The French Crop for Men - The Modern Variation of the Undercut - Rank 4

Apart from the name, the French Crop doesn't have much to do with France - except perhaps that the men's hairstyle comes across as very stylish and chic. A name was probably needed for this cool undercut hairstyle for men. The French crop is a popular hairstyle trend not only because of its easy styling. It can also be worn in different variations. In this article we explain the most important things about the French Crop for men.

What is a French Crop?

This hairstyle is a subcategory of the popular undercut. Here, too, the top hair remains slightly longer. The sides and the nape of the neck are shaved. It should not be more than 8 mm. The difference: In contrast to the undercut, the barber cuts a transition called a fade in the French crop. The top hair does not end on the edge of the shaved sides, but is smoothly faded out. It is usually laid forward and is also often distinguished by a prominent fringe.

Who does the French Crop suit?

The look suits every man. It is important that the length of the top coat is chosen according to the shape of the face, the structure and density of the hair. You can wear the French Crop as an accurately short style. But you can also choose a more casual haircut in which the top hair is a little more prominent. By the way, if you have an oval head shape, you should style your hair either to the side or slightly upwards so that the look doesn't look too drawn out. There are hardly any age restrictions. However, we tend to find this look on younger men. Older men who like to put themselves in the limelight are not averse to the French Crop either - it's all a question of attitude and fashion affinity.

How do you style the French Crop?

Styling the short-haired version is absolutely easy. The hair is simply put into shape. The effort is therefore limited. With longer hair, the structure of the hair is particularly important. If it is wavy or curly, a curling styling product may help. In addition, personal taste decides whether the final look should be matte, slightly shiny or even a wet look. In this case, you can choose wax, hair gel or hair cream to shape the top coat.

What variations of the French Crop are there?

In addition to the classic French Crop with very short top hair, there are trendy variations where the hair on the top of the head remains longer:

• For one, you can leave the fringes a little longer and then style them forward and slightly to the side at the same time.
• If you have naturally curly or frizzy hair, you have an advantage and can wear the French Crop in combination with curly top hair .
• Straight hair but still want curls? The perm for men makes it possible, and younger men in particular are happy to go for this look. Because one thing is certain: the French crop plus perm is guaranteed to attract attention. As soon as the perm grows out, you can simply have your hair shortened again.

French Crop for receding hairline

If you opt for a French Crop, full hair is really important. If the hair at the back of the head is already thinning, the man's hairstyle lacks its classic look and the desired effect between shaved sides and longer top hair. A French crop for receding hairline is a little problematic, but not an absolute no-go. You just have to let your hair grow long enough to cover the receding hairline. This way, the receding hairline can even be concealed quite well with a few styling tricks.

What is the right way to care for a French Crop?

The hair should be cared for in the same way as with any other hairstyle. A shampoo that matches the structure of the hair, a conditioner and possibly a scalp serum (hair tonic) are the perfect care trio. By the way, the importance of a healthy scalp should never be underestimated. Only then will your hair grow back healthy and strong.

And as far as styling is concerned, it's best to get advice from a barber or men's hairdresser. He knows the hair and after a few questions will know what is important when styling. By the way, volumising powder or dry shampoo will give your hair grip and structure. To keep the French Crop in shape, you should have it trimmed regularly. If you wait too long, the style will look messy and not well-groomed. Depending on how fast the hair grows, you should make an appointment in good time to have the look refreshed.