Your Guide to Spring and Summer Hairstyles
Spring is here and already the haircut and styling requests are shifting at Church Barber. We talked to the team and reached out to partner shops, celebrity stylists, and global hair educators to compile a list of the best hairstyle trends for spring and summer 2024, broken into three categories: 90s styles, easy summer cuts, and classics.
90s Hairstyles
90’s styles in general are trending in 2024, baggier pants, 90’s trainers, North Face and Carhartt, etc., it’s safe to say the 90’s are back. 90’s hairstyles are no exception.
Hockey Flow
Colleen Dominique, Los Angeles based celebrity stylist says, “a cut that’s been high on my requests and one I personally love doing is a mid length cut, which some call ‘hockey flow’ - it’s not necessarily a mullet but it’s long on top, blended to the back and kind of mid length on the sides. Enough to slick back or texturize. It’s easy and effortless and I love styling it.” So, why is it called hockey flow, you ask? Hockey players love to have their long hair flowing behind them as they skate down the ice (think mid-90s Jaromir Jagr ). As you can see with Colleen's client Adam Dimarco, hockey flow looks great with curls too.
Curtain Cut
The classic “heartthrob” hairstyle, the curtain cut made our 2023 list as well, and it’s only become more popular in 2024. Church Barber's own Cam Wickliffe has become the go-to barber for the curtain cut, and he even sports the style himself. Cam says, “the key to a proper curtain cut is to have your barber cut layers and texture into your hair with curtain bangs at a length that will accentuate your head shape, so your hair can look natural, have movement, and sit just right.”
Wolf Cut
"The wolf cut is the evolution of the modern mullet", says Church Barber’s own Brandon Faulk. Brandon does so may wolf cuts at Church that he was interviewed by GQ about how to ask your barber for the style. He adds, "what makes it different from a mullet, is that the wolf cut has curtain bangs, which takes it to a new level. It looks more savage, it's Michael J. Fox Teen Wolf vibes... you’re making a statement with the wolf cut”.
Creative mods and Forward Fringes
We asked Charlie Gray and Alessandro Barca, global hair educators behind Hair in Motion in London, what styles they see trending right now, and it's clear they both see the trend of hair coming forward continuing in 2024, but with a twist. Said Gray, “I think we continue with the trend of hair coming into the face with heavy fringes and soft edges, whilst maintaining length In the back with mullets and shags as the main inspiration for a lot of guys. The key to mixing it up is playing with longer and shorter versions of the same hairstyle.”
Alessandro likes mod cuts and shags, styles you might have seen on Oasis in the 90’s or the Beatles in the 60’s, and he says, “while mullets had been trending for a couple of years, now clients are looking for something cleaner, shorter, and easier to control, and more wearable for everyday needs.”
Easy Summer Styles
Summer is for being outside, and when you're on the go having an easy hairstyle is a big plus.
Textured Quiff with Fade
Another cut Brandon Faulk likes for summer, and the look he’s wearing himself these days at Church, is the textured quiff with a fade. “It’s easy styling for summer, you don’t need much product… it’s great for hopping in and out of the water, and it looks good for all types of events and different sceneries”.
Burst Fade
The Burst fade is a futuristic take on a traditional fade and it's been a request we've seen more of in 2024. Barber Meelo Cervantes is sporting a burst fade these days at Church Barber and he says, "I wanted to switch it up from a regular fade, and go for something that stands out a bit more when going out."
Natural Fro with Bald Fade
Afros are always in style, but we're seeing more people opt for a more natural look up top and pairing it with a super crispy fade or taper on the side, to create more contrast. It's a great look for summer, and the bald fade is ideal for the warmer months.
Hair Color
We've seen a lot more color in the shop in the last couple of years, and that trend seems to have some staying power left, at least for the spring and summer, where a dose of bright color sends a signal that you're ready to party. Jordan Benigno from our partner shop Paradox Barber in San Jose loves adding color to a buzzcut, and says, "a 5 (guard) on top is good so you can put some clay in it to bring out the texture; it's low maintenance and still makes a statement".
Classic Cuts for Spring and Summer
There's always an argument for simplicity and sticking with the classics, and the best part about classics is they never go out of style.
Buzz Cut, Bald Fade
Chris DeLaCruz, also from Church Barber, is a big fan of the bald fade, and for spring and summer he suggests pairing it with a classic buzz cut. “The Travis Kelce cut, as the kids are calling it these days…”, says Chris, adding, “don’t call it that :)... it’s less maintenance, and it feels great in the sun on a summer day.”
Comb-over with a mid-fade
Meelo of Church Barber sees a lot of combovers (or side parts) with a mid fade. “It’s one of the most classic shorter haircuts, and the fade gives it an edge. The fade also allows it to last a little longer because it grows back gradually. It’s a cut that can easily last 3 weeks.”
Mid-length Cuts with Low Tapers
Jordan Benigno, co-founder of the legendary Paradox Barbershops in San Jose, shared a cut he loves for warmer months, what he calls a "loosely styled, wavy brush back w/ a low taper," adding, "the crisp freshness of a taper paired with the lived in flow of a mid-length cut is the perfect look for spring in the city."
These are the cuts we're seeing most this summer. Let us know if we missed anything!
If need help finding a style that fits you best, email us at info@churchcalifornia.com or call Church Barber during business hours, at 415-814-3788. Peace!
