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50 Best Short Haircuts For Men

  • Chris Wright
  • January 3, 2023
Short Haircuts For Men

A short haircut is a popular choice for men who want a low-maintenance, masculine and stylish look. These short haircuts for men are trendy styles that look clean-cut, can be easy to maintain and still offer styling options. If you want a fresh cut, these cool short men’s hairstyles can be combined with different textures and styles to suit any occasion.

Whether you want a fade or undercut on the sides and back with slightly longer hair on top, the right haircut style will take your look to new heights.

Some men will want a buzz or crew cut with a taper fade to create a very short cut for work, while others may prefer a comb over or slick back with an undercut for a fashionable style. Flattering and fashion-forward, these styles will give you the confidence to take on the world.

To inspire you with ideas, we’ve compiled a list of the best short haircuts for men. From classic to modern, check out these popular short hairstyles to explore the latest trends for guys!

Short Haircuts For Men

Contents

  • 1 Short Hairstyles For Men
    • 1.1 Short Spiky Hair with Faded Sides
    • 1.2 Short Comb Over Fade
    • 1.3 Short Blowout with Tapered Sides
    • 1.4 Caesar Crop Top Fade
    • 1.5 Short Quiff with Tapered Sides
    • 1.6 Short Curly Hair Fade
    • 1.7 Short Brushed Back Hair with Undercut
    • 1.8 Classic Short Side Part Fade
    • 1.9 Short Mohawk Fade
    • 1.10 High Undercut Fade with Textured Slicked Back Hair
    • 1.11 Crew Cut
    • 1.12 Pompadour Fade
    • 1.13 High Razor Fade with Textured Crop
    • 1.14 High and Tight
    • 1.15 Brushed Up and Swept Back with Classic Taper
    • 1.16 Comb Over Pomp with Low Fade and Edge Up
    • 1.17 Low Bald Fade with Side Part
    • 1.18 Slicked Back Undercut with Beard
    • 1.19 Side Brush Up with Low Taper Fade
    • 1.20 Mid Razor Fade with Comb Over
    • 1.21 Short Messy Hair
    • 1.22 Short Faux Hawk with Low Fade and Beard
    • 1.23 Angular Brush Back with High Fade
    • 1.24 Buzz Cut with Shape Up and High Fade
    • 1.25 Regular Haircut with Texture
    • 1.26 High Skin Fade with Long Thick Comb Over
    • 1.27 Quiff with High Skin Fade and Beard
    • 1.28 Hard Side Part with Taper Fade
    • 1.29 Temp Fade with Line Up and Brushed Up Hair
    • 1.30 Low Fade with Quiff
    • 1.31 Disconnected Undercut with Long Slick Back
    • 1.32 High Taper Fade with Part and Spiky Hair
    • 1.33 Messy French Crop with Skin Fade
    • 1.34 Modern Pompadour with Taper Fade and Beard
    • 1.35 Textured Quiff with Tapered Sides and Beard
    • 1.36 Buzz Cut with Short Sides
    • 1.37 Fade with Brushed Back Hair
    • 1.38 Low Taper Fade with Part and Textured Slick Back
    • 1.39 Thick Comb Over with Razor Fade and Beard
    • 1.40 Short Sides with Layered Top and Side Swept Hair
    • 1.41 Curly Crew Cut with Side Swept Hair and Mid Fade
    • 1.42 Hard Part Comb Over with Fade and Beard
    • 1.43 High Temple Fade with Textured Tousled Hair
    • 1.44 Textured Spiky Hair with Mid Fade and Edge Up
    • 1.45 High Skin Fade with Spiky Quiff
    • 1.46 Messy Hair with Low Taper Fade and Beard
    • 1.47 Textured Spiky Hair with Skin Fade and Line Up
    • 1.48 Taper Fade with Textured Side Swept Hair
    • 1.49 Curly Hair Top with High Bald Fade
    • 1.50 Hard Part Pompadour with High Fade

Short Hairstyles For Men

Short Spiky Hair with Faded Sides

Shorty messy spikes with faded sides are easy to work with. With a mid bald fade and very short hair on top, guys can use a strong pomade with a matte finish for a textured, natural look.

Short Spiky Hair with Faded Sides

Short Comb Over Fade

The comb over fade has been a favorite in barbershops for years now. With a short fade on the sides and back, all men have to do is sweep the hair to one side. The comb over looks good with a shiny pomade or matte wax.

Modern Comb Over Fade

Short Blowout with Tapered Sides

The blowout haircut is cool, casual and fresh. Ask your barber for a low taper fade coupled with a short to medium-length cut on top. Brush the hair back and up for a classy styling, and add a beard for a masculine look.

Short Blowout with Tapered Sides

Caesar Crop Top Fade

Short hair with a fade is simple and on-trend. The crop top is styled by brushing your hair forward to create a short fringe, much like the Caesar cut. Pair this sexy men’s short hairstyle with a high taper fade and line up to achieve a sharp natural look.

Cropped Top Fade

Short Quiff with Tapered Sides

If you have short thick hair, spike up the front to style a quiff. Get taper faded sides to accentuate the styling on top.

Short Quiff with Tapered Sides

Short Curly Hair Fade

If your hair is curly, a high fade and short haircut on top can look chic and sleek. Take advantage of your unique volume and texture. Using the right styling products for curly hair can make a huge difference in properly pulling off this style.

Short Curly Hair Fade Haircut For Men

Short Brushed Back Hair with Undercut

Brush back your short hair with an undercut to create this classy hairstyle. Versatile, modern and edgy, it’s an awesome style that looks good for any occasion.

Undercut with Short Brushed Back Hair

Classic Short Side Part Fade

This side part looks handsome and clean-cut with a low fade. As one of the best business haircuts, you can wear it to the office or out at night socially. For a bolder finish, add a hard part and shape up.

Classic Side Part Fade

Short Mohawk Fade

The mohawk fade offers a really cool short men’s hairstyle, if you can pull it off. The burst fade curves around the ear and down the neck, highlighting the short mohawk on top. Plus, the edge up and beard fade are just exceptionally badass finishing touches.

Mohawk Fade

High Undercut Fade with Textured Slicked Back Hair

This trendy short hairstyle with undercut sides can accommodate any guy’s sense of style. The textured slicked back hair gives the haircut more uniqueness and versatility, while length on top gives you plenty of styling options.

High Undercut Fade with Textured Slicked Back Hair

Crew Cut

The crew cut has always been one of the best short haircuts. For a new take on this classic style, get a taper fade on the sides and back. Then spike up the front and leave the short hair textured and messy. Grow a full beard or just trim stubble for a manly look.

Classic Crew Cut Taper Fade

Pompadour Fade

The modern pompadour styles better with a undercut fade. Textured with volume, this pomp fade hairstyle is sure to stand out in any room. For stylish gentleman always looking for a fresh, handsome cut, try this haircut style the next time you visit the barbershop.

Pompadour Undercut Fade

High Razor Fade with Textured Crop

A cool short cut with high razor fade is a great idea for sports and outdoor activities, as it’s easy to manage and looks awesome even if you wash your head often. It’s also the best men’s hairstyle if you’re a busy man and have no time for styling.

High Razor Fade with Textured Crop

High and Tight

The high and tight is a classic short military haircut. The modern variation includes a taper fade on the sides with a very short top. Shorter than the crew cut but longer than the buzz cut, the high and tight fade is a low-maintenance, clean cut.

High and Tight Fade Haircut

Brushed Up and Swept Back with Classic Taper

A brushed up and swept back short hairstyle is seductive and fancy. The classic tapered cut keeps the sides and back longer for a more conservative look. But this hot gentleman’s style will absolutely appeal to the ladies.

Brushed Up and Swept Back with Classic Taper

Comb Over Pomp with Low Fade and Edge Up

A fashionable and modern hairstyle with a classic flair. This comb over pomp is both sexy and versatile, while the low fade makes it the top haircut choice for men with different face shapes and hair types.

Comb Over Pomp with Low Fade and Edge Up

Low Bald Fade with Side Part

Another classic cut and style with a new twist. The side part gives this trendy hairstyle extra class, and can be a signature element of your style for both formal and casual occasions.

Low Bald Fade with Side Part

Slicked Back Undercut with Beard

This never-out-of-fashion slicked back undercut is a breeze to style and looks best with a full beard. Can’t grow a beard? Read these proven tips to grow a beard faster and thicker. And since ruffled hair is the latest craze in barbershops, the messier the hairstyle, the better.

Slicked Back Undercut with Beard

Side Brush Up with Low Taper Fade

Modern and fashion forward, this short cut starts with a low taper fade and keeps some length on top. The thick hair is then brushed up and pushed to the side for an angular styling. While natural looking, it’s bold and outgoing for a carefree finish.

Side Brush Up and Taper Fade

Mid Razor Fade with Comb Over

This new short hairstyle is relatively easy to pull off and requires very little styling. The mid razor fade emphasizes length on top, while the handlebar mustache, though optional, can bring sweeping changes to the overall look.

Mid Razor Fade with Comb Over and Handlebar Mustache

Short Messy Hair

Short hair can be styled in a number of cool ways. A popular short hairstyle trend these days is messy and textured for a casual, natural look. Apply a matte pomade, wax or clay to create a disheveled styling. For a sharper style, pull strands together to create thick spikes.

Short Messy Hair

Short Faux Hawk with Low Fade and Beard

This short hairstyle for guys will make you look masculine, strong, and professional all at the same time. The low fade at the sides can get the hair on top to appear fuller, while the hint of a faux hawk adds a fresh touch.

Faux Hawk with Low Fade and Beard

Angular Brush Back with High Fade

This voluminous modern haircut will make you look younger and is relatively easy to style. The angular touch brands the look awesome compared to just a classic slick back.

Angular Brush Back with High Fade

Buzz Cut with Shape Up and High Fade

A classic buzz cut can show off your face shape, while the high skin fade cuts clean on the sides. This type of short hair is easy to maintain and style, making it perfect for busy guys.

Buzz Cut with Shape Up and High Fade

Regular Haircut with Texture

What makes this regular haircut look so good is the thick, full appearance of the textured hair. With cropped sides and trimmed hair on top, this is one of the top short haircuts for boys and young men. Youthful and simple to style, it’s great for guys who want fresh styling.

Regular Haircut with Texture

High Skin Fade with Long Thick Comb Over

This is a new, hot alternative to the classic sweep back, as length on top looks messier and stylishly contrasts with a high skin fade at the sides. It’s also a low-maintenance style if you want to go for the “bad boy with ruffled hair” look.

High Skin Fade with Long Thick Comb Over

Quiff with High Skin Fade and Beard

This quiff haircut follows the short on the sides and long on top men’s hairstyle trend that has dominated barbershops around the world lately. The spiky texture adds something extra to the high skin fade, while a beard can be a cool way to spice this cut up.

Quiff with High Skin Fade and Beard

Hard Side Part with Taper Fade

This light and airy cut works best with any hair color, while the taper fade adds extra freshness and coolness in the summer. Also, you won’t have to spend hours in front of the mirror to achieve this stylish side part.

Hard Side Part with Taper Fade

Temp Fade with Line Up and Brushed Up Hair

Brushing your hair up can add extra volume on top and make a round face appear oval. The temp fade helps achieve the oval goal, while the line up adds a modern touch.

Temp Fade with Line Up and Brushed Up Hair

Low Fade with Quiff

Lots of spiky texture on top can add fullness to the overall look, making your hairstyle appear thicker. Combining the low fade with quiff is one of the best ways to transform your look.

Low Fade with Quiff

Disconnected Undercut with Long Slick Back

The disconnected variation of the undercut works beautifully with a textured version of the slick back. The longer hair on top can also be styled into a comb over or pompadour, with the right pomade.

Disconnected Undercut with Long Slick Back

High Taper Fade with Part and Spiky Hair

Short spiked up hair always styles nicely with a fade that focuses the eyes. With blonde highlights and a shape up, this cool hairstyle for teens screams bad boy. Impress the women in your life and experiment with this short styling.

High Taper Fade with Part and Spiky Hair

Messy French Crop with Skin Fade

Messy French Crop with Skin Fade

Modern Pompadour with Taper Fade and Beard

Modern Pompadour with Taper Fade and Beard

Textured Quiff with Tapered Sides and Beard

Textured Quiff with Tapered Sides and Beard

Buzz Cut with Short Sides

Buzz Cut with Short Sides

Fade with Brushed Back Hair

Taper Fade with Brushed Back Hair

Low Taper Fade with Part and Textured Slick Back

Low Taper Fade with Part and Textured Slick Back

Thick Comb Over with Razor Fade and Beard

Thick Comb Over with Razor Fade and Beard

Short Sides with Layered Top and Side Swept Hair

Short Sides with Layered Top and Side Swept Hair

Curly Crew Cut with Side Swept Hair and Mid Fade

Curly Crew Cut with Side Swept Hair and Mid Fade

Hard Part Comb Over with Fade and Beard

Hard Part Comb Over with Fade and Beard

High Temple Fade with Textured Tousled Hair

High Temple Fade with Textured Tousled Hair

Textured Spiky Hair with Mid Fade and Edge Up

Textured Spiky Hair with Mid Fade and Edge Up

High Skin Fade with Spiky Quiff

High Skin Fade with Spiky Quiff

Messy Hair with Low Taper Fade and Beard

Messy Hair with Low Taper Fade and Beard

Textured Spiky Hair with Skin Fade and Line Up

Textured Spiky Hair with Skin Fade and Line Up

Taper Fade with Textured Side Swept Hair

Taper Fade with Textured Side Swept Hair

Curly Hair Top with High Bald Fade

Curly Hair Top with High Bald Fade

Hard Part Pompadour with High Fade

Hard Part Pompadour with High Fade

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