How to Keep Your Haircut Looking Fresh Between Barbershop Visits

A great haircut can start looking rough within two weeks if you’re not taking care of it. The good news is that maintaining your cut doesn’t take much, just a few habits that make a real difference.

Moisturize your scalp. Dry, flaky skin makes even a fresh cut look off. A light, non-greasy scalp oil or moisturizer a few times a week keeps things clean and healthy.

Use the right products for your hair type. If you have coarse or thick hair, a heavier pomade or butter will give you control without making it look stiff. For finer hair, a light cream or matte paste works better. The wrong product can make a good cut look messy.

Clean up your neckline. The neckline is the first thing to grow out and the first thing people notice. A simple trimmer at home can buy you another week before your next visit. Go slow and follow the natural line your barber set.

Protect your hair at night. If you have textured or curly hair, sleeping without a durag or bonnet is working against you. Friction from a cotton pillowcase causes frizz and kills definition overnight.

Book before you need to. Don’t wait until your cut is completely grown out to schedule your next visit. Most men do best coming in every 2 to 3 weeks to stay looking sharp. At GQ Barbershop, you can book online anytime so you’re never scrambling last minute.

A good barber sets the foundation. What you do between visits keeps it going.