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Centre-parted, ’90s-reminiscent hairstyles are back in vogue, as sported by English footballer Jack Grealish during a recent match. A stylist shares how to get this tricky look right

Men's grooming trends are as equally inspired by the playing field as by popular culture. And so, if Manchester City ‘s Jack Grealish’s recent look is any indication, short hair for men is on its way out, to be replaced by a longer, centre-parted ‘do. This style was first popularised by Nick Carter of the Backstreet Boys, explains Bony Sasidharan, a hair expert at Schwarzkopf Professional.

(From left) Nick Carter popularised this style in the ’90s . It works well on straight to wavy hair, like David Beckham’s locks

He points out that while its appeal may have waxed and waned over the years, it never really went away. “Take John Abraham’s hairstyle in the movie Jism, for example, or former cricketers such as Brett Lee or Shoaib Akhtar. All of them wore the style in a manner that worked best for their hair type and face shape,” he recalls, indicating that these are the two biggest considerations that men must take into account when sporting this look. 

Make it contemporary

Unless you want to be stuck in the same rut that Salman Khan’s fans were, after the movie Tere Naam, you should steer clear of a single-length bob that has a more androgynous vibe. Instead, Sasidharan recommends face-framing layers, with the back being shorter. “This style is like a curtain fringe for men. If you opt for a longer length, you can slick it back for a formal look. You can also leave your hair loose if you’re wearing a more casual outfit,” he suggests.

Bony Sasidharan

The long and short of it 

Sasidharan says that people with oval faces should steer clear of shorter middle-parted hairstyles. Wear your hair longer so that your front layers are at least lip-length; the back can extend up to your shoulders. Heart-shaped faces can easily sport this look, he adds. The style works best with straight to wavy hair, especially when cropped shorter; men with curly hair should grow their hair out so that the lengths fall better.

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