Medium Length Mens Curly Hair – Channeling the Lizard King

Wearing hair long has always been a sign of rebellion and individual thought for men. You don’t need to be a straight-haired Beatle or Axl Rose to get the look. Rather, follow the example of the truly untamed – Jim Morrison. Unleash your medium length curly hair!

Getting a fantastic looking curly mane is actually less work rather than more. Naturally curls tend to be dry so shampooing everyday can further stress out the hair cuticle. Start by skipping your shampoo every fourth day (three on, one off). As you see results, work towards once a week shampoo sessions.

Men’s Hairstyles for the Groom and Best Man

The most popular engagement season is just around the corner. Whenever the big day happens, you’ll want to take extra care with hair and grooming. In addition to these tips to ensure a polished and clean cut appearance, check out these men’s hairstyles for the groom and best man.

We can’t guarantee that everything about your wedding photos will stand the test of time but these classic formal hairstyles will never look dated. Several of these recommended groom hair pictures are vintage-inspired slick looks. You can wear slick hair up high, across, or with a part.

Other excellent formal hairstyles include wearing thick hair cut short and spiked up or neatly combed. This is similar to the slick look but minus the product. Use something lightweight like blowPro mane tame soft pomade to keep hair in place without the shiny finish or defined comb marks.

If you’re not used to styling hair, visit a local barber shop to get hair styled for your wedding or some time before so you can get the hang of it yourself. This is also an opportunity to get your beard groomed or an extra close straight razor shave. Or see if you can borrow your bride’s stylist for a few minutes before the bridal party gets ready.

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.

5 Medium Hairstyles for Men 2013-2014

The wide range of popular men’s hairstyles for 2013-2014 is due to long hair. Short hair, cut only an inch long or so, doesn’t have the same versatility as medium length hair.

This isn’t all over long hair though. Length is concentrated at the top of the head where it can be sculpted into these medium hairstyle for men.

The cool thing about medium hair is it can be styled in so many ways. Once you get one technique down, whether it’s spikes the slick look or hipster hair, you can use similar methods and products for other styles.

This preppy hairstyle is a more casual version of slicked back hair. It’s a similar styling method but to get this height without heavy product, use a blow dryer, volumizing mousse, and lightweight product like Supremo Magic Move Light.

Spiky hair can be styled Jersey Shore style or more formally, like above. Hair is styled forward from the back and then pulled straight up along the hair line. This tall hair is appropriate for work or special events.

Another great thing about medium length hair is that it can be worn tall. Use a strong product like Gatsby Moving Rubber to get this sky scraping slick hair. A spritz of hairspray like Sebastian Shaper Hair Spray or Paul Mitchell Fast Drying Sculpting Spray will set the style all day. Just hold the can a few inches away from hair and give it a light spray.

With undercut sides, it’s easy to get a mohawk for the day. It’s similar to wearing spiky hair but pinch hair together at the center rather than pulling it straight up.

The quiff is spiky hair that comes to a point at the front. Medium length adds extra personality to this outstanding hairstyle. For even more presence opt for a shiny finish product like American Crew Promade with plenty of hold that never makes hair greasy.

Wavy Hairstyles for Men

Looking for wavy hairstyles for men? The key is getting the length just right – not too long and not too short.

This medium length wavy haircut is somewhere between short and long hair, with even layers cut all around the head and some extra length at the front. Hair can be styled loose and tousled or worn clean cut, as seen above.

With this length hair, you can get the hot mens hairstyle for 2013 – the slick look for wavy hair. With a product like American Crew Curl Construct, slick hair at the sides back and letting waves loose at the top.

For everyday, let hair air dry and wear hair it down with just a touch of product like Aveda Be Curly Enhancer. And one last tip, use a microfiber towel or old t-shirt when rubbing hair dry. The soft fibers and tight weave are gentler on hair and help prevent frizz.

Medium Haircuts for Men

Since The Beatles, medium haircuts for men have always been a symbol of youth, confidence, and rebellion. This medium haircut is cut evenly all around the head and a little longer at the top. It looks great with a severe side part. For black tie events, slick the front and sides back.

Medium Length Hair – Men

If you got it, flaunt it with this medium length hair – men. This look is everywhere right now, from Jared Leto to to the stars of Glee and Gossip Girl. Grow thick hair a bit longer at the top while keeping the back and sides cropped short. This variation on slicked back hair uses product to give hair volume and height while combing hair back on a diagonal for a fresh twist on the look.

The Quiff

The quiff is back! This super tall slicked back hair was worn by Elvis and Morrissey and has been recently seen on men’s hairstyle icons Zac Efron and David Backham. The look works with short hair but longer hair will give you more height. To comb a quiff, rub a pomade between hands to warm it up and rub into damp hair. American Crew makes some water-based products that offer great hold without any grease. To stand up thicker hair, try the Fiber version. To thoroughly coat hair, push hands forward and back through hair. Pull the front up and slightly to one side, pushing the tips backwards with fingers.

Quiff with a Peaked Wave

Another way to style the quiff is to form the hair into a peaked wave at the top. The look is David Beckham’s faux hawk meets Robert Pattinson’s reach for the sky quiff. The look is easy to styles but requires a blow dryer, brush, and product. Start by blow drying hair while brushing hair upwards to create height and volume. Warm up a pomade by rubbing it between your hands and smooth into hair to keep hair in place, Finish by pinching the front of hair into the peaked wave and twisting it backwards. Try using a pliable pomade like American Crew Defining Paste, that gives a matte finish and can be used on hair longer than 2″.

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.

Bed Head Hairstyle for Men

The bed head hairstyle for men is win-win. The messy version of spiked hair is easy to style and women love it. It is more than waking up and going though. The best looking bed head, a la Tyler Durden, starts with the right cut. Think clean around the sides and back and leavings some length and texture on top, up to medium length. Starting with dry hair, rub a dab of product between hands to warm it up and work it through hair, lightly coating hair from roots to tips. Use a product with a matte finish because messy, shiny hair looks greasy.  Get the bed head look by messing up hair, pulling at the ends to create a piecey deconstructed look.

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.

Medium Length Hair for Men

The best mens hairstyles aren’t all slicked back or worn up high. This medium length hair for men is a version of Jason Schwartzman’s signature look. It looks best with naturally straight hair and can be worn with or without a part. To get the look, ask for hair with some length that follows the contours of the head and hits the collar at the back. Bangs should be around eye brow length. To style this medium length hair for men, apply product to towel dried hair and let air dry or blow dry while brushing hair close to the head.

Medium Length Mens Curly Hair – Channeling the Lizard King

Wearing hair long has always been a sign of rebellion and individual thought for men. You don’t need to be a straight-haired Beatle or Axl Rose to get the look. Rather, follow the example of the truly untamed – Jim Morrison. Unleash your medium length curly hair!

Getting a fantastic looking curly mane is actually less work rather than more. Naturally curls tend to be dry so shampooing everyday can further stress out the hair cuticle. Start by skipping your shampoo every fourth day (three on, one off). As you see results, work towards once a week shampoo sessions.

Cool Mens Hair – Side Part

Add a modern touch to retro styles and you get cool mens hair for 2012 and going into 2013. Think Mad Men slick with shaved sides or a quiff worn swept to the back. The one thing that these looks have in common is the old school side part. To get this cool mens hair – side part, you’ll need some length on top to work with.

Apply a volumizing product with hold to freshly washed and towel dried hair. Next, use a comb to define the side part. A good guide is to line up the part with the arch of one eyebrow. The side you choose doesn’t matter but it’s best to work with the way your hair tends to fall. Although you can let hair air dry, it will stay in place better if blow dried. Either way, use fingers to push hair into place. When hair is dry, run a pomade or wax over hair.

Long Spiked Hair

Long spiked hair has been around a lot longer than Robert Pattinson‘s reach for the sky vampire hair. It was a popular look during the 1970s punk rock movement for those who didn’t commit to a mohawk. Spiked hair made a come back in the eighties, with Keifer Sutherland playing the vampire role.

Spiky hair isn’t only counter culture. The short spiked flat top is a official military cut. The first long spiked hair dates back to 6th century Japan, sported in Buddhist images of the 12 Heavenly Generals. Spiky hairstyles can do so much more though – check out this tux-worthy long spike hair!

This peaked quiff comes from the haircut, which is longer at the center of the forehead than the sides. This style looks great with any haircut but it will result in a flatter profile. The result is spiked hair that comes to an apex. The tall hair adds stature and presence that’s just right for a black tie event or any time you want to impress.

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.

Trendy Men Hairstyles

Fashion is always pitted against style. The real winner is a combination of the two – personalized by you to fit your particular taste and personality.

That’s what trendy men hairstyles are all about too – a classic take on the latest look.

Above, you can see how men’s hairstyle trends don’t have to fussy or finicky. Slicked back hair has been huge this year but if that’s not your thing, messy is also in.

Thick hair (with some natural wave) is worn slightly grown out to almost medium length. Hair is tousled with product in that McDreamy – Twilight version of bedhead. Try American Crew Fiber for a great combination of hold and flexibility.

Worn with groomed brows and burns, a classic pink collared shirt, and timeless watch, trendy men hairstyles are suitable for work and play.

Mens Medium Hairstyles – Wear it Messy!

Somewhere in between short and long, medium mens hair requires a different approach. When hair is short or long enough, little or no styling is required.

For a cool and easy to style look, wear hair messy like above. If your hair is thick or has some natural wave, this is the look for you.

Just rub in some product like Gatsby Technical Design Clay, American Crew Defining Paste, or Aveda Mens Pure-Formance Grooming Clay through clean dry hair and work it. The goal is to add some height while keeping hair off the forehead and out of the eyes.

For another smart look for medium hair, try slicking hair back or across. Or you can keep things simple with Jason Schwartzman’s long shaggy bangs look.