How to Get a Side Part Haircut | The Art of Manliness

Because lots of you have asked, how Brett McKay from the Art of Manliness gets his haircut. Thanks to Hudson Hawk Barbershop in Springfield, MO for their help!

[@TrueGilby]

I've been getting my hair styled like this for years and have never known what to say to a barber to get the look I wanted. Now I can FINALLY get the haircut I've been looking for rather than settling for something close.

[@robertjones7177]

It sucks for me because I don't have Hair like this anymore. But I mean just wearing spiked frosted tips...!? What era am I stuck in..?

[@TrueGilby]

@@robertjones7177 yeeeeah this comment doesn't really apply to me so much anymore either lol

[@trenbabone6359]

I got anxiety just from watching him tell the barber what he wanted.

[@ATX-js1to]

You tweakin

[@XxXxTwofirstnames69420xXxXx]

Don’t be a pussy

[@VisualTraining]

Show them this video lol. Get your dream haircut 😊

[@clashy]

Forever jealous of guys with really thick hair like this. Mine is so thin and I can't do shit with it.

[@eplato4822]

The Dude thick hair is infinitely harder to manage though. pros and cons.

[@clashy]

E plato trust me, that's a great problem to have.

[@beardedbjorn5520]

Same. Slick-back is about it for me

[@tris8015]

What? I would love to have thin hair. It looks way better.

[@emilianomorado1665]

This haircut was absolutely flawless!

[@chappedlips4789]

Dude Looks like Randy Marsh!

[@munayman9874]

kinda sounds like him too

[@slipknot09444]

I thought this was America?

[@quickattack8989]

Thanks, I cannot unsee/unhear it now

[@bellathedog-fu8ny]

lmfao

[@solidmind8696]

it depends on the type of hair and the shape of your head to know for sure what type of hair style would be a good fit for you, the individual must find his own style. no video can truly show you a gold standard of a hair style for all head & hair types

[@No-1.In.Particular]

Ron Swanson would be proud

[@2367J]

Super SUPER helpful! I'm gonna memorize those lines and use them the rest of my manly life!!

[@trojanbitch]

Daaaaaaammmnnn, you got a lollipop on your hair dude. That's the coolest things i've ever seen. Can you sneak a revolver there?

[@doctorlove3536]

Singo Lodro the people who disliked this vid is the TSA

[@danielabrego2318]

been trying to find a nice version of this haircut for years. everyone else I ask or watch messes it up with a fade & real instagram model-ish style that I don't want. thank you for saving my life.

[@joshuagordon8590]

I just looked at your first pocket square video and now I look at this one. It's gotten so much better.

[@artofmanliness]

Haha. That's what happens when you upgrade from a Flip camera to a DSLR.

[@Grambi568]

Thank you for making this video. I really like the ones you do at the barber shop.

[@TheRedWon]

I usually have a picture prepared on my phone of what I want the finished product to look like when I head to the barber, that way there's very little miscommunication possible and all he needs is a glance. The picture is either of myself with my hair cut in a fashion that worked well for me, or a picture from Google Images of a haircut on a model or celebrity with similar facial features and shape to my own.

[@artofmanliness]

Brining a picture of the haircut you want is always a good idea.

[@landonjones7408]

I'm blessed with hair that gives zero fucks about whatever I do to it, even when I use product.

[@ejsl98]

Same, anything I put in it just makes it look worse.

[@samvannoyen713]

Landon Jones me too hahahaha, try washing it with good shampoo, styling it when still mooist, then blow-drying and reapplying gel or wax. (works for me most of the time)

[@rendopatto2751]

I'm liking the videos, I've been going to the same barber for about 4 years now I tell him what I want he nails it on the head everytime and only charges me a fraction of his other customers.

[@SpiderManJoel]

dude your soo awsome thanks my dad likes it you know what did he do he cut his hair exactly by showing the video to the barber. thank you very much

[@davethomas783]

Brett, You can rock the full mustache like it's your job, but not all guys can. Personally I have the full beard with a separated handlebar stache which gets a lot of accolades.So, have you guys considered a video on mustaches & beards and how your face shape, beard density / coloration and profession plays into your best look with facial hair? I'd look forward to that!

[@rerissondaniel]

I'll be doing that next month, really liked it.

[@m1ghtysauc397]

Thanks for this. I've always had a buzz cut but I've been thinking about growing it a bit.

[@Jaxsolo]

Excellent background music. Good video, as always.

[@christianrobertson5195]

Brett I'm only 13 and I watch your videos everyday and they give me much inspiration. Thank you!!

[@jasperfisch8652]

Christian Robertson now you're 15

[@josephmarkesjoseph1357]

Now your 16

[@josephmarkesjoseph1357]

Christian Robertson time to start power lifting

[@deesnuts4993]

And now youre 21

[@ravelgarza7873]

I love this channel!

[@weasternspirit]

I have the same haircut. Very nice video!

[@idllnghm]

Or if words fail you when talking to a barber/hair stylist, I've found that showing them a picture of the style I want drastically improves results and leaves me with the proper haircut I'm looking for. Barbers and hair stylists are usually very good at emulating styles that they see in pictures (which is why they have all those style books lying around).

[@MooseheadDrinker]

This guy is awesome!

[@vanilla.sp1c32]

Just a few days ago, I asked myself, "What would I look like with that haircut?" Thanks Brett!

[@artofmanliness]

You're welcome.

[@FutonJohn]

You should do a video on how to change your own car oil!

[@artofmanliness]

That's coming!

[@FullOfMalarky]

Cnet on cars has a great tutorial

[@KingOfWeird12]

+Art of Manliness yes please a video series on cars

[@artofmanliness]

New Video!

[@ChazZen]

would this work on guys with kind of long oval faces, also how would i style it at home because i suck at styling my own hair and my hair is also really thick so barely anything holds my hair throughout the day what works for really really thick hair? thanks

[@acecatman]

Sami El-Khazen sure, it would, if you like looking like prince charles anyway. in other words, no.

[@ChazZen]

Anisotonic im asking artofmanliness

[@ChazZen]

acYm I did it and I looked fine you sassy human haha. But it didn't feel right it wasn't really my style so I dont be getting it regularly at least

[@johnchristopheragutaya4858]

Art of Manliness Sir if I cut it like the one in the video would it grow like this? appreciate the video so much :)

[@abdomination]

Awesome. Now I know what to say exactly. My last haircut was close but I didn't know exactly what to tell them.

[@thedanster98]

that haircut is clean af

[@Machiones]

Greetings brother. I knew there was a reason I liked ya, keep up the good work.

[@ChachiTelevision1979]

Springfield, MO is sch a great town. I miss it.

[@codyhitchcock3443]

Very cool Thanks Ill get my hair cut like this when it grows out a bit lol

[@MagpulSqwerl]

when he pulled the stuff out of his hair 😂😂😂😂😂 btw I looovveee this song, perpetual blues machine by keb mo for those who don't know. one of my favs!

[@Porkswordactual]

Happy New Year brother! Charlie Up!

[@zeezee8216]

Congratulations 🎊🍾 1 million subs

[@SaschaBraendle]

Looking sharp there!

[@ralfgroh5967]

Curtain cut,. similar to a Peaky Blinder cut... love it!

[@jamescencil5119]

This is a perfect haircut for me

[@MikeStillUK]

I want a mad man haircut.

[@ibarra7777]

Thanks for the tip Brother. And fraternal greetings from Nilad #12 in the Philippines.😀

[@youyong28]

Perfect!

[@tranquiljoe7816]

I got thick volume hair that is wavy, it is near jet-black with a tiny barely visible tinge of brown in it. I think I am blessed to :)

[@harrisonsublett7914]

Just found this channel, and this is awesome. Anyone know where that red button went? Oh wait, it's gone, because I subscribed, because this is amazing!

[@JC-ok4yx]

I was watching videos today and thinking this exact thing!

[@AhmedMD]

Nice video !

[@BeboAltizer]

I liked the masonic ring, my brother! SMIB

[@AngusJones]

His hair looked a state at the start of the video, but something about it looking 'a state' I actually really liked, and thought suit him.

[@Adronomics]

Great stuff! I have no shame in paying a great barber good money for a fantastic haircut.

[@mattyjee]

On your next video, please: How to convince your wife to let you have (and keep) a mustache.

[@artofmanliness]

Grow one for Movember. Your cover is that it's for a good cause. That's how you get the mustache. Once Movember is over, don't shave it off. She'll get used to it.

[@mattyjee]

Art of Manliness I tried that once. She never got used to it. I've got a massive beard now and will shave down to a mustache and just see if she ever grows to love it. The problem is that she says I look too much like my father... Pretty hard to avoid that.

[@One_Bar]

Matt Greff Real easy. Start complaining when she cuts her hair. If she doesn't like it, then graciously point out that she can't complain about your mustache. Course then you get the weirdness that ensues. Mine still good naturedly complains once in a while, but then I shave prior to NSN and she REALLY complains about THAT and says how much she misses the beard. And yes, I shave once a year, period.

[@wbc1]

Did you ever convince your wife to let you grow a mustache?

[@pedobear497]

Man that comment really doesn‘t make me wanna get married.

[@irfanulshah9713]

great haircut

[@laxmannaikwadi371]

Very close to 1 million

[@forpurposes3168]

Man i want to show this to my barber

[@ricardocarvalholeite6263]

Love it

[@user-mi5wf2jx2d]

Excellent

[@CypherSean]

You're from South MO? KCMO here! Going Hiking/camping in north Arkansas next weekend. Meeting friends in good ole Aurora, MO. You're welcome to come along on a trip. Love the videos!

[@artofmanliness]

Actually live in Tulsa, OK. Just drove up to Springfield for the day for some videos and a book signing. Love Springfield, though. Great city. Love camping in Arkansas too. Just about an hour or two from where I live.

[@mezaguza]

Art of Manliness so, the manliness man live in tulsa!!??

[@Puffzilla777]

KCMO represent!

[@jackwolfe8206]

Cypher i lived in Marionville for a few years. Pretty place!

[@nr63kish]

My hair's thicker, lol. But I'm currently rocking the long curly pony tail and beard. I had a friend tell me I looked a lot like John Snow from game of thrones, and she was liking it, so yeah, that's the great thing about being a man, you can own all sorts of different hair styles and have them be manly. I've had high and tights, military style mohawks, side parts, crew cuts, buzz cuts, an AMAZING afro, and just about everything in between. I haven't had my hair cut in 3 years now, I don't know how much longer I'll keep it, no plans to change anytime soon, but my only advice would be to just own your hair. The one thing that doesn't work for me is the disheveled look you had at the start of the video like you just woke up after a long night, lol.

[@aadijumps386]

nothing better than a good old side part.

[@praetoriantiberius529]

2:31 Bro you look like Tom Cruise from Mission impossible when he's wearing that Russian general as a disguise.

[@andrewguaraglia3239]

As long as your points are in you can basically wear your ring anywhere! SMIB my Brother!

[@esinatra6176]

Subscribing to your channel now, greetings from Genesis #88 Pompton lakes NJ my brother

[@Ladco77]

Been bald for years, but I don't really miss my hair. I do miss the barber shop experience, though.

[@hellowill]

I got the exact same hair lmao, gonna ask for this next time.,

[@cptdex]

Really like your videos, podcasts, and site! I liked the video about how you can have different outfits with minimal clothes. Though I do have a question, I have straight and fine hair (think of David Beckham), any tips from your barbers for a good hair style? I generally go with a four on the side, with a trim on the top to sort of have a side part style, and tapered at the back. But I was wondering if anyone could give me hints of styles I could try?

[@ellarkay9842]

He gets to the lollipop and I'm leaning over like., "Holy shit!"

[@gsanchez9457]

Went to a barber. Asked for a side part. #5 on the side and back tapered. He said "5 and tapered? Do you want the 5 or do you want it tapered" You can't start at a 5 then taper down? Lol

[@lastmexicano]

Gerardo Sanchez so what did you say? I want this cut but don’t wanna F it up

[@ediaz951]

I've been blessed with thick hair too

[@Bworley71492]

I knew he was a mason.....YES!!!!!

[@erikhengstrum5878]

Thank You

[@IM_AGENTSOLIDER.EXE10.9M-12M]

Step 1: Wash the hair Step 2: dry the hair and apply tonic/oil Step 3: section hair and blowdry the sides (clipper cut)

[@THEDIEYOU]

Hey Brett, can you do a grooming/skincare routine ?

[@eduardosturla]

Aha! A Masonic Ring! I knew Brett had to be a practicioner of the craft! Any posts out there about the pros /cons of joining a Lodge? Congrats on always stellar work on AoM!

[@artofmanliness]

I plan on doing a whole series about the history of fraternal organizations later this year and include a post on how to become a freemason (because everyone asks me).

[@thefullmetalchicken4429]

Art of Manliness awsome

[@AkaThatOtherDJ]

Art of Manliness I will have to look this up, see how you put it together, Greetings from George R Barnes #171 Military Lodge, from Royal Airforce Base Mildenhall.

[@eduardosturla]

Art of Manliness Thank you Brett for your reply and your always great work. It appears fraternal organizations are clearly making slow but steady comeback. Last week, while socializing with a client, the conversation surprisingly veered towards fraternal organizations, not only Freemasonry, but also The Turtles, the Elks, the Oddfellows and The Ancient and Honorable Order of E Clampus Vitus! Clearly it took a turn I had not anticipated. It appears most 30 somethings are looking for a sense of purpose, belonging but also history, legacy and mystery. I and the rest of your followers are eagerly looking forward to your next piece on this subject. Kindest Regards,

[@mikevantrigt4317]

Art of Manliness Fraternal Greetings from Irvine Lodge #203 G.R.C. in Fergus, Ontario.

[@leonardopolato2634]

When he started to bring out stuff from his hair I thought :"What the fuck..." and pressed the like button

[@hairycueball]

Very handsome.

[@jstrct]

i wish there was a hipster barbershop near me. i live in alabama, and barely anyone is allow to razor shave anymore.

[@GoMeditate]

I had that much hair once...until the baldness started in on me. I envy you! Great vid

[@Aidanisawesome2001]

Didn't know he was a mason, really cool.

[@semra928]

Freddy Mercury with Black Hairs?!

[@Alzanderchap]

I really like the look but I wish my hair hadnt gotten so thin to pull something like this off

[@haku6344]

Absolutely love TAOM 👍🏻👍🏻 I‘m such a big fan. Does anyone know where to find similar content for women? Most stuff I have found for female styling etc. is just about trends. I just want to look classic and elegant with a sharp twist. Neither like a nun nor straight from the 50ies. A classic style with a modern touch. Help making women look sharp again.

[@fasteasydone]

uh, thin hair is best to do slicked back or to the side hairstyles, people who have thick hair should do something that up, cus it stays up very well

[@donaldcollins753]

your mustache reminds me of Daniel Day-Lewis from There Will Be Blood.

[@artofmanliness]

I can now die a true American.

[@gutrez242]

Art of Manliness You should do a video on how to properly drink one's MILKSHAKE!!

[@tranquiljoe7816]

Art of Manliness Haha, I'm jealous :)

[@jscibbe]

Would this work for guys in the military? I usually just end up finger combing mine over but I like the sharp look of this one. My only problem is I usually go with a one on the side due to the rules on my hair. Any recommendations?

[@rexbergermeister]

Have you been to Ford's Barbershop? Just opened up a few months ago in Tulsa.

[@robertjones7177]

Its like my dads hair color! my dad went from a 45 year old man with a mustache becoming a 67 year old man with an old man beard and my dads short hair now has grey on his ear temples and he still has a side part today in 2021 I tried to talk him into shaving his head but he did not want to and now I am glad He has never done that because I changed my mind about him doing that and he is done with going through hair loss. still has plenty of hair but he's bald from the back of his head like if you know what I mean and no I did not shave the back of his head with any buzzer.

[@VCthaGOATdunker]

Is thick hair really a blessing? I have it too and it's a pain in the ass to keep in control. I would rather have thinner hair as long as I keep the same hairline, it would be much easier to style.

[@TienDatLeDaniel]

agreed! Thick hair is a pain in the butt! When it gets longer, I just feel like a thousand tons of rock on my head.

[@notdyingsober]

I have thin hair, not bald thin, but Asian thin, and I'm Mexican, you don't want thin hair.

[@ekeclout3941]

I have insanely thick hair. Like I could sell a braid of my hair for a lot of money thick, and I just keep it buzzed, no hassle.

[@jdgannonable]

I have thick hair - I think the good thing is that we can have our hair thinned out at the barbershop to make it more manageable. We probably need to get our hair cut more often than people with thinner hair, but it's a small price to pay I think, as most people would agree that thick hair on a guy is generally more attractive.

[@seagull2345]

People with thick hair want thin hair and people with thin hair wishes for thicker hair.. Give me a break

[@drewbocop]

i would give anything for thick hair like that

[@awstinaxolotl9213]

What kind of cut or cuts would be good for curly hair?

[@mugi1726]

subscribed

[@dothedeed]

In the beginning I would have sworn it was a toupee.

[@singingcoyote]

5 side/back tapered, long enough to part on top

[@gazcan1]

When I hit the More Info Button at the top right corner it give me a link to a crib.

[@doucheman23]

You should do a video for bald gentlemen.

[@MatthewC33199]

I have a natural part right in the middle (a cowlick, I guess is what you call it), but I fit the requirement for having really thick hair. Is it still possible for me to get this cut?

[@williammoreno5189]

Nice Jeans, What brand and type?

[@imaquis8368]

Wow I had no clue you were in the Springfield area. It really is a small world.

[@artofmanliness]

Actually live in Tulsa, OK. Just drove up to Springfield for the day for some videos and a book signing. Love Springfield, though. Great city.

[@imaquis8368]

Ahhhh ok! Dang I'll have to be on the lookout for your next signing had no clue you were having one. Kind of new to the channel and I'm really enjoying it. Keep up the great work.

[@jamesslater7411]

How long is the top?

[@chandlerM1999]

Question: I got a side part about a year ago and I'm kind of getting tired of it, but here's the problem: when my hair is not styled, my hair on the top of my head hangs down to the side of my head where I got my side part and I hate it. Does anyone know how to get a side part to grow back? Because I've had mine for a year and it doesn't want to grow back.

[@jeremybatts4351]

Who did the music that you used in this video? It sounds very familiar.

[@Nerddough]

Is this hair cut possible with thin haired men? As in the hair its self is thin and wispy rather than thick? Or will you have to add a pound of pomade to get it to look right?