Andy Dalton Haircut: Short Textured Style from 2016

The Andy Dalton-inspired Slikhaar haircut is a short, graduated style with a slightly longer front. Its defining feature is forward texture with a small lift at the fringe, rather than a tall quiff. The reference belongs to the 2016 tutorial.

What to ask your barber for

The tutorial uses sides graduating from around 6 mm to 1 cm, with approximately 3 cm on top increasing to 5 cm at the front. Take the reference to a barber and ask for the same proportions adjusted to your cowlicks and density. Hair colour is not a requirement for this cut.

Prepare the hair and tools

Keep a reference photo, a suitable comb or brush, a dryer if you use one, and your chosen styling product nearby. Start with hair that is free of heavy buildup. If shampooing, follow with conditioner where your lengths need it and rinse as directed. Blot rather than rub with a towel.

Set the direction before adding the finish

Guide the crown and top forwards as you dry. At the front, lift the roots slightly, then let the tips settle into a compact shape. Brushing the whole head straight back creates a different result and can expose the crown unnecessarily.

Choose the hold and shine

Spread a small amount of matte clay across your palms and work through dry hair. Separate the front with your fingertips. By Vilain Dynamite Clay is an option for a matte, textured finish; the amount matters more than coating every strand.

Adjust the result to your hair

A fringe that stands rigidly upright usually needs less product or a softer drying direction. A crown that sticks up may need a little more retained length. Reassess the cut instead of repeatedly pressing it flat.

Use the original tutorial as a reference

The retained Slikhaar images document the original version of this look. Show the haircut details to your barber and use the styling sequence as a starting point. Cutting, graduation and selective weight removal are barber decisions; home styling begins with the finished haircut.

Original videos and style references

• View the original social post 1
• Watch the original video 2

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