Haircuts That Work With a Cowlick

Arrive with the hair close to its ordinary state and point out where it separates or lifts. Heavy styling can hide the behavior your barber needs to see. A photo taken on a difficult morning can also help.

At the front, a cowlick may open a gap in a fringe or push the hair away from your preferred part. A softer side direction can sometimes accommodate that movement better than a straight, heavy fringe.

At the crown, the concern is often a section that stands up or exposes a swirl. Ask your barber to assess the area before taking it as short as the rest of the top. A small amount of retained length can make a visible difference.

A longer style may allow the section to bend into place, but it can also require a short drying routine. A compact textured haircut may make the movement less conspicuous by incorporating it into the overall finish.

Neither approach is a permanent correction to the roots. Choose the amount of daily effort you are willing to make rather than chasing a photograph with a completely different growth pattern.

Watch the direction your barber uses while drying and how little product is needed. Follow your dryer’s instructions, use comfortable heat and keep the airflow moving. More product will not necessarily help if the hair has already dried in the wrong direction.

If your current cut behaves well except for one spot, preserve the parts that work. At City Barbers in Salt Lake City, bring that specific concern to your next appointment and build the cut around your natural growth.