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Let’s explore the classic 1950s ducktail haircut. This iconic hairstyle, also known as the DA duck, duck haircut or ducks ass haircut, remains a timeless choice for those seeking a sophisticated and vintage look. When you see an image of a ducktail haircut, it’s distinct characteristic is the middle parting that occurs in the back of the head where greased backed hair on the sides sides are swept to the back center which resembles a ducks tails.
The ducktail is one of those men’s coiffed hair styles that require precision and attention to detail. The process of creating clean lines is required for the classic “duck’s tail” at the back. While the shape is classic it offers a lot of variation in overall style, hair thickness, and texture. This ducktail hairstyle will also look great on straight or curly hair.
Russell explains each step and uses JATAI Osaka Scissors and JATAI Tokyo Thinning Scissors by BMAC in this tutorial to complete the cut. You don’t need a special ducktail comb to get this look. It’s all predicated by giving the proper haircut and using a combing technique to comb the hair back on the sides.
