What is a line up haircut? C’mon guys, it’s not that complicated. A line up just means your hairline is on fleek. If you’re still confused, we’ve got you covered with pictures of line ups that apply to just about any short and short-to-medium men’s haircut.
Line Up Haircuts
These, also referred to as shape ups, are characterized by the precise hairline, cut in a straight line and angled at the temples. You can combine this perfect hairline with any cut and style of your choice.
Pompadour Fade with Line Up
This haircut is evidence that a line up can be cool to try. Sorry, he didn’t #wakeuplikethis. This style requires some blow dryer love and some expert gel application. Not to mention that perfect line up! To keep it fresh, regular trips to the barber will be required.
Designed Side Part Fade
A line up haircut can be combined with any other style, because it simply means that the hairline has been edged to perfection. What makes this stand out is the designed side part, which gives another dimension to the line up. A good line up always blends well with other elements of the cut.
Short Line Up Haircut
A shape up haircut (another common name for line up hair) is the opposite of messy. The sharp edges around the hairline and beard help to chisel facial features, making any haircut a lot more handsome. In between haircuts, you can trim your own beard and learn to master the art of edging.
Long Top Temple Fade
This style is the right amount of retro and modern. It takes us back to the late eighties and makes us remember some good times, but the style still looks fresh even today. To create a perfect men`s line up haircut, barbers spray the hairline with water, hairspray, or apply aloe vera to keep hair in place before cutting.
Long Undercut with Line Up
Undercuts come in all shapes and sizes. No really. They can be totally smooth on the bottom, or have a fade. They can be a little ragged and unkempt, or like this incarnation, well cared for. For a clean look, ask your barber for a line up.
Bald Fade with Line Up
With high fades (where the fade starts up high on the head), it’s best to match where the fade starts with the natural appearance of the hairline. Here, the fade starts at the level of the hairline. Paying attention to details like that is what barbering is all about!
Smooth Low Fade
With a freshly done, line haircut, you might notice a little white line around the hair and the beard. Don’t worry, it’ll go away! That’s just the remnants of the aloe vera (or whatever spray or cream) your barber used to make it easier to edge the hair.
Retro Line Up
Edge up haircuts look solid in afros. This cut tapers low in the back and has a light fade around the temples. Combine that with some perfect edging at the hairline and you have a unique style that will have your friends asking who your barber is.
Edged Up Designed Haircut
Edging the hair looks really cool when incorporating other designs in the haircut. Notice how the arch starts at the temple, so that the hair there creates a triangular shape with a sharp angle. Any lines cut into the hair should be clean, smooth, and geometric.
High Fade with Clean Lines
One of the coolest things you can do with a line up is to make a boxed appearance. If your hairline is already mostly straight across (with no deep widow’s peak), then this is definitely a style you should try—especially if you like having your hair short.
