Compared to the olden days, where only a few haircuts like the comb over and the side part were considered to be Gentlemen’s hairstyles.

The gradual evolution of hairstyles which has made the present day hairdos versatile and edgy, like the pompadour and undercut are now being included in the range of gentlemen’s hairstyles.

Modern flairs and haircuts which are classically inspired are being considered by men to be the ones that can highlight the top of their heads so as to make the opposite sex turn their heads.

20 Best Gentleman Haircut Ideas

Here are 20 hairstyles that you may consider to be gentlemen’s hairstyle, from which you can choose the ones for formal occasions or for the office.

The Iconic Haircut

The Iconic Haircut is for men having long and thick hair, where the hair is styled to the back and the sides neatly clipped to match the facial hair style. This is one of the gentlemen’s haircuts, which can match any shape of the face. The hair on the top is given a height very much like a quiff.

The Simple Undercut

This hairstyle is one of the simple gentlemen’s hairstyles where the long hair at the top is brushed, and the sides cut short. You can also have variations of this gentleman’s hairstyle, which are simple to style and not that much harder to maintain. Great for formal occasions and for going to the office.

The Swept Back Hairstyle

Walking downtown soaked with rain this modern hairstyle during Autumn could make many women turn around their heads. The Swept Back Hairstyle which needs the skills of a barber, to cut the hair at different lengths, is a  gentlemen’s hairstyle. Use a styling product for styling this hairstyle.

Short Sides with brushed back front

This is a gentleman’s hairstyle as well as for teenagers, where the long hair is brushed back and the sides are cut short to form a contrast. You can also side part or slick back the hair to add more style. For maintaining the shape, use a quality hair gel.

High and tight gentleman’s haircut

This classic haircut dates back to the 1920s  which is easy to make and versatile. The hair on the top is kept to about 2 inches long and the sides are cut very short to almost fade at the point of the sideburns an the nape. You can try using a pomade if you want to give this haircut an edge.

The combover part haircut

The hair on the top is kept long and a side part created using a razor. The rest of the hair is combed over to one side and given a slight lift. Pomade can bring the glossiness to the hair, making this haircut a thoroughly gentlemen’s style.

The Classic Pompadour

This men’s pompadour haircut is for gentlemen rather than rock stars. The hair on the sides is undercut, and the longer hair on the top is brushed back, adding to the style with a well-kept beard. The hair on the top is cut to such a length that is below the crown and this haircut can match most shapes of the face.

Undercut taper haircut with fade

This is one of the latest among different haircuts for gentlemen which has become lately popular. The hair on the top is styled into a pompadour and the sides have an undercut and fade to make this haircut look masculine. This is one of the latest variations of the gentlemen’s hairstyle.

The Classic Taper

This hairstyle is another of the gentleman’s hairstyles, where the hair is tapered on the top with the sides cut short. The top is left a little messy and the hair is bleached, giving this haircut a touch of elegance. A clipped beard adds to the style. Little maintenance and no use of a styling product.

Curly Combover Hairstyle

Men with curly hair can sport this gentleman’s hairstyle without much ado. The hair is styled to one side with the help of the fingers and the other side has a slight part, not having a distinct line. The face is shaved clean to make this haircut a thorough gentleman’s cut.

Short and layered gentleman’s haircut

The hair is cut short on the top and layered by using a styling product. The hair is bleached in very light brown and the front hair is given a slight lift. A newly grown beard complements this gentlemen’s haircut. This is one of the latest addition to this range of hairstyles.

The flair haircut

This is one of the gentlemen’s haircut where it goes beyond a slick back style, with the hair on the top kept long for letting it flow after adding a styling product. This haircut will need a simple square cut with the hair combed back after adding a mousse.

The hybrid gentlemen’s Hairstyle

The hybrid gentlemen’s hairstyle is one of the men’s long top short sides haircuts that has a relatively more organic approach, just like the one styled at the salon. Volume, texture and fades in the lower region make this gentlemen’s style a clean but messy one, also can be flaunted by boys.

Medium length side part

This is one of the trendy gentlemen’s haircuts, where the long hair on the top is styled with a side part, to provide a professional look. The sides are cut shorter than the hair on the top. This needs the skills of a professional barber who is familiar with this hairstyle. Long haircuts with shorter sides have always been popular and this gentlemen’s haircut is no exception.

Short Sides with push back long hairstyle

The long hair on the top is bleached and brushed back. The sides are cut short and the sideburns join the beard to give this long top short side hairstyle for a gentlemen’s haircut a classy look. A styling product is used to keep the hairstyle in shape.

The gentlemen’s gazette haircut

This is a short, clean and the boardroom appropriate hairstyle, where you will need the hair on the top to be a little longer to be tapered at the back and the sides. A straight razor is used for creating the side part and what this hairstyle needs is a straight hair.

Business savvy gentlemen’s haircut

A neatly combed voluminous hair on the top, with the back and the sides neatly trimmed, is what this latest gentlemen’s hair trends exhibit. The hair is cut to medium length to look elegant. This is one of the long top short sides haircuts that resemble a pushed back gentleman long hairstyle.

The gentlemen’s bedhead hairstyle

This hairstyle does not mean that you get straight out of bed and go to the office, instead, this hairstyle is more a rock and roll and hipster type. The back and the sides are cut short and the hair on the top is given an extra length. If the styling is right, this haircut will suit all face shapes except the oval one.

Undercut sides with brushed back hairstyle

The sides are undercut and the hair on the top is brushed back after giving the hair a little height. A close shaved beard and a spectacle add to the style.

Slicked back gentlemen’s undercut hairstyle

This undercut trend hairstyle is for men with long hair on the top, which makes it easier for styling. The sides are cut short resembling the fade style. For having a more structured haircut look and maintaining a reference to the past, a hair mousse can be used, matte in color or a styling product which gives a wet look, to make your hair textured.

You can well imagine how the  range of the modern gentlemen’s haircut is more exhaustive than before, with the addition of some haircuts that give a gentleman’s look.