Men’s haircuts have never been more fashionable, thanks to an increase in style-conscious men. If you’re searching for a new cut or want to hone your barber skills, brush up on current styles and terminology to create an authentic look.
Hard Part With Fade Cut
The Hard Part With Fade Cut (The Hardy Fade Cut or HWF for short) is an iconic men’s haircut style, ideal for sharp features and easy maintenance. Short, textured hair makes this stylish cut effortless to maintain!
A tricky part is a style created by shaving into the hair with a razor or trimmer to define its edges and add dimension. Perfect for men who appreciate dapper style, complex parts pair well with combovers, quiffs, pompadours, and fades for added flair.
If you love the classic taper fade look, add an edge and sophistication with a hard part! It adds flair and complements most hair textures perfectly. Thicker hair works best with this men’s style, although even finer strands can pull it off with enough bravery. Comb your locks with water-based pomade or clay for an opulent, glossy finish or unwilted windblown effects.
Bowl Cut
The Bowl Cut offers an elegant yet low-maintenance style for men with straight hair. Easily achieved using at-home clippers and some pomade, its signature uniform edges pair beautifully with beards or beard trimmers. They can even be styled to incorporate fades or undercuts for an exceptional finish.
To add modernity to the bowl haircut, combine a fade or undercut with a longer fringe for a modern spin on this timeless style. Not only does this look sleek and stylish, but it can even help make the face appear slimmer! Adding spikes for an additional rugged edge adds extra power.
Side Part
Men’s side-part haircuts are highly sought-after due to their polished aesthetic. This hairstyle typically involves a short back and sides and a longer length on top; examples of such haircuts include French crop, faux hawk, and pompadour.
The military haircut is another classic side part that exudes discipline and manliness, though this style only works well on men with thick locks capable of withstanding its maintenance needs.
An alternative way of creating a more prominent, immaculately lined style is adding a hard part to any quiff or slicked-back haircut.
Fade
Men’s fade haircuts provide a classic and easy way to add a sophisticated aesthetic. Pair a middle parting with a high skin fade for a striking appearance, or opt for low or medium taper fades instead of something more understated.
The various kinds of fades vary significantly in style, size, and transition severity between longer and shorter strands. A bald fade, for instance, offers a stylish and timeless masculine look perfect for men of all ages and types of hair.
Tousled Tresses
As COVID-19 gains ground and social distancing becomes stricter, many men have chosen to skip barber shops altogether and grow out their hair instead. Though this style may appear complicated initially, it can become effortless with suitable natural men’s hair gel or pomade and practice.
This hairstyle typically features a slicked-back style with loose top hair swept to one side or back for an understated and stylish appearance. Perfect for men who want to appear trendy but remain unassuming!
Crew Cut
The crew cut is a short haircut featuring shaved sides and back that can be worn casually and professionally. It is ideal for men with naturally curly or texturized locks who desire texture enhancements. Hold-producing products like GATSBY Inside Lock Natural Lift will help to achieve the desired structure and appearance.
Try this chic and sophisticated crew cut with high skin fade for a sleeker and more refined look. It is ideal for men looking to appear professionally put-together at work.
Buzz Cut
Men with receding hairlines may find a buzz cut incredibly liberating, yet this classic style can add volume to thick locks, adding some serious edge and style.
Ask your barber for a short buzz cut with fade, also known as a “burr cut,” which offers more versatility in styling options. Remember, however, that this style requires frequent touch-ups at home using quality clippers to avoid uneven cuts.
