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Quiff hairstyle
The sides are kept short, and the longer hair at the front is blow-dried upward and swept back. The result is volume with texture and a slightly messy finish. It looks classic and modern at once.
- Length
- Short
- Upkeep
- High
- Best textures
- Straight, wavy
- Face shapes
- Oval, round, square, heart
How would Quiff look on you?
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What to tell your stylist
“I’d like a quiff. Please leave about 2–3 inches at the front, getting shorter toward the back. Take the sides down with a #2 and blend them softly into the top. Texture the front so I can blow-dry it up and push it back.”
Tip: show the result you made in Mane too. A description plus a picture is the clearest brief.
Why choose it
- Adds height and balances the face
- Can be worn neat or messy
- Short sides keep it tidy
Keep in mind
- Needs a blow-dry and styling product every day
- Volume drops quickly in rain and humidity
Similar styles
Colors that go well with Quiff
About Quiff
A quiff puts all the weight at the front. The hair above the forehead is left about 2–3 inches long and gets shorter toward the crown. The sides are cut with scissors or a #2–#3 guard and can be paired with a taper or a fade.
The height on top adds a vertical line to the face, making round and square faces look longer and more balanced. It also suits oval and heart-shaped faces. It’s easiest to shape on straight and wavy hair, and waves add texture on their own. On a long face, keep the front a little lower. Chocolate, honey blonde or ash gray make the texture more visible.
What’s the difference between a quiff and a pompadour?
A pompadour is combed back smooth and glossy into a round, polished shape. A quiff is more textured and messier: the hair lifts up and back, but the strands stay separated. A pompadour looks more formal, while a quiff feels more casual. Try both on the same photo to compare.
How do I style a quiff?
Apply a little mousse or sea salt spray to damp hair and blow-dry the front while lifting it from the roots with a brush. Then work a little matte paste through with your fingers and guide the front back. A light hairspray helps it hold all day.
How many credits does it take to try Quiff 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.
Quiff 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.