22-07-2025
Average Brit bloke keeps his hairstyle for over a DECADE, survey shows – are you in need of a trim?
THE average British man has had the same hairstyle for longer than a decade.
A poll of 2,000 males found they've stuck with it
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The average British man has had the same hairstyle for longer than a decade.
Credit: Will Ireland/PinPep
Reasons for sticking with the same hair style
Other reasons cited include fears what others will think and
They typically solidified their style aged 31, with the short back and sides the most common trim (35 per cent), ahead of the buzzcut (16 per cent).
While the 'alpaca back and sides' also has its fans (seven per cent) - so-called because it resembles the animal's mane.
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Following the research commissioned by
Spokesperson for the brewery Edd Simpson said: "We knew Alpacalypse would turn heads — we just didn't expect it to be at the barbershop.
"Now everyone wants the alpaca back and sides."
The study also found of those who haven't adopted it already, 23 per cent of men would be 'likely' to give the alpaca trim a try.
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With 'because it looks cool' (55 per cent), thinking it would suit them (52 per cent), and simply wanting a change (41 per cent) among the reasons why.
It also emerged those polled were most experimental with their style aged 22.
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Further to this, of all the things men are most likely to experiment with –
Although 33 per cent 'might' be willing to change their mop with consultancy from a trusted stylist.
Major Life Change
20 per cent admitted they might consider a
new look
following a major life change such as a break-up or a job change.
Carried out through OnePoll, the research found 38 per cent admit they care what others think about their look - with 28 per cent convinced they're
While those polled also revealed which animals they think have the best hair – the male lion came top, followed by the Samoyed dog, highland cattle,
Richard Tucker, senior barber at Ruffians, which has teamed up Alpacalypse Session IPA by SALT Brewery, for the pop-up added: 'We're delighted to host the Alpacalyse Shearer Shop as Brits embrace a new look."
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Brit models the 'Alpaca Back and Sides' alongside the alpacas inspiring the trend.
Credit: Will Ireland/PinPep
