I’m Hakan, a men’s grooming specialist with over a decade helping clients modernize their looks through cut, texture and product choice. The flow hairstyle — that relaxed, directional movement that falls naturally from a center or off-center part — has become a go-to for guys who want effortless motion without high maintenance. In my experience it suits medium to long lengths, works on straight to slightly wavy hair and adapts well to oval, oblong and square faces with small tweaks. This post includes 20 curated images that show variations from surfer-inspired beach flow to neat, office-friendly iterations. I’ll walk you through which lengths to ask your barber for, how to prep with a blow dryer and low-hold products, plus quick daily routines to keep the shape intact. Expect practical, proven tips you can use at home or relay to your stylist for consistent results.
Medium-Length Wavy Textured Haircut for Men
This medium-length wavy textured cut pairs natural movement with controlled volume — ideal for modern, casual looks. Face-shape suitability: best for oval, square and diamond faces where volume and layers emphasize strong cheekbones; it can also add height to longer faces. Round faces should keep slightly tighter sides to avoid extra width. Styling technique: towel-dry to damp, apply a wave-enhancing spray or light mousse, then diffuse while scrunching with fingers to encourage curl and lift. Use a hand to shape the front pieces and finger-comb through the sides for separation. Tools needed: blow dryer with diffuser, wide-tooth comb or fingers, microfiber towel, and optional curling iron for targeted definition. Products required: sea-salt or texture spray, curl cream or lightweight mousse, matte paste or clay for separation, and a light-hold hairspray. Difficulty level: moderate — takes 5–10 minutes daily to style once you learn the scrunch-and-diffuse method. Maintenance tips: trim every 6–8 weeks to preserve shape, deep-condition weekly to avoid frizz, avoid heavy oils that weigh hair down, and sleep on a cotton or silk pillowcase to reduce abrasion.
Long Layered Mens Hairstyle with Natural Waves and Texture
This long layered look suits oval, oblong/rectangular and diamond face shapes best; the length and layers soften strong jawlines and add balance to longer faces. Men with square faces can also wear it if side layers are kept slightly shorter to avoid excessive width; round faces should minimize side volume. To style: start with towel-damped hair, apply a lightweight leave-in conditioner or sea-salt spray, then rough-dry with a blow dryer while using fingers or a wide-tooth comb to lift the crown and encourage natural wave. For defined texture, use a diffuser on low heat or scrunch in a curl cream. Finish by working a pea-sized amount of matte paste or fiber through mid-lengths and ends for separation and light hold; lock with a light mist of flexible-hold hairspray if needed. Tools: blow dryer (diffuser optional), wide-tooth comb, vent brush or round brush for volume. Products: leave-in conditioner, sea-salt/texture spray, curl cream (if wavy), matte paste, light hairspray. Difficulty: medium — requires length and some daily styling. Maintenance: trim every 8–12 weeks to remove split ends and preserve layers, deep-condition weekly, avoid daily heavy products, and sleep on a silk pillowcase or loosely tie hair to reduce friction.
Textured Medium-Length Brush-Back with Curtain Fringe – Mens Hairstyle
This medium-length textured brush-back with a curtain fringe suits oval, square and heart-shaped faces especially well; the soft curtain in front frames the brow while added crown volume lengthens round faces. Best for straight to slightly wavy hair with medium to thick density. Styling technique: towel-dry hair to damp, apply a lightweight pre-styler (sea-salt or volumizing spray) and a small amount of heat protectant. Blow-dry using fingers and a vent or round brush to lift the roots at the crown and sweep the front into a natural center-parted curtain. Use a matte paste or clay to define layers and add separation, working product through from roots to tips and finishing with light hairspray for hold. Tools needed: blow dryer with nozzle, round or vent brush, wide-tooth comb, and your fingers. Products required: volumizing spray, heat protectant, matte clay/paste, light-hold hairspray and dry shampoo for refreshes. Difficulty: moderate — about 5–10 minutes daily. Maintenance: trim every 4–6 weeks to keep shape, condition regularly for manageability, and reshape with water or a small amount of product between washes.
Textured Wavy Medium-Length Mens Hairstyle — Tousled Sweep
A medium-length, layered, textured sweep that uses natural wave and volume for a relaxed but refined look. Best suited to oval, square, and heart-shaped faces — the height and forward sweep balance longer foreheads and add width to narrow chins; men with round faces should keep slightly more length on top to elongate the profile. To style: towel-dry damp hair, apply a light leave-in or sea salt spray, then blow-dry using fingers or a diffuser while lifting at the roots; finish by shaping waves with a wide-tooth comb or fingers and set with a matte paste or clay for separation. Tools needed: blow dryer (diffuser optional), wide-tooth comb, round brush for extra lift, and barber scissors for regular layering. Products required: heat protectant, sea salt or texturizing spray, matte clay/paste, light hold hairspray and a weekly deep conditioner. Difficulty: medium — technique matters for natural movement but daily upkeep is quick. Maintenance tips: trim layers every 6–8 weeks to preserve shape, avoid heavy waxes that weigh waves down, use a hydrating shampoo/conditioner routine, and refresh style with water plus texturizer between washes.
Textured Tousled Medium-Length Fringe for Men
This textured, medium-length tousled fringe works best on oval, oblong and square faces—its volume softens angular jaws and adds length to rounder shapes. For heart-shaped faces the heavy fringe balances a narrower chin. To style: start with towel-damped hair, spray a volumizing sea-salt or texturizing spray and work a small amount of mousse through the roots. Blow-dry with a diffuser or while lifting at the roots with your fingers to build volume; use a wide-tooth comb or fingers to create the asymmetrical fringe and natural separation. For definition, warm a pea-size of matte clay or low-shine paste between your palms and rake through mid-lengths and ends, sculpting loose pieces with your fingers. Tools: blow-dryer with diffuser, wide-tooth comb or vent brush, and optional flat iron for stray waves. Products: sea-salt spray, lightweight mousse, matte clay/paste, light hairspray. Difficulty: medium — requires daily shaping and some product control. Maintenance: trim every 6–8 weeks to maintain layered shape, deep-condition weekly to prevent frizz, sleep on a cotton pillowcase, and refresh with water or texturizing spray between washes.
Textured Tousled Wavy Mid-Length Hairstyle for Men
A textured, tousled wavy mid‑length cut that reads modern and effortless. Suitability: ideal for oval, square, rectangular and heart-shaped faces — the volume and soft waves add height and break up strong jawlines; men with round faces should keep more height at the crown and slightly shorter sides to avoid extra width. Styling technique: towel-dry to damp, spray a sea‑salt or lightweight mousse through mid-lengths, scrunch with fingers and diffuse on low heat or air-dry for a natural wave. Create a loose side part with fingers and finish by raking a pea-sized matte paste or cream through the ends to separate strands. Tools needed: blow dryer with diffuser, wide-tooth comb, styling brush (optional) and professional scissors for periodic shaping. Products required: sea-salt spray or mousse, matte paste or cream, leave‑in conditioner or anti‑frizz serum, light hairspray. Difficulty level: easy to moderate — about 5–15 minutes daily. Maintenance tips: trim every 8–12 weeks to avoid split ends, deep-condition weekly, avoid daily shampoos, refresh with water and product between washes, and sleep on a cotton or silk pillowcase.
Textured Medium-Length Tousled Curtain Fringe for Men
This medium-length, textured curtain fringe delivers a modern, effortless look that works well for men with natural wave or light curl. Best suited to oval, square, oblong and heart-shaped faces, the long fringe softens strong jawlines and adds vertical balance for longer faces; men with round faces should keep more length on top to add height. To style: towel-dry hair to damp, mist evenly with sea-salt spray or lightweight volumizing mousse, then finger-comb to create separation. Use a blow-dryer with a diffuser or your fingers to lift at the roots and encourage natural wave; finish by working a pea-sized amount of matte paste or clay through ends to define strands and break up the fringe. Tools needed: blow dryer (diffuser optional), wide-tooth comb or fingers, round brush for extra lift, and razor/scissors for layered cutting. Required products: sea-salt spray or mousse, leave-in conditioner, matte paste/clay, light hairspray or texturizing spray. Difficulty: moderate — repeatable once you master finger-drying and product amounts. Maintenance: trim layers every 6–8 weeks, use a weekly deep-conditioner, avoid heavy oils that weigh hair down, and refresh with a quick mist of salt spray or water between washes.
Textured Medium-Length Wavy Hairstyle for Men
This relaxed, medium-length wavy cut suits oval, square, oblong and heart-shaped faces—its volume softens strong jaws and adds length for rounder faces when styled with lift. To create the look, towel-dry damp hair, apply a lightweight leave-in conditioner or curl cream through mid-lengths and ends, then use a sea-salt spray for texture. Scrunch sections with your fingers and diffuse on low-to-medium heat (or air-dry) to preserve wave definition; twist a few strands around your finger for piecey highlights. Finish with a small amount of matte paste or light-hold wax to separate layers and control frizz, and a drop of hair oil on ends if needed. Tools needed: blow dryer with diffuser, wide-tooth comb, fingers for styling, and sharp scissors for layering. Products required: moisturizing shampoo and conditioner, leave-in cream or curl-enhancer, sea-salt spray, matte paste/light pomade, occasional hair oil. Difficulty: moderate—about 5–10 minutes daily with some practice to master the scrunch-and-diffuse technique. Maintenance: trim every 6–8 weeks to retain shape, deep-condition weekly, avoid daily shampooing to prevent dryness, and protect hair from excess salt or chlorine.
Textured Low Man Bun with Face‑Framing Layers
This relaxed, textured low man bun with loose face‑framing layers suits oval, square, heart and oblong face shapes—its soft front strands help balance strong jaws and long foreheads. Best for medium to thick hair at collar length or longer, it creates a modern, effortless look that can be dressed up or down. Styling technique: start with towel‑dried hair, mist a sea‑salt spray or leave‑in conditioner, then blow‑dry with fingers or a diffuser while sweeping hair back to build natural volume. Use a matte clay or paste to define texture, gather hair at the nape, secure with a soft elastic and pull out a few tendrils for a worn‑in finish; use bobby pins to tame flyaways. Tools needed: hairdryer (nozzle or diffuser), wide‑tooth comb, vent brush, elastic bands and pins. Products required: sea‑salt spray, light leave‑in cream, matte clay/paste, light hairspray and a few drops of hair oil for shine. Difficulty: easy–moderate, 5–10 minutes daily. Maintenance: trim layers every 8–12 weeks, deep‑condition weekly, sleep with a loose tie or silk pillowcase, and refresh texture with water or spray between washes.
Textured Wavy Medium-Length Cut with Tousled Side Fringe
This medium-length, textured wavy cut with a side-swept fringe works best for oval, oblong and heart-shaped faces and can soften a strong jaw on square faces; men with round faces should add height at the crown to avoid extra width. Styling starts on towel-dried hair: mist a sea-salt spray or light mousse through roots and mid-lengths, then scrunch and rough-dry with a diffuser or air-dry while using fingers to tousle the waves. For added definition, twist a few front pieces with a 1-inch curling iron on low heat. Tools: blow-dryer with diffuser, wide-tooth comb or fingers, and an optional curling iron. Products: sea-salt spray or lightweight mousse, leave-in conditioner, matte paste or clay for texture, and dry shampoo for longevity. Difficulty: moderate — the layered cut requires a skilled barber for the initial shape, but daily styling is quick once you learn the routine. Maintenance: trim every 6–8 weeks to keep the layers, deep-condition weekly to control frizz, avoid heavy oils that weigh hair down, and sleep on a cotton pillowcase to reduce tangles.
Tousled Textured Medium-Length Mens Hairstyle with Natural Waves
This tousled, textured medium-length cut with natural waves suits oval, square and heart-shaped faces best; it softens angular features and adds height for longer faces while giving the illusion of width for narrower jaws. Avoid if you prefer very short, low-maintenance styles or have a round face unless you keep added height on top. Styling technique: start with towel-damp hair, spray a sea-salt spray or work in a light volumizing mousse through roots and mid-lengths. Use your fingers and a blow-dryer with a diffuser (or low heat) to lift and scrunch, twisting small sections as they dry to create separation. Finish by working a pea-sized matte clay or paste through the ends and crown, and lock with a flexible light-hold hairspray if needed. Tools needed: blow-dryer with diffuser, vent brush or wide-tooth comb, and scissors for layered texturizing. Products required: sea-salt spray, volumizing mousse, matte paste/clay, heat protectant, and light hairspray. Difficulty: medium — takes a little practice to achieve effortless texture. Maintenance: trim every 6–8 weeks, condition regularly, restyle day-two hair with water + product, and avoid heavy oils that weigh hair down.
Medium-Length Wavy Brush-Back Hairstyle for Men
A versatile medium-length wavy brush-back that adds natural volume and movement while keeping a polished, modern look. Best suited to oval, square and heart-shaped faces, this cut softens strong jawlines and elongates shorter faces. Styling technique: towel-dry hair to damp, apply a light volumizing mousse or sea-salt spray from roots to ends, then blow-dry with a nozzle using a round brush (or your fingers for a looser finish) to lift at the roots and direct hair back. Use a medium heat setting and finish with a cool blast to set volume. Tools needed: blow dryer with concentrator, round brush or vent brush, wide-tooth comb or fingers, and optionally a diffuser for natural waves. Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or sea-salt spray, matte clay or lightweight pomade for hold and texture, and a light hairspray for extra longevity. Difficulty level: moderate — a few passes with the dryer and product dosing learnable in a week. Maintenance tips: trim every 4–8 weeks to maintain shape, condition regularly to keep waves defined, avoid daily heavy products, and restyle on second-day hair for best texture.
Medium-Length Textured Side-Sweep for Men — Wavy Men’s Hairstyle
Tailored for medium-length wavy hair, this textured side-sweep flatters oval, square, heart and oblong face shapes by adding width at the sides while keeping length on top for balance. Styling technique: towel-dry to damp, apply a sea-salt spray or volumizing mousse, then rough-dry with a blow dryer using your fingers or a diffuser to enhance natural wave. Use a medium round brush to lift and shape the front into a casual sweep, then work a small amount of matte clay or styling paste through mid-lengths and ends for separation and control. Finish with a light-hold hairspray for extra hold if needed. Tools needed: blow dryer with nozzle (diffuser optional), medium round brush, wide-tooth comb and hair-cutting scissors for shaping. Products required: heat protectant, sea-salt spray or mousse, matte paste/clay, light hairspray and a weekly deep conditioner. Difficulty level: moderate — basic blow-drying and product control make this achievable at home. Maintenance tips: trim every 6–10 weeks to remove split ends, deep-condition weekly, avoid daily shampooing to preserve texture, and refresh shape each morning with a little water and product.
Textured Tousled Fringe — Medium-Length Wavy Men’s Hairstyle
This tousled, textured medium-length cut with a wavy fringe flatters oval, oblong and heart-shaped faces and can soften a strong jawline on square faces; men with round faces benefit from added height at the crown to create visual length. To style, start with towel-dried hair at about 80% dry, apply a sea-salt spray or light volumizing mousse through roots and mid-lengths, then blow-dry while lifting at the roots with your fingers or a diffuser to build volume. Use a round brush to shape longer front pieces if you prefer a swept look. When dry, warm a pea-to-nickel sized amount of matte clay or fiber between palms and work it through mid-lengths and ends, ruffling and twisting small sections to create piecey separation. Finish with a light-hold hairspray to lock shape without stiffness. Tools: blow dryer (diffuser optional), round brush, wide-tooth comb, and regular scissors for trims. Products: sea-salt spray, volumizer, matte clay/fiber, light hairspray and a weekly deep conditioner. Difficulty: moderate — daily tousling required. Maintenance: trim every 6–8 weeks, avoid heavy waxes, condition regularly, and sleep on a low-friction pillowcase to preserve texture.
Textured Wavy Medium-Length Cut for Men
This medium-length, textured wavy cut offers a relaxed yet polished look that suits oval, square, oblong and heart-shaped faces — it softens strong jawlines and adds horizontal width to longer faces. Styling starts on clean, towel-dried hair: apply a small amount of sea-salt spray or curl-enhancing cream through the mid-lengths and ends, then use a blow dryer with a diffuser on low heat while scrunching with your fingers to encourage natural waves. For added separation and hold, work a pea-sized matte paste or light pomade through dry hair and shape strands with fingertips. Tools needed: wide-tooth comb, blow dryer with diffuser, barber scissors for layered shaping, and a pair of thinning shears for weight reduction. Products required: sulfate-free shampoo and moisturizing conditioner, leave-in conditioner or curl cream, sea-salt spray, matte paste and a light finishing spray. Difficulty: moderate — basic cutting requires a skilled barber, but daily styling is quick once you master scrunching and product placement. Maintenance tips: trim every 6–8 weeks to maintain shape, deep-condition weekly, avoid daily shampooing, and sleep on a silk pillowcase or loosely tie hair to reduce frizz and breakage.
Wavy Medium-Length Layered Haircut for Men — Tousled, Textured Look
This medium-length layered cut emphasizes natural waves and a tousled, lived-in texture. It suits oval and square faces best, where the length softens strong jawlines; it also flatters heart and oblong shapes by adding balanced volume at the sides. Men with round faces can wear it if height is added at the crown to create elongation. Styling technique: start with towel‑damped hair, apply a light leave‑in or sea‑salt spray through mid-lengths and ends, then either air‑dry while scrunching or use a diffuser on low heat to enhance waves. When nearly dry, emulsify a pea-sized amount of matte paste or cream between palms and work through layers with your fingers, defining pieces and flipping the top for movement. Finish with a light texturizing spray or flexible hold hairspray. Tools needed: blow dryer with diffuser, wide-tooth comb, and fingers for shaping. Products required: sea‑salt spray, leave‑in conditioner or curl cream, matte paste/wax, optional dry shampoo. Difficulty: moderate—requires practice to control frizz and shape. Maintenance: trim every 8–12 weeks, deep-condition weekly, avoid overwashing (2–3x/week), and sleep on a silk pillowcase or use a loose top knot to preserve waves.
Textured Wavy Top with Tapered Sides — Modern Mens Curly Hairstyle
This textured wavy top with tapered sides suits men looking for natural volume and movement. It flatters oval and square faces especially well, adding width and softening strong jawlines; it also works for heart and slightly longer faces when sides are kept tighter. To style: start with towel-damped hair, apply a light sea-salt spray or mousse evenly through the mid-lengths and ends, then diffuse on low heat while scrunching with your fingers to build natural waves. Finish by working a pea-sized amount of matte clay or light paste through the top to define texture without stiffness, and use a light-hold hairspray if needed. Tools needed: blow dryer with diffuser, wide-tooth comb, styling brush (optional) and quality scissors for regular trims. Products required: sea-salt spray or curl mousse, leave-in conditioner, matte clay/paste and light-hold hairspray. Difficulty level: moderate — quick once you master scrunching and product amounts. Maintenance tips: trim sides every 4–6 weeks, shape the top every 8–10 weeks, deep-condition weekly and refresh between washes with water and a small amount of leave-in or salt spray to revive waves.
Textured Wavy Side‑Swept Quiff for Men — Medium‑Length Styling
This textured, side‑swept wavy quiff suits oval, square, heart and oblong face shapes and can also add height to round faces when lifted at the roots. Start with towel‑dried hair: apply a sea‑salt spray or light pre‑styler and a small amount of volumizing mousse if needed. Blow‑dry using a nozzle or diffuser while lifting at the roots with your fingers or a medium round brush, directing the hair to one side for the swept look. Finish by working a pea‑sized matte clay or styling paste between your palms and raking through to define strands and separate texture; lock with a light hold hairspray for extra control. Tools: hairdryer (nozzle/diffuser), medium round brush or vent brush, wide‑tooth comb and your fingers. Products: sea‑salt spray or heat protector, light mousse (optional), matte clay/paste, light hairspray and dry shampoo for midweek refresh. Difficulty: moderate — about 5–10 minutes daily and some practice to master the lift. Maintenance: trim every 4–8 weeks to preserve shape, deep‑condition weekly, avoid heavy oils and refresh with dry shampoo between washes. Keep beard neatly trimmed to balance the look.
Textured Wavy Side-Swept Quiff — Mens Medium-Length Hairstyle
This textured, wavy side-swept quiff is a modern medium-length mens hairstyle that works best with natural wave or thicker hair. Face shapes: suits oval, square, heart, and oblong by adding height and softening angles; round faces benefit from extra crown height to create length. Styling technique: start with towel-damp hair, apply a small amount of volumizing mousse or sea-salt spray through roots and mid-lengths, then blow-dry using a round brush or fingers to lift the roots and sweep the hair to the side. For defined waves, use a diffuser or a medium-barrel curling iron on stubborn sections. Finish by working a matte paste or clay through the hair with fingers to separate strands and add hold; mist lightly with flexible hairspray. Tools needed: hair dryer, round or vent brush, diffuser (optional), comb, and curling iron (optional). Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or sea-salt spray, matte paste/clay, light hairspray. Difficulty: moderate — about 5–10 minutes daily. Maintenance: trims every 4–6 weeks to keep the taper and shape, weekly deep-conditioning, and dry shampoo between washes to preserve volume.
Textured Medium-Length Tousled Hairstyle for Men
An undone, textured medium-length tousled look that falls just past the ears and frames the face with natural movement. Face-shape suitability: best for oval, square and heart-shaped faces — the length and layering soften strong jawlines and add balance to longer faces; men with round faces should add height at the crown to avoid widening. Styling technique: towel-dry to damp, spray a sea-salt or texturizing mist through roots and mid-lengths, then blow-dry on low–medium heat while using your fingers or a wide-tooth comb to lift and direct sections back and slightly to the side. For more bend in the front, finish with a quick pass of a round brush. Tools needed: hairdryer (preferably with diffuser), wide-tooth comb or fingers, round brush (optional). Products required: sea-salt/texturizing spray, matte clay or light paste for separation, light-hold hairspray and a weekly deep conditioner to control frizz. Difficulty level: easy–medium — forgiving and finger-friendly. Maintenance tips: trim every 6–8 weeks to maintain shape, use conditioner to preserve softness, refresh with water plus a pea-sized amount of product on non-wash days, and avoid heavy oils at the roots.
As a stylist who’s cut and styled hundreds of flow looks, my best advice is to treat the flow as both a shape and a texture play. Start by communicating length and part placement with your barber — medium length on top (3–6 inches) with subtle tapering at the sides gives the most versatility. Invest in a light blow-dry to set direction, a matte paste or light pomade for hold without stiffness, and a weekly conditioning routine to keep strands healthy. Use the 20 images here as reference when describing the finish you want, and experiment with parting and product amounts over a few weeks to find your ideal version. The flow is forgiving: with modest upkeep and the right tools it will reward you with movement, volume and a relaxed, modern profile suitable for both casual and professional settings.
