Men often shy away from short haircuts for fear they don’t suit their face shape or texture, but with proper planning and consultation with a stylist, there’s no reason you couldn’t pull off an excellent shortcut that suits both your taste and looks great!
1. Top Fade
A faded haircut makes an eye-catching statement, emphasizing the natural shape of your head while adding height to your style. However, this style may only suit some – some men may feel uneasy with the stark difference between their short and longer locks. If you prefer more subtle looks, consider opting for a skin fade with a slick back or side parting. This style is particularly suited to people with thin hair as it helps avoid blunt cuts that look flat or boring while at the same time emphasizing curly locks’ lush textures.
2. Bald Sides
A bald fade with short hair creates an eye-catching and easy maintenance look, perfect for those with straight locks, but also works excellent with curlier or wavy styles. Additionally, this style can hide any patchiness or thin spots in front of your client’s head. Add a dash of style with a high fade and leave some longer pieces at the top, brushing it into an attractive pompadour style. This works particularly well on men with receding hairlines as it draws attention away from them toward more extended patches on top.
3. Spiky Top
This stylish short quiff taper style is ideal for men who want to look their best without dealing with long locks. The top strands can be spiked up for an eye-catching, unruly style that pairs nicely with jeans and t-shirts. Spikes may be considered punk-inspired hairstyles, but they can also be elegant. This short spiky style combines a faux hawk and low fade for an exciting combination. The front features gelled spikes pushed back with gelled elastic straps while its sides sport razor-shaved patterns for maximum drama – an ideal look suitable for formal events yet casual enough to be worn regularly!
4. Skin Fade
Skin fade haircuts are ideal for men with short hair and full beards who wish to show off their tattoos, as the cut reduces length from ear to nape of the neck while still fitting with your overall hairstyle. It pairs beautifully with all types of haircuts, from Caesar cut and slick back styles to hard parting and casual or professional styling options. A high skin fade is bolder than its tapered counterpart and pairs beautifully with quiffs for an eye-catching and modern style that stands out.
5. Crew Cut
The crew cut is an effortless style ideal for men who seek an elegant yet resilient appearance. This hairstyle features a small strip of hair on top that can be styled back using pomade or quickly turned into an elaborate quiff or pompadour. A classic crew cut is an ideal style choice for square face shapes, especially when worn with either a mid or high-skin fade that contrasts nicely with the longer length on top. If you want to add some extra flair, try adding subtle side parting or messing up your locks using styling wax for added visual interest.
6. High Bald Fade
This hairstyle features an eye-catching contrast in length for added style and sophistication. A bald fade shows off your skin, while the longer top offers multiple styling options from hard parting to faux hawking. An experienced barber will know exactly which haircut will match your desired look, so bring along any pictures if possible to save time and money by knowing exactly what it is that you want to be cut. The bald fade is ideal for men with thicker and darker hair because it creates an aesthetically pleasing, balanced appearance and enhances curly textures beautifully.
