About 3 centuries ago, English boxers for their convenience began to cut their hair very short, leaving only elongated strands at the top of their heads. So the boxing hairstyle appeared, and the men's half-box haircut is its elongated and creative option. The prefix floor indicates an increase in the length of hair in the parietal zone, the back of the head and temples are still as short.

Who needs this haircut?

When asked about who goes this hairstyle, stylists give the following recommendations:

  1. Regarding the type of activity, a half-box haircut can rightfully be considered universal. She looks equally good on men in both classic and track suits, and makes lovers of free style in clothes (a T-shirt, jeans and so on) even more attractive and sexier.
  2. Regarding physique, the half-box is an ideal option for inflated and strong representatives of the strong half of humanity, but unnecessarily thin men should abandon it in favor of the same box or any other haircut that visually rounds out the features.
  3. The half-box is a great option for chubby, as it visually stretches the face, adds solidity to it, and the appearance - brutality.
  4. Owners of a square face should also try this haircut, since in addition to lengthening it will also help soften the features and get rid of excessive rudeness in the appearance.
  5. With a too long face, sunken cheeks and a sharp chin, the half-box does not fit well and, as a rule, is not recommended by hairdressers, but here everything is quite individual.
  6. On black hair, a haircut does not always look spectacular, its longer options are preferable, since in a short version, light skin of the head can be seen through the hair, reminiscent of a bald spot from afar. With blond and blond hair, such problems do not arise.
  7. The most successful half-box looks on stiff hair that can hold its shape for a long time, but soft strands will have to be laid daily. In the case of curly hair, the length in the parietal zone should be left somewhat longer, so the haircut will look more harmonious.

Description and half-box haircut technology

Instruments:

  • electric clipper with a full set of nozzles of different lengths;
  • comb - a comb with rare teeth;
  • sharp scissors with thin blades;
  • thinning shears;
  • barber razor.

 

The technology for performing a semi-box machine includes the following algorithm of actions:

  1. Preliminary washing of hair and its drying must be present. Only in this case, the haircut will succeed.
  2. The nozzle 1 or 2 is put on the machine, which depends on the planning of the total length, the nape and temporal zones are processed, rising 2-3 cm above the ears.
  3. Next, you need to change the nozzle to 3 or 4 and, holding the cutting edge at an angle to the head, perform a smooth transition from shorter to longer zones. In this way, the entire back of the head is treated up to the crown of the head. To facilitate the task, a line should be visually drawn from the upper lobe of one ear to the other, which will indicate the boundaries of the treatment.
  4. Zero nozzle or razor make a trim for the haircut. The same tools form whiskers.
  5. Scissors with thin blades process the parietal zone - clamp the strand between two fingers to the desired length, pull it up and cut it off. You need to move from the crown to the forehead.
  6. Lastly, they perform the thinning of the parietal zone and remove the shortcomings.

Short haircut half boxing

A short haircut half-box is created in the described sequence with the only difference that the hair on the parietal zone can also be processed with a machine with a longer nozzle, rather than scissors. The minimum length of the strands on the crown in the short version is usually 3 centimeters. In an elongated design, strands are left up to 8 centimeters long.

 

Ever-busy men with a solid status or an active lifestyle prefer a short half-box. The military especially appreciated this haircut, as it always looks well-groomed and comfortable to wear. A short box in a short version will easily add brutality and masculinity to any appearance, which is why this haircut is often chosen by adolescents who want to appear older and more solid.

Options with bangs

Historically, the bangs in this haircut is not provided. However, a professional master at the request of a man can easily create a magnificent half-box with a bang, which can be slightly highlighted against the background of the main hair, go down to the middle of the forehead or even to the eyes, which depends on individual preferences.

 

How a half-box with a fringe looks depends on its appearance, for example, a short version softens the features and emphasizes the eyes. The elongated look of the bangs helps to hide flaws, balance the proportions of the face, makes the haircut more creative, non-standard, reflecting the nature and style of its owner.

Without bangs

A half box without a bang looks very balanced and businesslike. In a shorter version, additional haircut styling is usually not required. Longer options are stacked in various ways with the help of special gels designed specifically for men's hair:

  1. Front strands lift up.
  2. A side parting is done and most of the haircuts are combed in the opposite direction.
  3. The hair in the parietal area is shaken and style in a creative mess.

 

A half box without bangs adds charisma to its owner, refreshes and rejuvenates the face.This haircut is relevant for men of any age and looks great in combination with a noble gray hair. For such advantages as beauty, style, well-groomed appearance, comfort in wearing and the ability to create an individual look, haircut, many stars of world scale appreciated:

  1. Justin Timberlake, who prefers side parting and hair styling on one side.
  2. Brad Pitt and his favorite wet effect combined with creative mess.
  3. Justin Bieber, who praised the half-box for style and variety of styling.
  4. Taylor Lautner with stylishly extended elongated parietal hair.

These and many other celebrities have already appreciated the half-box with both a bang and without it.

Sporty style

Why is the half-box often seen on the heads of athletes? Yes, because this haircut always looks great and at the same time opens the face, does not close the review and does not interfere in the process of playing sports. The back and sides are quite short, which solves the problem of sweating the head, and the upper elongated part can serve as protection against scorching sunlight. In addition, the semi-box in the sports interpretation is often supplemented with curly patterns on the temples and the back of the head, turning the haircut into a business card of a particular athlete.

 

The half-box haircut was especially fond of football players, such as:

  1. Cristiano Ronaldo, who introduced the fashion for shaving curly lines on his temples in addition to a haircut, which in combination with his dark skin and dark hair looks especially stylish and non-trivial.
  2. Lionel Messi, for a long time wore an extended version of the half-box with a bang, which he combed upstairs.
  3. Neymar, who changes hairstyles like gloves, also has in his collection a half-box haircut combined with a long asymmetric bang.

 

You can endlessly call names, but the meaning will remain the same - the half-box is very popular among famous personalities and ordinary men.

Advantages and disadvantages of hairstyles

The drawbacks of the semi-box are very few and they are all very relative:

  1. A haircut does not go well with very dark hair, which contrasts strongly with the color of the scalp (individually).
  2. A haircut requires frequent correction, as, growing, it can lose its shape (optional).
  3. Short haircut options are contraindicated for men with defects in the skull or imperfections on the scalp.

 

The advantages of a semi-box are much greater:

  1. Universality regarding age, occupation and style.
  2. The possibility of several variations in performance along the length and presence of additional elements (bangs, shaved temples and patterns on them).
  3. Easy to wear and easy to care for.
  4. Many styling options.
  5. Stylish and effective.
  6. The ability to create your own unique image.
  7. Compatibility with any clothes.
  8. Anti-aging properties and much more.

 

In this way, the half-box is an excellent haircut - an ageless classic, tested by centuries and millions of men.

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