The crop haircut is an effortless, low-maintenance style that doesn’t require frequent trips to the barbershop. It features short sides and back hair paired with a textured fringe for a modern appearance.
Textured French Crop
Add texture to a French crop for a rugged and playful style that also helps the type appear more finished if you have a high skin fade. Men with naturally curly hair may benefit from a textured French crop cut, as its volume-building curls add body and texture that can balance out its crisp edges.
One way to add texture and dimension to a French crop is having your barber point cut your hair instead of shaving off all of it. This creates a sawtooth effect that helps lighten thicker locks while accentuating any natural waves or curls in your locks.
Add texture to a French crop by blending the barber in low, medium, or high skin fades for extra contrast with your top hairline. This can help create the ultimate “woke up like this bro look.”
Messy French Crop
Curly-haired men often struggle with maintaining a classic French crop, making a messy variation an attractive solution for rugged looks. Messy French crop haircuts also work great as youthful additions, offering something different and young appearance.
To create a messy French crop, leave the top longer than necessary and allow it to appear cluttered. This style works great for those with more casual styles like bro-style haircuts. Run your fingers through your hair, pulling pieces in various directions before setting it with a light coat of hairspray for best results.
A messy French crop effectively conceals receding hairlines or widow’s peaks, as it blends the top of the face into its layered fringe. It works best on men with thicker locks and is easily accomplished using matte clay or wax with lightweight finishes.
Skin Fade French Crop
French crop haircuts for men have long been a classic style. A skin fade can add a special touch to the class; its signature features include short back-and-sides with a shorter top, which features an optional fringe that can be styled straight or into a quiff for added variety.
This classic hairstyle pairs beautifully with any hair color, from blonde to teal or platinum highlights. Add a shaved line in the skin fades for added style!
A medium fade is an ideal complement to a French crop, providing ample texture on top that’s easy to style every morning. In contrast, the beard provides a charming difference between shorter hair on the sides and its longer counterparts. The result is an eye-catching casual style perfect for work or weekend adventures.
Modern French Crop
A modern French crop works well for men of various hair types. This men’s haircut features a long top with a blunt fringe, short backs, and sides, which can be styled in many ways – even adding a side parting!
This style is ideal for men with receding hairlines or widow’s peaks, as its layered fringe blends in seamlessly with top hair to push forward and push backward on foreheads. If your locks are longer, add extra texture by working a small amount of pomade through them from roots to ends, messing it up as you go.
This updated French crop style features more texture and is ideal for men with wavy or curly locks that hold volume well. The look pairs nicely with either a low, mid, or high skin fade.
