35 Cool Men’s Hairstyles

By Rich Krafting

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It’s very easy to get that same haircut, buy that same product, and style your hair exactly as you have always done over and over again. Low risk, easy.

But it’s kind of boring and doing the “same old, same old” is not going to get you noticed. Stay cool and try out some contemporary looks and modern men’s hairstyles.

When you go to the barber for your next haircut, take a picture of a new and totally different style than your usual cut. Simply tell your barber this is how I want my hair to look. Be bold, take a plunge into the unknown, and have some fun!

You will be amazed at how people look at you differently and in a very positive way when you step out the door and walk back into your daily life. Here are 35 cool men’s hairstyles for you to try out and completely transform your current look.

35. Long Wavy Hair Undercut Hairstyle

louscissorsuk_and long wavy hair undercut

Haircut by Louisa Harper

We always want what we don’t have. For straight hair that means adding some wave-like this unique curled combover style that ends in a whorl at the back.

34. Cool Hair Design + Undercut Hairstyle

drewdabarber_and cool hair design

Haircut by Drew Da Barber

For a unique look that doesn’t need styling, it’s all about hair designs. An undercut or fade are the canvas for your barber’s skills and creativity.

33. Classic Men’s Short Haircut

klipperinstinct_and classic short mens haircut

Haircut by Keller

An update of a classic cut is always a winner. This new crewcut keeps hair short and spiky on top but adds a temple fade that seamlessly blends into a short beard.

32. Short Haircut + Burst Fade

stevetrujillo_and burst fade

Haircut by The Mohawk Barber

Spice up that buzz cut with fresh lines and blurry fades. This ultra short style adds interest with a burst fade around the ears, tight angles at the temples and a curved neckline.

31. High Skin Fade Pompadour

ambarberia_and big hair hairstyle high skin fade

Haircut by Antonio Mateo

This combination is one of the top men’s hair trends of the year. The top is left long and styled into a retro-inspired pompadour. A hard part and high fade update the look.

30. Long Hair Texture + High Skin Fade

agusbarber__and long thick hair with natural texture and high fade

Haircut by Agus Barber

Instead of the messy look, this year is all about adding texture. This style has tons of height and is loosely divided into sections and twisted for that tousled texture.

29. High Skin Fade + Short Curly Hair

youngazbarber_and skin fade short curly hair haircut for men

Haircut by Gabriel Sotelo

The high fade with a little bit of length on top works for every hair type. Here, tight kinky curls are left up top while the rest of hair is cut down to the skin for a no maintenance, high style look.

28. Short Texture + Bald Fade

ryan_hardgrind_and high skin fade short mens haircut

Haircut by Ryan Connor

This short style is cut choppy on top for a textured spiky finish. The high skin fade is ultra clean cut and looks great growing out so you can visit the barber at your leisure.

27.  Thick Choppy Textures + Drop Fade

criztofferson_and skin fade and medium choppy hair

Haircut by criztofferson

This fresh style contrasts a blurry fade with a line up and ultra short straight hair with long textured spikes up top.

26. Hard Part + Slicked Hair

barberfitzy1_and side hard part and slicked back hair

Haircut by Paul Fitz

This side part hairstyle gets the perfect finish from Layrite Pomade and a streaker comb that creates perfect lines.

25. Side Hard Part + Step + Medium Texture

ggsoaress_and hard part medium hair on top

Haircut by Gabriel Soares Torrubia

Talk about perfect lines, this fresh take on the combover adds volume in graduated sections.

24. Short Crop Hairstyle For Men

thegentlemanbarbers_and short crop hairstyle for men

Haircut by The Gentleman Barbers

This ultra short cut isn’t short on style. This ultimate chop still features texture at the back, a hint of fringe and a low fade along the hairline.

23. Waves

wavyquis_and nice waves

Haircut by wavyquis @ DreamCuts Barbershop

For guys with black hair, don’t just get any old buzz. Mix it up with waves that add texture all the way around.

22. Mid Skin Fade + Step + Combover

hayden_cassidy_and mid skin fade with step combover haircut

Haircut by HaydenCassidyHair

A hot new men’s haircut is the step. Instead of the seamless fade, this cut literally steps hair from long to short.

21. Slicked Back Hairstyle

rpb_nq_and dry slicked back

Haircut by Ross Parlane Barbershop

The classic slick back always looks good and never gets old. If you are new to styling your hair, it’s a good one to start with.

20. Thick Hair Undercut + Hair Design

rickythebarber__and long thick hair on top and cool hair design

Haircut by Ricky The Barber

This long on top cut curls over the forehead in that vintage greaser style. But that’s not all. A hot hair design adds arcs and lines.

19. Cool Curve Hard Part

patty_cuts_and cool curve hard part

Haircut by Pat Regan

A fresh take on the lineup, this hard part creates a whole new hairline.

18. Slicked Back Hair

morrismotley_and slicked back hair hairstyle for men

Haircut by Morris Motley

This long on top cut is impeccably groomed. Just apply product and comb is straight on back. For guys with fine hair wanting to rock this slick back, this is how it’s done.

17. Short Pompadour

swisshairbyzainal_and drop skin fade short medium hair haircut

Haircut by Barber and Hairstylist Zainal

This short haircut for thick hair gets the look of a pomp with much less length.

16. Undercut Crop

mikeyyyyyyy__and cool short hair crop hairstyle

Haircut by Mikey

Instead of the slick back, this unique style pushes hair straight forward to create fringe over the forehead.

 15. Fine Hard Part + Combover + Side Fringe

markthebarber_and nice bald fade fine hard part combover

Haircut by Mark Marrero

An ultra fine hard part stands out against dark hair. This cool style also features plenty of volume and waves worked over to one side.

14. Medium Textures + High Fade

javi_thebarber__and high fade longer textured hair on top

Haircut by Javi The Barber

Modern spikes are all about texture. This cool vertical look features messy peaks like choppy water.

13. Short Slicked Combover

inthecut305_and short slicked combover high fade haircut

Haircut by His & Hers Parlour

A cool slicked comb over pompadour hairstyle with a high fade. Use a shine finish pomade to get this look.

12. Long Curly Hair + High Fade

emilio_wrk_and long curly hair and short sides

Haircut by Emilio

With the texture trend, guys with curly hair have it made. Just go for a long on top, short sides cut and use enough product to keep hair under control.

11. Super Clean Fade Pompadour

donnyblends_and super clean fade pompadour

Haircut by donnyblends

Great cut, great style. There’s nothing more to say.

10. Taper Fade + Waves

criztofferson_and taper fade and waves

Haircut by criztofferson

360 waves are cut in concentric circles around the head. You can wear them close together or farther apart, as seen in number 23 above.

9. Wavy Textures On Top + Short Sides

nicholas_the_greek_and wavy textures on top and short sides haircut

Haircut by The Greek

In addition to looking cool and staying clean cut, ultra short sides make tall hairstyles look even taller. This cool style gets texture and dimension from wavy hair.

8. Curve Hard Part + Waves

patty_cuts_and waves and curved hard part

Haircut by Pat Regan

Interrupt the straight line up with an arced hard part.

7. Low Skin Fade + Choppy Spikes

michelangelo327_and medium textured hair drop fade

Haircut by Miguel Angel Cifuentes Robles

The messy spikes are cool but what’s even cooler is the low fade that creates a fresh new hairline.

6. Skin Fade Textured Crop + Fringe Swept To The Side

braidbarbers_and skin fade textured choppy crop with fringe swept to the side

Haircut by Braid Barbers

This hot new men’s hairstyle has got it all. A layered and feathered cut creates texture. A hard part draws the line between long hair and short and a high fade cuts hair down to the skin.

5. High Fade + Medium Length Textures

lianos_urban_cutz_and high skin fade and medium textures

Haircut by Dimitris Lianos

With spikes on top, a mid fade angles hair down towards the back.

4. High Fade + Hair Blown Back Dry

r.braid_and high fade and medium hair blown dry

Haircut by Robert Braid

This greaser style looks great today, especially with a taper fade at the sides and back.

3. Incredible Fade + Hard Part Pomp

mikeyyyyyyy__and super clean fade combover pompadour

Haircut by Mikey

This cool cut is created to work with how hair grows. The part was placed where it naturally occurs, keeping styling and growing hair out easy. The fade is contoured to work with the head shape. To finish off the look requires some blow-drying skills to keep hair full of volume and in place.

The best barbers will work to ensure you can style hair on your own and that there is no awkward growing-in period. Learn more about this cut here.

2. Dry Textured Hair + Side Hard Part

lianos_urban_cutz_and cool textured hair on top with side hard part

Haircut by Dimitris Lianos

This unexpected style will ensure you stand out from the crowd. A line up zags into a curved razor part at the temple and fades into skin below. Up top, hair is textured and spiky with a wisp of fringe.

1. Cool Curly Hairstyle

whitneyvermeer_and cool curly hairstyle for men

Haircut by Whitney VerMeer

The haircut for guys with curly hair is stylish and clean looking. Equally good at home, at play, or at work. Hair has length on top but is layered and graduated to concentrate curls along the hairline. The sides are short and tapered down to the neck.

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