Longer hairstyles for men are unconventional, exuding confidence and challenging gender norms. Achieve this style with low fades, and texturizing pomade can elevate long strands for maximum impact. Put on a center part to give off surfer vibes, or emulate Jared Leto for a face-framing cut a la Jared Leto’s look and pair this style with a beard to complete your rugged-but-refined appearance.
Side Part
One of the more iconic side part styles, this dapper hairstyle is ideal for guys with thicker or fuller locks. The prominent part keeps the top from looking too dense while drawing attention upward. Combine this look with a skin fade and stubble beard for an all-in-one dapper appearance. With its tapered sides and lineups, this style creates an elegant and polished appearance, making it suitable for more formal events. Wavy hair adds extra texture while remaining polished in this look. This style requires some product to help hold it all day long, depending on your hair’s thickness and coarseness. A pomade with both shine and pliability should work best, while thick or coarse hair may need firmer gel for taming.
Center Part
One of the year’s trendiest looks was a center part with face-framing layers. If you have thick locks but want to achieve sleekness, this style may be for you – comb back your locks and add some gel or pomade for a seamless finish! Fringe or pieced bangs is another stylish look with a center part, often seen on runways and streets. Wear this trend straight or brush to one side for added texture; for an additional rugged look, use Imperial Barber’s Matte Separation Workable Wax product for extra control.
Surfer
The surfer hairstyle is ideal for men with naturally wavy or curly locks, featuring loose waves or coils. To achieve the style, allow your locks to grow naturally to approximately chin height or eye level and give off that ruggedly handsome, carefree feel of someone who enjoys surfing at the beach. This look can be achieved anywhere, from shoulder-length lobs to long quiffs. Wavy or straight hair types can reach it by running some gel or pomade through wet locks before scrunching them into a messy texture upon drying. To add an extra vibrant flair, consider adding highlights to your natural shade; adding them can give off the impression of having slightly sun-bleached locks, similar to what naturally occurs among surfers.
Layered
Men with medium-length hair have numerous styling options. They can opt for something subtle like this look or more elaborate ones like a quiff or pompadour style. This fade haircut could be for you if you want something more sophisticated. It features a gradual taper rather than tight fading to give your look an elegant and refined feel. This style is ideal for dudes with thinned or receding hairlines and needing something different than neat. To add texture, try combing it neatly to the side like Shemar Moore here or messing up with some loose paste-like Fatboy Perfect Putty ($21). Additionally, this look works well on guys with wavy locks; its structure allows curls and waves to stand up while still adding some configuration.
Pompadour
This style may be ideal if your natural wavy or curly locks are naturally wavy or curly. Let your locks do all the hard work by using Grooming Tonic or Surf to combat frizz before blow drying or air drying your locks before working Blue Pomade Grease into them. A pomp and fade combination is still achievable, even with shorter waves. A low taper fade adds depth, while the textured pomp adds flair. A mini pompadour can be an ideal style choice for men with short hair who have difficulty growing out their locks long enough for full pompadour, and it also makes a good option for those preferring less-than-honorable grooming styles.
