If waking up and styling your mane takes too long for you, there are still ways to achieve an uninhibited look without spending hours doing it yourself. Messy hairstyles for men are chic yet effortless styles that suit any face shape or hair type and can be achieved quickly in as little as 60 seconds.
Bedhead
An effortless bedhead look is ideal for days when you don’t have time to blow dry your locks and need more time to afford to blow-dry every strand individually. Let them fall naturally around your face, using products for hold and definition as required. Wavy or curly textures work exceptionally well, adding volume and definition.
Long layers add volume, while the twisted strands create an elegant aesthetic. Robert Pattinson never ceases to charm us all with his stunning good looks, and this quiff-styled messy hairdo with its comb-over fade adds another captivating masculine element that looks effortless and refined.
If you prefer sleek hairstyles over messy ones, try styling this style with either a low or high side part and loosen up some strands on either side for an effortlessly chic appearance. Perfect for any season and event.
Bangs
Bangs have an iconic place in our hearts regarding messy hairstyles for women, as they add chic and femininity. Furthermore, cracks provide the opportunity for a makeup look that accentuates features. Tyra Banks’ messy ponytail gives her a stylish party look!
Also, for an effortless summer look, you could wear a messy bob with casually side-swept bangs for an irresistibly cute style. This look works well on its own or when going out.
Assembling texture to a messy haircut can be effortless by getting your barber to point cut it. Point cutting involves your barber cutting each strand at different lengths for an effortlessly, dirty, and excellent appearance – especially great when worn with a cowlick to give any look an edge and grunge touch!
Mullet
Mullets come in all lengths, from short to medium to long; the key is creating an organic and flowing style. Instead of the slicked-back hockey styles popularized by Eshays in the 90s and British Chavs or Australian Rap and Drill scene, this relaxed style has smooth sides tapering towards a fade and blends in naturally with a beard for an appealing face frame.
The mullet style can also look great with wavy and curly locks; ensure all strands are brushed out before applying some men’s pomade or wax to provide an elegant finish.
A broad pompadour crowns this flowing, wavy mullet styled with temple fade, and the beard disappears to form a mohawk shape and balance the face frame. This version of the mullet adds subtle yet striking style statements; try wearing it alongside a side-swept beard and retro waxed handlebar mustache for an indie vibe!
Volume
Messy hairstyles look incredible whether your natural volume is all-natural or you use extensions to boost it! Messy styles give an undone, just-out-of-bed feel that suits every face shape and hair type – they even help disguise cowlicks!
Even pin-straight hair can achieve the messy boy’s style. Apply a light product such as soft gel or matte pomade to your locks before scrunching up for an undone, textured effect.
A high ponytail is a good option as it looks clean from the front while creating messy waves at the back. For added elegance, try adding a beautiful tiara for a casual day out with friends or an event like music festival, where this look keeps you cool while looking stylish!
