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Pompadour

Modern pompadour: voluminous hair on top swept up and back from the forehead with a clean side part and short tapered sides.

  • Length: Medium
  • Vibe: Bold
  • Hair types: straight, wavy
  • Needs on top: about 8 cm (3.1 in)
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What to tell your barber

In English

  1. Sides: short taper (#2 to #3) or a mid fade, kept tidy.
  2. Top: 3–4 inches at the front, getting gradually shorter towards the crown.
  3. Part: clean side part (a hard part line is optional).
  4. Style: blow-dry up and back for volume, finish with pomade.

हिंदी में (in Hindi)

  1. साइड: छोटा टेपर (#2 से #3) या मिड फेड, साफ़-सुथरा।
  2. ऊपर: आगे 3–4 इंच, पीछे क्राउन की ओर धीरे-धीरे छोटे।
  3. मांग: साफ़ साइड मांग (चाहें तो हार्ड पार्ट लाइन)।
  4. स्टाइल: ड्रायर से ऊपर और पीछे की ओर वॉल्यूम, फिर पोमेड।

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Frequently asked questions

What is a pompadour?

Modern pompadour: voluminous hair on top swept up and back from the forehead with a clean side part and short tapered sides.

How do I ask my barber for a pompadour?

Sides: short taper (#2 to #3) or a mid fade, kept tidy. Top: 3–4 inches at the front, getting gradually shorter towards the crown. Part: clean side part (a hard part line is optional). Style: blow-dry up and back for volume, finish with pomade.

How do I ask for a pompadour in Hindi?

साइड: छोटा टेपर (#2 से #3) या मिड फेड, साफ़-सुथरा। ऊपर: आगे 3–4 इंच, पीछे क्राउन की ओर धीरे-धीरे छोटे। मांग: साफ़ साइड मांग (चाहें तो हार्ड पार्ट लाइन)। स्टाइल: ड्रायर से ऊपर और पीछे की ओर वॉल्यूम, फिर पोमेड।

Will a pompadour suit my hair?

It works best on straight and wavy hair. You need about 8 cm (3.1 inches) of hair on top for the barber to cut it. The quickest way to know is to preview a pompadour on your own photo before the cut.

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