7 Modern Quiff Hairstyles for Long Hair to Update Your Look
Breathe new life into that classic style.
For dudes, there is nothing quite as classic as the quiff hairstyle. The style has become more of a vintage throwback, especially if you wear it in the same original look. That’s why we like good modern quiff hairstyles for long hair: Just working with longer hair to begin with updates this old-school look.
We like quiff hairstyles for long hair that incorporate different textures. Going for that tousled look is one way to update this style, and we’ve got a few other tricks up our sleeves. Read on to see seven different ways to style quiff hairstyles for long hair:
7 Quiff Hairstyles for Long Hair to Try Out This Week
1. Surfer-Dude Quiff
This ultra-relaxed quiff is a great look for guys who like to keep it casual. The tousled effect paired with the gelled look gives off cool surfer vibes. To get quiff hairstyles for long hair, you need to start with wet hair that you can blow-dry into shape. Once you’ve gotten the shape down, use AXE Spiked-Up Look: Extreme Hold Gel to rough up the front section. The more gel you use, the wetter your hair will look.
2. Voluminous Classic Quiff
Don’t get us wrong: We do love a good classic quiff. But we like to make it modern, even if that means upping the volume. To get this kind of height, you’ll need to blow-dry your hair for volume. Don’t worry, having longer hair already makes getting this kind of lift easy. Once you’ve got the body in, then you can style your hair into a classic quiff.
3. Modern Tousled Quiff
This ultra-cool quiff is one of the very few looks that don’t require using a blow dryer. All you need is dry hair! It is helpful though, to run your hands backwards through your hair as it dries to get your roots bending the right direction. Then use a product like Bed Head By TIGI Stick to mold your quiff: A waxy product with a high hold, it’s exactly what you need to achieve this look.
4. High-Fashion Edgy Quiff
We know this look isn’t something you’d wear on your average day, but isn’t it slick? We love this fashion-forward look even if you only bust it out on special occasions. To get this level of shine without making your hair harden into a helmet, use a gel or high-shine pomade, like Axe Clean Cut Look: Classic Pomade all over the top of your hair. Then comb the sides upwards and direct the center downwards towards your neck to complete the look.
5. Long Curly Quiff
In case you missed it, we’re big fans of dudes with curly hair who like to show off their locks. You should absolutely wear your hair in its natural texture! To achieve this look, you’ll need hair that is a little longer on top and shorter on the sides; this way you’ll get that quiff without the pouf to deal with.
6. Extra-Tall Modern Quiff
This look turns the volume up to the max on quiff hairstyles for long hair. The longer your hair, the better for creating a super-voluminous look. To get this style, start off by drying your hair as we explained for the voluminous classic quiff. The key to making it look more modern is to play with texture and get as much volume as you possibly can. Use Bed Head For Men By TIGI Matte Separation Workable Wax to get a cool matte texture.
7. Easy-Going Quiff
We love this quick and simple quiff for, oh, pretty much all week and not just on the weekdays. To recreat this super-easy look, follow this tutorial for a classic quiff hairstyle. Finish things off with a rough, slightly imprecise part. You can also rough up your quiff by raking hands through for a bit of a tousle.
Need more quiff hairstyles for long hair? Check out these quiff and fade haircuts.
