Hi, I’m Hakan — a men’s grooming specialist with over 10 years helping men refine their image through hair, cut and styling. In this post I present 24 curated hairstyle images and practical guidance designed to help you choose a look that matches your hair type, face shape and daily routine. The gallery covers fades, pompadours, textured crops, slick-backs, crew cuts and longer modern silhouettes so you can see real variations for straight, wavy, curly and thinning hair. I’ll tell you who each style suits — from corporate professionals and creatives to athletes — and give actionable tips for communicating with your barber, selecting the right products (pomade, matte paste, sea-salt spray), and maintaining the cut between visits. Use these 24 looks as a roadmap: adapt length, texture and volume to your features, then practice simple styling routines for a confident, low-fuss finish.
Textured Wavy Fringe with Mid-Length Taper for Men
This mid-length textured fringe pairs soft waves with a subtle tapered side for a modern, relaxed look. Best suited to oval, rectangular, and heart-shaped faces — it softens strong jawlines on square faces too — and works particularly well on naturally wavy or slightly thick hair. To style: towel-dry hair until damp, apply a sea-salt spray or light mousse from roots to ends, then rough-dry with a blow dryer using your fingers or a diffuser to enhance natural wave and lift at the crown. Use a medium round brush to direct the front fringe over the forehead for extra shape if needed. Tools: blow dryer (diffuser attachment optional), round brush or wide-tooth comb, and fingers for finishing. Products: sea-salt spray or mousse, lightweight matte clay or paste for texture, and a light hold hairspray to set. Difficulty: moderate — requires 5–10 minutes daily and a skilled barber for the initial taper. Maintenance: trim sides and remove split ends every 4–6 weeks, deep-condition weekly to retain shine and manageability, and avoid heavy oils that weigh the waves down.
Textured Wavy Quiff with Tapered Sides
This modern textured wavy quiff with tapered sides suits oval, square and heart-shaped faces — it softens a strong jawline while adding height for longer faces. The cut keeps roughly 2–4 inches on top with short, blended sides (clipper #1–#3) and scissor-pointed layers through the crown to enhance natural wave and movement. To style: towel-dry to damp, apply a volumizing mousse or sea-salt spray, then blow-dry while lifting hair with fingers or a medium round brush to create volume and separation. Work a small amount of matte paste or clay through roots to ends to define texture and maintain a natural, low-shine finish; finish with light-hold hairspray if extra hold is required. Tools needed: clippers, barber scissors, thinning shears, blow dryer, round or vent brush and a wide-tooth comb. Products required: pre-styler (mousse or sea-salt spray), matte paste/clay or fiber, light hairspray and an occasional deep-conditioner. Difficulty level: moderate — a pro cut is recommended, daily styling takes about 5–10 minutes. Maintenance tips: trim every 4–6 weeks to keep the taper, deep-condition weekly if hair is dry, and avoid heavy oils that weigh the waves down.
Textured Curly Top with Low Fade — Modern Mens Curly Crop
This textured curly top with a low fade is ideal for men with natural curls or waves who want a modern, low-maintenance look. Face-shape suitability: works best for oval, square and heart-shaped faces; the height and texture add definition to narrower faces and sharpen a strong jawline. Technique: ask your barber for a low skin or taper fade at the sides while leaving 2–3 inches on top. At home, towel-dry until damp, apply a nickel-sized amount of curl cream or mousse, then scrunch and diffuse on low heat to enhance curl formation. Finish by separating pieces with a small amount of matte paste or light-hold clay for texture and separation. Tools needed: clippers for touch-ups, scissors for top shaping, a diffuser attachment for your blow dryer, and a wide-tooth comb or fingers for styling. Products required: sulfate-free shampoo, leave-in conditioner, curl cream or sea-salt spray, and a matte paste. Difficulty level: easy–medium — simple daily styling but requires knowledge of product amounts. Maintenance tips: trim every 3–5 weeks to keep the fade sharp, deep-condition weekly to prevent frizz, avoid daily hot styling, and sleep on a satin pillowcase to preserve curl shape.
Textured Voluminous Quiff with Tapered Sides
This textured voluminous quiff pairs length on top with tapered sides for a modern, versatile look. Face-shape suitability: ideal for oval, square, and longer/rectangular faces—added height balances a long jaw and sharpens angular features. Men with round faces should keep the top less voluminous to avoid exaggerating width. Styling technique: towel-dry hair until slightly damp, apply a salt spray or light mousse as a pre-styler, then blow-dry while lifting the hair at the roots with a round brush or fingers to build volume. Work a pea-to-nickel sized amount of matte clay or texturizing paste through the mid-lengths and ends, use fingers to separate and define pieces, and finish with a light-hold hairspray for lasting shape. Tools needed: hairdryer, round or vent brush, wide-tooth comb, and fingers for finishing. Products required: heat protectant or sea-salt pre-styler, matte clay/paste, light-hold hairspray, and dry shampoo for day-two texture. Difficulty level: moderate—about 10–15 minutes once practiced. Maintenance tips: trim sides every 3–5 weeks, refresh length on top every 6–10 weeks, condition regularly, and use dry shampoo to revive texture between washes.
Curly Textured Crop with Low Taper — Mens Short Sides, Long Top
This modern curly textured crop pairs a longer, layered top with short tapered sides for a clean, versatile silhouette. Face shape: ideal for oval, square and heart-shaped faces; the height on top balances round faces and softens strong jawlines. Styling technique: start with towel‑damped hair, apply a pea‑sized amount of curl cream or lightweight leave‑in conditioner from roots to ends, then scrunch to encourage clumps. Use a blow dryer with a diffuser on low heat to set shape while lifting at the roots, or air‑dry for softer texture. Tools needed: wide‑tooth comb or fingers, blow dryer with diffuser, and barber scissors/clipper for upkeep. Products required: curl cream or leave‑in, light matte paste or clay for separation, sea salt spray for texture, and a weekly deep conditioner. Difficulty level: moderate — natural curls do most of the work; learning to measure product and scrunching technique takes practice. Maintenance tips: trim sides every 3–5 weeks, refresh top every 6–10 weeks, sleep on a silk pillowcase, avoid sulfates, and revive second‑day curls by misting water and reapplying a small amount of leave‑in.
Textured Quiff with Tapered Sides for Men
This textured quiff with tapered sides is a versatile modern mens haircut that adds height and natural movement to the top while keeping the sides neat. It suits oval, square, and heart-shaped faces especially well; men with round faces can also wear it if the top is kept longer to create vertical lift and elongate the face. The cut typically features short to mid-length tapered sides with more length on top, point-cut ends for texture, and soft layering through the fringe. Styling technique: towel-dry hair to damp, apply a sea-salt spray or light volumizing mousse, then blow-dry while lifting the roots with a round or vent brush (or fingers) to build volume; shape the quiff back and slightly to the side and finish with a medium-hold matte clay for texture. Tools needed: blow dryer, round/vent brush, fine-tooth comb, and scissors for trims. Products: pre-styler (salt spray/mousse), matte clay or cream, light hairspray. Difficulty: moderate — about 5–10 minutes daily styling. Maintenance: trim every 3–5 weeks, condition regularly, avoid product buildup, and refresh shape with restyling between cuts.
Textured Voluminous Quiff with Tapered Sides — Modern Mens Hairstyle
This textured voluminous quiff with tapered sides suits oval, square, and heart-shaped faces—especially men with medium to thick hair and natural wave. The look adds height to elongate round faces but should be avoided by very fine hair unless using strong volumizers. Styling technique: start with towel-dried hair, apply a sea-salt spray or lightweight volumizing mousse at the roots, then rough-dry with a blow dryer while lifting sections with fingers or a medium round brush to shape volume forward and up. For defined texture, work a pea-size of matte clay or fiber into dry hair, raking through and creating separated pieces with your fingertips. Finish with a light-hold hairspray to lock shape without stiffness. Tools needed: blow dryer with concentrator nozzle, medium round brush or vent brush, wide-tooth comb and your fingers for finishing. Products required: sea-salt spray or volumizing mousse (pre-style), matte clay/fiber or low-shine pomade (styling), and a light-hold hairspray (finish). Difficulty level: moderate — requires basic blow-dry technique and daily shaping. Maintenance: trim tapered sides every 3–4 weeks, refresh the top every 6–8 weeks, shampoo 2–3 times weekly, and use conditioner to preserve texture and shine.
Textured Medium-Length Brush-Back Hairstyle for Men
A modern, textured medium-length brush-back that combines volume with relaxed movement — ideal for men who want a polished yet effortless look. Best suited for oval, square, oblong and heart-shaped faces where added height and side-swept length balance proportions; can work for round faces if you keep more height at the crown. Technique: towel-dry hair to about 60–70% damp, apply a volumizing mousse or sea-salt spray at the roots, then blow-dry using a round or vent brush while lifting at the crown to create volume. Use fingers to sweep the top back and slightly to the side for natural separation. Finish by warming a pea-sized amount of matte clay or low-shine paste in your palms and working it through mid-lengths to ends; use a light hairspray for hold if needed. Tools needed: hairdryer, round/vent brush, wide-tooth comb or fingers. Products required: pre-styler (mousse/salt spray), matte clay/paste, light hairspray, occasional leave-in conditioner. Difficulty: medium — 5–10 minutes daily. Maintenance: trims every 6–8 weeks, wash 2–3 times weekly, condition as needed, and adjust layering for thicker or finer hair.
Textured Quiff with Tapered Sides — Modern Mens Short-to-Medium Hairstyle
This textured quiff with tapered sides suits oval, square, heart and oblong face shapes best — it lengthens the face and adds structure, while avoiding a bulky look on angular jaws. It works particularly well on straight to wavy, medium-to-thick hair. Styling technique: start with towel-dried hair, apply a sea-salt or texturizing pre-styler, then blow-dry while lifting at the roots with fingers or a vent brush to build volume at the front. Finish by working a small amount of matte clay or paste through the mid-lengths and ends to define pieces and create separation; use fingers to shape a relaxed quiff rather than a rigid combed look. Tools needed: hairdryer, vent or round brush, wide-tooth comb (optional) and your hands. Products required: sea-salt/texturizing spray, matte clay or paste, light-hold hairspray and heat protectant; regular shampoo and conditioner. Difficulty level: easy–medium — basic blow-drying skill helps. Maintenance tips: trim the sides every 3–5 weeks to maintain the taper, refresh texture with a little water and product between washes, avoid product buildup with a weekly clarifying rinse, and use moderate product to keep a natural, modern finish.
Textured Side-Swept Quiff with Tapered Undercut
This textured side-swept quiff with a tapered undercut suits oval, square and heart-shaped faces especially well; it adds height and angularity that can also help balance rounder faces when volume is kept on top. For medium to thick, slightly wavy hair it’s ideal — fine hair can work with strong root-lifting products. Styling technique: start with towel-dried hair, apply a sea-salt spray or light volumizing mousse, then blow-dry while lifting the roots with a round or vent brush and directing the hair to the side to form a quiff. Work a pea-sized amount of matte paste or clay through the mid-lengths and ends with your fingers to create separation and texture; finish with a light hold hairspray if needed. Tools needed: blow dryer, round or vent brush, wide-tooth comb/fingers and a tail comb for shaping. Products required: pre-styler (salt spray or mousse), matte paste/clay or lightweight pomade, light hold hairspray and occasional smoothing oil. Difficulty: moderate — about 8–12 minutes daily and basic blow-dry skill. Maintenance: trim the sides every 2–4 weeks, tidy the top every 6–10 weeks, avoid daily heavy washing, and use dry shampoo or texturizer between washes to preserve shape.
Textured Medium-Length Tousled Hairstyle for Men
This medium-length textured, tousled hairstyle works well for oval, square and heart-shaped faces — it adds width to longer faces while softening angular jaws. To style, towel-dry hair and apply a texturizing sea-salt spray or lightweight leave-in. Blow-dry with fingers and a medium round brush to build root lift, directing hair back and slightly off the face. Work a pea-sized, matte paste or styling cream through the mid-lengths and ends, scrunching and twisting small sections to enhance separation. Finish with a light-hold hairspray to lock natural movement without stiffness. Tools needed: blow dryer (nozzle or diffuser), 1–1.5 round brush, wide-tooth comb, fingers for shaping. Products: gentle shampoo and conditioner, sea-salt/texturizing spray, matte paste or cream, lightweight hairspray, occasional deep-conditioning treatment. Difficulty: easy–intermediate — basic blow-dry technique helps. Maintenance: trim sides every 6–8 weeks and refresh top length with touch-ups every 8–12 weeks. Use a leave-in conditioner or light oil to prevent frizz, refresh second-day hair with a spritz of water or dry shampoo and a small amount of product, and consider a silk pillowcase to reduce tangles and preserve style overnight.
Textured Wavy Fringe for Men — Medium-Length Messy Hairstyle
This textured wavy fringe suits oval, heart, oblong and square face shapes by adding soft volume and concealing a high forehead. Men with round faces should keep side length longer to avoid widening. Ask your barber for medium-length layers on top with point cutting to create movement and slightly tapered sides to retain contrast. For styling, towel-dry hair to damp, mist sea-salt spray through the top, then scrunch with fingers to enhance waves. Use a blow dryer with a diffuser on low heat while continuing to scrunch for natural lift; finish by working a pea-sized amount of matte paste or light styling cream through the ends to define strands. Tools needed: blow dryer with diffuser, wide-tooth comb or fingers, and a fine-tooth trimmer for tidy sides. Products required: sea-salt spray or texturizer, lightweight cream or matte paste, and a flexible-hold hairspray for all-day control. Difficulty: moderate — five to ten minutes daily. Maintenance tips: refresh by dampening and reapplying texturizer, condition regularly to prevent frizz, trim every 4–6 weeks, and avoid heavy waxes that flatten the texture.
Textured Tousled Quiff — Modern Mens Medium-Length Hairstyle
This medium-length textured quiff delivers natural volume and a lived-in finish ideal for modern men. Best suited to oval, square and heart-shaped faces, it adds height to balance longer or angular features; men with round faces should keep more height and tighter sides to avoid widening. Works best on medium to thick hair; fine hair can adapt with root volumizers or powder. Styling technique: towel-dry hair until slightly damp, apply a sea-salt spray or light volumizing mousse at the roots, then blow-dry while lifting forward and back with fingers or a vent/round brush to create lift. Warm a pea-sized amount of matte clay or texturizing paste between palms, rake through mid-lengths to ends for separation, and use fingertips to shape a tousled quiff. Finish with light-hold hairspray for hold without stiffness. Tools needed: blow-dryer, vent or round brush, comb and your fingers. Products required: sea-salt spray or mousse, matte clay/paste, dry shampoo and light-hold hairspray. Difficulty is medium — about 5–10 minutes daily. Maintenance: trim every 4–6 weeks, avoid daily heavy washing, condition weekly, and refresh with dry shampoo or rework with a spray and fingers between washes.
Textured Medium-Long Wavy Cut for Men — Layered Messy Style
This medium-long, layered wavy cut suits oval, square, heart and oblong face shapes by adding width and softening strong jawlines; men with round faces should keep more height at the crown and lighter side volume. Ask your barber for long layers and point-cut ends to preserve movement while removing bulk. Styling technique: towel-dry to damp, apply a sea-salt spray or light leave-in, then rough-dry with a blow dryer and diffuser while using fingers to lift roots and encourage waves. Finish by working a pea-sized amount of matte paste or clay through mid-lengths and ends for separation; add a light hairspray for hold if needed. Tools needed: blow dryer with diffuser, wide-tooth comb or fingers, barber scissors for maintenance, and a detangling brush for mornings. Products required: sea-salt spray, leave-in conditioner (or lightweight cream), matte paste/clay, and occasional deep-conditioning mask. Difficulty level: moderate — daily styling takes 5–10 minutes. Maintenance tips: trim every 6–8 weeks to keep layer shape, deep-condition weekly if hair is dry, and adjust product choice for fine vs. coarse hair to retain natural texture.
Textured Curly Crop with Low Fade — Modern Mens Tousled Hairstyle
This textured curly crop with a low-to-mid fade suits oval, square, diamond and heart-shaped faces — the added top volume softens lines and creates height. Ask your barber for a tapered fade on the sides (clipper #1–3), leaving about 2.5–4 inches on top with layered point-cutting or a light razor finish to encourage separation. Styling technique: towel-dry until damp, apply a heat protectant and a small amount of curl cream or sea-salt spray, then diffuse on low while scrunching with your fingers to enhance natural waves; finish by working a pea-sized amount of matte clay or paste through roots to tips to define texture and control frizz. Tools needed: clippers/scissors (barber), hairdryer with diffuser, wide-tooth comb or fingers, and a styling brush for occasional shaping. Recommended products: sulfate-free shampoo, conditioner, curl cream, sea-salt spray, matte clay/paste and light-hold hairspray. Difficulty level: moderate — about 5–10 minutes daily. Maintenance tips: trim the fade every 3–4 weeks, reshape the top every 6–8 weeks, deep-condition weekly and avoid heavy oils that weigh curls down.
Textured Modern Quiff with Low Fade — Mens Short Sides, Long Top Hairstyle
This textured modern quiff with low faded sides suits oval, square, diamond and heart-shaped faces particularly well — it adds height and definition to longer faces and creates structure for softer jawlines. To style, towel-dry hair until slightly damp, mist a sea-salt or texturizing spray through the top, then blow-dry using your fingers or a medium round brush to lift at the roots and direct the hair back and slightly to the side. Warm a pea-sized amount of matte clay or paste between your palms and work it through roots to ends, using your fingers to separate and define strands for a natural, tousled finish. Finish with a light-hold spray for hold without stiffness. Tools needed: hair clippers for the fade, scissors or a barber for the textured top, blow-dryer with nozzle, round brush or fingers, and a fine-tooth comb. Recommended products: sea-salt spray, matte clay/paste, leave-in conditioner, light finishing spray. Difficulty: easy–moderate; daily styling takes about 5–10 minutes. Maintenance: trim sides every 3–5 weeks, refresh texture with occasional salon point cuts, wash 2–3 times weekly with conditioner to keep hair healthy and manageable.
Textured Quiff with Short Sides — Modern Mens Hairstyle
This textured quiff with tapered short sides suits oval, square and heart-shaped faces and helps visually balance longer faces. Best for medium to thick, straight or slightly wavy hair; very fine or very curly hair will need stronger prepping or alternative cuts. To style: towel-dry, apply a lightweight volumizing mousse or sea-salt spray at the roots, then rough-dry with a blow dryer while lifting hair with your fingers or a medium round brush to create volume. Finish by working a pea-sized amount of matte clay or texturizing paste through the mid-lengths and ends, pinching and raking to define separation and height; set with a light-hold hairspray if needed. Tools needed: blow dryer with nozzle, round or vent brush, comb and your hands. Products required: pre-styler (mousse or texture spray), matte paste/clay, optional light hairspray and dry shampoo. Difficulty: easy–medium — about 5–10 minutes daily. Maintenance tips: trim sides every 3–5 weeks to keep the shape, use a weekly deep-condition if colored or heat-styled, and avoid heavy oils that weigh the quiff down.
Textured Wavy Top with Tapered Sides — Modern Mens Hairstyle
This textured wavy top with tapered sides suits oval, square, and heart-shaped faces best, and can also soften longer or oblong faces by adding width at the temples. The look relies on medium-to-long length on top with short, blended sides and natural waves for movement. Styling technique: towel-dry to damp, mist a sea-salt or texture spray through the top, then use a blow dryer with a diffuser or a finger-drying method to encourage natural wave and lift. For extra volume, lift at the roots with a round brush while blow-drying. Finish by working a pea-sized amount of matte clay or paste through dry hair—focus on the ends and separate pieces for definition. Tools needed: blow dryer (diffuser or nozzle), round brush or fingers, barber scissors for regular trims, fine-tooth comb for shaping. Products required: sea-salt/texture spray, heat protectant, matte clay/paste, light-hold hairspray (optional). Difficulty level: moderate — quick daily styling but requires length and texturizing. Maintenance tips: trim sides every 4–6 weeks, refresh top every 8–12 weeks, wash 2–3 times weekly, and deep-condition weekly to preserve wave and prevent frizz.
Textured Curly Top with Skin Fade and Razor Hard Part
This modern textured curly top with a skin fade and razor hard part suits oval, square and heart-shaped faces especially well — the volume on top adds height to round faces and the tight fade cleans the jawline for stronger profiles. To style, start with towel-dried hair and apply a lightweight leave-in or curl cream to define waves. Use a diffuser on low heat to enhance natural texture while scrunching with your hands, or air-dry for looser definition. Finish by working a pea-sized amount of matte clay or paste through the roots and mid-lengths to separate curls and add hold; use a fine-tooth comb to accent the hard part if needed. Tools: clippers with multiple guards, a barber trimmer for the part, scissors for the top, a diffuser-capable hairdryer, and a styling comb. Products: curl-enhancing cream, matte clay/paste, light hairspray or texture spray, and a nourishing shampoo/conditioner. Difficulty: moderate — requires some familiarity with diffusing and product layering. Maintenance: refresh fade every 2–4 weeks, trim top every 6–8 weeks, avoid daily heavy washing, and revive curls between washes with water + a small amount of curl cream.
Textured Quiff with Tapered Sides — Modern Mens Hairstyle
This textured quiff with tapered sides is a versatile, contemporary cut that adds height and movement while keeping the profile neat. Best suited to oval, square and heart-shaped faces, it lengthens round faces when volume is focused on the crown. To style: towel-dry hair to damp, apply a light heat protectant and a sea-salt or volumizing pre-styler, then blow-dry while lifting the front with a round brush or your fingers to create height and natural separation. Work a small amount of matte clay or medium-hold paste through the roots and mid-lengths, using your fingertips to define texture and sweep the front back and slightly to the side. Finish with a light-hold hairspray for hold without stiffness. Tools needed: hairdryer, round or vent brush, wide-tooth comb (optional) and good mirror. Recommended products: heat protectant, volumizing/sea-salt spray, matte clay or medium pomade, light hairspray. Difficulty: moderate — requires basic blow-drying technique. Maintenance: trim the sides every 3–5 weeks, refresh length on top as needed, shampoo 2–3 times weekly with conditioner, and avoid heavy waxes that weigh down texture.
Tousled Textured Fringe with Tapered Sides — Mens Messy Haircut
This modern tousled fringe with tapered sides suits oval, oblong and heart-shaped faces best — it softens strong angles and adds width to longer faces. For round faces keep slightly more volume on top to add height. To style: start with towel‑damp hair, apply a sea‑salt spray or light volumizing mousse through the top, then rough‑dry while lifting at the roots with your fingers or a diffuser to build texture. Use a small amount of matte clay or paste, warming it in your palms and working it through mid‑lengths to ends, twisting sections with your fingers to create separated pieces and a lived‑in finish. Tools needed: hairdryer with nozzle or diffuser, wide‑tooth comb or fingers, and a barber’s scissors for shaping. Products: sea‑salt spray or mousse, matte clay/paste, and optional light hold hairspray. Difficulty: moderate (about 5/10) — once you master the finger‑texturing technique it’s quick. Maintenance: trim the sides every 3–5 weeks to keep the taper clean, refresh length on top every 6–10 weeks, shampoo 2–3× weekly, and use conditioner to maintain shine without weighing texture down.
Textured Curly Top with Short Sides — Modern Mens Tousled Fringe
Perfect for oval, square, heart and oblong faces, this textured curly top with short sides adds height and movement while keeping the profile clean. Hair is clipped short on the sides (1–3 clipper guard) with 2.5–4 inches left on top to form natural curls and a tousled fringe. To style: start with towel-blotted damp hair, apply a pea-sized amount of lightweight leave-in conditioner or curl cream through the mid-lengths, then mist with sea-salt spray or work in a texture paste at the roots for separation. Scrunch with your fingers and diffuse on low heat to enhance curl and lift, or air-dry for softer texture. Finish by raking a small amount of matte clay or light-hold paste through the ends for definition and piecey separation. Tools: clippers and scissors for the cut, diffuser attachment, wide-tooth comb and your fingers for styling. Difficulty: moderate — needs basic product technique and regular shaping. Maintenance: reshape every 4–6 weeks, deep-condition weekly, avoid heavy oils that weigh curls down, and sleep on a silk pillowcase or loose top knot to preserve texture.
Textured Crop with Low Skin Fade — Modern Mens Short Fringe
This textured crop pairs a low skin fade with a choppy, tousled top for a contemporary, masculine look. Face-shape suitability: ideal for oval, square and heart-shaped faces because the short sides and volume on top enhance jawlines and balance proportions; men with round faces should add extra height on top to elongate the face. Styling technique: start with towel-dried hair, apply a salt spray or light mousse, then blow-dry using fingers or a diffuser to lift roots and create separation. Finish by working a pea-sized matte clay or texturizing paste through the ends, finger-scrunching to define pieces and a quick blast of cool air to set. Tools needed: clippers for the fade, scissors for top texturing, hairdryer, and your fingers or a wide-tooth comb. Products required: sea-salt spray or light mousse, matte clay or paste, optional texturizing powder and a light-hold hairspray for longer hold. Difficulty level: easy–medium — daily styling takes 3–6 minutes. Maintenance tips: trim the fade every 3–4 weeks, top touch-ups every 6–8 weeks, avoid heavy conditioners that weigh hair down, and refresh texture with a dampening spray between washes.
Textured Tousled Quiff with Short Sides — Modern Mens Voluminous Hairstyle
This textured, tousled quiff with short, tapered sides works best for oval, square and heart-shaped faces and can also add height to round faces. The cut keeps length on top (3–5 inches) with tight sides to emphasize volume and movement. To style: towel-dry hair until slightly damp, apply a salt spray or lightweight pre-styler for grip, then blow-dry while lifting sections at the roots with your fingers or a vent brush to build volume. Use a matte clay or paste warmed between fingers to separate and define pieces, finishing with a light mist of flexible-hold hairspray for hold without stiffness. Tools needed: blow-dryer, vent or round brush (for added lift), finger comb, and a fine-tooth comb for touch-ups. Recommended products: sea-salt spray or volumizing pre-styler, matte clay/paste, and flexible hairspray. Difficulty: moderate — requires basic blow-dry technique and product control. Maintenance tips: trim every 3–5 weeks to keep the silhouette, use conditioner weekly to prevent dryness, and restyle each morning using a small amount of product to revive texture.
As an experienced stylist I always recommend starting with a clear goal: pick the looks from the 24 images that match your hair density, texture and face shape, then bring those photos to your barber. Be realistic about daily maintenance — short fades need frequent trims, textured crops benefit from a matte paste and light blow-drying, and longer styles require thinning and patience during the grow-out. Communicate length in inches and show side and back references; ask your barber for shaping that complements your hairline and beard. Finally, experiment with one new product at a time and allow a 2–4 week adjustment period before deciding if a style works for you. With consistent trims, the right tools and honest feedback from a trusted barber, you’ll turn any of these 24 looks into a practical, signature hairstyle.
