Modern quiff: what it is, who it suits and what to tell your barber

Modern quiff is a short cut listed under men's cuts in the FitMyFace catalog. The catalog describes it this way: short tapered sides, about 7 cm of hair on top brushed up and back with volume at the front.

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Who it suits

The catalog lists round, oval, square, heart-shaped and diamond face shapes as suiting the modern quiff. It marks long (oblong) faces as a weaker fit for this cut.

For a round face: Add height on top and keep the sides slimmer to lengthen the face. For an oval face: Balanced proportions: most cuts work, so pick for your lifestyle. For a square face: Soften a strong jaw with texture, layers and movement.

The catalog pictures it on straight hair. The catalog says a stylist can usually cut it on straight and wavy hair, and leaves curly and coily hair off that list, so ask a stylist who works with your texture.

Barber card summary

Top: 7 cm (2¾ in), styled up.
Sides: low fade, #2 (6 mm, 1/4 in) to #3 (10 mm, 3/8 in), keep the corners.
Back: low fade, #2 (6 mm, 1/4 in) to #3 (10 mm, 3/8 in).
Neckline: tapered.
Sideburns: medium, to mid-ear.
Finish: pomade.

Upkeep (typical guide): haircut every 2–3 weeks; daily styling about 5 min with pomade.

The card records the look you want and starting measurements; your barber checks and adjusts the final cut. The picture is illustrative. The values are suggested starting points, not reviewed by a barber. In the app you can edit any line on the card.

What to tell your barber

Sides: taper #2 to #3, keep the corners. Top: 6-8 cm at the front, shorter toward the crown. Blow-dry up and back; light-hold pomade.

See the Modern quiff on my face

FitMyFace hair previews are approximations, not predictions of how your hair will lie after a cut. Ordinary hairstyle try-ons perform face analysis on-device. The optional AI previews (hair and glasses) send a photo to Cloudflare; your consent is the one "I agree" on the scan screen, and a switch on the results turns them off. FitMyFace is for adults 18 and over and is not available in Illinois. For haircuts, a 500 px square of your photo, face included, goes to our AI (Cloudflare) and is deleted right after. Never stored. 18+.

Questions

Does the modern quiff suit my face shape?

The catalog lists round, oval, square, heart-shaped and diamond face shapes as suiting the modern quiff. It marks long (oblong) faces as a weaker fit for this cut. Face shape is a starting point, not a rule.

What do I tell my barber?

Show the card above or say: Sides: taper #2 to #3, keep the corners. Top: 6-8 cm at the front, shorter toward the crown. Blow-dry up and back; light-hold pomade. Your barber checks and adjusts the final cut.

How often does it need a trim?

Haircut every 2–3 weeks; daily styling about 5 min with pomade. This is a typical guide, not a rule.

Can I try the modern quiff before cutting?

Yes. FitMyFace shows it on your own photo, or on a sample face first. It is a preview, not a promise of how your hair will fall.