Indie Hair Cuts

Messy and almost overgrown indie hair has been the hairstyle for artists, rockers, and stars since Oscar Wilde. Fast forward to Mick Jagger, Chace Crawford, and your favorite indie rocker.

The look works for all hair types – straight, wavy, curly and fine or thick. To get indie hair cuts, let your hairdresser know which band’s look your going for (singer, drummer, or guitar player).

It’s about have lots of length on top to play with top, blending into the sides. You can go shorter on the sides as well but avoid the hard line of the undercut.

Styling indie hair is as laid back as it look. Your hair is already cut to work with your hair type, so let your hair do the work. All you need to do is run a dab of pomade through hair and push it into place with your fingers. Disheveled is the best way to rock the look, adding to the devil may care attitude indie hair cuts exude.

For the product, choose a pomade that works with your hair type. Look for something that gives hold, texture, and a hint of shine. For regular hair,  Get Groomed Finishing Cream By Redken for Men is a quality product available at most stores. For wavy or curly hair, a great product from a reliable brand is Toni and Guy Label.m Curl Cream. You can find it on-line or the salon.

Emo Hair for Guys

Emo hair for guys can be styled from short, medium, and long hair. There are a few defining features of this indie hairstyle so are 5 steps that show you how to get emo hair:

1. Straight – Emo hair is straight. To get it just right, try using a hair dryer and flat iron. Hair often gets wavy when it is longer or air dried.

2. Bangs - Long fringe is the defining feature of emo hair. Wear them brushed forward and angled across to one side – so the bangs cover one eye. Even with short hair, you can wear your hair emo by styling bangs this way.

3. Spikes – Emo hair for guys is a derivative of spiked punk rock hair. Behind the bangs, spike hair up at the back. Try L’Oreal Dirty Clean Wax or D:fi D:struct Pliable Molding Creme to keep spikes up and bangs in place.

4. Haircut - You want long bangs, texture, and asymmetrical cuts – the sides can be uneven with lots of layers and razor cuts.

5. Color – Wear hair dark, especially black. And you can add streaks of color – blonde, bright blue, cherry red, grape purple, or any color of the rainbow. These are easy to do at home.

3 Don’ts for Mens Hair

We’ve told you what to do for curly hair, thick hair, fine hair, even thinning hair with the best hairstyles, tips, and product recommendations. Just in case that’s not enough, here’s what not to do. Keep reading for 3 don’ts for mens hair.

1. The Wet Look – Slicked back hair is in but not the wet look. The look was eve n a runway favorite for women this spring but never made it onto the street because unwashed, greasy hair never looks good.

If you’re using hair gel to slick back or spike hair, you may be committing this don’t right now. If you don’t want a hairstyle straight out of There’s Something About Mary, it’s time to find the right product.

Look for the right amount of hold for your hair type, something water-based that washes out, and save the shine for special event. Try one of these:

For fine hair, try Aveda Grooming Clay for hold without shine.

For straight hair of all types, from thin to thick, for great hold with a better smell, try Jonathan Product Dirt Texturizing Paste.

Curly or wavy hair, BioSilk Rock Hard Gelee adds enough but not too much control.

2. Curtains – We hope the 90s was the last time you saw this look (not in the mirror this morning). You may have seen the center part on some celebrities but on you, it looks more like Bart Simpson going to church. Don’t do it.

Whatever hairstyle you’re wearing – slick, spiked, messy – commit to it. This curtains look is somewhere in between slicked back and trying to have bangs but you can’t have them both.

3. Weird Bangs – For those of you with high or growing foreheads, there are flattering solutions. Wearing bangs long is one, wearing bangs short is another, and slicking hair across works too.

What you’re trying to do is minimize the issue, not draw attention to it. There really is a hairstyle that will make you look your best, that’s why there are so many options.

Even if you have to bite the bullet and go short, it’s better than wearing something that will get you second looks for all the wrong reasons.

Best Mens Hair Products – The One That’s Easy To Use!

Don’t get overwhelmed by all the haircuts, hairstyles and best mens hair products you see and read about here! If you’re want to try out styling mens hair into new looks, here’s where to start.

When you’re just starting to style mens hair, you want an easy to use product that you can’t screw up. Stay away from gels that tend to get crunchy, pomades that can be too shiny, and heavy waxes that can make hair greasy. These products are great but require a light touch and some experience.

What you want is foolproof product that gives you cool hair with looks totally natural. Whether you’re a mens hairstyle newbie or pro, one of the top stylist recommended and best products for mens hair is Sebastian Microweb Fiber.

You get lots of texture, separation, and all day hold. This elastic texturizer is flexible and matte and never leaves hair sticky, crunchy, or crusty. So use Sebastian Microweb Fiber to get the cool messy look, spiked up hair, slicked back hair, or any look you dream up.

Have fun! The worst that can happen is you have to wash hair and start over.

Men’s Hair Ideas: The Quiff

The beard plus slick look has caught on like wild fire. While it’s an excellent look that works for everyone and even curly hair, it’s touch to stand out from the crowd. If  you’re looking for something different, it’s time to mine vintage hairstyles for more men’s hair ideas. Here’s an oldy but goody – the quiff.

By definition, the quiff is a combination of the 1950s era pompadour and flat top with a touch of the mohawk thrown in there too. Think James Dean, Morissey, and even Tin Tin. In recent years, the look has made a slight comeback, as seen on Macklemore.

The basic idea behind the quiff is a tall hairstyle worn with a point at the front and combed tight around the sides and back. There is plenty of variation that with this cool men’s hairstyle so the key is to make it your own. Some ways to do so is wear hair extra tall, very pointy, or super slick.

This unique look combs thick and fine hair straight up and finishing in a peak that curl over in a wave. Hair at the sides is pulled straight back with a matte product. Get the look for fine and thick hair with a clay product like Bedhead Matte Separation Wax, Jonathan Product Dirt Texturizing Paste, or Sebastian Microweb Fiber.

Cool Asian Hairstyles for Guys

Combine an old favorite with the hottest new mens hairstyles and you get cool asian hairstyles for guys. The undercut, worn slightly grown out, combined with hair worn spiked up is just as clean cut as it is stylish.

Undercut hair has been growing in popularity throughout 2012 and will get even bigger in 2013. You can wear it higher or lower on the head and shaved close or worn a touch longer, as seen above.

For the top, hair can be any length you like – from shorter to medium length. To get this modern vintage look by styling hair across the head in a version of slick hair that is perfect for daytime.

Getting the look right is all about using the right product – with plenty of hold and only a hint of shine. Try Mitch Reformer Strong Hold/Matte Finish Texturizer, Alterna Hair Concrete, or Sebastian Craft Clay.

Best Hairstyles for Asian Men – Textured

The best hairstyles for Asian men can be styled professional and casual. The key to this sophisticated yet relaxed style is ensuring that longer hair is intentional rather than overgrown.

This medium length textured cut, similar to Jason Chou’s haircut, removes bulk and thickness with shears. To style the look, rub a strong hold product through wet hair. Some good options for coarse, straight, and thick Asian hair are Bumble and Bumble Sumo Wax, American Crew Defining Paste, or TIGI Bed Head Men Matte Separation Wax.

For this cool and modern look, do not part hair but work it over to one side with fingers. Finish by pulling a few spikes up and over the forehead.

How to Style Mens Medium Length Hair

This full bodied and longer mens haircut needs a little attention to look its best. Here’s how to style mens medium length hair. Styling starts in the shower with the right shampoo. To get the most of medium hair, use a volumizing shampoo and conditioner that gives lift, especially to fine and straight hair. Towel dry hair rub a volumizing product through hair, from roots to tips.

One highly rated and easy to use product that adds makes hair bigger and thicker is Kevin Murphy Anti Gravity. From here, you can blow dry hair, working hair in the direction you want it to lay or let it air dry. Finish with another dab of product rubbed through the fringe at the crown to pull hair to one side and keep it in place.

Robert Pattinson Hair

The gravity defying bed head-inspired Robert Pattinson hair comes from the right cut and styling tools and product. That’s right, this vampires use hair dryers. This hairstyle works best with fine to medium straight hair, though with extra hold product like Woody’s Quality Grooming Web Robert Pattinson Hair can help anyone get the look.

In the haircut, jagged layers help achieve this textured look. Messy hair should only be on top so keep the sides and back cut short or slick them back. To style the hair, dry shampoo adds volume and hold while absorbing oil without damaging hair.

Next up is gel, adding sparingly to avoid the crusty look that comes from using too much. Finally, a blowdryer will cut down styling time and help achieve height. To train hair to stand up, try blow drying with your head upside down and combing through hair with fingers. For more coiffed versions of this look, try one of these high volume quiffs.

5 Best Tips for Mens Long Hairstyles

Mens long hairstyles are one of the signature rebellious looks. Wearing hair long, as seen on Johnny Depp, Jared Leto (as 90s heart throb Jordan Catalano and now), and Alexander Skarsgård, the message is one of individuality and non-conformity.

Here are the 5 tips to get the best mens long hair.

1. It’s a Hairstyle – Mens long hair isn’t about waiting too long between haircuts but committing to a medium or long hairstyle. As seen above, hair is almost uniformly chin length. There are no shaggy bangs or overgrown hair at the neck.

2. The Part – For a more sophisticated take on mens long hairstyles, part hair to one side. The “butt cut” is flattering as an exception, not the rule.

3. The Wash – Longer hair will reveal exactly how you’re treating it so treat it right. For most people, the daily shampoo is too much – it dries out hair and can cause breakage.

Unless your hair looks greasy without the daily wash, start skipping a day of shampoo and extending that until its every 4 day or even once a week (supposedly Robert Pattinson only washes every 6 weeks). This is especially important for curly hair.

4. Conditioner - If you don’t already, it’s time to add conditioner to your shower routine (this step can replace shampoo on most days). You can choose conditioner for your hair type and/or the sensory experience.

Some of the best and best smelling conditioners for men are American Crew Tea Tree Conditioner, Redken Mens Cool Finish Conditioner, and Woody’s Quality Grooming Daily Conditioner.

5. Product – With longer hair, you’re going to need product – no matter what your hair type (fine, straight, wavy, thick, curly). The extra length is an asset for curly or wavy hair, just add something like Kevin Murphy Easy Rider 5 Best Tips for Mens Long Hairstyles to minimize unwanted frizz and bring out natural curl.

Straight and fine hair, like the image above, use something light like Sebastian Potion No. 9 Light Styler Treatment tame fly aways. For thicker hair or to style slicked back hair, try a pomade such as D:fi D:struct Pliable Molding Creme.

Medium Hair for Men – Preppy Hair

So you want to look like you’re straight out of a Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, or Lacoste ad? Preppy hair, according to the WASP 101 definition, is worn with a side part and a swoop to one side. It’s not long and not short but medium hair for men.

This is the perfect length hair to wear slicked up or across. For an easy going and casual look, wear this preppy hair for men.

Take a break from all the styling product and wear hair down and even a bit messy. All you need to do is air dry hair, part it with a comb, and work in a touch of light weight product like American Crew Light Hold Texture Lotion and you’re all set.

Preppy hair for men is a hip look for men with straight or thick hair. Wear hair coiffed for work or more tousled after hours. Mix things up by wearing hair in a pompadour or slicked up tall.

The Best Haircut for Receding Hairline

Becoming follically challenged doesn’t require becoming sartorially challenged as well. You can maintain your sense of style and cool with the best haircut for receding hairline.

If you know that thinning hair is on it’s way, discuss a game plan with your stylist. You can make the most of hair while you have it and get a flattering style, like this textured spiky hair, in place for when the hairline starts to retreat.

The right hair products will also make a difference. Thickening shampoo, conditioner, and product can all work together to add fullness and texture to hair. Try American Crew Light Hold Texture Lotion to add thickness and hold that won’t overwhelm thin or thinning hair.

Spiky hair is the best receding haircut for receding hairline and male pattern baldness. The height of spiked hair effectively camouflages thinning hair at the hairline as well as the crown. This has been Prince William’s hairstyle of choice and will continue to work until it’s time to make the cut.

Cool Hairstyles for Men

Looking great with minimal effort is the essence of cool hairstyles for men. Think about James Dean, Robert Pattinson, and Brad Pitt…It’s all about looking cool without looking like you spent an hour in front of the mirror.

To get a hairstyle that always looks cool, start with a great haircut. This way straight out bed, the gym, or the ocean hair will look great. Above, salt water creates textured spikes in thick straight hair. Get the same look without surfing with American Crew Styling Gel.


The second thing about cool hairstyles for men is versatility. You’re not going to wear the same look to work and nights out so you need options. This easy to wear cut can be worn slicked with some pomade, spiked with some wax, or a strong hold product for a pompadour.

Or for a no product look, try this preppy hair.

Wavy Hair Men – Medium Length

Consider yourself lucky if you have wavy hair men. Loose curls add fullness, look great messy, and even better styled. There is plenty of celebrity inspiration for men with wavy hair - Hugh Grant, Nick Jonas, and James Franco.

Here’s one hot way to rock wavy hair for men – medium length.

With wavy hair, you can cut it short or let natural curl or do its thing by wearing hair longer. Here, hair is a few inches on top and short around the sides for a clean cut and manageable look that can be styled lots of ways. Above, hair is air dried and worn slightly messy for a cool and carefree look.

This wavy haircut can also easily be styled into the hottest men’s hairstyle for 2013 - the modern quiff. Rub a little product like Menscience Pomade or Bed Head Manipulator through hair, pull bangs forward, and  you’re all set.

To get the ultimate 2013 haircut, pair this wavy hair – men – with a shaved undercut.

Haircuts for Thinning Hair

Is more of your scalp or forehead showing than last year? Don’t rush into the shaved head look just yet. You’ll have plenty of time to rock the Captain Picard and John Malkovich look. For now, focus on flattering haircuts for thinning hair.

One of the best ways to ease the transition into baldness is keep hair cropped short. This way, the difference between thinner spots and full hair is minimal.

The natural response is to hang on to the hair you’ve got but this only draws (negative) attention to the issue. Think Bozo the Clown.

Second, bangs or fringe is your friend (when done right). The Caesar cut is always recommended for receding hairlines for a reason. The short bangs cover some of the expanding forehead while staying in place and not looking anything like a comb over attempt.

The last way to make the most of haircuts for thinning hair is with product. Many men have seen great results from Rogaine or Nourish. There are also non-medicated options that thicken hair like Avalon Organics Biotin B Thickening and L’Oreal Vive Pro for Men 2-in-1 Thickening.

Finally, use a lightweight product like American Crew Texture Lotion for everyday styling – heavy products weight hair down.

How To Get Emo Hair for Guys – Add Color

You’ve got the long bangs, angled cuts, and spiky layers. Now take your emo hair to the next level by adding color.

Here’s how to get emo hair for guys by adding color:

1. Dye It Black

This is the official color of emo, punk, or any rebellion. It looks best if you already have darker hair but will be shocking if you have light hair (but looks best with dark eyebrows).

There are lots of shades of black to choose from. For a bluish tint, try Garnier Blue Black, add purple undertones with L’Oreal Feria Violet Soft Black, or try for L’Oreal Feria Black Leather for shiny and jet black hair.

2. Bleach It

If the dark side isn’t for you, lighten things up. Bleach is damaging for hair only commit to platinum for your whole head if you’re willing to cut it short later.

Or as above, add a cool contrasting streak in the bangs. An easy to use product for streaks is Manic Panic Flash Lightning Bleach. This will look even cooler with spiked up hairstyles.

Pick any color you like and go for it. To get the look, you’ll have to bleach hair first and then add a dye. Manic Panic offers colors like Purple Haze to Vampire Red to Bad Boy Blue and you can get Spring Green, Flamingo Pink, Bright Yellow from Punky Color.

To keep hair bright as long as possible, skip the shampoo.

For guys, stick with one color at a time. You don’t want to look like a cartoon character and the color doesn’t last very long so you can change it up next week or next month.

Thick Wavy Hair Men

With the right haircut and just a touch of effort, you’ll get great looking thick wavy hair, men!

The key is getting the length just right and using wavy hair products that make hair more manageable and have strong enough hold.

For the cut, you want enough length to let hair’s natural wave do its thing but not so much that it becomes too heavy or out of control. Above, hair is about half an inch long around the sides and back and over an inch long at the top.

Over time you’ll find the length that strikes this balance for your hair. Just grow hair out and when it starts to be too much, get a cut!

Using two types of products will make the most of thick wavy hair men.

In the shower, use a shampoo and conditioner made for curly hair, like Bumble&Bumble Curl Conscious Shampoo, John Frieda Hydrating Shampoo, or Aveda Be Curly, will minimize frizz and enhance natural texture.

After letting hair air dry, get just enough hold without getting hair greasy or crusty with Redken 01 Curl Perfector, Paul Mitchell Round Trip, or Ouidad Curl Quencher Moisturizing Styling Gel.

Hairstyle for Thinning Hair Men

If hair is starting to thin or recede, don’t reach for the razor just yet! Hair loss happens gradually and in stages so make the most of hair while you can.

The right hairstyle for thinning hair men effectively conceals hair that is on the wane. This is a combination of getting the haircut and styling right.

For length, hair should be almost the same all over. If it’s too long, thinner areas become more obvious. Cutting hair too short exposes the issue.

Above, hair is cut in a longer version of the buzz, with an extra quarter inch of hair on top. This length is what makes this the best hairstyle for thinning hair men.

There are lots of products that can help with thinning hair. First, use a great thickening shampoo to fatten up individual hair strands and add volume from Jack Black and L’Oreal Vive Pro for Men. Other options that have helped are medicated products like Bosley Revive, which minimizes hair loss, and the always popular Rogaine.

The final touch is the subtle spiking of hair. Pulling hair up masks thinning hair on top of the head. Use a lightweight product that won’t weigh down thinning hair like Aveda Pure Abundance Hair Potion or American Crew Thickening Lotion.

If you have male pattern baldness staring at the top of the head, this style will buy you some time. For the receding hairline, grow fringe a bit longer and style at slicked across or into the Caesar cut.

Short Wavy Hair for Men

Being yourself never goes out of style but if you have wavy or curly hair, your look is getting extra attention this year. Curly and wavy hair worn with the sides cut short has been all over the spring runways.

If your hair doesn’t have natural texture, there is no imitating short wavy hair for men. Here’s how to get the look:

The short curls look is a great look for naturally curly and wavy hair – letting hair do its wild thing on top while staying clean cut and easy to wear around the back and sides.

The length is up to you. The cut can be worn short, as above, or much longer with some extra product for hold.

Even with this short length, product is essential to keep hair manageable and tame frizz, especially in humidity and heat. Rub a curl cream like Kerastase Oleo-Curl Definition Creme or Bed Head for Men Curl Defining Cream with fingers into wet hair, let dry, and you’re all set.

Best Haircut for Wavy Hair Men

If you’re a man with wavy hair, congratulations. You likely have a full head of hair that is malleable with lots of volume.

You’ve seen similar hairstyles on Patrick Dempsey, Simon Baker, and Zac Efron. Here’s how to get the best wavy haircut for wavy hair men.

The best hairstyles for men all start with the right haircut. If you want the best both of worlds, lots of wave plus manageable hair, this is the haircut for you.

For wavy, and curly hair too, this almost always means keeping length on the top and shorter sides. The wavy hair can do its thing while the rest is clean cut and doesn’t need styling. Hair can have tighter or looser waves so shorter or longer hair on top, between 1 and 3 inches, will work for different hair types.

Make sure wavy hair is moisturized and healthy by using the best hair products for way hair men. Any product intended for curly hair will work for you. Start with Ouidad Curl Quencher Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner.

With damp hair, rub some Redken Ringlet Curl Perfector, Garnier Fructis Sleek And Shine Smoothing Milk, or Kiehl’s Creme with Silk Groom. This will enhance natural wave and tame frizz.

To style hair, you can go for 2013′s hot slick look, wear it spiked as above, or just wear it messy. Thick wavy hair is so attractive, you can’t really can’t go wrong.