From the fifties till date, hairstyles have always been on trend. However, as each year passes each hairstyle is being upgraded into something new to suit various face shapes and occasions.
Also, with each passing year, hairstylists are using their creative juices to come up with innovative hairstyles that many celebrities and sports personalities will be seen flaunting.
In 2021, there are many such hairstyles we found that caught people’s attention. From those, we have picked 40 best men’s hairstyles that suit different face shapes. We hope you like them!
1. High Volume Wavy Undercut with Taper
This is one of the best variations of the undercut where the sides are faded and the top is full and bouncy. You can also see the front part of the hair falling freely on to the forehead. So, this hairstyle is best for people with thick hair and also for men with straight or curly hair.
2. High Skin Fade with Long on Top
This is a versatile hairstyle with the fade being more visible. If you are someone who likes to try out distinctive hairdo’s, then this one’s for you. However, it would be good if your hair is straight and silky on the top as it complements the overall look very well.
To get this hairdo, you need to first grow your hair long. Then, your barber will create a fade first and then brush back the remaining hair on the front. Match this hairstyle with a full and bushy beard and you will catch everyone’s attention wherever you go!
3. Modern Side Parts
No matter how many years pass by, side partitions always remain in trend and best suits round and oval-shaped faces of men. This side part hairstyle you see above is achieved by creating a light fade with taper on the sides and fuller-looking hair on the top. The top hair is then combed sidewards. You can even use a hair gel to set this hairstyle.
4. Buzzed Skin Fade
If you have short hair or have a hair thinning problem, this haircut would best suit you. It is a combination of a buzz and a fade. Here, the sides are faded and the top is cut short and trimmed to create a buzz. You can match this hairstyle with a no-beard look or leave your beard trimmed. This hairdo looks professional and matches all your outfits and occasions.
5. Long Comb over with Drop Fade
If you don’t like completely razed sides, you can opt for a drop fade. In this, the taper is clear and the fade is only near the temples. Meanwhile, the top of the hair looks full and is combed back to create a vintage effect. This hairstyle best suits people with thick and straight hair. However, if you have curly or wavy hair, you can still use a hair gel or spray to brush the hair back. To give a contrast, grow a bushy beard and shape it to perfection.
6. Pompadours Revived
Many pompadour hairstyles have emerged since the classic pompadour. In 2021, this revived pompadour cut, as you see above, has become popular. With a taper to the sides and a side swept hair on the top, this hairstyle doesn’t make you look awkward but elegant. You can opt for this hairstyle for any occasion.
7. Business Savvy
To get this hairstyle, you need to grow your hair to medium length all along. With a less visible fade, this hairstyle makes you look more formal and presentable. So, we suggest this hairdo for men above 30. With a natural side partition, it gives a new definition to your face. You can apply large amounts of hair gel as shown in the image to make your hair sit in place.
8. Slicked Back with Blow Dryer
Firstly, this hairstyle will only suit people who have long hair. So, only go for this one if you think you can grow long hair (at least 5-inch long). Your barber will then create a fade to the sides and back while leaving long lengths of hair to the top. Then, the front is brushed back and is set using a hair wax or a gel. This hairstyle perfectly suits straight hair.
9. Redefined Fringes
Fringes are men’s favorite and have been on trend ever since. But, as the years passed by, these fringe cuts have been evolved to suit modern lifestyles. These beautiful fringes you see in the image are the work of skilled hairstylists. To get this hairstyle, you need to grow your hair long. If your hair texture is straight, it is more beneficial. Your barber will cut the hair so that the fringes fall naturally on your forehead. The sideward combing makes the hairdo look more elegant.
10. The Swoop hairstyle
The swoop hairstyle is a classic one that has been on trend during the 90’s. This hairdo is back on trend in 2021 with a little upgrade. With side swept bangs and bushy hair, this hairdo makes you look stylish. It best suits teeneagers and men in their 20’s.
11. The Braided Haircut
Braided haircuts have their origin from Africans yet Americans love them too. There are numerous braided hairdos that white men have flaunted till date. This braided haircut as you see in the image is unique where the fade is covered with braids while the top remains thick. The top is cut to form a faux, making it look more unique. This is one of the latest hairstyles of 2021. However, only go for this one if you really like experimenting with your hair.
12. Textured Curls
Sometimes, it gets difficult to style curly hair. If you too have the same problem, you can ask your barber to cut your curly hair into textures. As seen above, the curls are trimmed and your barber will let these curls fall naturally on your forehead. So, if you want to camouflage your big forehead, you can go for this hairdo. Though the entire hair has curls, this hairdo doesn’t make you look messy. If you have dry and frizzy hair, use a hair wax after the haircut.
13. The Leonardo DiCaprio Hairstyle
The original Leonardo DiCaprio hairstyle has taken a few twists and turns here to develop into something trendy and unique. With a pointed quiff to the front, and the entire hair length brushed back, this hairdo is one of the men’s favorite wedding hairstyles. You can set this brushed back hair with a hair wax or gel. You can also choose to colour your hair blonde.
14. Wavy Texture-Medium Sides-Long Top
If you have wavy hair which is frizzy and unmanageable, it becomes tough to pick the right hairstyle to prevent the dry flyaways. So, we got you this trendy hairstyle with a medium fade to the temples and trimmed top with a thick quiff to the front. The entire hair on the top is brushed to the front, making it look thick and elegant.
15. Very Long Hair with Side Undercut
Unmanageable long hair sometimes needs to be tied up. But, a boring ponytail is not everyman’s choice. If you want to try out something trendy and unique, you can go for this hairdo with an undercut to the sides and long hair on the top which is tied equidistantly to make your hair look less frizzy. However, to get this hairdo, you need to have long hair, not just medium.
16. High Fade Pompadour
To style your thick and straight hair into something trendy and quirky, you can try out this look. With a deep and high face to the sides and the back and a thick pompadour brushed back, this hairdo makes you look stylish and masculine.
17. Longer Hair With Short Sides
Yet another way of styling your long hair is by keeping it tall on the top and leaving the sides short. As you see in the image, the sides are faded with an undercut, creating a sharp distinction between the sides and the top. The top hair is brushed to one side, covering one side of your face.
18. Medium Length Skin Fade + Beard
If you want to try out a fade but don’t want it to be more evident, then this medium-length hairdo is for you! As you see, the taper is clearly visible with voluminous hair on top. To get the best results, brush back the hair on the top using a gel or wax. Match this hairstyle with a thick beard that is trimmed to perfection.
19. Bald Fade Medium Hair Pomp
If you have medium-length hair and want to style it in a unique and attractive way, you can go for this medium pomp hairdo. It got this name as the top part of the hair resembles a pompadour and the sides and the back are faded to highlight this pomp.
20. Short Sides Longer Hair With Texture On Top
Taper and fade have become quite popular in 2021 among youth. This hairstyle as you see is short on the sides. The top part is left thick with a nice texture to the quiff to make your hair look voluminous. If you want, you can side partition the front part according to your face shape. This hairstyle mostly suits the younger lot.
21. Fine Hard Part + High Fade
This hairstyle looks vintage yet is one of the most popular ones lately. With a fade cut to the temples and the back, a side partition and a thick quiff to the front, this hairdo looks professional and also suits wedding and other ceremonies. The best part is, it suits almost all ages. The blonde color to the entire hair makes the hairdo look more attractive.
