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55 Short Hairstyles for Men for Effortless Style

December 6, 2019 By MHS Team 2 Comments

Try on these super hip short hairstyles for men if you’re set on refreshing your look and style this season. After all, short haircuts and hairstyles for men will likely never go out of fashion.

However, with each season and year, new versions and twists are introduced for the classics. Versatile and easy to style, short haircuts are a must-try no matter the season. Find your inspiration in our extended collection of short hairstyles for men!

1. Classic Short Hairstyles for Men

Classics like this outgrown buzz cut are timeless and always stylish. This simple hairstyle for men with short hair fits thick hair or thin hair and is flattering for all of you gents.

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2. Wavy Outgrown Faux Hawk Hairstyle for Men

If you’re sporting dreamy waves like this gent, try this short faux hawk hairstyle. It’s classy and cool. Not to mention the ample room for styling to suit any environment and situation.

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For more faux hawks check here, and but for real mohawks, we’ve got them here.

3. Short Taper Cut and Spikes

Shorter sides are a constant in short haircuts for men. However, mix them with a daring hairstyle for short hair like these spikes and create a rough look bound to turn some heads. Also a good entry for men’s short haircuts for thin hair!

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4. Short Wavy Hairstyles for Men

If you’re a classy gent who wants to show off his short wavy hair, go for this gorgeous hairstyle that’s just right for a late evening summer cocktail party.

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5. The Tom Hiddleston

It is all about embracing the natural looks of your hair. Let those curls and waves show in an organized manner. Trim the sides and style the top to reveal the beauty of your natural hair.

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6. The Slick Back Style

A gentleman must always know how to style his hair in a slick back. We recommend using copious amounts of hair gel or hair wax to get your hair to stay in place the entire day. Short length hairstyles for men have never looked so dapper.

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7. Edgy Hairstyles for Men with Short Hair

Edgy and cool could be used to describe this attractive hairstyle for men with short hair. Let your buzz cut grow and create a messy look that looks effortlessly voluminous and structured.

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8. The Channing Tatum

Buzz cuts are the classics of hairstyles for men with short hair. If you want to sport an effortless look no matter the season, go for short buzz cuts.

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9. Back-Swept Pompadour Hairstyles for Men

If you’re undecided between a short hairstyle and a medium-length hairstyle, try this pompadour hairstyle with short faded sides. Wear your mane in a sleek back-sweep or messy. Your choice reflects your individuality.

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There are so many other ways in which you can rock a pompadour, check em out in our article.

10. Cool Short Hairstyles for Men

The cool factor of this hairstyle for men with short hair is rendered by the well-defined layered strands. They’re ideal for styling quickly and effortlessly into a rocking hairstyle for a style-forward gent.

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11. Short Cut for Men with Thin Hair

Thin hair or thick hair – it makes no difference when you’re sporting a short layered hairstyle revealing the natural beauty of your manly mane.

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12. Tapered Hairstyle for Short Hair

A hairstyle that simply screams vacation and long trips on foreign roads. This outgrown taper cut combines the better of two worlds. With a deep side part and a sleek side-sweep for the long cut top, you’re guaranteed a hairstyle that’s easy to wear in more formal environments or on a trip.

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13. Hairstyles for Short Hair Men

Taper cut on the sides and deep side part. This hairstyle is classy and effortlessly gorgeous. Try it on for added comfort and its cool overtones.

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14. Deep Side Fade Style

Are you looking for a low-maintenance hairstyle? Try this eccentric side undercut that draws all the attention to the luscious top. Borderline short, but certainly cool and daring.

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15. Long Loose Pompadour with a Bit of Length on Top

Although pompadour hairstyles require slightly longer hair, they’re still part of the short hairstyles for men category. This example is no exception. If you have straight thick hair like this gent, give it a try. It’s one of the favorite hairstyles this year.

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16. Short Curly Hairstyles for Men

If your natural hair is curly, don’t hide it with a buzz cut. Try a taper cut with a longer top that lets those curls arrange themselves naturally in a beautiful hairstyle for men with short curly hair.

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17. Short Faux Hawk Hairstyle

Maintaining your hairstyle doesn’t get any easier than with this short faux hawk. It’s daring, classy and cool, all in a refreshing bundle of style elements for gents with short hair.

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18. Back-Swept Waves Short Hairstyles

Taper cut sides create a supportive structure for the astonishing arrangement of waves on top. Try this good looking hairstyle for the style-forward gentleman.

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19. Short Faded Faux Hawk High and Tight Hairstyle

Whether you’re a fan of hair products or want a hairstyle that’s easy to style in the morning, a short faded faux hawk is exactly what you need. It’s versatile, yet simple and rough.

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20. The Buzz Cut

A clean buzz cut is a classic short style for men. Not only is it flattering for everyone, but it also suits thick or thin hair, straight or curly hair.

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21. Messy Short Hairstyle for Men

Start with an undercut faux hawk as the basis. Then use professional hair products to create an eye-catching mess that’s bound to earn you some style credits.

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22. Taper Cut and Styled Pomp for Men’s Short Hair

For hair that naturally holds a strong structure and volume, a pompadour hairstyle is absolutely stunning. Style those strands upward and slightly toward the back. Your next going-out hairstyle is ready.

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23. Short Hairstyles for Men with Thick Hair

A taper fade cut on the side and a razor defined side part are all the style elements you need to create a stunning hairstyle for short hair. The long side-swept top adds an extra cool note.

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24. Short Taper Cut for Men

Another variation of the previous hairstyle for short hair is this short and rough taper cut. Messy, spiked or feathered, it will look just as attractive.

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25. Outgrown Buzz Cut for Short Hair Men

Short hair doesn’t necessarily imply a cut that’s under one inch of length. Let that buzz cut grow a bit, particularly if your hair is thick.

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Since you’re here:

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26. Sleek Hairstyles for Men

Short hairstyles for men can bring some more inches to that mane. It doesn’t mean your hair is long. Try this super cool hairstyle this summer for a sleek, classy look.

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27. Short Textured Haircut for Men with Full Beard

Textured haircuts for men are ideal for thin and fine hair. They create structure and add depth and volume in no time. That way, they can easily mask any trace of hair loss. Complement short hairstyles for men with a luscious beard like this gent and you’re bound to turn some heads.

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28. Messy Crew Cut Hairstyle for Short Hair

Reveal the natural beauty of your hair with this short messy hairstyle. It will take longer than one minute to achieve, yet it’s totally worth the extra invested time.

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29. Short Hairstyle for Black Men

A short, well-trimmed hairstyle with a clean-cut razor side part is one of the most attractive hairstyles for black men who want to keep their hair short.

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We’ve got a separate list for afro-textured black men hair over here.

30. Stylish Short Hair Men Hairstyle with a Bit of Facial Hair

Add a playful note to your overall manly look with a short hairstyle featuring a preppy note thanks to the short side-swept bangs. A textured short haircut like this is ideal to achieve the look.

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31. Feathered Faux-Hawk Hairstyle for Receding Hairline

Are you looking for a way to add texture and a rough note to your hairstyle? Try a feathered look like this one, ideal if you’re sporting a slightly longer faux hawk.

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32. Teenage Hairstyles for Men

An outgrown buzz cut that’s barely a few inches long can easily be styled in a textured messy look that’s quite versatile and easy to wear.

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33. The Zayn Malik

Refresh your look this year with a faded faux hawk featuring a feathered or a spiked top. Choose your style elements to suit the occasion and style to impress. This short hairstyle for men is ideally suited for this task.

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34. Long Top, Short Sides Hairstyles for Men’s Short Hair

At the meeting point between a pompadour and a classy faux hawk, this short hairstyle for men is a playful, cool look that requires just a tad of maintenance every now and then.

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35. College Short Hairstyles for Men

You can’t deny the beauty of a college hairstyle, especially on thick hair. Perfectly flattering for all hair types and everyone, the college haircut is the hairstyle to choose for a relaxed and confident look.

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36. Short Wavy Hairstyle for Men

Waves and curls don’t have to be hidden. They too can contribute to a manly look if they’re styled properly and trimmed for the show.

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37. Short Afro Style for Men

A short Afro is a super cool short hairstyle for black hair. It lets your mane grow out naturally in a structured form. That is if you don’t want to keep it short forever.

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38. Short Hairstyle for Men with Straight Hair

Taper cut sides and a slightly longer top are ideal for creating a versatile hairstyle for short hair. It’s so easy to create different looks with this hairstyle that it would be a pity to not give it a try as it works with almost all face shapes.

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39. The Casual Hairstyle for Men

We love this natural look with an effortless deep side part that adds more individuality to the classic buzz cut. A style lesson learned.

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40. The Hard Part

Another way to create a unique hairstyle for short hair is to highlight the deep side part. Ask your hairstylist for a deep side part, well-defined by the razor. Keep in mind that it will require constant trimming and a tad more time invested in your looks.

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41. Short Hairstyle for Men with Beards

When you’re looking for hairstyles to fit your beard, take the form of your face into account as well. This faux hawk with a twist is flattering for all face types and goes well with a beard and high fade, completing a cool modern look.

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42. Deep Side Part for Short Straight Hair

It may look like a schoolboy hairstyle, but this deep side part on short straight hair is one of this year’s hottest short hairstyles for men. A business meeting or a date night may benefit from such a versatile hairstyle.

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43. Classic Short Buzz Cut

Keep it clean and short with the classic buzz cut. You won’t have to worry about your hairstyle for a second this summer.

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44. Short Hairstyles for Men with Thin Hair

Keep it classy with this short hairstyle for thin hair. Taper fade for the sides and back and a well-trimmed top spell out class and style.

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45. Men’s Short Hairstyle: Messy Short Hair

Revel in the beauty of your strands with a messy short hairstyle that’s bound to earn you some hair envy.

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46. Cool Spikes Short Faux Hawk

An outing at the gym or a night out in town are perfect occasions to flaunt this short hairstyle for men. Spikes and faux hawk cuts work like a charm.

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47. Feathered Hairstyles for Men

There are so many messy hairstyles that you can achieve with short hair that it’s a pity to remain stranded to the classics. Take a cue from this guy.

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48. Classy Short Hairstyle for Men

A short mane with tamed waves like these never goes out of style. It’s a classic hairstyle, flattering for gents of all ages.

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49. Summer Hairstyles

A buzz cut on thick hair doesn’t just look classy, but also stylish and luscious. Get this hairstyle if you’re looking for a hassle-free look every day.

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50. The Side-Swept Top

This short hairstyle for men features a taper cut on the side and short side-swept top. It’s ideal for funky party looks or more tamed office suited hairstyles.

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51. The Classic Caesar Cut

When it comes to short hairstyles for men, you cannot possibly go wrong with the Caesar cut. The haircut was named like this because it’s a close rendition of what the Emperor seems to be wearing in most statues that depict him.

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52. Mature Short Hairstyle for Men

Mature hairstyles don’t necessarily have to spell out ‘dad’ or ‘grandpa.’ You can wear your salt and pepper or white hair with grace and manliness but without losing your youthfulness at the same time.

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53. Long Bangs and Short Hairstyle

Long and ruffled bangs are one of the best ways to style your hair. So, you might want to mention this to your stylist the next time you get a short haircut.

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54. Frosted Tips Look

Back in the 90s and early 2000s, everyone used to wear frosted tips. You’ll be happy to learn that this trend is back and that it has witnessed a major makeover. This is what it actually looks like now.

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55. Ginger Short Hairstyle for Men

You know what we always say. If you’ve got it, flaunt it! Natural unconventional hair colors are really the best and you shouldn’t try to cover them up. Natural ginger is something to be proud of!

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Conclusion

Take your pick from these short hairstyles for men. This year is all about natural looks and hassle-free hairstyles that all gents should embrace.

All these hairstyles are easy to maintain, don’t require frequent visits to the stylist, and will definitely place you on the list of best-looking men! Let us know in the comment section below which one is your favorite.

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  1. Brendan Shelton says

    September 4, 2019 at 2:26 pm

    My son has a picture day coming up at his high school and wants to have a new hairstyle that will work with his features better. I really like that you talked about embracing your natural hair this year and that it’s more trendy to leave your hair more natural. I’ll share your article with him so that he can decide on what style he likes the most.

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    • Michael S. Knaus says

      September 16, 2019 at 9:15 am

      Thanks a bunch Brendan!

      Reply

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