Less Is More: Best Short Haircuts For
Men
ST Y LE by Molly Wolfe
S hort haircuts on men are typically easy to
maintain, yet radiate style. That’s why shorter cuts
are understandably very popular amongst men.
Short, military haircuts have been super in since
Roman times, both in and out of the army. The
continuation of the popular style is mostly due to its
clean, fresh look and ease of styling – rumour has it
that the original purpose was to prevent barbarians
from pulling the Roman soldiers’ hair back and
slitting their throats during battle yep, so
annoying when that happens.
While you’re far less likely to encounter a barbarian
in 2021, it’s preferable that you don’t resemble one.
In short, short haircuts are the best choice if you
just want to get up and go, and look smart with
little effort.
Short hair does not mean you’re short of options.
From the classic quiff to the comb-over fade, taper
fade to round-cut, textured crop or side part, there
are more options to the style than you might
imagine. Even the bowl cut is making a comeback!
Don’t knock it ‘till you try it.
From clean crew-cuts to messier styles, the right
haircut can make or break your overall appearance.
Very short men’s haircuts can accentuate a
chiselled facial structure and emphasize a
handsome, angular jawline. On the other hand,
slightly longer, messy cuts can frame the face and
reflect a more effortlessly cool vibe.
Looking to freshen up your fade, or just after a
short-back-and-sides? With so many possibilities,
choosing the right haircut for you can be a bit of a
minefield. No fear, even if you don’t know a buzzcut
from an undercut, we’ve snipped together a list of
the best short haircuts for men.
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The best short haircuts and hairstyles
for men by popularity order
1. Crew Cut
2. Classic Buzz Cut
3. Short Style With Finger Waves
4. Ivy League
5. Classic Combed Back With Fade
6. Side Part Fade
7. Medium Length Natural Quiff
8. Pompadour With Taper Fade
9. High And Tight
10. French Crop With High Fade
11. Classic Caesar Cut
12. Short Buzz Cut
13. Tapered Sides With Blowout Top
14. French Crop With Low Fade
15. Caesar with Side Part
16. Messy French Crop
17. Short Modern Quiff With Faded Sides
18. Fade With Spike
19. Spiky With Side Part
20. Classic French Crop
21. Hard Line Undercut
22. Hard Part
23. Side Part With Bangs
24. Textured Crop
25. Classic Side Part
26. Buzz Cut With Shaved Design
27. Butch Cut
28. Fringe With Front Wavy Hair
29. Fade With Long Bangs
30. Induction Cut
31. Low Fade
32. Modern Quiff With Undercut Sides
33. Curly Quiff
34. Comb-over Low Fade
35. Slicked Back With Side Part
36. Curly Fringe
37. High-Top Fauxhawk
38. High-Top Fade
39. Messy Undercut With Bangs
40. Slicked Back Undercut
41. Classic Pompadour
42. Disconnected Undercut
43. Flat Top
44. Short Caesar Cut
45. Structured Quiff Undercut
46. Textured Quiff
47. Bowl Cut
48. Bowl Cut With Bangs
49. Modern Bowl Cut
50. Modern Mohawk
After our list of the best short haircuts, you’ll find a
helpful guide to speak your barber’s language with
the hairstyle terminology. We also spoke to
professionals hairdressers to give you a guide on
how to style a short haircut.
Crew Cut
We start off our list with a classic of men’s short
hairstyle, the crew cut. The crew cut is easy to
maintain yet stylish. It works particularly well for
men with thick hair and square face shape. The
main difference between the crew cut and the
military buzz cut that follows is that with the crew
cut, your hair isn’t of the same length everywhere,
allowing for more styling options.
Classic Buzz Cut
Very short and classic, the buzz cut is easy to do
but doesn’t leave many options in terms of styling.
It works great if you have thick hair and want a
rugged army look.
Short Style With Finger Waves
If you have curly or wavy hair, try this hairstyle with
short sides and finger comb top.
Ivy League
Also known as the Harvard Clip or the Princeton
hairstyle, the Ivy League haircut is a perfect for a
classic business professional look. It works with
pretty much all types of hair, from straight to wavy
and curly. Keep the side relatively short and style
the top with a side part.
Classic Combed Back With Fade
Now we’re getting into more sophisticated
hairstyles. This is a higher maintenance look, but it
looks great if you go to a party with a cocktail
attire or black tie dress code. This works best with
thick hair and round faces.
Side Part Fade
The side part fade is a timeless style that works
well in any situation. It’s relatively simple to
maintain every morning but you’ll need a trip to
your hairdresser at least once a month to keep the
side short.
