If you need a little motivation, let us show you some of the contemporary and cool haircuts for men. Despite the ever-changing nature of what’s trendy, these cuts have shown impressive staying power, making them great options for anyone hoping to serve up a classic or modern men’s look.
Young or old, professional or coursing through academia, these easy-to-replicate hairstyles can work for you. Tease your stylist with a few pics from this roundup of cool haircuts for men, and they should have no trouble conjuring up the magic that is your new haircut.
- Quiff Haircut
The quiff is among the most fashionable and cool haircuts for men not only today but also throughout hairstyles’ long and storied history. To achieve it, a good portion of the hair at the front of the head is pushed upward and away from the forehead. The section of hair you choose defines the look, whether with a floppy quiff, a hard part, or the undeniably clean and professional side part. No matter which style you achieve, though, the quiff has an unmistakable personality that doesn’t shy away from saying your hairstyle was once the talk of the town—not to mention that it traces all the way back to Elvis.
- French Crop
The French crop is a basic men’s haircut. It has a short fringe that can be styled messily or pulled forward over the forehead, which can create a very cool look if the guy has the right amount of hair to work with. The sides and back of the head are faded or tapered, although the crop can also be styled with a clean undercut. The hair on top is cut to one length, all the way back to the crown, with the fringe being the only part left slightly longer. A low-maintenance haircut, the French crop is a good introduction to edgier styles because it keeps most of the hair out of the face.
- Slicked-Back Hair
The slicked-back hairstyle possesses associations of alpha-maleness and power, but it is also a versatile hairstyle that pairs well with a number of cool haircuts for men, enabling one to achieve a fresh, unique, and personalized look. The slicked-back hairstyle is typically defined as having somewhat longer hair brushed straight back away from the forehead (i.e., not sleeked down over the forehead) and secured with some high-hold gel or mousse.
Of course, you can wear it with various fade styles – like a skin fade or taper fade – on the sides to achieve an appearance that is truly your own. And while it may not be a look for everyone, if you have hair that’s long enough, you can even slick it back on top and leave some strands hanging down the sides (as Captain America style) for a high-sexy-factor hairstyle that might make you feel like a grease monkey (or just fresh from the shower).
- Unkempt Hair
The unkempt hair trend has been gaining momentum among men worldwide. The look can range anywhere from fairly subtle—picture wavy, beachy, and well-kept yet kind of messy hair—to ridiculously radical, with hair sticking up in every direction.
Short, long, and everything in between can be styled in this way, but it’s really something that thick-haired dudes have the most fun with; there are comparatively fewer options for fine-haired guys. If you want to achieve a look that works for you, consider employing some sea salt spray and other texturizing products that will give you an added volume to pull off a just-rolled-out-of-bed look that plays nicely with the clean cut.
- Comb Over
The classic comb-over is practically perfect for anyone and is one of the highly flexible and best-looking cool haircuts for men out there. The style derives its name from the act of combing one’s hair from one side of the head to the other, all while maintaining a lovely and luscious appearance on top – even if there’s not all that much hair up there anymore. Whether your mane is straight as an arrow, wavy, or even curly, there’s a way, with or without product, to achieve the look and make it work for you.
- Crew Cut
If you are a man and want to spend as little time as possible on your hair but still manage to look your best, the classic crew cut is a great go-to style. It’s about the easiest haircut to wear. It requires virtually no styling to keep it looking fresh and clean, and it’s versatile enough to look good at work during an important meeting with a client or at the club on a night out with the guys.
If you want some variation, you could try adding a side part or a taper fade starting at the top of the forehead. The traditional crew cut is a quarter inch in length at the top, but you can experiment with your own unique length to find a style that’s perfect for you.
