I’m Hakan — a men’s grooming specialist with over a decade of experience helping men look confident and put-together. In my work I’ve learned that wearing glasses isn’t a limitation; it’s an opportunity to create a distinctive, intentional look. This post showcases 24 glasses-friendly hairstyles that work with different frame styles, face shapes, hair textures and lifestyles. Whether you prefer a clean taper, textured crop, classic side part or longer, layered styles, the right haircut enhances your frames and balances facial proportions. I’ll share practical tips on matching hair length to frame size, using texture and volume to avoid competition with thick rims, and simple maintenance routines so your style stays sharp between cuts. These looks are suited for professionals, creatives, and everyday men who want clarity in styling choices — plus actionable advice you can take to your barber or stylist today.
Textured Modern Quiff with Tapered Sides — Mens Voluminous Hairstyle
Face shape suitability: This textured quiff flatters oval, square and heart-shaped faces and can add height to round faces for better proportions. Styling technique: Start with towel-dried, slightly damp hair. Apply a pre-styler (sea-salt spray or light volumizing mousse), then blow-dry using your fingers or a medium round brush to lift hair at the roots and sweep the front back and slightly forward to create the quiff. Finish by working a small amount of matte clay or paste through the mid-lengths and ends with your fingers for separation and texture; use a light-hold hairspray to lock the shape. Tools needed: hairdryer, round or vent brush, wide-tooth comb or fingers, and optional flat iron for stubborn cowlicks. Products required: sea-salt spray or mousse (pre-styler), matte clay/paste or cream pomade, light hairspray, and a moisturizing shampoo/conditioner. Difficulty level: Moderate — requires 5–10 minutes daily and basic blow-drying skill. Maintenance tips: get tapered side trims every 3–5 weeks, top trims every 6–8 weeks to maintain shape, avoid over-washing and condition regularly to preserve texture and manageability.
Textured Wavy Fringe with Tapered Sides — Modern Mens Hairstyle
This textured wavy fringe with tapered sides suits oval, square and heart-shaped faces especially well — it adds height and softens strong jawlines while avoiding extra width that can exaggerate round faces. For styling: towel-dry hair to damp, apply a sea-salt spray or light volumizing mousse, then blow-dry using your fingers or a diffuser to enhance natural waves. Use a round brush only if you want more lift at the roots. Finish by working a pea-sized amount of matte clay or light pomade through the mid-lengths and ends, scrunching to define texture; set with a light-hold hairspray if needed. Tools needed: blow dryer (with diffuser optional), wide-tooth comb/fingers, round brush for lift, and professional scissors for the initial cut. Products required: sea-salt spray or volumizer, matte clay or low-shine pomade, light-hold hairspray and a quality conditioner. Difficulty: moderate — everyday styling is quick once cut to shape, but the cut requires a skilled barber to balance top length and tapered sides. Maintenance: trim sides every 4–6 weeks, keep top trimmed to 2–4 inches depending on wave, avoid daily heavy product buildup by washing 2–3 times weekly and use occasional deep conditioner to preserve texture and shine.
Textured Curly Crop with Tapered Sides — Modern Mens Curly Hairstyle
This textured curly crop pairs a full, natural curl top with short, tapered sides for a contemporary, low-contrast look. Face shape suitability: works best on oval, square, and heart-shaped faces where height and texture add balance; it also softens angular features and can visually lengthen round faces. Styling technique: towel-blot damp hair, apply a lightweight leave-in curl cream or sea-salt spray, then scrunch to encourage curl formation. Use a blow dryer with a diffuser on low heat to set shape, finishing by separating curls with fingertips for natural texture. Tools needed: blow dryer with diffuser, wide-tooth comb or fingers, clipper/scissors for the cut, and a spray bottle for refreshes. Products required: leave-in conditioner or curl cream, sea-salt spray or light mousse, a matte paste or light-hold cream for definition, and an anti-frizz serum if needed. Difficulty level: medium — easy daily routine but requires an experienced barber to shape the taper. Maintenance tips: trim sides every 4–6 weeks, top every 6–8 weeks, avoid daily heavy washing (2–3x/week), deep-condition weekly, and refresh with water plus curl activator between washes.
Textured Fringe with Tapered Sides — Messy Modern Mens Haircut
Suitable for oval, square and heart-shaped faces, this textured fringe with short tapered sides adds height and frames the forehead to balance strong jaws. Ask your barber for 3–4 inches on top with point-cut texturizing and a low-to-mid taper at the sides and back. Styling technique: start with towel-damp hair, mist with sea-salt spray or a lightweight mousse, then blow-dry while lifting at the roots with your fingers or a vent brush to create movement. Twist small sections forward to form separated fringe pieces. Work a pea-sized amount of matte clay or paste through the ends for definition and flexible hold; finish with a light flexible-hold hairspray if needed. Tools needed: hairdryer, vent or round brush, wide-tooth comb; clippers/scissors for barber work. Products required: sea-salt spray, volumizing mousse, matte clay/paste, lightweight hairspray, clarifying shampoo. Difficulty level: moderate — quick daily routine but requires practice to shape the fringe. Maintenance tips: trim every 4–6 weeks to preserve the taper, condition regularly, refresh with water and restyle instead of adding more product, and clarify weekly to avoid buildup.
Textured Wavy Fringe for Men — Medium-Length Messy Hairstyle
A modern, textured wavy fringe suits oval, square and heart-shaped faces particularly well; those with round faces can adapt it by adding height at the crown to elongate the face. Start on towel-dried hair: apply a sea-salt or texturizing spray and a small amount of lightweight leave-in conditioner if hair is dry. Use a blow dryer with a diffuser or blow-dry while scrunching with your fingers to enhance natural waves; for more shape, use a medium round brush to lift the roots and direct the fringe to one side. Finish with a matte styling paste or light wax worked between the palms and raked through the ends to create separation, then mist lightly with flexible-hold hairspray. Tools needed: blow dryer (diffuser optional), round brush or wide-tooth comb, and fingers. Products required: sea-salt/texturizing spray, lightweight paste or matte wax, heat protectant, and dry shampoo for refreshes. Difficulty: easy–medium — quick daily styling once you master the rough-dry technique. Maintenance: trim every 4–6 weeks to keep fringe off the glasses, wash 2–3 times weekly, and reshape with water or spray between cuts.
Textured Wavy Fringe for Men — Medium-Length Quiff with Natural Volume
A versatile, textured wavy fringe paired with a medium-length quiff creates a modern, effortless look that flatters oval, square and heart-shaped faces by softening the forehead and adding vertical balance. Best for natural waves or thick straight hair, this cut uses layered length on top (3–4 inches) with tapered sides to keep the silhouette clean. Styling technique: towel-dry to damp, mist with sea-salt spray or light mousse, then use a blow dryer with a diffuser or a medium round brush to lift roots and sweep the fringe to the side while encouraging natural wave. Finish by working a pea-sized amount of matte paste or light pomade through the ends with fingers for separation and movement; lock with a light-hold hairspray if needed. Tools needed: blow dryer (diffuser optional), round brush, wide-tooth comb, scissors or clipper for maintenance. Products required: sea-salt spray or mousse, matte paste/pomade, light hairspray. Difficulty: easy–moderate (5–10 minutes daily). Maintenance: trims every 4–6 weeks, wash 2–3 times weekly, and refresh texture with product on non-wash days.
Textured Curly Top with Short Sides — Modern Mens Crop
This look pairs natural curl and volume on top with tapered short sides for a polished, masculine silhouette. Face-shape suitability: ideal for oval, square and heart-shaped faces because the added height balances proportions; it also flatters round faces by creating length. Styling technique: start with towel‑damped hair, apply a lightweight leave‑in conditioner or curl cream, then use a diffuser on low heat while scrunching to enhance curl definition. Finish by working a small amount of matte paste or light-hold clay through the mid-lengths and ends to separate texture and reduce frizz. Tools needed: hairdryer with diffuser, wide-tooth comb or fingers for styling, regular trimmer or clippers for upkeep. Products required: sulfate‑free shampoo, moisturizing conditioner, leave‑in cream or curl activator, light‑hold matte paste, and occasional sea‑salt spray or dry shampoo. Difficulty level: easy–medium — daily styling takes 5–10 minutes once curls are trained. Maintenance tips: get a barber trim every 4–6 weeks for the sides (top every 8–12 weeks), avoid daily heavy washing, use a weekly deep conditioner, and sleep on a silk or satin pillowcase to limit frizz.
Textured Quiff with Tapered Sides — Modern Mens Hairstyle
This textured quiff with tapered sides is a versatile, contemporary cut that suits oval, square and heart-shaped faces best; men with round faces should add height at the crown to elongate the silhouette. Best for medium to thick hair with some natural wave or body. Styling technique: towel-dry to damp, apply a volumizing or sea-salt spray at the roots, then blow-dry while lifting hair at the crown with a vent or round brush to create height and natural texture. Work a pea-sized amount of matte clay or medium-hold paste through the top with fingers for separation; use a comb to refine the shape and finish with a light mist of flexible-hold hairspray. Tools needed: blow dryer with nozzle, round or vent brush, comb, and your hands. Products required: volumizing spray or mousse, matte clay/paste, optional light hairspray. Difficulty level: moderate — 5–10 minutes daily once technique is learned. Maintenance tips: trim sides every 3–5 weeks to keep the taper clean, refresh length on top every 6–8 weeks, use sulfate-free shampoo and a weekly conditioning treatment to maintain hair health and natural shine.
Textured Wavy Fringe — Modern Medium-Length Mens Hairstyle
This textured wavy fringe features medium length on top with slightly shorter sides, offering a relaxed, sophisticated look. Face shape suitability: ideal for oval, oblong and heart-shaped faces; it also softens angular jawlines and can visually shorten a long face. Styling technique: towel-dry hair to damp, apply a small amount of sea-salt spray or volumizing mousse at the roots, then blow-dry using fingers or a vent/round brush to lift and direct the fringe slightly to one side. Work a pea-sized amount of matte clay or paste through the mid-lengths and ends to define strands and separate texture, finishing with a light mist of flexible-hold hairspray. Tools needed: blow dryer, vent or round brush, small comb, and a mirror. Products required: sea-salt spray or mousse, matte clay/paste, light hairspray and dry shampoo for refreshes. Difficulty level: easy–moderate; 5–10 minutes daily. Maintenance tips: trim every 4–6 weeks to keep fringe shape, condition regularly to preserve wave definition, avoid heavy oils that weigh hair down, and refresh second-day texture with a spritz of water or dry shampoo.
Textured Curly Fringe with Tapered Sides — Modern Mens Hairstyle
A relaxed, textured curly fringe paired with tapered sides creates a contemporary, approachable look that works well for oval, square, heart and oblong face shapes — the forward fringe softens a strong jawline and adds width to longer faces. For round faces keep the sides tighter and add a bit of height on top. Styling technique: start with towel‑damped hair, apply a lightweight leave‑in conditioner or curl cream from roots to tips, then scrunch to encourage curl formation. Diffuse on low heat or air‑dry while continuing to scrunch; finish by defining sections with a pea‑size amount of matte paste or cream and a light sea‑salt spray for texture. Tools needed: wide‑tooth comb, diffuser attachment for a blow dryer, trimming scissors or barber visits, and a microfiber towel. Products required: leave‑in conditioner, curl cream or mousse, sea‑salt spray, light matte paste/clay, and optional anti‑frizz serum. Difficulty level: Moderate — easy daily upkeep but needs skillful drying and product balance. Maintenance tips: trim every 4–6 weeks to keep shape, deep‑condition weekly, refresh curls with water + curl cream between washes, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce frizz.
Textured Wavy Quiff with Short Taper — Modern Mens Hairstyle
This textured wavy quiff with a short tapered side is ideal for men seeking relaxed volume and effortless style. Best suited to oval, square and heart-shaped faces — the lift at the crown lengthens and balances proportions; round faces benefit from extra height to create the illusion of length. Start with towel-damp hair, apply a lightweight sea-salt or texturizing spray as a pre-style, then blow-dry using fingers or a medium round brush to lift the roots and encourage natural waves. For tighter waves, use a diffuser on low heat. Work a pea-sized amount of matte clay or paste through the mid-lengths and ends, scrunching with your fingertips to enhance separation and texture. Finish with light-hold spray if you need extra longevity. Tools needed: blow dryer (with diffuser option), round brush or wide-tooth comb, and fingers for styling. Products required: sea-salt spray, matte clay/paste, heat protectant and optional light hairspray. Difficulty: moderate — 5–10 minutes daily. Maintenance: trim sides every 3–6 weeks to keep the taper sharp, use sulfate-free shampoo, and deep-condition monthly to preserve wave definition and hair health.
Textured Wavy Crop with Tapered Sides — Modern Mens Hairstyle
This textured wavy crop with tapered sides offers a modern, low-maintenance look that adds height and natural movement. Face shape suitability: flatters oval and square faces especially, adds vertical balance to round faces and softens angular jawlines; avoid very long faces unless sides kept slightly fuller. Styling technique: start with towel-dried hair, mist a sea-salt or volumizing spray through the top, then blow-dry with fingers or a vent brush while lifting hair at the roots to create lift and natural waves. Use a small amount of matte paste or clay warmed between palms to define texture, raking through the top and finishing with finger-styled separation; keep the fringe lightly swept up and back. Tools needed: hairdryer, vent brush or fingers, barber scissors/clipper for taper, comb. Products required: sea-salt or volumizing spray, matte paste or clay, optional light-hold hairspray. Difficulty level: easy–moderate — quick daily styling but requires a skilled barber for the right textured cut. Maintenance tips: trim every 4–6 weeks to preserve the taper and texture, shampoo 2–3× weekly, condition as needed, and adjust product amount for hair thickness.
Textured Messy Fringe: Medium-Length Mens Hairstyle with Natural Waves
This textured messy fringe works best for oval, square, and heart-shaped faces and can suit longer or high-forehead proportions by softening angles. It’s less flattering on very round faces unless you add height at the crown. Styling technique: start with towel-dried hair, mist a sea-salt spray or light texturizer through damp hair, then blow-dry using your fingers or a diffuser while directing the fringe forward and slightly to one side for movement. Finish by working a pea-sized amount of matte clay or paste between your palms and raking it through the top to create separation and piecey texture; use a light hold hairspray to set. Tools needed: blow dryer, wide-tooth comb or fingers, small round brush (optional), and beard trimmer for facial hair balance. Products required: sea-salt spray, matte clay/paste, light-hold hairspray, and a weekly leave-in conditioner. Difficulty level: easy–medium, about 5–10 minutes daily. Maintenance tips: trim every 4–6 weeks to keep fringe at eyebrow level, wash 2–3 times weekly, refresh texture with a little product each morning, and keep the beard tidy to complement the look.
Modern Textured Pompadour for Men — Short Sides, Natural Volume
A modern textured pompadour with short, tapered sides and a brushed-back top that keeps volume without looking stiff. Best for oval, square and heart-shaped faces where added height balances jawlines; men with round faces can adapt it by keeping extra height on top and tighter sides. Styling technique: towel-dry to damp, apply a light texturizing spray or sea-salt spray, then blow-dry using a medium round or vent brush to lift roots and direct hair back. Work a pea-sized amount of matte clay or fiber through the mid-lengths and ends with fingers to create separation and natural texture; use a comb for cleaner lines and a light-hold hairspray to finish. Tools needed: blow-dryer, round/vent brush, comb, hair clips; barber scissors or clippers for maintenance. Products required: sea-salt spray (pre-style), matte clay/fiber, heat protectant, light-hold hairspray. Difficulty: moderate — some blow-drying skill and product control required. Maintenance tips: trim sides every 3–4 weeks, top every 6–8 weeks, wash 2–3 times weekly with conditioner to avoid dryness, and keep beard/neckline trimmed for a polished finish.
Textured Wavy Quiff with Tapered Sides — Mens Modern Hairstyle
This textured wavy quiff pairs natural volume on top with neat tapered sides for a contemporary, versatile look. Face-shape suitability: ideal for oval and square faces; adds height to round faces and balances longer (oblong/heart) shapes by creating width at the forehead. Styling technique: work on towel‑dried, slightly damp hair. Apply a sea‑salt spray or light mousse through the top to enhance wave and texture. Use a blow dryer with a diffuser (or nozzle) while lifting hair at the roots with your fingers or a medium round brush to build volume. Shape the front into a soft quiff or curl one strand forward for character, finishing by raking in a pea‑sized amount of matte clay or texturizing paste with your fingertips for separation. Tools needed: blow dryer with diffuser/nozzle, medium round brush (optional), wide‑tooth comb or fingers. Products required: sea‑salt spray or mousse, matte clay/paste, light hold hairspray for longevity, moisturizing shampoo and conditioner to avoid frizz. Difficulty level: moderate — about 8–12 minutes daily. Maintenance tips: trim the sides every 3–5 weeks to keep the taper clean, deep‑condition weekly for healthy waves, and avoid heavy oils that flatten the texture.
Textured Tousled Fringe — Medium-Length Mens Hairstyle for Modern Casual Looks
This textured, forward-swept fringe is a relaxed medium-length cut that works well for modern men who want low-effort style with visible texture. Face-shape suitability: ideal for oval and heart-shaped faces and flattering on square faces where the soft fringe balances a strong jawline; men with longer foreheads can use the fringe to shorten proportions. Round faces can adapt the look by adding height at the crown and tightening the sides. Styling technique: towel-dry hair to damp, apply a sea-salt spray or light texturizing mist, then blow-dry forward using fingers or a small round brush to encourage piecey movement. Work a pea-sized amount of matte clay or paste through the mid-lengths and ends with fingertips to separate strands and create definition; finish with a light-hold hairspray if needed. Tools needed: hairdryer (concentrator), round brush or your fingers, small scissors or barber for texturizing trims. Products required: sea-salt spray, matte clay/paste, light hairspray, regular conditioner. Difficulty level: easy–moderate. Maintenance tips: trim every 4–6 weeks to keep the fringe shape, condition regularly to avoid frizz, and restyle daily for 2–5 minutes to refresh texture.
Textured Voluminous Quiff with Tapered Sides — Modern Mens Hairstyle
This textured voluminous quiff with tapered sides is a versatile, modern look that works best for oval, square and heart-shaped faces — it adds height to balance longer faces and sharpens strong jawlines. Men with round faces can adapt the cut by increasing height on top and keeping sides tighter to create vertical lift. To style: towel-dry hair to damp, apply a light volumizing mousse or sea-salt spray as a pre-styler, then blow-dry while lifting the roots with a round brush or your fingers to form the quiff. Use a matte clay or fiber paste to shape and separate strands for natural texture; finish with a light-hold hairspray or dry shampoo for added grip and longevity. Tools needed: blow dryer, round or vent brush, comb and a small styling brush or fingers. Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse/sea-salt spray, matte paste or clay, light hairspray or dry shampoo. Difficulty: moderate — the technique takes a few minutes daily but becomes quick with practice. Maintenance: monthly trims (4–6 weeks) to preserve the taper, wash 2–3 times weekly with conditioner, and refresh second-day hair with dry shampoo or a touch of water and restyling product.
Textured Messy Quiff with Long Fringe — Modern Mens Medium-Length Cut
This textured messy quiff with a long, choppy fringe flatters oval, heart and square face shapes by adding height and softening strong jawlines. It works well with glasses because the fringe can be styled to sit around frames without overwhelming the face. To style: towel-dry hair until damp, apply a light sea-salt or volumizing spray through the roots, then blow-dry using fingers or a vent brush to lift the crown and direct the fringe forward. Finish by working a pea‑sized amount of matte clay or paste through the mid-lengths and ends to define pieces and create separation; use fingertips to tousle for a lived-in look and lock with a light-hold hairspray if needed. Tools needed: hairdryer, vent or round brush, comb and your fingers. Products required: heat protectant, volumizing/sea-salt spray, matte clay or paste, light hairspray. Difficulty: Easy–Medium — five minutes daily once you know your routine. Maintenance tips: trim the sides every 3–6 weeks, keep top 3–5 inches for movement, condition regularly, and use clarifying shampoo monthly to remove product buildup.
Textured Side-Swept Crop with Tapered Sides
This modern textured side-swept crop pairs short tapered sides with a slightly longer, tousled top for natural movement and a refined casual look. Face-shape suitability: flatters oval, square and heart-shaped faces and adds perceived height for round faces; works well with glasses and light stubble. Styling technique: towel-dry hair until slightly damp, apply a pre-styling sea-salt spray or light mousse for grip, then blow-dry using fingers or a vent brush while directing hair to the side. Work a pea-to-nickel sized amount of matte clay or paste through the roots to tips, sculpting texture with fingertips and finishing edges with a comb for a cleaner line. Tools needed: hairdryer with nozzle, vent or small round brush, wide-tooth comb and your hands. Products required: sea-salt spray (optional), matte clay/paste, light-hold hairspray, daily shampoo and conditioner. Difficulty level: easy–medium (5/10) — quick to learn. Maintenance tips: trim the sides every 3–5 weeks, keep the top trimmed to desired length, avoid heavy oils that flatten texture, and condition regularly to maintain healthy shine and manageability.
Textured Tousled Top with Tapered Sides — Modern Mens Quiff
This textured, tousled top with tapered sides is a versatile modern quiff that works well for oval, square and heart-shaped faces and can also add height for round faces. The cut keeps length on top (about 2–4 inches) with a clean taper on the sides to frame the face and emphasize natural wave or curl. Styling technique: start with towel‑damp hair, apply a volumizing mousse or sea-salt spray through the top, then blow-dry using a diffuser or round brush while lifting at the roots to build volume. Work a pea-to-quarter sized amount of matte clay or styling paste between palms and run through hair to create separation and hold; finish by shaping the front with fingers for a casual quiff and lock with a light-hold hairspray if needed. Tools needed: blow dryer with nozzle/diffuser, round or vent brush, wide-tooth comb, and barber scissors for shaping. Products required: pre-styler (mousse or sea-salt spray), matte clay/paste, light hairspray, and weekly deep conditioner for texture health. Difficulty: moderate — 5–10 minutes daily. Maintenance: trim sides every 4–6 weeks, refresh top length as desired, avoid daily heavy washing (2–3x/week) and use leave-in conditioner to keep texture defined and hair healthy.
Textured Medium-Length Mens Hair with Natural Volume and Messy Side Sweep
This textured medium-length style emphasizes natural volume with a loose, side-swept fringe and tousled finish — a modern, low-effort look that reads polished yet relaxed. Suitability: flatters oval, square and heart-shaped faces by adding height and softening angles; it can also work for round faces when kept slightly longer on top to create vertical balance. Styling technique: towel-dry to damp, spritz a sea-salt spray or light volumizing mousse at the roots, then blow-dry using your fingers or a vent/round brush to lift the crown and sweep the fringe to the side. Work a pea-sized amount of matte clay or paste through mid-lengths and ends for separation, then finish by tousling with fingers and a light mist of flexible hairspray for hold. Tools needed: blow dryer (nozzle), vent or round brush, wide-tooth comb, and thinning/texturizing scissors for the cut. Products required: sea-salt spray or mousse, matte clay/paste, light-hold hairspray and dry shampoo. Difficulty level: moderate — quick once practiced (5–10 minutes). Maintenance tips: trim every 4–6 weeks to maintain shape, avoid daily heavy washing, condition regularly, and use dry shampoo or sea-salt spray between washes to refresh texture.
Textured Modern Quiff for Men – Short Sides with Natural Fringe
This textured modern quiff combines short sides with a natural, slightly messy fringe, creating volume on top without looking overstyled. Suitability: it flatters oval and square faces, adds height to round faces, and balances heart shapes; very long or narrow faces should keep the top lighter. Styling technique: towel-dry hair until damp, apply a sea-salt or volumizing pre-styler, then blow-dry while lifting the roots with your fingers or a round brush to create texture and lift at the fringe. Warm a pea-sized amount of matte clay or fiber between your palms, work through roots to tips, rake with fingers to separate pieces and finish by shaping the fringe forward and slightly to the side. Tools needed: blow dryer, round or vent brush, comb and your hands. Products required: sea-salt spray or volumizer, matte clay/fiber/paste, light hairspray and dry shampoo for second-day refresh. Difficulty level: easy–moderate — about 5 minutes once learned. Maintenance tips: ask for a skin or low taper on the sides every 4–6 weeks, trim the top every 6–8 weeks, shampoo 2–3 times weekly and condition to keep texture and hair health.
Textured Side-Swept Fringe with Tapered Sides — Modern Mens Medium-Length Cut
This textured side-swept fringe with tapered sides is a versatile, modern look that adds height and movement without looking overstyled. Face-shape suitability: works best for oval, square and heart-shaped faces and can visually lengthen round faces when the sides are slightly tighter. Styling technique: towel-dry hair until slightly damp, apply a sea-salt spray or light mousse for texture, then blow-dry while lifting the roots with a vent brush or your fingers and directing the fringe to the side. Use a round brush for a softer, more controlled sweep. Tools needed: blow dryer, vent or round brush, comb and scissors for periodic trims. Products required: sea-salt spray or lightweight mousse, a matte clay or paste for definition, and a light-hold hairspray for hold if needed. Difficulty level: easy to moderate — expect a 5–10 minute daily routine. Maintenance tips: get a trim every 4–6 weeks to maintain the tapered sides and fringe length, use a clarifying shampoo once every 1–2 weeks to remove buildup, and avoid heavy shine products that weigh down texture.
Textured Tousled Quiff with Natural Volume for Men
An undone, textured quiff that keeps natural waves and volume on top with shorter, tapered sides. This cut flatters oval, oblong and square faces by adding height and definition, and it also suits round faces because the vertical lift elongates the profile. Styling technique: towel-dry hair until damp, apply a pea-sized amount of volumizing mousse or sea-salt spray through roots and mid-lengths, then blow-dry with your head tilted forward while lifting sections with your fingers or a small round brush to create lift. Finish by working a matte clay or texturizing paste through ends, twisting small sections to define piecey texture; set lightly with flexible-hold hairspray if needed. Tools needed: hairdryer, round or vent brush, wide-tooth comb, and a blow-dryer diffuser for natural waves. Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or sea-salt spray, matte paste/clay, light hairspray. Difficulty: medium — roughly 5–10 minutes daily. Maintenance tips: schedule barber visits every 4–6 weeks to keep sides tidy, use conditioner to preserve texture, avoid overwashing (2–3×/week), and refresh second-day hair with dry shampoo or rework with a touch of paste.
Glasses should be treated as an integral part of your overall style, not an afterthought. From my years behind the chair and in consultations, the most successful looks pair frame proportions with complementary hair volume, texture and line work. Start by identifying your face shape, then choose hair length and sideburn/beard integration that balance the frames. Communicate clearly with your barber — bring photos, your frames, and tell them how often you’ll maintain the cut. Use lightweight styling products to add texture without weighing down hair near the temples, and schedule trims every 4–8 weeks depending on the style. Don’t be afraid to experiment: small changes in parting, fringe length, or taper depth can transform how your glasses sit on the face. With the right cut, routine and confidence, your glasses will enhance your signature look.
