- Mane
- Styles
- Hairstyles
- Short
- Pompadour
Catalog exampleImages are AI-generated catalog examples. Your real result depends on your stylist’s technique and your hair type.
Pompadour hairstyle
The hair at the front is lifted into tall, smooth height and combed back, while the sides stay short. It’s been one of the most iconic men’s styles since the ’50s. Glossy, polished and bold.
- Length
- Short
- Upkeep
- High
- Best textures
- Straight, wavy
- Face shapes
- Oval, round, square, heart
How would Pompadour look on you?
Try it on my photo1 credit · no credits used until you press CONFIRM · combine with a color and beard in one try
Try it with a color — still one CONFIRM
What to tell your stylist
“I’d like a pompadour. Please leave 3–4 inches at the front, shorter toward the crown. Take the sides down to a #2 and blend them softly into the top. Cut the front so it stands tall and neat when I comb it back.”
Tip: show the result you made in Mane too. A description plus a picture is the clearest brief.
Why choose it
- A strong, memorable silhouette
- Makes a round face look longer
- A sharp choice for special occasions
Keep in mind
- Needs a blow-dryer, brush and pomade every day
- Height can make a long face look even longer
Similar styles
Colors that go well with Pompadour
About Pompadour
A pompadour needs at least 3–4 inches at the front, with the hair getting gradually shorter toward the crown. The sides are cut short with scissors or clippers, and modern versions pair it with a fade. To style it, blow-dry while lifting the roots with a round brush, then comb it back.
The height on top stretches the face vertically, so it balances round and square faces. On oval and heart-shaped faces, it keeps the features open and strong. It holds best on straight and wavy hair; curls need daily blow-drying for a smooth surface. Jet black, chocolate, auburn or silver make the glossy surface stand out even more.
What’s the difference between a pompadour and slicked back hair?
With slicked back hair, the hair lies flat and close to the head. In a pompadour, the front is lifted up first and then combed back, creating clear height above the forehead. A pompadour looks more dramatic, while slicked back hair is more understated. Try both on the same photo to see which suits your face.
What product should I use for a pompadour?
For the classic glossy look, use a water-based or oil-based pomade. For a more matte, modern finish, a paste or clay works well. A light mousse on damp hair before blow-drying helps the height last.
How many credits does it take to try Pompadour in Mane?
Each CONFIRM costs 1 credit and creates one image. Picking options and browsing uses no credits; a credit is only used when you press CONFIRM, and it’s refunded automatically if the generation fails. You can combine a hairstyle, color and beard in the same CONFIRM. During the beta, credits are bought in the app and the same balance works on the web.
Try it on your own photo in 3 steps
Add your photo
Keep your face centered and well lit. Uploading a photo and picking options uses no credits.
Pompadour is preselected
The studio opens with this choice. Add a color, beard or smile if you like; everything is applied in the same try.
Press CONFIRM
Your result is usually ready in 10–30 seconds. Save your favorite, compare side by side or show it to your stylist.