The Crew Cut – Men’s Short Hairstyles

One of the classic short men’s hairstyles is the crew cut. Hair is cut short all around with some extra length along the forehead. This is a great looking and low maintenance cut for wavy, curly or thick hair. This men’s haircut can be worn with no styling at all. Or add a touch of light wax to spike up hair at the front. Sideburns can be worn long or short.

Very Short Haircuts for Men – Crewcut

If you’re looking for very short haircuts for men, start with the crewcut! It’s like a buzz cut grown out a few weeks. The extra millimeters of length make a difference – the buzz reveals every contour of the skull or any scars you may have. On the upside, these cropped cuts highlight the angle of the jaw and minimize the appearance of thinning hair. Even better, this short hair for men literally requires no styling beyond rubbing the head dry with a towel. It’s the perfect cut for an active or busy lifestyle or to take the maintenance out wavy or curly hair.

Fade Hair

At the barber shop, you’ll be asked if you want a fade or tapered cut at the back and around the sides. Fade hair is the seamless transition from longer hair higher up on the head to shorter hair, gradually “fading” into the skin.

The length and degree of the fade are up to you. The popular 90’s fades started high on the head, leaving a lot of skin exposed for the “white wall” look (like white wall tires). For a look more suited to everyday, a shorter fade is an easy to maintain and clean cut look.

With a crew cut, buzz cut, or  any mens short hairstyle, go with the tapered neck. It follows the natural hair line and looks neat and groomed looking longer than the blocked or rounded neck.

Most men’s haircuts have an element of the taper, whether it’s at the nape of the neck or around the ears (the arches). Be sure to let your barber know what you want, or better show some pictures, to get the fade you want.

Short Hair Style for Men

There is surprising variety to short hair styles! This flattering short haircut for men keeps the sides and back very short with some length and layering on the top.

Adding just a half or full inch of length to haircuts for guys introduces all sorts of styling options – this will look great spiked, messy, and worn neat. Check out this short hair style for men!

Or wear short hair in this matte version of the hottest mens hairstyle trend, slicked back hair. Just rub product through hair like you would with any hairstyle.

Then use a comb to pull hair up at the forehead and back at the top of the head. Experiment with adding more or less height along the hairline.

Keep the look matte for everyday with label.m Matt Paste or add some shine with American Crew Pomade For Hold And Shine.

Good Short Haircuts for Men

There are many reasons that short hair is standard issue for guys. For one, longer hair can get in the way and even be used against you in mono e mono sports or combat.

The second is that good short haircuts for men just plain look good. Here’s why.

Short haircuts for guys highlight the masculine jawline and facial features. Combined with a little extra height from a textured cut and the right product, and you’re looking great.

Finally, hair cut short is a mature look. You know you’ve grown up once you’ve graduated from the bowl cut and outgrown rebellious hair.

As long as you’re rocking one of the good short haircuts for guys, you’re still making a statement with your hair.

Short Mens Hair 2013

It’s the definition of most mens haircuts, what the popular undercut, short curls, and slick look have in common, and the ruling look for short mens hair 2013. Just ask for short around the sides and back and long on top.

As seen above, adding a little length on top transforms a humble haircut into a great looking hairstyle. Rather than being pure background, short mens hair can be the focus of a look.

This works for all hairstyles and hair types – from the cropped crewcut to thick hair all way to undercut curly hair. Any amount of length on top gives so many styling options. Wear it smooth like above, spiked up, or slicked across.

Finish the clean cut look with a hint of stubble and you have masculine look that’s great at work and play.

Best Shampoo for Short Hair Men

Buzzed or crewcut hair is so short that you don’t need to use hair products but what about shampoo and conditioner? Here’s the best shampoo for short hair men.

Even with very short hair, shampoo is necessary. The same advice is true for everyone – don’t shampoo every day. Doing so will strip the scalp of natural oils that keep skin and hair moisturized. Too much shampoo will actually increase oil production, leading to greasy skin.

Unless you have specific hair or scalp issues to address, use a shampoo for all hair types like these mild options from MenScience, Woody’s, or Suave.

With short hair, flakes are especially apparent. Use a gentle shampoo like this one from Evergreen or Pureology. If the issue is psoriasis and not dandruff, give Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special Shampoo a try.

At this length, conditioner isn’t necessary. Conditioner is meant for the ends of hair as opposed to the roots so start using if you want to grow hair longer but until then, regular trips will keep the ends looking sharp.

High and Tight

If you’re wanting a low maintenance cut with plenty of style, check out this high and tight. A version of the military-inspired buzz, this is a civilian worthy cut.

The high and tight is the basic short back and sides, longer on top men’s hair but cut way shorter. The sides and back are shaved (similar to the undercut) with some length at the crown.

The “high” refers to where the longer hair is, up high on the head above the temples. The “tight” is the close shave below. You can also fade hair so it blends into the skin. This cut transitioned into the mainstream in the 1980s and was worn in an extreme for in the flattop. Other versions include the fade, horseshoe, and recon.

As with every haircut, face shape is important to consider. These ultra short haircuts focus attention on your facial features. The high and tight will elongate oval or round faces. If you

This is a cool haircut that can also be a lot of fun. If you want a no maintenance look, especially for curly hiar, this is a stylish option. All you have to do is wash and air dry.

Very Short Haircuts for Men

Look great in no time with very short haircuts for men. This is the crewcut for the office.

What gives this very short hair a stylish finish is a little bit of extra length on top. Sides are cut to about an eighth of an inch while the top is left up to half an inch long.

This is one of the best short haircuts for thick hair. With the right cut, full and healthy hair gets this robust textured effect. Enhance it with a touch of light weight product, like American Crew Texture Lotion.

Cool Short Haircuts for Thick Hair Men

On the first official day of spring, it’s tempting to think about what the warmer months ahead will bring. Summer will be here before you know it, so check out this cool short haircut for thick hair men!

Thick hair is a blessing most times but can feel like a curse when the temperature and humidity rise. This hot haircut will keep you cool by keeping hair where it counts and getting rid of the rest.

The sides, back, and even part of the top are cut ultra close. What’s left is a good length of hair along the hairline.

This cool short haircut for thick hair men isn’t just great looking at the beach, while playing sports, or enduring a hot day. Style it right and you’re ready for work or the club.

Try pulling hair across to one side to mimic the slick look or spiking hair up for some fun. If you want to get creative, sport some longer sideburns.

10 Mens Short Hairstyles Pictures

Short hair is the most common look for men but that doesn’t mean it has to be boring. Check out these mens short hair pictures for 10 cool looks.

These are great haircuts to tame thick, wavy, or curly hair or fit into a busy and active lifestyle.

Top 10 Short Hairstyles for Men for Work and Play

There’s more to short hairstyles for men than meets the eye. These cuts follow the basic short back and side – long on top template while adding finishing touches that are on trend for 2013.

Check out these pictures for the top 10 short hairstyles for men.