Modern Pompadour
High maintenance

Modern Pompadour

A modern take on the classic pompadour — volume on top swept up and back, with faded or tapered sides. Less rigid than the vintage version, more textured and natural.

What to Tell Your Barber

“I want a modern pompadour — keep 4-5 inches on top, fade the sides from a #1 at the bottom to a #3 midway. I want the top long enough to push up and back with some volume. Disconnected from the sides.”

Best for face shapes

RoundOvalHeart

Works with

StraightWavy

Maintenance Tips

  • ◈Trim every 3-4 weeks — the sides grow out fast
  • ◈You'll need to blow dry and style every morning
  • ◈Keep a travel-size pomade for mid-day touch-ups

Styling Tips

  • ◈Blow dry upward and back at the front for maximum volume
  • ◈Use a pre-styler or volumizing spray before blow drying
  • ◈Finish with a medium-hold pomade, working from front to back
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