their age and social status. She makes a man more courageous, decisive, bright.

The history of the hairstyle is shrouded in mystery, but there is an assumption that professional boxers took part in its appearance. It was this type of haircut that athletes have chosen since the middle of the last century, since hair did not interfere with them during intense training and fights. The second version of the origin of the haircut is even more obvious - the haircut came from the army. Not Russian and not Soviet, where recruits are shaved to zero, but from the American. Soldiers and sergeants of the US Army often shaved their sides and shortened the back of their heads for the same purpose as boxers - so that the head would not sweat and hair would not get into the face during training, in hand-to-hand combat, during combat missions.

A big fan of semi-boxing is the actor Tom Hanks. The footballer also chose the same option. David Beckham. Appreciate this hairstyle Zac Efron, Brad Pitt, Robert Pattinson and other beauties.

Half-boxing is a smooth transition from longer to short hair strands. The transition occurs from the crown to the temples and neck. Strands about 5-7 centimeters long remain on the crown, and only about 3 millimeters can remain on the sides.

For men, a haircut is of double interest - it is not only beautiful, but also very practical, does not require styling and careful care, and it is these actions that irritate most of the stronger sex.

With all the desire to criticize the semi-box, to find flaws in it, critics usually fail to do this. Even the most picky connoisseurs of male beauty cannot but admit that the haircut is very successful. Several factors can be attributed to its undoubted advantages.

• The semi-box is suitable for any style of clothing... Please note that both Brad Pitt in a tuxedo and Beckham in a sports T-shirt look equally stylish with such a haircut. And it also goes well with leather jackets, solid coats, shirts and even swimming trunks.
• Haircut visually reduces the actual age, and therefore men in years with her look several years younger.
• She does not need care and styling... It is enough to keep the hair clean and make sure that the sides and back of the head are shortened in time so as not to become like a forest hedgehog in the spring. If you don't have time to comb your hair, you can only rub your head over your head with a damp palm, and the image is ready.
• Half-boxing on men is liked by women. And this is a fact that does not require proof.
• The semi-box has a lot of options, thanks to which you can choose a haircut for almost all types of faces and shapes.

A haircut will suit a man of any profession.A student, a successful entrepreneur, and an athlete will look equally organic with such a hairstyle. To a greater extent, a semi-box is suitable for men with an oval, round and square face and wide cheekbones.

If a man or a young man has thin facial features, a narrow and elongated face, then you will have to look at a different hairstyle, since the half-box in this case visually pulls him out even more.

This option, no doubt, can be chosen by stocky and strong men with a wide neck.

The semi-box has several options - from classic to more modern. Outdated and decommissioned by fashion among them are not. All semi-boxes are trendy, relevant and interesting. And their choice is just a matter of taste.

At the crown of the head, the length of the hair approaches 5-7 centimeters, at the bottom - up to 2-3 centimeters. The line of transition from the top down in width reaches 2 to 3 centimeters.

This model haircut gained popularity in the nineties of the last century. The people immediately called it a club, because every second young man in the clubs that appeared then appeared in this form. The scheme of this haircut is different - on the crown of the head, the hair is left longer than in the classic version to form a bang. There are no special requirements for the bangs itself. It can be oblique, even, milled.

This is an option that is as close as possible to the classics, but it clearly shows a sporty bias. The length of the hair during the haircut is kept within the classic standards, but the bangs are absent. Nothing prevents a man from playing sports, running, jumping, wrestling. Wherein the head always looks well-groomed.

The army variety is distinguished by a decrease in the length at the crown of only 5-7 mm, and the temporal region and the back of the head are completely shaved. The military does not require maintenance at all, does not need to be laid, and therefore ideal for hasty and very lazy gentlemen.

In this option, there is a parting on the right or left side. Different hairstyle options have a common feature - the transition from the top to the bottom is smoother than in the classics. This option - the only half-box that is suitable for men with naturally curly hair, as well as for owners of rare curls.

The most adapted sport. It differs from the classical scheme by shortening all lengths to the maximum. An excellent option for gentlemen with thinning hair, as it masks the lack of thickness.

Differs in a smooth and gradual transition from a long part to a shortened one. The option is suitable for those who do not like too short haircuts.

In essence, this style repeats the version of the semi-box with bangs. But this view can have smoother or sharper, and sometimes curly lines of transition from the top to the bottom. It got its name due to the incredible demand for hairstyles among men who work in the modeling business. May additionally include shaved curly elements at the temples.

It differs from the classics by the presence of a bang of a certain length - it reaches 1 centimeter and fits in a "roller". The master can safely recommend this style to men with thick and even moderately curly hair.

It can be performed according to the scheme of any of the listed types.

Boxing and semi-boxing are very similar, and many people confuse them. But upon close examination, the difference is clear. The boxing is distinguished by a shorter upper part - only 3-5 centimeters remain on the crown, the temples and the back of the head are cut as short as possible. With the transition, the master is determined on the spot - at the request of the man, the transition line can be sharp or smooth. Boxing is a more common sports and military haircut. She is short, rather aggressive and does not tolerate any embellishments in the form of patterns and model bangs. She does not disguise anything, and if there are large moles or scars on her head, with boxing they will become noticeable to everyone around.

The semi-boxing, as the name suggests, comes from the "boxing" style. The main difference is in the length of the strands at the crown, in the “floor” version they are longer. The line of transition of the edging in the classic "box" is located above the back of the head, and with a semi-box, the transition is made strictly along the sharpening line.

Both haircuts require little maintenance. However, the semi-box makes it possible sometimes, if desired, to do styling in order to diversify the gray everyday life in a bright way. Both hairstyles require frequent visits to the master, since hair grows back faster than a man has time to get used to his new look.

Making a semi-box is not as difficult as it might seem at first glance. For this, the masters use:

• scissors;
• a hair clipper with attachments;
• combs;
• safety razor.

In order for the hairstyle to succeed, you do not need to rush, act step by step, step by step. The classic version is not difficult to master, the rest of the types you can easily make from the "classics".

1. Prepare your head - wash your hair thoroughly and blow dry. Without preliminary drying, the half-box will not be executed correctly, the technology of execution requires a completely dry head.
2. The excess length should be cut from the center to the back of the head on the right and left sides alternately.
3. Proceed to the area of ​​the temples. In order not to be mistaken with the length, you need to focus on the already cut back of the head.
4. Trim at the temples, behind the ears, paying attention to the neck area.
5. Take away the main length of the hair and create a smooth transition from the top, longer, to the bottom.
6. If you wish, do your bangs.

Do not assume that you can make a decent semi-box with scissors alone. The hairstyle technique implies the indispensable use of a typewriter. Scissors can be used to cut the top of the head. This will help maintain volume and achieve the desired length. Whiskey, the back of the head must be processed with a typewriter.

You will need two attachments - a long one and a short one. The first is needed for processing the temporal region, the second for delicate work below the temples.

It is impossible to create a semi-box using only one typewriter. Neither short, nor medium, and even long hair with only one typewriter can not be used. Scissors are needed to handle the top of the hairstyle.

Novice hairdressers often overestimate their strengths and immediately take on complex hairstyle options. You should start with options that involve smooth transitions. For the occipital region, the 9 mm nozzle is considered optimal, and it should move in the direction from the temple to the crown, in no case in other directions.

For the crown, you can use 11 and 12 mm nozzles. Try not to press them too tightly against your head.... Small 3 mm nozzles will help to create a beautiful edging.

Sometimes it becomes necessary to make a haircut yourself. A man's circumstances may vary, and sometimes a visit to a hairdresser is temporarily unavailable. In this case, you can use a machine with two types of attachments. All hair is cut with a longer one, in a short one is used to treat the temples and the lower part of the back of the head.

For edging, your own efforts are not enough. Need outside help. The haircut is short, and any blemishes in the form of inaccurate edging lines will immediately catch your eye.

With a self-haircut, a man is certainly at risk.The risk does not only concern the hairstyle, which can be irrevocably ruined. Inappropriate handling of the machine can lead to injury to the scalp, blood vessels, hair follicles. Therefore, it is believed that it is better to contact a qualified master initially, so that later you do not regret the hasty decision to cut your hair yourself.

The special charm of the hairstyle lies in the fact that in most cases it does not need styling. In the morning, you can simply comb your hair or even smooth your hair with your hand, and that's it - you are handsome. If there is a desire and reason to experiment, then semi-boxing, in contrast to "boxing", gives such an opportunity. The long part of the haircut can be combed up without parting and fixed with a styling agent - gel or varnish.

The owner of the "semi-box" can put a vigorous "hedgehog" by wetting his palms with gel or hair styling wax. This will create a relaxed look that women especially like. He hints that the man recently got out of bed and leaves room for piquant fantasies on this topic.

But even a very short semi-box requires a clean head. Remember to wash it regularly. A messy hairstyle, even with a short haircut, looks sloppy and careless.

With bangs, styling possibilities expand. The bangs can be laid on one side, upward, lowered onto the forehead. It is better to act according to the situation - sometimes it becomes necessary not only to look original, but also to mask pimples on the forehead or a bruise with a bang. This happens a lot to men.

If you are just starting to comprehend the art of hairdressing, then it is better to purchase a machine with a capacious battery for a start. This will help reduce the level of anxiety and anxiety. When you cut your hair, you focus on the process and the result, rather than the time it may take.

If you plan to do a "half box" for yourself or recommend it to a friend, relative, then there is only one recommendation - do not doubt. It's a great choice.

For a step-by-step video tutorial on how to cut a semi-box, see the next video.