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Barbers are flooded with requests for the Garnacho haircut, but here’s the real name and how to ask for it like a pro.
“I want the Garnacho haircut!” That’s what barbers worldwide keep hearing while being shown the latest picture of the soccer player Alejandro Garnacho on their guest’s phones. What is this new (spoiler – not really!) hairstyle and why is it explosively popular?
Alejandro Garnacho is a Spanish soccer star who captured the attention of fans both with his athletic skills and hairstyle choices. All sorts of highlights and bleach jobs look as amazing on his signature haircut as his natural dark brown hair does. Tapered on the sides and back with the bulky top, it’s a great choice for anyone with an active lifestyle.
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Your hairdresser might not know Garnacho (however, we seriously doubt it) but they will surely know the professional name of this haircut – blowout taper fade. Giving that name to your hairdresser and showing him select pictures might do the trick. But if you feel you need to elaborate to nail specific aspects, here’s a lowdown.
Jimmy the Hairdresser from Adelaide, Australia details what to ask for at your barber’s if you want to copy this hairstyle. “The fade is just a mid fade with a really heavyweight line,” he explains. This strong, clean line is what gives the top its heavy, bulky feel. Going as short as possible with the fade will guarantee you a harsher line. “Drop down at the back a little bit but not too much,” suggests Jimmy.
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The top section of the haircut is just a long textured fringe that is cut just above the eyebrows. When the fringe grows out, it will reach below the eyebrows, taking the weight of the haircut forward. The sides and back are medium-length and well-blended. “Ask for a lot of texture because when it does flop you want those nice choppy bits hanging off the sides,” instructs Jimmy.
“Wait!” you’ll say. “But isn’t it the same haircut as Sam Zia has?” And although at first glance these haircuts look identical, there are differences between them.
Sam Zia, a popular Canadian TikTok creator, posts vlogs covering topics like relationships, hairstyles, hygiene, and more. A great deal of those videos detail his haircut and how he styles it. In essence, Sam’s haircut is a low taper with a textured fringe on top.
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“It doesn’t go super high up,” Sam describes his fade. “I want to have a little bit of my crown sticking out.” For that full, fluffy look, you’ll need your top section three to four inches long, gradually getting shorter on the sides and at the back. Ask your barber for a texturized top and if you’ve got super straight hair like Sam, get them to help you choose the right texturizing product.
Basically, it boils down to your face shape, hair texture, and preferences. Guarnacho’s blowout taper fade will work well with thick or wavy hair, reducing bulk on the sides. It enhances the sharp angles of a square face and adds height to the top, balancing out round faces.
Zia’s low taper with textured fringe looks awesome on angular face shapes. Diamond-shaped, triangular, heart-shaped faces all get a boost with the shaping power of the puffy top that seamlessly tapers toward the neck.
Read more about these and so many more types of fades in our feature 15 Different Types of Fades for Men Explained and Illustrated to choose the one that works for you.
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