The Gallagher - Get the Look

With the Oasis brothers touring the UK demand has risen for the Gallegher-inspired haircut. Nestor Sanchez from HOB Academy details how to get the look.

1 Section the top away from the sides and back with a rectangular section from the crown to the recession area.

2 Overdirect the side sections up towards the parietal ridge and cut to the desired length.

Tip: This will remove internal weight, flattening the sides and keeping a softer longer edge this cut is known for. 

3 Divide the back area with a horizontal section from ear to ear to just above the occipital bone. Start with the first section just behind the ear using a square cutting angle and work towards the centre with no over direction to build a lighter, flatter shape whilst keeping the perimeter of the hair long. Cross check and repeat on the opposite side.

4 Connect this top area to the bottom section working exactly the same way, If hair is thicker ignore your guide and introduce a new guide about 1-inch longer than the bottom area, ready to be personalised at the end.

5 On the top section take a profile section down the centre that travels from the crown to the front hairline and cut using a square cutting angle. Using your guide at the crown, work with horizontal sections creating a square shape through to the front.

Tip: The creation of corners on the roundness of the hair that overlap the hair on the sides, will be a very important part of the aesthetic of the look, adding flatness and texture simultaneously.

6 Blow-dry the hair and straighten with irons, then soften the internal shape with your texturising scissors and feather razor to adjust the length and look of the perimeter.

7 Rub a matte finishing product through the hair, through the fringe, sideburns and back to create texture and a longer lasting finish.

Hair by HOB Academy Artistic team

Photographer: Richard Miles