French Crop Hair 'Exploding' After Waking Up? 5 Quick Styling Tricks to Look Cool Again Like at the Barbershop!

After getting a super cool French Crop cut from the barbershop, it feels like winning the lottery! The texture is just right, the fade is sharp, and you feel your absolute best. But… when you wake up the next morning, the drama begins. Your hair is like a bird’s nest, messy and chaotic, and you’re confused about how to get back that ‘on point’ look from yesterday.

Don’t worry, Beauty Besties! Don’t panic. The French Crop is actually super versatile. It’s not just one style. With just the right styling products, you can transform from a casual hangout kid to a slick young executive in an instant. So, to avoid confusion, here are 5 essential French Crop styling tricks you must master:

Must-Have Tools for Easier Styling

Before we start ‘magicking’ your hair, get your trusty ‘ammunition’ ready. These are what will save you when your hair is being stubborn:

• Hair Powder: This is like powder for your hair, but its function is to give instant volume and make your hair look matte, meaning it won’t be limp or oily. Perfect for a slightly messy yet still cool look.
• Matte Clay / Paste: Now, this is for a strong ‘hold’ but with a natural finish, like you’re not wearing anything. Suitable for creating a ‘random’ yet controlled texture.
• Water-Based Pomade: For those who love a neat, slick, and slightly elegant shiny look, this is the answer. Guaranteed to instantly elevate your appearance.
• Hair Dryer: This is crucial! It’s used to ‘direct’ your hair at the beginning of styling, before you use products. It’s like a ‘warm-up’ for your hair.

Here Are 5 French Crop Styling Looks That Will Make You Even Cooler!

1. “Textured” Look (Messy but Still Cool) – The Classic French CropThis is the French Crop style you see most often and is the most current. It looks messy, but it’s actually neatly arranged. That’s the cool part!How to:
   • First, dry your hair with a hair dryer. While drying, tousle it with your fingers, don’t comb it, okay? This will give it more texture.
   • Next, sprinkle Hair Powder on the roots of the top section of your hair. This will give your hair instant volume and prevent it from looking flat.
   • Take a tiny amount of Matte Clay (just a fingernail’s worth!), rub it between your palms until evenly distributed.
   • Now, it’s time to ‘mess it up’ again. Push your fringe forward, then ‘pinch’ the ends of your hair to make it look more textured or choppy.
2. “Neat / Slick” Look (The Caesar Look) – Perfect for the Office!If the first look is for casual wear, this is the ‘adult’ version. Perfect for the office, important meetings, or other formal events. It looks clean, neat, and has a touch of shine that makes it more elegant.How to:
   • Dry your hair while combing it straight forward. Make sure your hair ‘obeys’ and goes forward.
   • Take a small amount of Water-Based Pomade (remember, not Clay!). Spread it on your hands.
   • Apply it to your hair, then use a fine-tooth comb to comb your hair straight forward.
   • Your fringe will look perfectly flat and neat on your forehead. Similar to the classic Caesar look, but the modern version!
3. “Spiky Fringe” Look (Pointy Fringe) – To Add a ‘Statement’!Want something a little different? Want to have a ‘statement’ in your hair while still having a French Crop? Try this style. It’s similar to a Faux Hawk but a more subtle version.How to:
   • Dry your hair upwards and forwards.
   • Use Matte Clay or Wax with strong hold.
   • Now, here’s the difference. Instead of pushing your fringe down, try ‘pinching’ and pulling your fringe upwards and forwards. The goal is to create small, textured ‘spikes’.
4. “Side-Swept” Look – For Slightly Longer BangsIf your French Crop fringe is starting to get a bit long and you want a different style than usual, this look is perfect to try. It looks softer and preppy.How to:
   • Use Matte Paste or a light Pomade.
   • Comb all the hair on the top section to one side. It can be left or right, as you prefer!
   • Your fringe will fall to the side on your forehead. The result is softer and not too ‘heavy’.
5. “Wake Up” Look (Super Fast & Practical) – For the Super Busy!For those of you who are super busy and only have 1 minute to style your hair, this is the savior! No fuss, instantly cool.How to:
   • Make sure your hair is dry. If it’s wet, dry it briefly with a hair dryer.
   • Bend your head downwards.
   • Sprinkle Hair Powder on the roots of the entire top section of your hair.
   • Tousle your hair with your fingers for about 10 seconds.
   • Now, lift your head up, and lightly arrange your fringe forward with your fingers. Done! You’ve got instant volume and texture.

SalwaSalon Tip: The key to a good French Crop is a proper cut. So, make sure you talk in detail with your barber about the fringe length, how ‘heavy’ you want the top section, and the fade style you desire. If the cut is already good, styling will definitely be easier!

So, what do you think? Turns out it’s not complicated to have a cool French Crop that can be styled in various ways, right? With just a few products, you can have many style options for different occasions. Come on, try the tricks above tonight!