There is an array of men’s haircuts available. While some offer timeless looks, others follow current trends.
The curtain bangs hairstyle has quickly become one of the trendiest haircuts for gents. This unique cut features shorter bangs that skim over the forehead and can be styled in numerous ways to suit various situations.
Shaved Sides
Shaved sides offer men seeking an elegant appearance a great solution. This haircut can visually lengthen round or square face shapes while looking especially striking when styled on curly or wavy hair.
The short quiff fade shaved sides hairstyle is an eye-catching and fashionable style, perfect for experimentation with different styling options like spiky spikes. Use quality pomade such as Layrite Original Pomade or Shu Uemura Ischi Sculpting Paste to keep the style in place.
Showcase your natural hair texture with the Afro shaved sides haircut! This stylish cut is ideal for men with Afro hair who wish to maintain a sleek and modern appearance, especially those looking for something eye-catching yet distinctive. Pair the cut with a beard for added character – or keep things low maintenance and practical by keeping this style low maintenance and simple!
Short Back and Sides
Short back and sides haircuts come with many variations; if you say these four words to your barber, they’ll immediately understand exactly what it is that you need done.
This timeless men’s cut has long been popular, providing men looking for an easy and classic option with short side and back length hair, yet long enough to create stylish comb over styles, pompadours and faux hawks. A low taper fade can add extra panache to this timeless cut.
Men looking to take things further can ask their barbers to create a hard part in this hairstyle, making the side of their head stand out even further. This style can especially benefit men with round faces who will appreciate its added definition.
Crew Cut
If long shaggy hair doesn’t quite suit you and buzz cuts are too extreme, crew cuts offer the ideal compromise. This classic men’s haircut provides enough length for professional appearance while remaining versatile enough for adding personal style.
Add a fade to the sides of a classic crew cut for an ideal formal event look, complete with hard part. A fade also looks stylish while providing contrast against tapered sides of the haircut.
If you prefer a casual crew cut, consider growing out an inch or two and styling your locks with spikes for an eye-catching and trendy look. Low or no sheen products will give your spikes a matte appearance for an authentic, well-polished finish.
Taper Cut
Men with longer locks may want to consider getting a taper haircut, in which gradually shorter layers are cut from behind and sides of their head. This style works well for creating different looks, especially those featuring textured locks.
This style can be worn with either a clean shave or brushed back locks to achieve a sleek, modern aesthetic. Adding flair can also be achieved by pairing with pompadour or beard.
Taper haircuts resemble fade styles in many respects but have one main distinction – typically taper cuts gradually reduce from the top down and side to side while fade cuts abruptly to skin. Understanding this distinction will allow you to better communicate your desires to your barber and avoid confusion.
Mohawk
The Mohawk haircut is a modern, fashionable style which combines short locks on the sides and back with longer locks at the crown for a dramatic modern appeal. This combination gives the style an eye-catching, striking aesthetic suitable for semiformal or formal events.
The mohawk has an ancient history. First popular among Native Americans, but later popularized by punk rockers during the 1970s. Today it remains an adaptable men’s hairstyle which can be worn spiky or flat and textured depending on personal taste.
Taper fades or undercuts are an ideal complement to the mohawk style as they make it more work-appropriate and casually stylish. Men can also try faux hawks as an edgier way of keeping its edge, yet maintaining its overall character.
