Just because your hair is short doesn’t mean that it has to be boring or plain-looking – far from it, actually! Short hairstyles and haircuts for men can be more versatile and interesting than most would believe so continue scrolling to discover all the coolest ways to style that shortcut!
I. Overall Short Hairstyles for Men and Short Haircuts
1. The Modern Short Haircuts for Men
Very similar to a Buzz haircut, usually done with a #3 clippers, this modern short haircut sports a skin fade haircut combined with longer top hair. The front is trimmed to look straight and short, framing the forehead like short bangs.
What to ask your barber
Request a clean, short skin fade for the back and sides, reaching above the temples, similar to the Buzz cut, but ask for a different, longer trim on the crown area so that he can complete the look successfully.
2. Fresh Short Hairstyles for Men
What to ask your barber
The taper fade cut shows no abrupt lines or steps where the hair suddenly looks longer or shorter. Ask for a gradual increase in your hair’s length to get this look.
3. Short Hairstyles for Men with Shaved Sides and Stubble Beard
What to ask your barber
Ask for a classic fade haircut with the top cut in a similar way to the Caesar Cut, with short bangs and skin shaved sides. The beard can be trimmed to look a bit longer than the shaved areas.
4. Short Top with Skin Fade and Surgical Line and Faded Trimmed Beard
What to ask your barber
A very popular choice this skin fade cut is both elegant and practical and easy to get. Just ask for a different length for your top hair, around 1/4 inches long, and finish it off with a surgical line.
5. The Buzz Cut with Faded Sides and Beard
What to ask your barber
Ask for an overall short haircut but keep the top longer and the skin of the side faded, like in a Burr haircut. No matter the circumstances, this haircut is super quick and can be even done at home.
6. Taper Fade Short Hairstyles for Men
What to ask your barber
Request a classic Taper Fade Haircut mentioning the overall length you desire. Style it with a side-part and hair gel to get the exact same look.
7. The Classic Buzz Cut Short Haircuts for Men
What to ask your barber
Considered to be one of the most low-maintenance haircuts for men, this same-length short hairstyle can be obtained by opting for a 1/8 inches long clipper from your barber or you cant ask someone else to help you, the effort is minimal!
8. Short Top Haircuts for Men with Shaved Sides And Baby Bangs
What to ask your barber
A temple fade close to a skin fade on the sides and an approximately 1-2 inches long trimmed top with a very short straight-cut fringe will get you this cool modern look.
9. Short Buzz Cut with Patterned Design Haircuts for Men
What to ask your barber
A super stylish and modern update for a classic buzz cut, this short hairstyle matches any sporty, active personality and it only needs the talent of a well-skilled barber that can draw those super-defined razor lines for artistic design.
10. Ultra-short Mullet Cut with Side Razor Pattern Haircuts for Men
What to ask your barber
This super stylish extra-short mullet haircut with joint beard resembles a “Power Rangers helmet” and while this might sound confusing to your barber, specify that you want an extra short mullet cut with faded temples and a side razor pattern.
11. Short Buzz Cut Haircuts for Men
What to ask your barber
Request a classic buzz cut but with defined lines and contouring so that the look is more geometric and not naturally shaped. This short hairstyle is somewhere between a High and Tight cut and a Buzz.
12. Buzz Cut with Juice Sideline Hairstyle
What to ask your barber
Faded sidelines and a longer top in the crown area, similar to a buzz cut in terms of length, this haircut is special due to the circular razor-sharp line that makes it resemble the Juice cut!
13. Temple Fade with Straight Cut Top and Separating Line Hairstyle
What to ask your barber
This short skin faded look can be obtained by clipping the sides with a #00 blade and gradually increasing the length as the barber approaches the temples where the lines are geometric and styled to give a square look. The separation line accentuates the whole ensemble.
14. Short Ombre Buzz Cut Hairstyle
What to ask your barber
This haircut is quite a piece of art and you need a very subtle silver ombre done to the hair previous to the haircut so that the short length can still be two-colored. Ask for an overall buzz cut with a slightly longer top for this cool short hairstyle.
15. Skin Fade with Short Textured Top Hairstyle
What to ask your barber
This textured short faded look can be obtained by mixing different clippers and blades while keeping that beautiful wiry hair a bit longer. Ask for clean, geometrical angles and a side sharp razor-line to enhance the look.
16. Short Brush Haircut for Men
What to ask your barber
A skin fade with texture on top. Make sure the longer strands on top have no layering so that they resemble the bristles of a brush and style it to your taste!
17. High Skin Taper Haircut
What to ask your barber
A #00 blade clipping on the sides, similar to the high and tight skin fade but with a tapper haircut in the top area to make the crown look wavy and darker.
18. High Skin Fade Cut with Surgical Line and Side Part Hairstyle
What to ask your barber
High skin fade that finishes halfway the area between ear tip and temple mixed with a trimmed top of around 1-inch length and of course, a straight sharp thick razor line to enhance the gradation.
19. Short Buzz Cut with Texture and Wet look Hairstyle
What to ask your barber
The sides are kept short and faded until reaching the crown area where the length is around 2 inches length, long enough so you can style it with hair gel and create that wet look.
20. Temple Fade Short Hairstyle with Textured Top and Splash of Magenta Colored Hair
What to ask your barber
The main idea of this temple fade is to create a narrow forehead impression by pushing the temple line closer to the eyebrows and creating a perfect square where the irregular bangs can be styled for contrast. Add a stripe of color for a change.
21. Temple Fade Short Hairstyle with Textured Top and Blonde Stripe
What to ask your barber
The top area of this temple fade is slightly more textured than in the previous short hairstyles, but the two haircuts are very similar, the only thing different being the hair color for the top stripe.
22. Subtle Short Juice Cut Inspired Hairstyle
What to ask your barber
Although this Two Pac-inspired short hairstyle is usually bigger and longer trimmed, in this case, straight short hair seems to look equally good and the only thing you need to say to your barber is “Give me the Juice cut”.
23. Sharp Fade Haircuts for Men with Front Hair Piece and Matching Beard
What to ask your barber
Unlike other fades, a sharp fade makes the transition very fast from one blade size to the other and the difference between levels is highly visible as is the case in this photo. The matching razor lines under the sideburns are a cool addition.
24. High Fade Cut with Textured Top Hairstyle
What to ask your barber
Ask for a high fade with a short textured top to make a variation from your classical short hairstyle and enjoy the result! Minimal styling requested!
25. High and Tight Short Haircuts for Men with Side Part
What to ask your barber
Now, this is a short hairstyle that asks for extra grooming and plenty of visits to the barbershop but the result is surely stunning, with or without the mustache. Gentleman and military hairstyles combine to create a mix of a high and tight haircut but with a longer top, carefully trimmed and styled to give that sleek, perfect look.
26. Slicked Back Short Hairstyles for Men
What to ask your barber
This short hairstyle combines a fade undercut with a long top of around 2 inches in length, allowing plenty of styling options.
27. The Simple Short Taper cut Haircuts for Men
What to ask your barber
You need to specify that you want the cut to “fade gradually from short in the back to longer on top” with a front piece long enough to cover the hairline.
28. Short Hairstyles for Men with Fades
What to ask your barber
This skin fade gradually reaches around 1/2 inches long in the crown area and is a great short hairstyle to sport with no so frequent visits to the barbershop.
29. Classic Low Fade Short Hairstyles for Men
What to ask your barber
Another “gentleman-like” haircut, due to the side part and careful combing of the top hair, this short hairstyle is a combination between a low fade and a long top haircut.
30. Short Hairstyles for Men with Shaved Designs
What to ask your barber
Ask for a high fade haircut with textured, sloppy-mop-looking top hair and some freestyle razor-cut lines to complete the ensemble.
II. Short Pompadour Hairstyles and Haircuts for Men
31. The Classic Pompadour Short Hairstyles for Men
What to ask your barber
A pompadour is a generic term for a style that wears the hair brushed up and back from the forehead, creating that wavy, buoyant look. For this short hairstyle, pomade might be needed to keep the longer strands swept back from the forehead.
32. Classic Pompadour Short Haircut with Swept Back Bangs Hairstyle
What to ask your barber
A low fade with shaved sideburns and plenty of length in the crown to create that super sleek long bangs that will look very Ace Ventura- like when swept on the back.
33. Modern Pompadour with Side Highlighted Razor Lines
What to ask your barber
A modern version with a twist, this low fade haircut mixes both classic and edgy elements for an original hairstyle. The bangs should reach around 4 inches in length in front while the back of the crown hair can be kept shorter. Add subtle highlights to accentuate the faded sides.
34. Pompadour Short Hairstyle with Side Razor Line
What to ask your barber
This low fade haircut creates height and dimension to your short hairstyle by marking out the different levels of hair length and mixing soft wavy contours with sharp razor-cut sidelines.
35. Modern Pompadour Short Taper Cut
What to ask your barber
This subtle taper Pompadour short hairstyle is very elegant and manly and styled to give a more rough, negligent look. The overall length of the haircut is around 2 inches long with shaved sideburns.
III. Short Mohawk Hairstyles and Haircuts
36. The Mullet with Short Mohawk and Faded Sides Hairstyle
What to ask your barber
Quite a messy, irregular haircut, this short haircut has plenty of styling options to offer so don’t be afraid to try it. The indications are very simple, this is a short Mullet haircut with a Mohawk-shaped top and faded sides for maximum contrast that leads to a punky look.
37. Short Mohawk Hairstyle with Skin Fade Sides and Well-Trimmed Beard
What to ask your barber
A buzz cut or even a skin fade if you feel brave enough and a stripe of around 1-inch width and 2 inches long that you will need to style with hair spray or gel to keep it spiky and stubby.
38. Whitewalls Haircut and Punk Mohawk Short Hairstyle
What to ask your barber
Whitewalls is the name of the #00 shaved haircut for men, and is basically a bald haircut, in this case, mixed with a longer stripe of hair on the center of your head that is around 1 inch long and bright red. You can match the facial hair with it too.
39. Whitewall Haircut with Short Natural Mohawk Hairstyle
What to ask your barber
This version of the Mohawk is actually a short hairstyle for men that kept all their crown hair but the cut allows for shaping a Mohawk. Looks rough but the natural shape softens the whole look.
40. Undercut Fade Short Haircut with Long Mohawk
What to ask your barber
Sharp fade cut with faded back and extra-long Mohawk that gradually longer as it reaches the top. The maximum length should be around 3 inches long so that you can shape it to stay up straight.
41. Taper Short Cut with Mohawk
What to ask your barber
This version of a long Mohawk, a short hairstyle for men, is a bit longer and tapered instead of faded and makes the hair look thicker, and fuller, unlike the fade version.
42. Skin Fade Haircut with Curly Blonde Colored Mohawk
What to ask your barber
This skin fade close to a shape up as it has square corners and a very interesting transition from ultra short hair to a full, voluminous mane styled as a Mohawk makes for an exquisite short hairstyle for men. The hair was also colored or given a blonde ombre to get this two-colored Mohawk.
43. Skin Fade Short Hairstyle with Mermaid Green Mohawk
What to ask your barber
A high skin fade with subtle razor lines at the back and a killer-looking Mohawk for this short hairstyle is all you need to mention! Barbers are really thrilled to give you a makeover to this brave, intense-colored look.
44. Faded Textured Short Hairstyle with Textured Mohawk
What to ask your barber
Create a rectangular on top of your crown where the Mohawk will be shaped after cutting the hair at around 2 to 3 inches long. Keep the rest of the hair skin faded.
45. Whitewalls Haircut with Mohawk and Beard
What to ask your barber
Make sure you mention the starting point for the Mohawk is somewhere right under the crown so that the final look is exactly like in this photo. The rest is simply a classic short hairstyle for men: Whitewalls!
46. Temple Fade Short Haircut with Extra-Long Curly Mohawk
What to ask your barber
The precisely defined edges and lines of this fade haircut make it a cool short hairstyle for men with curly hair. Make the most out of your curls with a short hairstyle combined with a massive Mohawk.
47. Skin Fade Short Haircut with Turquoise Dreadlocks Mohawk
What to ask your barber
A cool way to get used to wearing dreadlocks is to put them in a bun or try a Mohawk such as is the case with this short hairstyle! Try getting a skin fade as shortly trimmed as possible so that it doesn’t resemble a bald fade though and keep the dreadlocks nice and colored and brightly colored for a contrast.
48. Skin Fade Short Haircut with Long Mohawk
What to ask your barber
This fade is somewhere between an undercut and a low fade but it should be done still with #00 clippers make sure to keep the Mohawk longer, around 3 inches overall so that you can sweep it on the back.
49. Psycho Quiff Short Haircuts for Men
What to ask your barber
A more aggressive kind of haircut is this Psycho Quiff, which is made particularly by the long in the front and really short in the back hair, which makes for a specific look. Make sure your hair is long enough so that the barber still has some length in front after cutting it. Get this short hairstyle fixed with pomade to make it stick straight.
50. Fade Undercut Haircuts for Men with Piecey Mohawk
What to ask your barber
This is a super complex type of short hairstyle for men since it has a difficult fade going on and a textured, thick Mohawk, which will both be needed to be done by a skilled barber, by scissors and blades. Keep the arches really faded and exposed and then ask for a tapper as he moves upward to style the crown.
IV. Layered Short Hairstyles for Men and Short Haircuts
51. Messy Styled Layered Short Haircuts for Men
What to ask your barber
This layered, piecey, negligent look is a short hairstyle somewhere between a mullet cut and a Mohawk and it should be all done by scissors. Keep the back tapered and the top hair with chunky layers to get this look.
52. The Peaky Blinders Short Hairstyles for Men
What to ask your barber
Ask for a skin fade reaching around the temples and from that point the hair is gradually longer until it reaches around 1-inch length in the crown area. Style it with a comb to make it look like bangs on your forehead or backward.
53. Layered and Casual Short Hairstyles for Men
What to ask your barber
If you like your short hair longer so to speak, opt for this layered short hairstyle for men which starts with an arch fade and tapered back and long hair on top.
54. Skin Fade Sharp Haircuts for Men with Layered Red Colored Top
What to ask your barber
This is definitely not your average short hairstyle for men! An exquisite and complicated hairstyle like this involves surgeon precision to shave a separating line between the faded sides and longer tops and extra care from your barber at blending the beard lines the sideburns and the temple fade together using the same size clippers.
55. Fade Shape-Up with Voluminous Front Part for Short Hair
What to ask your barber
This hairstyle is great for men with square or round faces. Ask for a faded back and arch area and the hair should get stubby at the level of the temples, growing gradually to a 1-inch length at the top.
56. High Shape-Up Short Hairstyles for Men with Curly Hair
What to ask your barber
A classic, clean, high-top haircut for men, with hair in the crown area reaching around 2 inches in height.
57. Short Crop Haircuts for Men with Square Layers
What to ask your barber
This warm silver-colored short hairstyle for men is paired with an irregular haircut combining baby bangs styled asymmetrically and short faded sides with a heavily layered top.
58. Skin Fade Shape-up Haircuts for Men with Layered Messy Top
What to ask your barber
Make sure to keep the front bangs reaching halfway down your forehead and to be nicely cut. As for the back ask for a temple fade and include your natural swirls in the geometry of the haircut, by cutting the hair longer so that is made part of the whole ensemble!
59. Short Skin Fade Haircut with Layered Messy Top and Razor Pattern
What to ask your barber
Another hairstyle for men done with surgeon precision this skin fade reaches close to the crown area and there is almost no transition between the two levels. The top is kept layered and messy and around 1 inch long. Add artistic sidelines to increase the effect!
60. Short Undercut Haircuts for Men with Curly Top
What to ask your barber
A curly fade with a subtle transition and a marking horizontal razor-cut line to make the separation between the fade and the long part sticking out, this short hairstyle for men can be performed on any type of curly hair. You can shave your eyebrow to match the sideline.
61. Short Haircuts for Men with Undercut and V-shaped Top
What to ask your barber
A classic skin fade haircut with a really voluminous crown, cut in a V-shape and layered to give that textured effect. The bangs can be asymmetrically cut so that you can style them on your forehead.
62. Juice-style Short Haircuts for Men for Straight Hair
What to ask your barber
This short hairstyle for men of color usually is here adapted to fit straight hair and the result is fascinating. A skin fade was applied to the side and temples and the crown area is around 1 inch long, divided by the specific diagonal line that gives this particular look.
63. Short Undercut with Layered Top and Asymmetrical Copper Bangs
What to ask your barber
A gorgeous copper red mixed with dark roots, this combination is matched by the daring short hairstyle! The bangs are cut short, around 1/2 inches, and asymmetric, catching the attention immediately, while the top is kept long and layered adding depth to your hair.
64. Arch Fade Short Haircut with Long Top and Mullet Short Hairstyle
What to ask your barber
Quite a complex short haircut, this one combines different short hairstyles for men in one look. You might ask for a short mullet and skin-faded arches with well-defined temples and shaved sideburns.
65. Skin Fade Undercut with Layered Spiky Top and Razor Pattern
What to ask your barber
Add plenty of height to your appearance by opting for this skin fade undercut mixed with a long layered top that has a choppy aspect. The special pattern is done with razors.
66. Platinum Blonde Short Fade Cut with Layered Top and Blue Stripe Hairstyle
What to ask your barber
A not-so-common short hairstyle, this combination of faded sides and long top is special by color and the X-shaped razor pattern on the sides.
67. Sleek Skin Fade Cut Haircuts for Men with Curly Long Top Hairstyle
What to ask your barber
A very preppy, neat short hairstyle for men is this sleek faded cut with a curly top that is here styled to look very feminine on the forehead but the opposite effect is given by the ultra short cuts.
68. Modern Bowl Cut Haircuts for Men with Layered Top and Front Hair Piece
What to ask your barber
Suited for men with a narrow forehead that will look wider with this type of look, this modern bowl short hairstyle for men is very daring too.
69. Short Brush Hairstyle for Ginger Hair
What to ask your barber
With a minimum of layering done on top, this short hairstyle for men features a brush cut, with hair on done resembling the bristles of a brush while the sides of our skin fade.
70. Taper Haircut with Shaggy Layered Top Hairstyle
What to ask your barber
Great for those with straight hair this short hairstyle is for men inspired by the Emo current sport a 1-inch long scissors cut in the front and tapered on the back.
71. V-shaped Undercut Haircuts for Men with Front Piece Short Hairstyle
What to ask your barber
The undercut fade starts at the back where it is very narrow and it gets wider as the barber will move to the temples. The hair on top is long and really well combed.
72. Cropped Short Bowl Haircuts for Men with Layered Top
What to ask your barber
This layered top and faded sides combination make for a killer look! Suited both for square and round faces it gives height and volume to the crown while keeping the sides clean and thin.
73. High and Tight Short Hairstyle with Messed-up Top
What to ask your barber
Inspired by the military the high and tight short hairstyle for men such as this one starts with a skin fade that gradually gets longer, while the top is carefully trimmed to have a round hairline.
74. Skin Fade Undercut with Silver Layered Top
What to ask your barber
This ashy silver ombre for dark hair is great combined with a layered short hairstyle since it gives depth and structure making it appear longer in the crown area.
75. Undercut Short Hairstyle for Blonde Hair with Piecey Fringe and Layered Top
What to ask your barber
A good skin fade and a layered, messy top, combined with straight razor lines make for a great short hairstyle for men, no matter the hair color.
76. Shape Up with Curly Top for Ombre Hairstyle
What to ask your barber
Curls are great for short hairstyles since it’s the length that most advantages them mostly. This shape-up is made special with the help of a little blonde ombre that highlights the curls on top.
77. Sharp Fade Cut Haircuts for Men with Messy Layered Crown
What to ask your barber
An interesting short hairstyle for men, this haircut has a very particular shape and the fading is not skin trimmed, instead is very subtle and has plenty of long strands on the top to play with and style according to your mood.
78. Messy Bowl Cut Short Haircuts for Men
What to ask your barber
This is your typical bowl-cut turned cool since the hair in the center of the head is shorter than the band which is trimmed to approximately 1/2 inches long to create a platform for the negligent strands.
79. Caesar Cut Haircuts for Men with V-shaped Bangs
What to ask your barber
Turn your usual Caesar cut into a special short hairstyle with this V-shaped fringe that covers the forehead and accentuates the eyes and eyebrows.
80. Ultra Short Bowl Cut Haircuts for Men with Layered Top
What to ask your barber
Another modern interpretation of the Bowl cut, this short hairstyle for men suits especially men with long tall foreheads that want to eliminate it by adding baby bangs and side fades.
81. High and Tight Skin Fade Haircuts for Men with Layered Long Top
What to ask your barber
Baby lights added to these choppy layers make for a soft effect, while the straight razor-cut side lines give this short hairstyle a tough look.
82. Short Mullet Hairstyle for Men with Side Razor Lines
What to ask your barber
The difference between a Mullet and a Mohawk is that the long center part starts right at the nape in the case of the Mullet haircut, while the Mohawk can begin anywhere! For this look, the sides were faded while the center part is around 1 inch long and wavy.
83. Temple Fade Short Haircuts for Men with Curly Hair
What to ask your barber
Ask for a burst fade, with hair tapered at the back and wider as we move to the hairline direction. Especially stylish if you have curly, nappy hair.
84. Short Mullet Hairstyles for Men
What to ask your barber
A very short Mullet haircut mixed with a long, well-trimmed beard makes for a hipster look that is one of the most popular short hairstyles for men.
85. Short Taper Haircuts for Men with Layered Messy Top
What to ask your barber
Ask for a typical 1/2 inch long taper cut topped with a longer top and style all the strands so that they are directed forwards.
86. Short Undercut Haircuts for Men with Layered Top and Asymmetrical Bangs
What to ask your barber
The bangs make the central point of this short hairstyle for men! It has a cool look thanks to the little claws cut in the length of it to mark the forehead, while the top is longer and layered and the sides are faded.
87. Messy Shape-up Short Hairstyles for Men with Curly Layered Top
What to ask your barber
This long fade makes for a thick-looking shape-up while the razor pattern gives it a particularly artistic way to blend with the neck tattoos. Check out more hairstyle trends for teens.
88. Short Undercut Haircuts for Men with Chunky Layered Top
What to ask your barber
It takes a very skilled barber to make transitions to a low fade in such a narrow space as is the case in the picture above but we think this is a great way to flaunt your thick dense hair.
89. High Temple Fade Short Haircuts for Men with Long Highlighted Top
What to ask your barber
Give it a twist to your typical short hairstyle with this super defined, well-trimmed high fade mixed with a long top and highlights to enhance the length and volume of the crown hair.
90. Undercut with Long Layered Curly Hair
What to ask your barber
Perfect for curly hair if you want to accentuate the round angles and volume of your mane, this short hairstyle for men is great, especially for square-shaped faces.
91. Low Skin Fade with Subtle Layers Hairstyle
What to ask your barber
It’s all about keeping it natural with this subtle layered short hairstyle for men. Request a low skin fade with shaved sideburns and well-defined edges and a longer top.
92. Temple Fade and Curly Top Short Hairstyles for Men
What to ask your barber
This curly fade allows a bit of a fringe by gathering all the length and volume in the front part of the head and keeping the back side clean and faded.
93. Temple Fade Haircut with Layered Top for Ginger Hair
What to ask your barber
This Temple Fade Haircut is very cool for gingers or other bright colors since the 1-inch length allows for a beautiful display of tones that make this haircut a great short hairstyle for men!
94. Sloppy Mop Top with Side Part Hairstyle
What to ask your barber
A contrasting look, but very charming nonetheless, this sloppy mop top mixed with a straight thin side part, very preppy and neat makes for a cool short hairstyle for men with wavy and straight hair.
95. Swept-back Short Hairstyles for Men with Fine Hair
What to ask your barber
An 80 ‘s-inspired short hairstyle for men with hair of any color, this haircut looks textured and freestyle, with a natural length and swept back locks.
96. Skin Fade Haircut with Piecey Layered Top Hairstyle
What to ask your barber
This short hairstyle for men is all about framing your facial features and giving plenty of edges and angles to your hair so that the long top creates movement.
97. Blonde Layered Short Hairstyles for Men with Undercut
What to ask your barber
Especially suited for men with fine hair, this layered short hairstyle for men is ultra-fashionable and edgy, and really easy to get. Make sure to use pomade or hair gel to keep all the hair swept on the back.
98. Short Hairstyles for Men With Layered Grey Top And Mustache
What to ask your barber
This hairstyle is proof that layered tops with a mustache can look great on old men with gray hair. Ask your barber for a regular skin fade haircut and choose a suitable shape for your mustache to get a complete look.
V. Short Sides with Man Bun Short Hairstyles
99. Skin Fade with Half Man Bun Hairstyle
What to ask your barber
Sport your typical man-bun with a skin fade haircut mixed with long top hair that you can either tie in a top knot or make a bun.
100. High and Tight Short Hairstyle with Half Man Bun
What to ask your barber
This short hairstyle for men has a super cool and geometrical aspect due to the razor lines that contour the crown area where the long hair is kept in a bun, while the sides are skin faded and well defined.
101. Temple Fade with Top Knot
What to ask your barber
The crown area in this particular short hairstyle is kept wider, starting right above the temples and the low fade haircut on the sides is not very well separated from it.
102. High and Tight Short Hairstyle with Side Braids and Top Knot
What to ask your barber
A high and tight hairstyle combined with long braids for men makes for a very cool short hairstyle that has best of the both worlds.
103. Short Sides With Dreadlocks Tail
What to ask your barber
Dreadlocks are very versatile and easy to style. Ask your barber for 3/8 clippers on the sides and keep the top high and long enough to style it in a bun or tail.
104. High Bun With Razor Design Short Hairstyles for Men
What to ask your barber
Request a skin fade on the sides and ask your barber for a complex razor design to emphasize the masculine look. You could start drawing lines exactly at the base of your upper hair to get a strong visual effect.
105. Thin Braided Knot With Bald Fade
What to ask your barber
If you don’t want to give up your long braided hair completely, go for a bald fade haircut on the sides. This way you will be able to leave your hair loose if you want the thin braids to stand out or you can wrap those in a nice bun, knot, or tail to show the shortcut.
106. Progressive Braids With Short Sides And Hair Rings
What to ask your barber
Hair accessories are a great choice for both women’s and men’s hairstyles! Ask your barber for 2/8 clippers on the sides and braid the hair with hair rings by starting from the front through the progressive technique so that each braid leads to the bun.
107. Bald Fade With Pineapple Top
What to ask your barber
Your barber will only need to shorten the sides. Furthermore, the only thing you need is naturally curly hair to get this hairstyle done. Create a loose high ponytail on the top of your hair using a basic elastic and that’s it! You’ll have a great hairstyle in less than one minute.
Conclusion
As this list has gone on to show, there are various ways to style your short hair even if you are a man. Nowadays, short men’s haircuts go well beyond the well-known and classic military as you can now opt for anything from the traditional short crop to style with short hair on top and shaved or faded sides and even combinations of hairstyles (think mullet, mohawk, braids, and half man-bun).
Now that you’ve seen all these various styles, there is only one thing left to ask: which of the short hairstyles is your favorite and what do you want to try out next?
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