40+ Stylish & Short Haircuts for Men

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Master barber Craig Whitely explains how to choose the perfect masculine hairstyles for short hair

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1 Blowout Fade

2 Brushed Back Undercut

3 Burst Fade Mohawk

4 Buzz Cut

5 Buzz Cut Fade

6 Casual Medium-Short

7 Comb Over

8 Crew Cut

9 Curly Fringe

10 Curly Taper Fade

11 Faux Hawk with High Fade

12 French Crop

13 Hard Side Part

14 High and Tight Fade

15 Ivy League

16 Ivy League with Tapered Fade

17 Long Crew Cut with Low Fade

18 Messy Brush Up

19 Messy Textured Top

20 Modern Caesar Cut

21 Modern Pompadour

22 Mullet Fade

23 Natural Fade

24 Short Curly Hair

25 Short Fringe with Tapered Sides

26 Short Layered Flow

27 Short Mohawk Fade

28 Short Mullet

29 Short Quiff

30 Short Shaggy Curls

31 Short Slick Back with High Skin Fade

32 Short Spiky Hair with Taper Fade

33 Short, Textured Mod Cut

34 Side Part Fade

35 Side Swept with Mid Taper Fade

36 Slick Back with Undercut Fade

37 Spiky Fade with Blunt Fringe

38 Textured Crop

39 Thick Brush Back with Drop Fade

40 Thick Textured Top

41 Tousled Flow

42 Wavy Fringe with Taper Fade

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Co-authored by Craig Whitely and Raven Minyard, BA

Last Updated: January 13, 2026 Fact Checked

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You may think there aren’t a lot of ways to style short hair, but that’s not true! If you’re a man who prefers to keep your hair on the shorter side, there are plenty of unique cuts and styles that will show off your personality. In this article, we spoke to master hairstylists and barbers to compile a list of 42 of the most stylish short haircuts for men, along with tips on styling and how to ask for each cut.

What are some good short hairstyles for men?

Master barber Craig Whitely says that the best short haircut will be one that complements your face shape. For example, quiffs are good options for heart-shaped faces, while cuts that emphasize the jawline, like the short layered flow, work well for round faces. Fades of all kinds are also popular haircuts for men.

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Blowout Fade

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   This style is blown back to create a lifted look. The blowout fade is a youthful twist on a classic style. The hair is kept fairly short on top, then blown back with a hair dryer to give it lift, shape, and direction. It’s paired with a high fade that narrows and lengthens the face.

   • What to ask for: Ask your barber for a high fade on the sides and back, as well as longer hair on the top, especially in the fringe area.
   • Styling tips: Blow-dry your hair while brushing it backwards. Use products like texture powder or clay to achieve your desired shape.
   • Best for: Oval, round, and square face shapes
   • Not sure what face shape you have? Take our “Face Shape Quiz” or read our article on men’s face shapes to find out!

   Meet the wikiHow Experts

   Craig Whitely, professionally known as Craig the Barber, is a master barber and men’s grooming consultant based in West Palm Beach, FL. He has over 15 years of experience.

   Frankie Sanderson is a makeup artist, stylist, and the founder of TheStudeo, a styling business based in Washington D.C. that specializes in hairstyling, makeup, and personal image consulting services.

   Igor Sadurskii is an international barber and educator based in Long Beach, CA. He is known for his expertise in classic and modern men’s haircuts and has given master classes in barbering in over 10 countries.
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Brushed Back Undercut

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   This cut features longer, slicked-back hair on top. The undercut features short sides and longer hair on top that’s either slicked back or styled into a pompadour. It’s a bold and edgy look that’s perfect for anyone who wants to stand out from the crowd.

   • What to ask for: Ask for a disconnected undercut with a clear contrast between the top and sides.
   • Styling tips: Sprinkle texture powder on dry hair and use your fingers to style it into your preferred shape.
   • Best for: Oval face shapes

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Burst Fade Mohawk

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   The burst fade mohawk contours around the ears. While not as edgy as a standard mohawk, this high-impact cut emphasizes height and texture through a central strip going down the top of the head. The sides are kept tight and sculpted to create contrast.

   • What to ask for: Ask for a clean, curved fade on the sides, with longer hair on the top and back.
   • Styling tips: Apply a texturizing spray to damp hair, then use a strong-hold matte clay to ruffle the top with your fingers. This will create that “mohawk” look.
   • Best for: Round, oval, square, and diamond face shapes
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Buzz Cut

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   A buzz cut features hair that’s clipped short all over. “A buzz cut [is a] clean, low-maintenance haircut,” says master hair stylist Frankie Sanderson. All the hair on your head is clipped to the same short length, making it easy to maintain. The buzz cut requires minimal styling and is ideal for those who live busy lifestyles or simply don’t want to spend a lot of time on their hair.

   • What to ask for: Request a uniform length all over; the exact length is up to you and your style preferences.
   • Styling tips: While buzz cuts don’t require styling, use a high-quality shampoo to keep your scalp clean and healthy.
   • Best for: Square, heart-shaped, or round faces
   • Sanderson adds that you could give yourself a buzzcut at home if you want, but you may cut it too short if you don’t have experience working with clippers and different guard lengths.

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Buzz Cut Fade

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   This buzz cut features sharp lines and contrast. The buzz cut fade is similar to the standard buzz cut and exudes masculinity. According to Sanderson, a buzz cut fade is “short all over, usually done with clippers, but the magic happens on the sides and in the back where the hair gradually fades.” It’s usually faded down to the skin around the ears and neck.

   • What to ask for: Ask for a buzz cut that’s faded around the ears and neck.
   • Styling tips: This cut requires no styling, but you can pair it with a nicely groomed beard and simple jewelry for a fresh look.
   • Best for: Square, oval, and diamond face shapes
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Casual Medium-Short

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   This cut blends classic styling with trendy texture. The longer top is messy and brushed up to create a stylish look with subtle, side-swept movement. The shorter sides blend naturally into the longer hair, and the final look has definition that doesn’t feel overdone.

   • What to ask for: Ask for a scissor-cut on the sides to provide a soft, natural transition to the longer top.
   • Styling tips: Spritz your hair with sea salt spray to create a natural, tousled look.
   • Best for: Most face shapes

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Comb Over

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   A comb-over features hair parted to the side and swept across the head. It’s often paired with shorter hair on the sides. This style offers a clean, classic look that works for both professional and casual settings.

   • What to ask for: Ask for short sides with slightly longer hair on the top, parted at the side.
   • Styling tips: Create a clean part and comb the hair neatly to the side. Use a lightweight pomade for a natural, smooth finish.
   • Best for: Any face shape
   • Looking for inspiration? Check out our article on men’s comb-over haircuts for more ideas!
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Crew Cut

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   The crew cut features short sides and slightly longer hair on top. It is a versatile haircut that suits most face shapes and hair types and is a low-maintenance option that can be easily styled with most products.

   • What to ask for: Ask for a cut that’s longer on top and shorter on the sides and back. Describe your desired length so your barber doesn’t cut it too short or too long. Additionally, ask about any variations of the crew cut that might complement your face shape.
   • Styling tips: Almost any styling product will work on the crew cut, depending on your hair texture. Apply a hair putty to provide a firm yet natural hold.
   • Best for: Any face shape

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Curly Fringe

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   The curly fringe shows off your natural texture. This youthful style involves medium-length curls styled forward. It offers a playful, confident look for those who want to embrace their naturally curly hair.

   • What to ask for: Ask for medium-length curls that are styled to fall forward and create a voluminous fringe.
   • Styling tips: Use curl-enhancing products like mousse and curl creams to shape and define your curls while keeping them bouncy.
   • Best for: Most face shapes, especially oval, heart-shaped, and rectangular faces
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Curly Taper Fade

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   This fade enhances curls while maintaining clean, sharp lines. It’s the perfect blend of natural texture and precision. This look is ideal for those who want to keep their curls under control while showing off their natural volume.

   • What to ask for: Ask your barber to start the fade low and blend it seamlessly into your curls on top.
   • Styling tips: Keep your curls hydrated with leave-in conditioner and curl cream to prevent frizz.
   • Best for: Most face shapes

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Faux Hawk with High Fade

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   This look pairs a high fade with a spiky central strip. In this attention-grabbing style, the high fade begins at the temples, providing dramatic contrast to the longer strip of hair at the top of the head. It works for straight or wavy hair and gives the wearer a youthful, edgy energy.

   • What to ask for: Ask for a high fade that begins at the temples, with longer hair in a center strip at the top of your head.
   • Styling tips: Apply a texturizing spray or mousse to damp hair, then use a blow dryer and your fingers to lift the center hair upward and backward into a crest. Finish with a pomade or wax.
   • Best for: Round, square, and oval faces
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French Crop

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   The French crop features short, textured hair with a blunt fringe. This stylish, sophisticated haircut is also extremely versatile. It can be worn tousled for a casual look or slicked back for a more polished style. The blunt fringe is what makes this cut stand out.

   • What to ask for: Ask for textured layers on top for added volume and movement, as well as a blunt fringe that complements your face shape.
   • Styling tips: Apply a hair cream with a light hold and natural finish for a look that’s perfect for everyday wear.
   • Best for: Most face shapes, including oval, square, and heart-shaped faces
   • Barber Igor Sadurskii adds that a French crop is a great option for those with thin hair because combing all the length to the front can cover any thin spots.

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Hard Side Part

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   The hard side part is a precise, crisp look. This cut uses a razor-defined line to create a high contrast finish. The part creates instant separation between the top and sides, giving the style a clean, structured edge that’s ideal for professional settings. Pair it with a fade or taper to sharpen things up.

   • What to ask for: Decide what hairstyle you want (like a fade or taper), then let your barber know you’d like to pair it with a hard side part.
   • Styling tips: Use a styling clay or pomade to sweep the hair across your head and lock in the part without any stiffness.
   • Best for: Oval, square, and diamond faces
   • Sadurskii adds that side parts work well for thin hair “because you can pick the length that works the best for you.”
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High and Tight Fade

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   This cut features short hair on the sides and longer hair on top. The high and tight is a clean, masculine cut that is inspired by the military and is popular with men of all ages. The short sides and back make it a practical cut, while the longer hair on top gives it a stylish appeal.

   • What to ask for: Request a high fade on the sides and back with slightly longer hair on top.
   • Styling tips: Apply hair clay to provide a strong, matte finish and style your high and tight cut with precision and control.
   • Best for: Oval, square, and round faces

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Ivy League

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   The Ivy League is similar to a crew cut but with longer hair on top. The Ivy League is a preppy, sophisticated look named after the Ivy League universities and the stereotypical men who attend them. The slightly longer hair on top gives it more refinement than the classic crew cut. It can be styled neatly or tousled for a casual vibe.

   • What to ask for: Ask your barber for a classic crew cut with longer hair on top.
   • Styling tips: Apply a hair paste with medium hold to style your Ivy League haircut to your desired look.
   • Best for: Most face shapes, especially oval, square, and diamond
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Ivy League with Tapered Fade

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   This is a short, textured variation of the Ivy League. This style pairs the classic Ivy League with a tapered fade to create a youthful, clean-cut look. The hair is left longest at the front and cut into soft layers, while the sides and back are gradually blended down to skin level.

   • What to ask for: Ask for an Ivy League cut (a classic crew cut with longer hair on top) with a tapered fade.
   • Styling tips: Use a matte pomade to shape your hair into your desired style.
   • Best for: Most face shapes, especially oval, square, and diamond

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Long Crew Cut with Low Fade

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   This style consists of a low fade with a volumized, textured top. The long crew cut is an old-school look that features a lot of volume on the top of your head. The hair is often feathered and helps showcase the sharpness of the fade on the back and sides.

   • What to ask for: Ask your barber to lightly feather the bulk of your hair and gently fade the sides, preferably into a connected stubble beard.
   • Styling tips: Run a styling cream or paste through damp hair with your fingers, then tousle for a natural, effortless look.
   • Best for: Most face shapes, especially oval, square, and round
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Messy Brush Up

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   This style features voluminous, spiky hair with a tousled finish. This edgy, contemporary style consists of choppy layers and texture that creates impressive definition. It generally works best on thick, short-to-medium hair.

   • What to ask for: Ask for choppy layers with slightly longer hair on the top.
   • Styling tips: Blow-dry your hair and lift the front using your fingers or a vented brush. Shape your hair with matte clay or a texturizing paste, using your hands to sculpt an intentionally tousled look.
   • Best for: Oval, square, round, and triangle face shapes

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Messy Textured Top

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   This textured style adds volume and natural movement to your hair. The textured top is paired with short, cropped sides that refine the silhouette to create a playful look. This style looks especially good with a short beard that adds balance to offset the undone look.

   • What to ask for: Ask for longer, textured hair on top with shorter hair on the back and sides.
   • Styling tips: Apply sea salt spray and matte clay to shape your hair and create a laidback, controlled finish.
   • Best for: Most face shapes, especially oval, square, and round
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Modern Caesar Cut

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   The Caesar cut features layered hair and a short fringe. This timeless hairstyle is named after the Roman emperor Julius Caesar. With short, horizontal layers, this cut offers a clean, sophisticated look that’s suitable for any occasion.

   • What to ask for: Ask for short, horizontally layered hair with a short fringe.
   • Styling tips: The Caesar cut doesn’t typically require much styling, but use a high-quality shampoo and conditioner to maintain a healthy scalp and hair.
   • Best for: Oval, square, and diamond face shapes

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Modern Pompadour

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   A pompadour offers volume on top with short, clean sides. This modern take on a classic style is ideal for those seeking a polished look with a bit of flair. It’s also great for adding volume to thinning hair.

   • What to ask for: Ask for a fade or tapered cut with longer hair on top to create sharp contrast.
   • Styling tips: Use a volumizing mousse or pre-styler, then blow-dry the hair upward and backward. Apply a medium-hold pomade or styling cream to create a sleek, structured finish.
   • Best for: Square, oval, or heart-shaped faces
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Mullet Fade

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   The mullet fade pairs tight, faded sides with longer length in the back. The resulting look is more edgy and rebellious than the traditional mullet. The fade keeps the cut clean around the ears and neck, while the top and back are textured to highlight natural movement.

   • What to ask for: Ask for a modern mullet with a fade on the sides. Specify your preferred fade height and desired length for the top and back.
   • Styling tips: Use texturizing products like clay or sea salt spray on damp hair, then blow-dry while shaping with your fingers to create volume.
   • Best for: Oval, square, and round faces

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Natural Fade

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   The natural fade features a gradual taper. Unlike extreme fades, the natural fade gradually tapers into the natural length of the hair, creating a blended, effortless look. It’s ideal for those who want a less polished look that requires minimal maintenance.

   • What to ask for: Ask your barber to begin the fade lower on the sides and back for a more relaxed transition.
   • Styling tips: Use a matte product to maintain a natural look without excess shine.
   • Best for: Most face shapes
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Short Curly Hair

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   This low-maintenance style embraces natural texture. You may think curly hair requires a lot of maintenance, but that’s not always the case. The cropped length of this style helps define your curl pattern, while the tight sides or a soft taper provide contrast that helps your curls stand out.

   • What to ask for: Ask your barber to keep the length on top of your head, while buzzing the sides or doing a soft taper.
   • Styling tips: Use a curl cream or leave-in conditioner to reduce frizz and prevent heaviness.
   • Best for: Any face shape

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Short Fringe with Tapered Sides

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   This style features sides that gradually shorten. The sides shorten from the crown of the head to the neckline, creating a refined silhouette that accentuates your bone structure. The hair gets longer at the top and ends in a fringe that’s just long enough to be swept across the brow.

   • What to ask for: Ask your barber to taper your sides and leave enough hair at the top and front to create a fringe.
   • Styling tips: Sweep your fringe across your brow for a popstar-inspired look, or leave it straight for a grungy, mod-inspired look.
   • Best for: Oval, square, and diamond face shapes
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Short Layered Flow

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   The short layered flow offers a lot of volume and movement. Ideal for men with thick hair, this style is understated and sophisticated. The top and back of the hair are left longer and cut into feathered layers, while the hair around the temples is razored short to frame the face and accentuate the jawline.

   • What to ask for: Ask for longer feathered layers on the top and back of your hair, with the temples razored short.
   • Styling tips: Use sea salt spray to add separation and enhance your natural texture, then brush the hair from front to back with a wide-toothed comb. Apply medium-hold pomade to create a casual, beachy finish.
   • Best for: Round, oval, heart, and square faces
   • Whitely recommends choosing haircuts that will enhance your jawline if you have a round face.

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Short Mohawk Fade

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1. The short mohawk fade provides height and texture, along with clean lines. This dynamic style is the perfect blend of modern and retro, with a bit of an edge. The mohawk itself is short and textured, which contrasts with the skin-tight or low fade along the sides.

   • What to ask for: Ask for a short mohawk with a low fade on the sides.
   • Styling tips: When styling your mohawk, use a small amount of matte clay to enhance separation and create a structured, no-gloss look.
   • Best for: Oval, square, and round faces
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Short Mullet

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   The short mullet features cropped sides and a longer back. This is another modern variation of the classic mullet. The hair on top is textured and layered to create visual interest, while the longer back and tighter sides create an unconventional aesthetic.

   • What to ask for: Ask for a layered mullet with closely shaven sides.
   • Styling tips: Apply a matte styling cream to define and shape thick hair, or a clay to create a grittier look for thin hair.
   • Best for: Oval, square, and round faces

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Short Quiff

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   The quiff features longer hair on top that’s styled upward. This cut offers volume and height for a bold, confident look. The sides are kept short, while the longer hair on top is pushed upward and back to create a classic look. Sanderson notes that quiffs are particularly flattering for men with heart-shaped faces.

   • What to ask for: Ask your barber for longer hair on top with plenty of volume. Consider your face shape and style preference, and specify the desired length for the sides.
   • Styling tips: To style a quiff, Sanderson recommends, “Start with damp hair and put a little bit of mousse or gel at the roots. Blow-dry upward and slightly back, using your fingers or a vent brush. If you want a matte styling product, you can use clay. If you want a more polished look, you could use a little wax.”
   • Best for: Most face shapes, especially heart-shaped, oval, square, and round faces
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Short Shaggy Curls

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1. This cut emphasizes your curl pattern with choppy layers. Short, shaggy curls are ideal for men with thick, textured hair. The short, choppy layers add bounce and movement without creating excess volume or making your curls look unruly.

   • What to ask for: The exact cut depends on your preference and what you think would best fit your face shape, but ask for short choppy layers.
   • Styling tips: Apply a lightweight curl cream, then scrunch your hair upward while blow-drying to define your curls.
   • Best for: Any face shape, depending on the exact cut

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Short Slick Back with High Skin Fade

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   The longer hair on top provides contrast with the high skin fade. This cut exudes power and confidence. The slightly longer top is combed back from the forehead, and the high skin fade adds grit and masculinity to the look. It’s also a great way to show off behind-the-ear tattoos, if you have them!

   • What to ask for: Ask for a high skin fade with longer hair left on top.
   • Styling tips: Use a strong, low-shine pomade or wax to slick your hair back away from your forehead. This cut also looks great when paired with a well-groomed beard.
   • Best for: Most face shapes, especially round, square, and oval
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Short Spiky Hair with Taper Fade

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   This style adds movement and structure while keeping things professional. The spiky hair on top of the head creates a playful feel while adding structure to the cut, while the gradual taper along the back and sides keeps the look meticulous and sharp.

   • What to ask for: Ask for longer, textured hair on top, paired with a taper fade on the sides and back.
   • Styling tips: Apply sea salt spray to add texture, then add matte clay to lock your style in place.
   • Best for: Most face shapes, especially round, square, and oval

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Short, Textured Mod Cut

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   The textured mod cut recreates a classic 60s look. This style consists of short, choppy layers that create a fun, vintage feel. The longer, volumized top is paired with short, choppy bangs and face-framing pieces that hit at or below the ear.

   • What to ask for: Ask for a soft, razored cut that’s longer on top and has soft layers and a fringe.
   • Styling tips: Scrunch a lightweight styling paste or texturizing spray through towel-dried hair to separate the layers and create a soft appearance.
   • Best for: Oval and square faces
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Side Part Fade

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   This style consists of a side part and a modern fade. The longer hair on top is parted to the side, and the sides and back are faded to create a classy, simple look. The defined hard part looks well-groomed, and the fade creates clean contrast that frames the face.

   • What to ask for: Ask for a precision mid fade with longer hair on top, with a defined hard part.
   • Styling tips: Apply sea salt spray to damp hair for added volume, blow-dry it, then finish with a low-shine pomade or clay.
   • Best for: Oval, square, and diamond faces

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Side Swept with Mid Taper Fade

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   This style provides an instant sense of balance. The tapering softens the transition between the longer hair and the fade and highlights the point-cut layers on top. These combined elements create a clean, yet relaxed silhouette.

   • What to ask for: Ask your barber for a mid taper fade, leaving longer hair on top. Choose which side you want to part your hair based on your personal preferences.
   • Styling tips: Apply a sea salt spray or mousse to damp hair to add texture, then blow-dry across the part, using a brush or your fingers to create lift and direction.
   • Best for: Oval, square, diamond, heart-shaped, and round faces
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Slick Back with Undercut Fade

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   This cut creates a sleek, modern look that’s easy to maintain. The closely cropped sides create contrast with the longer hair on top. The undercut fade features a tight taper that gradually blends into the skin, which removes bulk and emphasizes the sleek top.

   • What to ask for: Ask your barber for an undercut fade with longer hair left on top.
   • Styling tips: Apply a lightweight pomade or clay to damp hair, then comb your hair straight back with a fine-toothed comb.
   • Best for: Oval, square, and diamond face shapes

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Spiky Fade with Blunt Fringe

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   The spiky fade creates a modern, angular look. The sides fade from skin-length up to a textured, point-cut top that’s styled upward. The fringe is cut straight across the forehead for a sharp look, and this style is often paired with a personalized razor design behind the ears.

   • What to ask for: Ask your barber to point-cut the top, skin fade the sides, and cut your fringe straight across your forehead.
   • Styling tips: Style your hair upward with a matte paste to create that spiky look.
   • Best for: Round, square, and oval faces
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Textured Crop

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   This cut features short, choppy layers and a longer fringe. The textured crop is a modern take on a classic short haircut. The layers add volume and movement to your hair, creating a stylish and effortless look.

   • What to ask for: Ask for choppy layers to add texture and movement to your hair. Consider your face shape and style preference when deciding on your desired length for the fringe.
   • Styling tips: Apply sea salt spray to achieve tousled texture and volume with a matte finish.
   • Best for: Oval, square, and diamond faces

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Thick Brush Back with Drop Fade

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   The brushed back hair creates a dramatic, voluminous look. The longer hair on the top of your head is pushed up and back, then blends into a drop fade on the sides, creating dramatic contouring around the ears and neckline.

   • What to ask for: Request that your barber blend the length gradually and to use texturizing scissors or add razoring through the edges to add movement and reduce heaviness at the top.
   • Styling tips: Apply a sea salt spray to damp hair, then use a blow dryer and a vent or round brush to brush the hair backward. Finish with a pomade or gel for hold.
   • Best for: Oval, square, and round faces
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Thick Textured Top

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   This style features cropped sides and thick hair on top. If you have naturally dense hair, this cut is a great way to stay on trend. The sides are faded or cropped, while the hair on top of your head is slightly longer, allowing for easy styling versatility.

   • What to ask for: Ask for faded or cropped sides, depending on your preference, while leaving length at the crown.
   • Styling tips: Use matte clay to add movement and volume and to emphasize the piecey, separated look on top.
   • Best for: Oval, round, and square faces

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Tousled Flow

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   The tousled flow is a textured, free-flowing style. This cut utilizes layers to achieve volume and movement, which creates a natural, undone look. Your hair flows back from your face and falls behind your ears. A flow looks good on straight or curly hair.

   • What to ask for: Ask your barber for textured, layered hair with length on top and a free-flowing look.
   • Styling tips: Work leave-in conditioner and a small amount of matte styling cream into your hair, then use your fingers to push your hair back, creating a dramatic, windswept look.
   • Best for: Oval, heart-shaped, and square faces
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Wavy Fringe with Taper Fade

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   Pair a longer fringe with a fade for a modern, yet timeless look. This cut leaves the bangs longer, allowing them to fall forward over the forehead. The sides and back gradually blend to create a soft, professional look. Your natural waves create movement and texture.

   • What to ask for: Request a low taper fade with longer hair at the top and front of your head.
   • Styling tips: Apply sea salt spray to damp hair, then lock in your hair’s natural movement with a styling clay or pomade.
   • Best for: Oval, diamond, square, and heart-shaped faces

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