Most trending haircuts for men in 2020

Introduction

Many think that a great impression is created with trendy or suave clothes which cost at least a few hundred dollars. This may be true in some instances, it is also temporary and way more expensive as you will have to continuously change them to keep up. What stays with you and at the same time, can draw all eyes on you, that too every day, is a makeover. The biggest part of a makeover for a man is the hairstyle you adopt. Here in this article we have listed some of the best haircuts for men which are and will continue to be highly trending in 2020.

Men’s hairstyles that will trend in 2020

From fashion trends to rocking it at work, here are the best hairstyles for men for this year:

The crop

The crop is a short textured haircut that can be worn in several ways. It works great for men with all hair types – thin or thick hair is easy to style and is suitable for all occasions. In fact, for receding hairlines, this is a great option since the fringe can be tailored to your hairline; and if you wear your hair pushed back, the regression in hair will not be that obvious.

A cropped hairstyle is extremely potent for styling and there are a myriad of ways to wear it. Here are 2 of them which are most trending in 2020.

The textured crop:

Chris Hemsworth made this hairstyle internationally famous after Thor: Ragnarok. Basically this style is a remake of the short back and sides, where the length on top works with gravity rather than against it. This one is best for those with thick hair with a natural texture. To get this hairstyle, you can ask your barber to do the basics of a high and tight, but leave plenty of length on top which should be cut in bold, square texture.

The French crop:

This is the simplest of them all, yet all the more stylish. Classically synonymous with the “caesar cut”, there isn’t much hair to distract from your face in this; which is what makes it so popular through generations. The hair is cut shorter on the sides, and the top hair is also given the same length. If you have fuller, thicker hair, ask your barber to cut the ends more strategically to add dimension. You can ask your barber to create a rugged appearance by having a pointcut on the top for adding texture and volume. For a more formal appearance, you may ask your barber to style the hair on top with a blunt cut. 

The undercut quiff

The undercut has been one of the most common short hairstyles for men for years, and yet it has not lost its glory. Paired with a number of other styles on top like pompadours, quiffs, and fringes, this is back for a blast in 2020.

Splicing together elements of the pompadour, flat top and sometimes even the mohawk, the quiff suits a wide range of ages, face shapes and personal styles. It is also judged as one of the sexiest hairstyles by women.

When quiff is combined with the sharp undercut, it wins everyone’s hearts. Ask your barber to disconnect the sides from the top at clipper grade zero, creating a blunt contrast in length. Then you will need to taper off through the neck and sides while leaving length on top. Your fringe will allow room to create texture and volume at the front. However, once you are out of the barbershop, on regular days to keep the look intact, you will need to stylize it.

The tapered high and tight

If you are not the one to bother about maintaining your hair much, yet do not want a completely bald look, the tapered high and tight is the one for you. The cut goes well with most face shapes, and celebrities including David Beckham and Brad Pitt have worn it on several occasions. However, squarer faces may look too wide with a simple tapered high and tight, you will need to find a specialist barber to give you the perfect look with this haircut for your face shape.

In this one, the sides are cropped and faded to a very short length while a longer patch of hair is left at the top of the head.

The crew cut

Another classic haircut for men with a sophisticated look but the minimal fuss is the crew cut. 

The style features short strands on top that sit in an upright position. Typically, these strands are cut in a way that the longest hair is at the hairline and the shortest strands are at the crown of your head. This creates a horizontal appearance from the side. The hair on the sides are usually shorter than those on top and usually have a tapered cut.

Depending on your face shape and thickness of hair, you may go for a wide variety of the same cut, like long, textured, or ivy league crew cut. Although, you will need an expert barber to suit them to your face.

The buzz cut

For a military look, the buzz cut is the best haircut for men. Minimalist and masculine, this cut is perfect for daring gents who want to show off their facial features. Pair it with an edgy attitude and trendy clothes like ripped jeans and a biker jacket, and the ladies will be all over you.

A traditional buzz cut is achieved by clipping the hair very close to the head with a razor. It is not only a very cool short hairstyle, it is also the easiest to manage. You will never need any styling, only trimming once in a while will suffice.

The only matter of concern in this cut is your face shape, as not all face shape can carry it off. Oval and rectangle face normally do well with this. As for the other face types, you will need to consult a specialist barber before giving it a go. Combining it with a mohawk and/or a short beard may also look very attractive.

Pompadour

Pompadour is one hairstyle for men which has survived very consistently through centuries. Be it, Elvis Presley, in the fifties, or Justin Timberlake today, this is a look that never goes out of style.

The men’s pompadour is a haircut defined by heavy hair combed up on top with shorter sides and back. To style this cut, hair is kept longest and most voluminous at the front to give a “pomp”, which can be styled in many ways. Towards the back of the head, the length of hair is shorter and more similar in length to the cropped back and sides. The volume added to this style makes it more dramatic than every other style. You can blend this with undercut, fade, or disconnected to make it even more fashionable.

Gents with oval, triangle and round face shapes are best suited to try out the pompadour, as the style is complementary to these facial proportions.

Blowout

As the popularity of voluminous hairstyles for men grows, the blowout is set to be a big trend. This unique and voluminous look features medium length hair on top of the head with shorter sides, which are typically faded. At the barbershop, you will need to ask for the hair to be tapered at the neck, sideburns and the temple area. Men with afro hair will rock a blowout style for their naturally heavy and voluminous hair. You can even merge a quiff hairstyle with this to add sharpness and definition.

To achieve this hairstyle, you will need to blow-dry your hair in the upward direction and then apply hair gel to accomplish the straight-up look.

Faux hawk

This hairstyle is mostly adopted by youngsters going for a moderately intense yet stylish look. Youthful and eye-catching, this look draws attention without appearing over-the-top.

A faux hawk takes a lot of the same rules of a mohawk. However, the defining features of this style are short hair in the back and the sides but longer than usual hair on the top – not as much length as a pompadour, but long enough that the hair can be spiked up or formed into a point. 

Your face cutting and your lifestyle play big roles in deciding whether a faux hawk is for you. Those with a rectangular or a triangular face will need to make sure that their faux hawk does not have too much length on top and there should be some hair left on the sides. Those with a heart or a round face should do the opposite by adding height on top and going shorter on the sides. Although this hairstyle gives you a greatly charming look, remember, the more hair left on top of your head, the more it will require maintenance, otherwise the beauty of it will not come out.

The messy man bob

When it comes to long hairstyles, messy man bob has been a big hit for years, and 2020 is no exception. If you want a hairstyle with your long mane that requires the minimum effort to maintain, this is the cut you are looking for. The best part about this style is that it can work very well with any thickness or texture; they suit really good if you have curly hair. The key to getting it right is making sure that you ask your barber for layers which complement your face shape and hair texture and keep the length medium. The only maintenance you are ever looking forward to is keeping the length trimmed.

Man bun

Although the man bun began as a hairstyle primarily for hipsters, it has since grown into a very popular mainstream look. The man bun, which can only be achieved on medium or long hair lengths, is created by drawing the hair to the back or top of the head and securing it in a loop or coil. If you have curly hair, this works even better.

Conclusion

Now that you have got the idea about the biggest trends this year, you will need to find a reputed, experienced, and specialist barber who will understand your face shape and is able to style your hair according to the same. A rocking hairstyle is just one step away!