Men's Hairstyles Guide
Classic & Contemporary Cuts
Crew Cut
The crew cut is a classic short hairstyle where the hair on top is cut upright and gradually tapered shorter from the front to the crown, with very short sides and back.
Buzz Cut
The buzz cut is an ultra-short hairstyle created using electric clippers, resulting in a uniform length all over the head, typically between 1/16 to 1/2 inch.
Undercut
The undercut features longer hair on top with sharply contrasting shorter or shaved sides and back, creating a bold disconnected look.
Pompadour
The pompadour is characterized by hair swept upward and back from the forehead to create height, typically with shorter sides and back.
Faux Hawk
The faux hawk mimics a mohawk's style but with a more subtle approach, featuring longer hair in the center styled upward with shorter, but not shaved, sides.
Taper Fade
The taper fade gradually transitions from longer hair on top to shorter hair on the sides and back, creating a clean, graduated look.
Slicked Back
The slicked back hairstyle involves combing longer hair straight back from the forehead using styling products for a sleek, polished look.
Side Part
The side part is a classic style where hair is combed to one side along a natural part line, creating a neat, professional appearance.
Ivy League
The Ivy League cut is a longer version of the crew cut that can be parted and styled with product, popular among collegiate circles.
Quiff
The quiff features longer hair at the front styled upward and backward, creating volume while gradually shortening toward the back of the head.
Caesar Cut
The Caesar cut features short, horizontally straight cut bangs, with similarly short sides and back, creating a simple yet distinctive look.
Mullet
The mullet features shorter hair at the front and sides with notably longer hair at the back, creating its distinctive 'business in front, party in back' appearance.
Textured Crop
The textured crop features short, choppy layers on top styled forward or messy, often with faded sides, creating a modern, effortless look.
Hard Part
The hard part is created by shaving or cutting a precise line into the hair to create a dramatic, defined part, often combined with other styles.
Man Bun
The man bun involves gathering longer hair at the crown or back of the head and securing it in a bun, creating a casual yet stylish look.
French Crop
The French crop is a sophisticated short haircut featuring a defined fringe and textured top, similar to a Caesar cut but with more styling versatility.
High and Tight
The high and tight is a military-inspired haircut featuring extremely short sides with slightly more length on top, creating a clean, sharp appearance.
Burst Fade
The burst fade features a distinctive fade pattern that curves around the ear, often paired with a mohawk or textured top for added style impact.
Skin Fade
The skin fade gradually tapers down to completely bald, creating a striking contrast with the longer hair on top.
Mohawk
The mohawk features a strip of longer hair running from the forehead to the nape, with shaved sides creating a bold, striking appearance.
Bro Flow
The bro flow is a relaxed, medium-length style where hair naturally flows backward, creating an effortless and casual appearance.
Surfer Hair
Surfer hair is characterized by its long, naturally wavy, and tousled appearance, embodying a carefree, beach-inspired aesthetic.
Flat Top
The flat top features hair cut and styled to stand upright and form a flat plane on top of the head, often with shorter sides.
V-Cut Fade
The V-cut fade features a distinctive V-shaped pattern at the neckline, adding an eye-catching detail to traditional fade styles.
Temple Fade
The temple fade concentrates the fade effect around the temples, creating a clean look that can be combined with various top styles.
Disconnected Undercut
The disconnected undercut features a dramatic contrast between longer top hair and closely shaved sides with no gradual transition.
Bowl Cut
The modern bowl cut updates the classic style with textured layers and optional fades, creating a contemporary interpretation.
Curtains Hairstyle
The curtains hairstyle features a middle part with longer hair framing both sides of the face, creating a 90s-inspired look.
Wavy Slick Back
The wavy slick back embraces natural wave patterns while maintaining the classic slicked-back style, adding texture and movement.
Afro Fade
The afro fade combines natural afro texture on top with clean fade on the sides, creating a modern and structured appearance.