Best Haircut Names For Men

Men Haircuts

There are so many different types of haircuts for men that choosing the best hairstyle can sometimes require a little research. To help guys find the coolest men’s short hairstyles, here’s a list of the most popular styles of 2018. If you see something you like, be sure to save the page so you can show your barber the look you want – this is often the easiest way to communicate your preference.

Fade and Taper

Often interchangeable with the term “taper”, a fade simply means you want the hair on the side of your head to gradually get shorter from top to bottom. The process of fading from one length to another is generally achieved using hair clippers. Because the fade comes in a variety of styles, it is important to tell your barber the type of fade haircut you need.

One determining factor is where your fade begins. For example, you can request your barber give you a low, mid or high fade. Furthermore, you can decide how short your fade becomes by asking for a skin (bald) fade or any other length (e.g. 1/8 inch). Just remember, you don’t even have to get a faded haircut – maybe you prefer your hair to be all the same length on the sides.

Taper Fade

Low Fade

High Fade

Mid Fade

Temple Fade

Bald/Skin Fade

Afro Fade

Undercut

The undercut hairstyle is a very popular modern haircut where the sides and back are clipped short or shaved. The undercut is not faded and the hair on top is left much longer. The hair on top can then be styled in a number of ways, such as combed over, swept to the side, slicked back, brushed up, or made into a pompadour or quiff. Ultimately, the undercut is one of the coolest “short on the sides, long on the top” haircuts you can have these days.

Undercut Comb Over Pomp

Messy Textured Top + Undercut Fade + Full Beard

Pompadour

The pompadour is a type of undercut hairstyle that continues to have short sides and a long top. However, the pompadour is unique because a large volume of hair is swept upwards in the front to create a “pomp”. The hair just above the forehead is the highest point and gradually falls towards the back of your head.

Pompadour Fade

Modern Pomp + Mid Skin Fade + Hard Part

Disconnected Pompadour

The disconnected pompadour specifically refers to a hard part in the hair from the side to the top.

Quiff

The quiff is similar to the pompadour, but instead of the hair brushing back, the quiff styles the hair forward. Typically coupled with a fade on the sides, the quiff haircut is versatile and can be left messy if desired.