Im Hakan, a mens grooming and styling specialist with over a decade helping clients craft confident, modern looks. This Mens Vision Board post presents 28 curated hairstyle images – each chosen to inspire haircuts, textures, and finishes that work across face shapes and lifestyles. Whether youre a busy professional seeking low-maintenance refinement, an active man after textured messy styles, or someone planning a bold transformation, these visuals make planning easy. Use the board to identify lengths, parting, fade heights, and product finishes; note what fits your hair density and growth pattern. Practical tips include choosing three favorites, saving reference photos for your barber, and listing daily styling steps. Ill walk you through how to assemble, refine, and communicate your vision so every cut moves you closer to your ideal look.
Textured Messy Crop with Low Skin Fade for Men
This textured messy crop pairs a short, disconnected top with a low skin fade for a contemporary, masculine profile. Face-shape suitability: ideal for oval and square faces, flattering for diamond and triangular shapes; men with round faces can benefit if they add height on top to elongate the profile. Avoid an overly long crown if you have a very long face. Styling technique: towel-dry hair to damp, apply a sea-salt spray or lightweight mousse for volume, then blow-dry while lifting the roots with your fingers or a vent brush to create separation. Work a pea-sized amount of matte clay or texturizing paste between palms and rake through the top, twisting small sections with fingers for a tousled finish; keep sides clean and short. Tools needed: hair dryer, vent or small round brush (optional), wide-tooth comb or fingers, clippers or trimmer for home touch-ups, and scissors for periodic top reshaping. Products required: sea-salt spray or volumizer, matte clay/paste, light-hold hairspray (optional). Difficulty level: moderate — quick once you master blow-dry direction and product placement. Maintenance tips: get the fade refreshed every 2–4 weeks, trim the top every 6–8 weeks, shampoo 2–3 times weekly with conditioner, and use minimal product to maintain natural texture and movement.
Textured Curly Top with Low Fade — Modern Mens Wavy Hairstyle
This textured curly top with a low fade suits oval, heart and square face shapes particularly well — the volume on top elongates and balances proportions while the tapered sides keep the look neat. For round faces keep the sides shorter and add height on top to create angles. Styling technique: start with damp hair, apply a sea-salt spray or curl-enhancing cream, then rough-dry using a diffuser on low heat or air-dry while scrunching with your fingers to encourage separation. Work a pea-sized amount of matte paste or light-hold clay through the ends to define strands and create separation; finish by tousling with fingers and locking with a light mist of flexible-hold hairspray. Tools needed: blow-dryer with diffuser, wide-tooth comb or just your fingers, barber clippers for the fade and scissors for occasional texturizing. Products required: sea-salt spray or curl cream, matte paste/clay, flexible hairspray and a weekly deep conditioner. Difficulty: easy–moderate — quick daily routine once you learn scrunching and product amounts. Maintenance tips: refresh the fade every 3–6 weeks, trim the top every 6–8 weeks, avoid daily hot tools, use weekly deep conditioning and sleep on a smooth pillowcase to reduce frizz.
Textured French Crop with High Skin Fade — Mens Short Hairstyle
A modern textured French crop paired with a high skin fade creates a clean, low-profile look that balances sharp sides with a tousled top. Face shape suitability: ideal for oval, square and heart-shaped faces; round faces benefit from added height at the crown to lengthen the profile; those with very long faces should keep the fringe slightly longer to avoid elongation. Styling technique: start with damp hair, apply a light salt or texturizing spray, then blow-dry using your fingers to lift and separate the top; use scissors or point-cutting to refine the fringe and add texture. Tools needed: quality clippers with guard set (0–3), scissors and thinning shears, comb, and a blow-dryer. Products required: pre-styling sea-salt spray or mousse, matte clay or paste for definition, and a light-hold hairspray for hold. Difficulty level: easy–moderate — quick daily styling but requires skilled cutting. Maintenance tips: visit the barber every 3–5 weeks for the fade, trim texture every 6–8 weeks, shampoo 2–3 times weekly with conditioner, and refresh texture with a small amount of product rather than heavy reapplication.
Textured Quiff with Tapered Sides — Modern Mens Hairstyle
This textured quiff with tapered sides is a versatile, contemporary cut that suits oval, square, heart and slightly oblong face shapes; it can also be adjusted to flatter round faces by reducing height and adding side volume. Best on straight to wavy hair of medium length on top (around 2.5–4 inches) with shorter tapered sides. To style: towel-dry hair to damp, apply a pea-sized amount of sea-salt spray or volumizing mousse through the top, then blow-dry while lifting roots with fingers or a medium round brush to create volume and separation. Work a matte clay or paste through the hair to define texture and finish with a light-hold hairspray if needed. Tools needed: blow dryer with nozzle, round or vent brush, wide-tooth comb or fingers, and hair scissors for at-home trims only. Products required: volumizing mousse or sea-salt spray, matte clay/paste, and light hairspray; use a sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner to preserve texture. Difficulty: moderate — requires basic blow-dry technique. Maintenance: trim the sides every 3–6 weeks, refresh top length as needed, and use weekly deep-condition if heat-styling frequently.
Medium-Length Textured Mens Haircut — Tousled Natural Layers
This medium-length textured cut features natural layers and a tousled finish that suits oval, oblong, and heart-shaped faces best; it also softens square jaws but can add unwanted width for very round faces unless kept slightly longer on top. Styling technique: towel-dry to damp, apply a sea-salt or texturizing spray from roots to ends, then use a blow dryer with fingers or a diffuser to enhance natural wave and create volume. Finish by scrunching with a small amount of matte paste or light pomade to define pieces and control frizz. Tools needed: blow dryer (with diffuser optional), wide-tooth comb or fingers, round brush for added lift, and professional scissors or texturizing shears for regular cuts. Products required: sea-salt/texturizing spray, lightweight leave-in conditioner, matte paste or clay, light hairspray for hold. Difficulty level: easy–medium — daily styling is quick once the hair’s natural pattern is set, but requires a skilled barber to layer correctly. Maintenance tips: trim every 6–8 weeks to keep shape, condition regularly to prevent dryness, and avoid heavy products that weigh down texture.
Textured Quiff with Short Taper — Modern Mens Medium-Length Hairstyle
A textured quiff with short, tapered sides and length on top suits oval, square and heart-shaped faces best — it adds height to round faces and sharpens angular features. Start with towel-damped hair: apply a light sea-salt spray or volumizing mousse at the roots for lift. Blow-dry using a round brush or your fingers, directing hair back and slightly up to create volume at the forehead; use a comb to set the part or to refine the sweep. Finish by working a pea-sized amount of matte clay or medium-hold pomade through the mid-lengths and ends with your fingertips to build separation and texture. Tools needed: hair dryer, round or vent brush, wide-tooth comb, and fingers for final shaping. Products required: pre-styler (sea-salt spray or mousse), matte clay or pomade, and dry shampoo for in-between washes. Difficulty: moderate — mastering blow-dry direction and product amount takes practice. Maintenance: trim sides every 3–6 weeks, keep top trimmed to maintain shape, shampoo 2–3 times weekly with conditioner, and refresh daily with a bit of water or dry shampoo before restyling.
Tousled Wavy Medium-Length Mens Hairstyle — Textured Casual Look
A relaxed, tousled medium-length cut that emphasizes natural wave and texture. Best suited to oval, square and heart-shaped faces where the length and volume on top add balance and soften strong jawlines; men with round faces should keep slightly more height at the crown to create vertical length. To style: towel-dry hair to damp, apply a light sea‑salt spray or volumizing mousse, then blow-dry with a diffuser while scrunching to enhance waves. Finish by working a matte paste or lightweight clay through the mid-lengths and ends with fingers for separation and a piecey finish. Tools needed: blow-dryer with diffuser, wide-tooth comb or fingers, hair scissors/razor for the cut, and a comb for finishing. Recommended products: sea‑salt spray or mousse, leave‑in conditioner, matte paste/clay, and a light-hold hairspray. Difficulty: medium — achievable at home after a few tries, best results with natural wave. Maintenance: trim every 6–8 weeks to keep shape, deep-condition monthly to prevent frizz, and avoid heavy oils that weigh the hair down.
Textured Medium-Length Quiff for Men — Voluminous Side‑Swept Style
This medium-length textured quiff suits oval, oblong, square and heart-shaped faces — it adds height and structure while balancing strong jawlines. Men with round faces can adapt it by keeping more height at the crown to create length. Start with towel-dried hair: apply a light heat protectant and a sea-salt or volumizing spray at the roots. Use a hairdryer and a 1–1.5 inch round brush (or your fingers for a looser finish) to lift the hair at the crown and sweep the front back and slightly to the side, creating natural separation and movement. Work a pea-to-nickel sized amount of matte paste or clay through roots to ends to build texture, and define pieces with fingertips or a wide-tooth comb. Finish with a light-hold hairspray for longevity or a shine serum if you prefer a sleeker look. Tools needed: hairdryer, round brush, wide-tooth comb, clips. Products: heat protectant, volumizing/sea-salt spray, matte paste/clay, light hairspray. Difficulty: moderate — requires basic blow-drying skill. Maintenance: trim every 4–8 weeks on the sides and 6–10 weeks on top, wash 2–3x/week, and adjust product amounts for hair thickness.
Modern Textured Quiff for Men — Short Sides with Voluminous Top
This modern textured quiff pairs short, tapered sides with a longer, voluminous top—an adaptable look that flatters oval, square, and heart-shaped faces by adding height and defining the jawline. Men with round faces can also wear it if extra lift is created at the crown to lengthen the face. To style: towel-dry hair to damp, apply a light pre-styling spray or sea-salt volumizer, then blow-dry while lifting the hair at the roots with your fingers or a round brush to form the quiff. Work a pea-to-nickel-sized amount of matte clay or paste through the top from back to front, pinch and tousle to create separation, and finish with a light-hold hairspray or dry texture spray for hold. Tools needed: hairdryer, round or vent brush, wide-tooth comb, and regular barber scissors or clippers for upkeep. Products: heat protectant, volumizing spray, matte clay/paste, and optional light hairspray. Difficulty: easy–medium (about 5–10 minutes daily). Maintenance: trim sides every 3–5 weeks, top every 6–8 weeks, shampoo 2–3 times weekly, and adjust product amounts to avoid buildup. Ask your barber to customize length to your face shape and hair density.
Textured Medium-Length Quiff — Brushed-Back Volume for Modern Men
This medium-length textured quiff with a brushed-back finish suits oval, square and heart-shaped faces particularly well — it adds height to round faces and balances longer profiles. To style, towel-dry hair until slightly damp, apply a light heat protectant and a volumizing pre-styler (sea-salt spray or low-hold mousse). Blow-dry while lifting at the roots with a round or vent brush, directing hair back and slightly off the face to create natural volume. Work a pea-to-nickel-sized amount of matte clay or paste between palms, then run through the mid-lengths and tips, using fingers to define texture and a comb for cleaner side transitions. Finish with a light-hold hairspray for extra control if needed. Tools needed: blow dryer with nozzle, round/vent brush, wide-tooth comb and styling scissors for home touch-ups. Products required: heat protectant, volumizing pre-styler, matte clay/paste, light-hold hairspray and dry shampoo for day-two refresh. Difficulty: moderate — requires basic blow-drying technique. Maintenance: trim every 4–6 weeks to keep shape, refresh texture with water or dry shampoo, and avoid heavy oils that weigh the style down.
Textured Medium-Length Wavy Hairstyle for Men
This natural, medium-length textured look works best for oval, square and heart-shaped faces; men with round faces can also wear it if they add height at the crown to elongate the silhouette. Styling focuses on enhancing natural wave and movement rather than rigidity. Start on towel-dried hair: apply a leave-in conditioner or sea-salt spray for texture, then rough-dry with a diffuser or low-heat blow dryer while scrunching with your hands to boost waves. Work a small amount of matte clay or light paste through the mid-lengths and ends with your fingers to separate and define; avoid heavy creams that weigh the hair down. Tools needed: blow dryer with diffuser, wide-tooth comb, styling scissors for trims, and fingers for finishing. Products required: leave-in conditioner or sea-salt spray, matte paste/clay, light hairspray for hold. Difficulty: easy–moderate — minimal technique but requires awareness of product amounts. Maintenance: trim every 6–10 weeks to remove split ends and keep shape, deep-condition weekly if hair is dry, and avoid daily heavy-product buildup by washing 2–3 times weekly or using a clarifying rinse monthly.
Slicked-Back Textured Pompadour for Men
This slicked-back textured pompadour pairs volume on top with tapered sides for a modern, polished profile. Face shape suitability: ideal for oval, oblong, and square faces; it can also flatter heart-shaped faces and help visually lengthen round faces when the sides are kept shorter. Styling technique: start with towel-damped hair, apply a light pre-styler (sea-salt spray or volumizing mousse), then blow-dry hair back and up using a round or vent brush to build lift at the roots. Work a small amount of matte clay or medium-hold pomade through the mid-lengths and ends, shape with a tail comb for clean lines, and finish with a light mist of hairspray to lock hold while preserving movement. Tools needed: blow dryer, round or vent brush, tail comb, styling clips and a mirror. Products required: volumizing pre-styler, matte clay or medium pomade (or cream for more shine), light hairspray, and dry shampoo for refreshes. Difficulty level: moderate — requires practice with blow-drying and shaping. Maintenance tips: get side trims every 3–5 weeks, shampoo 2–3 times weekly to avoid stripping product, condition regularly, and use dry shampoo or a small daytime touch-up to revive volume.
Textured Side‑Swept Crop with Tapered Sides — Modern Men’s Short Hairstyle
This textured side‑swept crop with tapered sides suits oval, square and heart-shaped faces particularly well — it softens strong jaws while adding width for longer face shapes. The cut features short, clippered sides that blend into a longer, layered top for natural movement. Styling technique: ask your barber for a low-to-mid taper (clipper guards 2–4) and point‑cut layers on top to create texture; at home, towel dry then blow-dry hair while brushing or using fingers to lift the roots and sweep hair to the side. Tools needed: clippers, scissors and thinning shears at the barber; blow dryer, vent or round brush and a wide-tooth comb for styling. Products required: sea‑salt spray or texturizing mist for volume, matte clay or paste for hold and separation, and a light hairspray or finishing powder for extra hold. Difficulty level: easy–medium — a quick 5–10 minute daily routine. Maintenance tips: trim every 4–6 weeks to keep the taper sharp, wash 2–3 times weekly (use conditioner as needed), and apply product to dry hair in small amounts, building texture gradually.
Textured Quiff with Tapered Sides — Modern Mens Haircut
This modern textured quiff pairs short tapered sides with a medium-length top (about 2–4 inches) pushed back for natural height and separation. Face shape suitability: ideal for oval, square, heart and oblong faces — the added height balances longer faces and accentuates a strong jawline. For round faces ask your barber to reduce side volume and add angular texture. Styling technique: towel-dry to damp, mist a sea-salt or pre-styling spray, then blow-dry while lifting the roots with a round or vent brush to create volume. Use fingers to rough-shape the quiff and finish by working a pea-sized amount of matte clay or pomade through the top for hold and separation; smooth the sides with a light comb or cream. Tools needed: hairdryer with nozzle, round or vent brush, fine-tooth comb, clippers/scissors at the barber, and texturizing shears for movement. Products required: pre-styler (sea-salt or volumizing spray), heat protectant, matte clay or paste, light-hold hairspray. Difficulty: moderate (3/5). Maintenance tips: trim every 3–5 weeks, condition regularly, avoid heavy waxes that flatten texture, and refresh next-day hair with water or a small amount of product for reworkable shape.
Modern Textured Quiff for Men — Voluminous, Tousled Hairstyle
This modern textured quiff pairs a medium-length top with tapered sides for a natural lift and slightly messy finish. Face-shape suitability: ideal for oval, square and heart-shaped faces; adding height helps balance round faces and can slim broader jawlines. Styling technique: towel-dry hair until slightly damp, spray a light sea-salt or texturizing mist, then pre-dry while lifting at the roots with your fingers or a vent brush. Use a round brush for extra volume if desired, then warm a pea-sized amount of matte paste/clay between your palms and work it through the top, sculpting the quiff upward and back with fingers for separation. Finish with a light-hold hairspray to lock the shape without stiffness. Tools needed: blow dryer with nozzle, vent or round brush, wide-tooth comb and fingers for styling. Products required: sea-salt/texturizing spray, volumizing pre-styler (optional), matte paste or clay, light-hold hairspray and dry shampoo for refreshes. Difficulty: easy to medium — 5–10 minutes to style. Maintenance tips: trim every 3–6 weeks to keep shape, wash 2–3 times weekly with conditioner as needed, and refresh daily with a small amount of product or water for undone texture.
Classic Slicked-Back Taper — Modern Pompadour for Men
This timeless slicked-back taper works best for oval, square and oblong face shapes; men with round faces should add more height at the crown to lengthen the profile, while those with very curly hair may prefer a textured variant. To style: towel-dry to damp, apply a light heat protectant and a volumizing mousse or sea-salt spray, then blow-dry using a round brush or vent brush while directing hair back and up to build lift. Finish by working a medium-hold matte pomade or pliable wax through the top with fingers or a fine-tooth comb for a controlled, natural sheen. Tools needed: hairdryer with concentrator, round/vent brush, fine-tooth comb and optional clip. Products required: heat protectant, volumizer or sea-salt spray, medium-hold pomade or matte wax, and light hairspray for hold. Difficulty: moderate — requires 8–15 minutes and basic blow-dry skill. Maintenance: trim the sides and taper every 3–6 weeks to maintain shape, shampoo 2–3 times weekly with conditioner, and refresh daily with a quick blow-dry and product touch-up. For thinner hair, use lighter products and focus on lift; for thicker hair, use stronger hold and small sections when styling.
Textured Quiff with Short Sides — Modern Mens Volume Hairstyle
This textured quiff features medium-length hair on top with shorter, tapered sides — a versatile look that suits oval, square and heart-shaped faces best. Men with round faces can wear it too if the sides are kept tighter and the top height is modest. To style: towel-dry to damp, apply a light sea-salt spray or pre-styling mousse for grip, then blow-dry while lifting the front with a round brush or your fingers to create volume and a soft wave. Finish by working a pea-sized amount of matte clay or pomade through the roots and ends to build texture and hold; use a wide-tooth comb or your fingers to shape a subtle side part or brushed-back quiff. Tools needed: hair dryer, round or vent brush, wide-tooth comb, and barber scissors for trims. Products required: heat protectant, sea-salt spray or mousse, matte clay/pomade and light hairspray if extra hold is needed. Difficulty: moderate — straightforward once you master blow-dry direction and product amount. Maintenance: trim every 3–6 weeks to preserve the taper, wash 2–3 times weekly, and avoid overloading with heavy products to retain natural movement.
Modern Textured Short Top — Mens Quiff with Natural Volume and Tousled Fringe
This versatile textured short top with a relaxed quiff and tousled fringe suits oval, square and heart-shaped faces best — it adds height to round faces and softens strong jawlines; avoid excessive height on very long faces. To style: towel-dry hair to slightly damp, apply a sea-salt spray or light volumizing mousse through the roots, then blow-dry while lifting the hair at the crown with fingers or a small round/vent brush to create natural volume and direction. Work a pea-sized amount of matte clay or paste through the mid-lengths and ends to define texture and separate pieces; use a comb for subtle shaping of the fringe and finish with a light-hold hairspray for hold without stiffness. Tools needed: hairdryer, vent or small round brush, wide-tooth comb and a mirror. Products required: heat protectant, sea-salt spray or mousse, matte clay/pomade and light hairspray. Difficulty: Easy–Moderate (suitable for beginners with a few practice runs). Maintenance: trim every 4–6 weeks, shampoo 2–3 times weekly, condition regularly, and refresh by dampening and restyling with a small product amount.
Textured Short Crop with Tapered Back and Natural Finish
This modern short crop pairs a tapered back and sides with a textured, slightly longer top for natural movement and low-maintenance style. Suitability: works best for oval and square faces, and can soften a round face when the top is kept slightly taller; avoid if you have a very long face unless you add fringe or side volume. Styling technique: start with damp hair, apply a light sea-salt spray or pre-styler, then blow-dry using fingers to lift the roots and create texture; finish by working a pea-sized amount of matte paste or clay through the ends and tousle for separation. Tools needed: clippers (for tapered sides, guards #1–#4), barber scissors for top texturizing, comb, blow-dryer and diffuser or nozzle. Products required: sea-salt spray or light mousse, matte paste/clay, light-hold hairspray (optional), heat protectant. Difficulty level: easy–medium — basic clipper work with simple texturizing. Maintenance tips: get a trim every 3–5 weeks to maintain the taper, shampoo 2–3 times weekly, condition regularly, and refresh texture daily with a small amount of product to avoid buildup.
Close-Cropped Buzz Cut — Modern Mens Short Crop with Natural Texture
This clean, close-cropped buzz cut is a minimalist, low-profile style that emphasizes facial structure and natural hair texture. It flatters oval, square, and diamond face shapes particularly well and also suits men with receding hairlines or thinning hair for a neat, youthful look; men with round faces may prefer a slightly longer top to add height. Styling technique: use clippers with a short guard (commonly #1–#3) for an even all-over length, blend the sides with a taper or skin fade if desired, and finish edges with a detail trimmer for crisp lines. Tools needed: quality clippers, detail trimmer, barber comb, handheld mirror, and a cape or towel. Products required: lightweight scalp moisturizer or leave-in conditioner, matte paste or light pomade for subtle texture if leaving a little length, and SPF scalp spray for sun protection. Difficulty level: easy to moderate — achievable at home with practice but best started with a barber. Maintenance tips: refresh every 2–4 weeks, keep the scalp exfoliated and hydrated, protect from sun exposure, and adjust guard length gradually to refine shape.
Modern Textured Crop with Tapered Back — Mens Short Haircut
This modern textured crop with a tapered nape is a versatile short style that adds height and movement without looking overworked. Face-shape suitability: works best for oval, square and round faces (the added texture and slight lift on top balances wider faces); avoid if you have a very long/rectangular face unless you keep more volume on the sides. Styling technique: start with a clean, towel-dried head. Use clippers to taper the back and sides (guards #1–3 depending on preference), then scissor-over-comb on the crown to create layered length. Point-cut ends for texture and finish by blow-drying with fingers or a vent brush to lift the roots. Tools needed: clippers, barber scissors, comb, vent brush or hairdryer. Products required: sea-salt spray (for grip), matte paste or clay for definition, optional light-hold hairspray for hold. Difficulty level: easy–medium — suitable for DIY maintenance but best to get the initial cut from a barber. Maintenance tips: trim every 3–5 weeks to maintain the taper, wash 2–3 times weekly with conditioner as needed, and refresh texture daily with a small amount of product and finger-styling.
Textured Quiff / Modern Pompadour for Men — Short Sides, Voluminous Top
This textured quiff (modern pompadour) pairs a voluminous, brushed-back top with shorter, tapered sides for a refined yet effortless look. It flatters oval, square, heart and diamond face shapes by adding height and defining the brow line; men with round faces can make it work if they keep extra height on top and tighter sides to lengthen the face. Styling technique: towel-dry hair to damp, apply a light pre-styler or sea-salt spray, then blow-dry while lifting the roots with a round brush or fingers to create volume. Work a small amount of matte clay or medium-hold pomade through the top, shaping the quiff with fingers or a wide-tooth comb and finishing with a light mist of flexible hairspray. Tools needed: hairdryer, round brush or vent brush, wide-tooth comb, and optional flat trimmer for side maintenance. Products required: pre-styling spray, matte clay or medium pomade, and light hairspray. Difficulty level: moderate — about 5–10 minutes daily. Maintenance tips: trim the sides every 3–5 weeks, refresh texture with dry shampoo between washes, and deep-condition weekly to prevent dryness from styling products.
Textured Taper with Natural Sweep — Modern Mens Medium-Length Hairstyle
This textured taper with a natural sweep is a versatile, modern cut that works best for oval, square, oblong and heart-shaped faces. The top keeps medium length with layered texture while the sides and nape are cleanly tapered for a refined silhouette. To style: towel-dry hair to damp, work a light sea-salt spray or volumizing mousse through the roots, then blow-dry using fingers or a medium round brush to lift and direct hair back and slightly to the side. Finish by emulsifying a small amount of matte clay or paste between the palms and raking it through the mid-lengths and ends for separation and hold, using the fingertips to create a soft sweep. Tools: blow dryer with concentrator, round or vent brush, comb, and styling scissors for maintenance. Products: sea-salt spray or mousse, matte clay/paste, optional light hairspray for longevity. Difficulty: easy–medium — quick once you learn the blow-dry direction. Maintenance: trim every 4–6 weeks to keep the taper sharp, shampoo 2–3 times weekly, condition regularly, and refresh texture with a small wash-and-style or touch-up product between cuts.
Textured Side-Swept Medium-Length Mens Hairstyle with Natural Volume
This medium-length, side-swept cut features soft layers and natural texture that works well for oval, square, heart and slightly round faces (use extra crown height to elongate round faces). The look is created by cutting short to medium layers at the sides and longer, graduated layers on top to allow movement and a natural fringe that can be swept to the side. To style: towel-dry to damp, apply a volumizing mousse or sea-salt spray from roots to ends, then blow-dry while lifting the crown with a round or vent brush (or your fingers) and sweep hair to the preferred side. Warm a pea-sized amount of matte clay or cream between palms and work through the mid-lengths and ends to define texture; add a little pomade if you want shine. Tools needed: blow dryer (diffuser for wavy hair), round/vent brush or fingers, wide-tooth comb. Products: pre-styler (mousse/sea-salt), medium-hold matte clay, light hold hairspray or texture spray. Difficulty: moderate — about 5–10 minutes daily. Maintenance: trim every 4–6 weeks to maintain shape, shampoo 2–3 times weekly with conditioner, and refresh texture between washes with dry shampoo or a light mist of sea-salt spray.
Mens Voluminous Textured Quiff — Medium-Length Wavy Hairstyle
Face shape suitability: Best for oval, oblong and heart-shaped faces; the added height and volume also help narrow faces appear broader. It can suit round faces if you keep more length on top and slightly shorter sides. Styling technique: Start with towel-dried hair. Apply a lightweight volumizing mousse or sea-salt spray and a heat protectant. Blow-dry while lifting at the roots with a medium round brush or your fingers to create natural lift; use a nozzle or diffuser to control airflow. Once dry, warm a pea-size amount of matte clay or fiber between your palms and work through roots to ends, focusing on separation and piecey texture. Tousle with fingers, sweep hair back and slightly to the side, and lock with a light flexible-hold hairspray. Tools needed: blow dryer (nozzle), medium round brush or vent brush, wide-tooth comb (for shaping), and a mirror. Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or sea-salt spray, matte clay/fiber, light hairspray and optional texturizing powder or dry shampoo. Difficulty level: Moderate — 5–10 minutes daily. Maintenance tips: Trim sides every 4–6 weeks, refresh shape with water and a small amount of product between cuts, clarify once weekly and avoid heavy oils that flatten volume.
Textured Side‑Swept Quiff with Short Taper — Modern Mens Hairstyle
A modern textured side‑swept quiff with short tapered sides, this cut gives clean structure while keeping natural movement on top. Face-shape suitability: ideal for oval, square and heart-shaped faces; it adds perceived height to round faces and can be softened for longer/rectangular faces by reducing top volume. Styling technique: towel-dry hair to damp, apply a pre-styler (sea-salt spray or volumizing mousse), then blow-dry while lifting the roots with fingers or a round brush to create volume at the front. Sweep the top slightly to the side and define pieces with a small amount of matte clay or paste, working from roots to tips for separation. Finish with a light-hold hairspray if extra hold is needed. Tools needed: blow dryer, round or vent brush, comb and your fingers for texturing. Products required: pre-styler (sea-salt spray/mousse), matte paste/clay (or low-shine pomade), light-hold hairspray and optional texturizing powder for fine hair. Difficulty level: moderate — about 8–15 minutes once practiced. Maintenance tips: trim sides every 3–5 weeks and tidy the top every 6–8 weeks, use a sulfate-free shampoo, and adjust product weight for hair thickness to preserve natural movement.
Modern Textured Side Part with Tapered Sides — Mens Classic Cut
This modern textured side part pairs short, tapered sides with a longer, lightly textured top for a refined yet relaxed look. Face shape suitability: ideal for oval, square, and heart-shaped faces; men with round faces benefit from extra height on top to elongate the profile. Cutting technique: ask your barber for a low-to-medium taper at the sides and back, scissors-over-comb or clipper work for precision, and point-cutting or razor texturizing on the top to remove bulk and create movement. Styling routine: towel-dry hair, apply a sea-salt or volumizing spray to the roots, then blow-dry while directing hair into a side part using a vent brush or fingers for natural lift. Finish by working a pea-sized amount of matte clay or pomade through the top with fingertips for separation; use a light-hold hairspray to lock in place. Tools needed: clippers, scissors, comb, vent/round brush, blow-dryer. Products required: sea-salt spray or volumizer, matte clay/pomade, light hairspray, conditioner. Difficulty level: moderate — 5–10 minutes daily. Maintenance tips: trim tapered sides every 3–5 weeks, trim top every 6–8 weeks, wash 2–3 times weekly, and refresh with water and texturizing spray between washes.
Textured Back‑Swept Men’s Hairstyle with Tapered Sides
A modern, textured back‑swept cut with tapered sides that reads polished yet effortless. Best for oval and square faces, it also flatters heart and triangular shapes by adding width at the crown; men with round faces should build a little extra height at the front to elongate the face. To style: towel‑dry hair to damp, apply a volumizing pre‑styler or sea‑salt spray, then blow‑dry using a medium‑round brush or your fingers while sweeping the hair back to create lift and natural movement. Work a pea‑sized amount of matte clay or paste through the roots to mid‑lengths, using your fingers to separate and texturize; finish with a light mist of flexible hold hairspray if needed. Tools needed: blow dryer, vent or round brush (or fingers for a quicker finish), comb for precise lines, and trimmer/scissors for upkeep. Products required: pre‑styler (salt spray or blow‑dry lotion), matte clay/paste, and optional flexible hairspray. Difficulty: easy–medium — around 5–10 minutes daily. Maintenance: trim every 4–6 weeks, condition regularly, avoid heavy oils that weigh down texture, and refresh daily with a quick restyle or light rework of product.
Creating a mens vision board is a practical, visual way to level up your hair game. Start by curating the 28 images here into a digital or printed board, then narrow to three styles that match your face shape, hair texture, and daily routine. When you book your barber, bring the board and highlight specific elements – length, fade, parting, and finish – so the cut and aftercare are tailored to you. Commit to a simple maintenance plan: two product essentials (a styling paste or cream and a sea-salt or texture spray), regular trims, and a weekly hair-health check with conditioner and occasional deep treatment. Update your vision board seasonally as your style evolves. Small, consistent steps keep your look current and manageable. Need help choosing the right images from the 28? I offer quick consultations that turn inspiration into a repeatable routine. – Hakan
