How to Wear the Channing Tatum Crew Cut

While demonstrating an excellent rage in roles from Step Up to Magic Mike and the hilarious JCVD splits parody video, Channing Tatum has a niche in military roles, especially as G.I. Joe’s Duke. Here’s how to get the army-inspired Channing Tatum crew cut with Hollywood style.

The crew cut is short but has more shape and style than a buzz cut that has shaves hair into one length all over the head. It’s all about leaving a little extra length on top that can be spiked up. Keep the side burns extra short to get this clean cut and freshly shaven look.

This is one of the few haircuts that hair gel is recommended for. At this length, that crunchy, flaky finish that gives gel a bad name is easy to avoid. Even with short hair, take care of it by using an alcohol-free formula like Free & Clear Hair Styling Gel that is good for hair as well as sensitive scalp skin. Also check out these gentle shampoo options.

Short Hairstyles for Men

You can’t go wrong with classic and cropped short  hairstyles for men. It can be worn with no styling or slicked back with some gel for dates or other special events. Sideburns can be worn long, almost to the bottom of the earlobe, or shorter.

Hairstyles for Men – Straight Hair

One of the classic hairstyles for men, this haircut can be styled several different ways. For fun, spike it up into a crew cut, faux hawk, or bed head. Or try wearing it slicked back with gel, wax, or pomade to get the men’s hairstyle trend of 2012 and 2013.

Short Hairstyles for Men With Thick Hair

Short hairstyles for thick hair look great with minimal styling. The only maintenance required is frequent haircuts, getting hair cropped every four to six weeks. Hair is cut to medium clipper length around the sides and back with a little extra length at the front. Use some pomade to add separation and texture. For work, add a side part and comb hair to the side.

Short Faux Hawk

The faux hawk works for short hairstyles for men too. This short faux hawk is a simplified version of the look, with just the hair at the middle of the top forming the distinctive mohawk peak. The key to the look using product that isn’t visible or greasy.  The rest of close cropped hair is worn gladiator style, down the forehead. Sideburns, as always, are optional.

Grey Hair on Men

As the term silver fox denotes, grey hair on men is an asset. The same rules of hairstyles for men continue to apply – work with hair texture and what you’re willing to style. This short hairstyle looks equally good at work and play. Just add a little product for height and definition. Don’t cover up the spray of salt across the pepper with some Just for Men, the ladies will love it.

Short Curly Hair for Men

Avoid boring short hairstyles for men by embracing natural hair texture. This cropped haircut makes the most of curly hair by cutting hair close at the sides and letting hair flow free with some extra length at the top. Wavy hair give the short curly hair for men cut lift and form. Get you barber or stylist to cut hair without a part and to angle to one side.

Short Wavy Hair Men – Ivy League

Check out this great looking and easy to style short wavy hair for men. A version of the Ivy League, the sides and back are cut close with a little extra length on top.

Top layers are cut jagged for a textured look that blends into shorter hair. To get this style, work in a light wax or pomade into hair and pull it up at the front with fingers or a comb. Going short is a low maintenance option for wavy and also curly hair.

Short Hair Styles for Men

Looking for short hair styles for men? This is an attractive and easy to style cut for straight or thick hair.

The textured haircut is cropped close around the sides and back at the top and front. To style hair, use a pomade or wax to add some height.

Styling options include a faux hawk, working bangs straight up into a crew cut, or combing hair to one side for work. Keep the look neat and clean by getting trims every 3 to 4 weeks.

Caesar Cut – Ultra Short Hair

Getting the haircut from 300 is significantly easier than getting the abs. The Caesar haircut is very short with a little bit of fringe cut horizontally across the forehead. It’s a great cut for unruly hair and hot weather. It’s also one of the best hairstyles for thinning hair because short fringe is combed forward over the forehead, concealing a receding hairline. To ensure hair stays in place, work a small amount of hair gel or holding product into damp hair and comb it forward. Make sure not to use too much product which can great a greasy or stiff look.

Buzz Cut 2012

Shaved hairstyles for men are edgy and clean cut. This buzz cut has been sported in 2012 by the likes of Justin Timberlake, Drake, and hairstyle icon David Beckham. The short buzz says bad boy and good boy at the same time. Cut to the same short length all over the head, the shaved haircut looks great with no styling or product. If you’re frustrated with wavy or curly hair, this is the cut for you.

Blocked Nape

At the back of men’s short haircuts, there are a few options. Hair at the neck can be shaved into a tapered nape or a blocked nape, shown below.

Also known as the blocked neck edge, hair is cut into a defined line across the nape of the neck. This is a square shape as opposed to the tapered nape, which as it’s name reveals, fades between hair and skin along your hairline.

So which one is for you? A tapered nape looks cleaner cut, especially after a few days when close shaved hair begins to grow out, say from a buzz cut. The tapered neck edge is also skinny or long necks.

Short Hair for Men – Fringe Edition

For a versatile yet clean cut look, try this short hair for men. The sides and back and are cut very short with some extra length along the top. Longer hair is cut into jagged layers that offer lots of styling options. Here, hair is combed to one side with some fringe falling forward over the forehead. The look is easy to style, just add a little of your favorite product, comb into place, and let air dry. For more styling options, try slicking it back. To keep this short hair for men looking its best, maintain the shape with regular trims every four to six weeks. Shown here with straight hair, this cut would work for wavy hair.

Short Spikey Hairstyles For Men

One enduring hair trend is short spikey hairstyles for men. While longer hair worn spiked up is popular now, the shorter version is more versatile for work and play. This short spiked hair could be worn with a suit on the job and then out to a date.

To get the spiked look, start with freshly washed hair. Once hair is dry, rub your favorite product through your hair. Choose product based on your hair type – thicker hair will require a thicker formula with stronger hold. A matte hair clay or styling wax look great and easily wash out of more normal hair types. Highly recommended products include Bumble and Bumble Sumo Tech and Redken Maneuver Work Wax.

With a comb, pull hair up and away from the head, using fingers to spike hair up. Hair can be worn vertical all the way across the top of the head or spikes can be concentrated towards the forehead, in a sort of a rhino horn. For another way to style short hair, try this slicked back look.

Rounded Neck

At the the back of short haircuts for men, you can choose between a tapered, blocked, and rounded neck. With rounded edges rather than square corners, the rounded neck is similar to the blocked nape. Unlike the straight across block, the softer rounded nape is a good option for thicker necks. Always make sure to take a look at the back of your hair. Two mistakes can occur – the neck can cut too high or the neckline may be too rounded, resulting in an undesirable feminine look. Similar to the blocked neck, hair growth below the cut line is noticeable so visit your barber or stylist every few weeks for a trim or shave. Most will offer this service for free between haircuts.

Good Short Haircuts For Men – Tips

There’s more to good short haircuts for men than meets the eye. There are some consistent guidelines to short hairstyles for men – crop the sides short and leave some length on top.

The best hairstyles come from paying attention to the details. First of all, ask for a fade on the sides into a tapered neck. This will give you the most clean cut look right away and while hair grows out.

That’s not all though. Here are some more tips to get good short haircuts for men.

1. Barber vs Salon - Trust your hair only to someone experienced with mens hair. Barbers are trained to cut masculine hair. Salons that are more focused on women will not give you the best mens cut, even if you have longer hair.

Of course, word of mouth is always the best way way to find a barber or stylist. If you see a great looking haircut, don’t hesitate to ask where it came from.

2. Timing – The busiest times for barbers and salons are at the beginning and end of the day. For the best service, schedule your cut for the middle of the day (but not around lunch hour). Your barber will have more time and energy for you, ensuring a good short haircut.

3. Tip - Didn’t know you were supposed to tip? Like most one-on-one services, a tip is expected and is a significant part of income. Opt for somewhere between 15 and 25%, depending on your experience of course. It’s human nature to favor people who treat you well. Tipping well will ensure you always get the best haircut.

And finally, keep good short haircuts for men looking their best with regular trims. Depending on how fast your hair grows or how conservative your office is, get a trip every 4-6 weeks. You can also visit your barber between cuts to get your neck cleaned up for free.

Short Spiky Haircuts for Men 2013

Short spiky haircuts for men 2013 are a classic as well as a go to look for 2013. Seen on stars like Ben Affleck, Won Bin, and Josh Duhamel, this short hairstyle for men is professional but can also be styled to party. The short spiky haircut is under an inch long around the sides and back but retains length on top. You can concentrating longer hair around the forehead or all the way along the crown if you want to the option to style a faux hawk. Both options can be slicked back as well.

After the haircut, there are 2 keys to getting this look right. First, if you’re not wearing a button up shirt, be sure to get dressed before styling hair. Otherwise, your hair and shirt will suffer. Second, is to apply your hair product of choice correctly. A pomade or wax will work for fine to thick hair. Before applying product to hair, emulsify it by rubbing it quickly between palms. This will ensure even distribution throughout hair. Finally, when smoothing product through hair, don’t use too much or work it all the way down to the roots. This will result weigh hair down and result in a flat and greasy hair, the opposite of the look you’re going for.

Short Stylish Haircuts for Men 2012

Style and short hairstyles for men are not mutually exclusive. Even within the confines of a conservative cut suitable for any profession, there are short stylish haircuts for men 2012. As they say, you have to know the rules to break them. All short hair for men is cut tapered around the back and sides with longer on the top. That extra length is where you can get creative. This cool short haircut above is a longer version of the Ivy League haircut. Keep it neat and combed for work and wear it slicked back for special events.

Short Spiky Hairstyles for Men – 2012

You work hard and play hard and so should your hair. Short spiky hairstyles for men 2012 are a great look for at the office and the bar or club. Whether you have thick, wavy, or thin hair this textured look will work for you. Hair cut jagged at the ends for a hairstyles that controls thick or wavy hair while beefing up fine hair. To style the look, apply product to damp hair from roots to ends. With fingers, work hair into place. The more subtle look above is perfect for the office. For a night out, try a faux hawk or spiking hair to maximum height.

Classic Hairstyles for Men – The Clark Kent

Classic hairstyles for men are always in style. You can wear this short mens hair conservative or hip. The Clark Kent look is a good short hairstyle for men with thick hair. At the sides, hair is cut to a manageable length, about an inch long. Robust hair is left to do it’s thing on top. The extra length gives more surface area for product to work, adding the extra hold that thick hair needs.

For work, wear hair as shown above – brushed back with just enough pomade to hold hair in place. At night, use a wax for stronger hold and some shine with slicked back hair. Or spike hair up for fun. To complete the transition to Superman, remove the specs and part hair on the left side.