If you want your peers and colleagues to take you seriously, a manly haircut can make all the difference. Spiked or tousled locks may have been fashionable at 17 but now look juvenile when applied to someone aged 30. Single-length styles with short sides create a rugged and masculine appearance, ideal for the ultimate gentlemanly look. Slicked-back hair combined with faded sides can help complete this style’s image.
Pompadour
The pompadour is an eye-catching look perfect for men looking to project confidence. While this style requires maintenance, its beauty shines through when combined with facial hair or stubble. This timeless haircut features long hair at the top and faded sides and back, creatingan elongating effect for chubby faces. Add an edge to the pompadour with this modern variation by creating a hard part on one side and brushing up to create a quiff. It works best on thick or wavy hair and can be sliced using matte pomade for extra control.
Crop
Opt for a tightly textured crop if you prefer rockabilly over James Dean-inspired styles. It works great on wavy and straight hair types and can even be combined with a burst fade for that subtle drip effect. Rafael’s barbers specialize in cutting men’s textured crops and other haircuts for an authentic, natural appearance. Ask about our Dove Men Care Strengthening Shampoo to add strength to your locks without harsh products – ideal for creating strong, healthy waves with natural texture! Make an impressionful statement with this style by asking your barber for a low-mid skin fade to create extra contrast between your fringe and short hair on the back and sides. A bit of matte clay may add an authentic finish.
Side Part
A side part is an elegant classic haircut, suitable for all lengths and textures of hair. It can help disguise broad foreheads while adding structure and rocker edge to bob cuts or traditional cuts. Choose between soft or hard side parts; for optimal results, bring in a photo so your barber or stylist has an idea of your desired style. A long-side part haircut is one of the most impressive and eye-catching styles. To successfully pull it off, however, requires sufficient hair length. Additionally, this look works well with many other manly styles, such as pompadours, quiffs, and fringe. For this style, use hair wax or gel for maximum hold.
Hard Part
Complex parts are sleek styles that define the hair, perfect for men’s haircuts and events such as graduation or adding an extra dimension. A tricky part can add flair to an otherwise plain or standard cut, adding a distinction that’s great for special events and your everyday life. Hard Part Haircut – As an alternative to the side part, the hard part is a practical yet simple style to achieve with a shaved line at the scalp. Easy to style using gel or pomade, this versatile haircut makes styling simple. This modern take on the greaser hairstyle features a subdued hard part to draw attention away from its less conservative faded sides and add interest. It pairs nicely with contrast textures, long tops, or beards; just be sure to use strong-hold products such as BluMaan Monarch Matte Paste ($23). Regular maintenance will keep this style looking its best!
Bowl Cut
The bowl cut or mushroom haircut combines a blunt fringe with short, tapered, or layered strands on the sides and back with or tapered ends. It is a great look for men with naturally curly locks who want texture added to their style while still achieving the shape of an authentic bowl cut. Though bowl cuts may appear childish or outdated, they have seen an unexpected resurgence among celebrities such as Miley Cyrus and Rihanna. This style combines a sleek side fade with a loose bowl crop for an aged appearance and works exceptionally well when worn with vibrant hair colors. Jim Carrey made it famous when he donned the bowl cut as young Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars, and Javier Bardem used it in No Country for Old Men as philosophical hitman Anton Chigurh. You can get creative with your bowl cut by altering how you part your hair.
