Flattop

Definition: The sides and back are cut similar to a crewcut, with the following exceptions: The hair is cut on top with emphasis on flatness. The hair at the sides of the top are cut to give a square appearance. The photo to the right is a traditional flattop. Variations include: "Flattop with Fenders," in which the hair on the sides is left longer and brushed back, giving the hair on the sides the appearance of fenders over the wheel of a car; also the "Horseshoe," which is an extremely short flattop with a "landing strip" in the middle. Viewed from the top, the hair resembles a horseshoe. To make the hair stand up, a small amount of wax or gel is applied and the hair is brushed back and toward the center of the head. A blow dryer can be used to redirect stubborn hair.

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