Write an article based on this "Thin it out (optional). Texturize the sides and back of your hair (optional). Rub a texturizing cream, mousse or wax between your hands and then apply it to your hair."
If your hair is looking chunky and thick, consider taking some sections between your fingers and cutting very lightly into them while holding the scissors vertically pointing down towards your scalp. When doing this, don't cut the entire chunk of hair just a few snips into the section of hair that you hold between your fingers will be fine. If the back is still quite full, you can do what is called "channel cutting", which involves running the scissors through the hair at a diagonal angle as you cut. This can be particularly helpful at the back of your hair, particularly if you have trouble reaching back there, as you only need one hand for channel cutting (the one holding the scissors). Once you're happy with the top, move around the sides and back and make little adjustments as you see fit. One way to easily add some texture is to gently twist a chunk of hair and then, holding the scissors at a diagonal angle, gently running them against the hair twist to add some texture. Don't close the scissors completely over the twist, otherwise you'll just cut the chunk of hair off instead of giving it a pointy, razored look. To get the faux hawk look, move your hands through the center top part of your hair swiftly and in an upward motion. If the sides of your hair are still a bit long, you can use the styling product to tame them down a bit by pushing them forwards or backwards. A common tip from stylists when applying product is to start at the back of your hair. That way if you use too much product, your hair won't look overly greasy.