Pompadour

The Pompadour is a classic men's haircut that, in Paweł Pollheimer's version, becomes a precise exercise in building a three-dimensional shape. The course shows how to work with intention across two planes at once: horizontally, creating a natural, round outline around the head, and vertically, building a triangle on the sides for volume and a square at the back for a flat profile. This is a technique for barbers who want to turn a classic into a craft based on geometry and full control over balance.

Paweł Pollheimer guides you through the entire process, starting with the fundamental decision - establishing a stationary guide around the head that defines the base length and shape. He then shows how to sculpt vertical shapes - a square at the back and a triangle on the sides - using elevation and the direction of his own body (chest vs. stomach) without any guesswork. Working on the top is a logical connection to the sides while preserving the longer, disconnected fringe characteristic of the pompadour.

In this course you'll see

• Establishing a stationary guide around the head as the foundation for the entire haircut and the guarantee of balance between both sides
• How the direction the section is pulled toward (the chest vs. the stomach) directly creates a square or triangular shape
• The round graduation technique, where sections run parallel to the outline - from diagonal near the face to horizontal at the nape
• Building a square shape on top of the hair, working in horizontal sections from front to back
• Two texturizing methods: deep point cutting on wet hair for a firmer texture at the front, and tempera work for lighter, feathered ends at the back
• Full finishing of the haircut with a taper fade at the temples and precise edge-up work along the hairline

After this course, you'll stop seeing the pompadour as a haircut to just "comb out" and start constructing it with intention. You'll gain a system that gives you full control over the volume and profile of the haircut, guaranteeing perfect balance between the left and right side without constant checking. This is knowledge that lets you create repeatable, technically flawless classics that clients can easily recreate at home.