Cool Mens Hair – Side Part

Add a modern touch to retro styles and you get cool mens hair for 2012 and going into 2013. Think Mad Men slick with shaved sides or a quiff worn swept to the back. The one thing that these looks have in common is the old school side part. To get this cool mens hair – side part, you’ll need some length on top to work with.

Apply a volumizing product with hold to freshly washed and towel dried hair. Next, use a comb to define the side part. A good guide is to line up the part with the arch of one eyebrow. The side you choose doesn’t matter but it’s best to work with the way your hair tends to fall. Although you can let hair air dry, it will stay in place better if blow dried. Either way, use fingers to push hair into place. When hair is dry, run a pomade or wax over hair.

Medium Mens Hairstyles – 2012

What is the difference between short and medium mens hairstyles? Some say anything longer than a crew cut while others define it by the length of the sides. So, medium hair can refer to length all around the head or just on top. Either way, the extra length gives you lots of styling options. To keep hair looking great, be sure to invest in good products that are suitable for your hair texture and lifestyle.

You’ve seen lots of different ways to wear medium mens hairstyles 2012 on Chace Crawford, Zac Effron, and the Bieb. The look here coiffs medium hair into a version of the undercut, pulling the sides back and tight to the head. The top is combed straight back but not slicked. Other cool mens hair to try out with this length hair is messy or pointy spikes.

Indie Hair Cuts

Messy and almost overgrown indie hair has been the hairstyle for artists, rockers, and stars since Oscar Wilde. Fast forward to Mick Jagger, Chace Crawford, and your favorite indie rocker.

The look works for all hair types – straight, wavy, curly and fine or thick. To get indie hair cuts, let your hairdresser know which band’s look your going for (singer, drummer, or guitar player).

It’s about have lots of length on top to play with top, blending into the sides. You can go shorter on the sides as well but avoid the hard line of the undercut.

Styling indie hair is as laid back as it look. Your hair is already cut to work with your hair type, so let your hair do the work. All you need to do is run a dab of pomade through hair and push it into place with your fingers. Disheveled is the best way to rock the look, adding to the devil may care attitude indie hair cuts exude.

For the product, choose a pomade that works with your hair type. Look for something that gives hold, texture, and a hint of shine. For regular hair,  Get Groomed Finishing Cream By Redken for Men is a quality product available at most stores. For wavy or curly hair, a great product from a reliable brand is Toni and Guy Label.m Curl Cream. You can find it on-line or the salon.

Short Back and Sides – Long on Top

The maxim “what’s old is new again” is true for fashion and hair. While hairstyles haven’t been returning with the same speed (how are the 90s already back?), retro and vintage hairstyles, like the classic short back and sides – long on top, have been dominating the 20-tweens.

Classic men’s hairstyles have jumped through the screen of top television shows (Mad Men, Boardwalk Empire) and onto the runways. Channeling the debonaire cool of the 1930s on, current hair trends have marked the return of style and sophistication to this decidedly casual era.

To get this hipster hair, all you need to ask for is “long on top, short back and sides.” Based on your preference and hair type, you can shorter on the back and sides, all the way down to the shaved undercut, and longer or shorter on top.

Whatever the length, this a great looking haircut with plenty of styling options. For the very now look, wear it slicked back, across, or up into a quiff. Or you can spike it, wear it messy, or do nothing at all.

5 Best Tips for Mens Long Hairstyles

Mens long hairstyles are one of the signature rebellious looks. Wearing hair long, as seen on Johnny Depp, Jared Leto (as 90s heart throb Jordan Catalano and now), and Alexander Skarsgård, the message is one of individuality and non-conformity.

Here are the 5 tips to get the best mens long hair.

1. It’s a Hairstyle – Mens long hair isn’t about waiting too long between haircuts but committing to a medium or long hairstyle. As seen above, hair is almost uniformly chin length. There are no shaggy bangs or overgrown hair at the neck.

2. The Part – For a more sophisticated take on mens long hairstyles, part hair to one side. The “butt cut” is flattering as an exception, not the rule.

3. The Wash – Longer hair will reveal exactly how you’re treating it so treat it right. For most people, the daily shampoo is too much – it dries out hair and can cause breakage.

Unless your hair looks greasy without the daily wash, start skipping a day of shampoo and extending that until its every 4 day or even once a week (supposedly Robert Pattinson only washes every 6 weeks). This is especially important for curly hair.

4. Conditioner - If you don’t already, it’s time to add conditioner to your shower routine (this step can replace shampoo on most days). You can choose conditioner for your hair type and/or the sensory experience.

Some of the best and best smelling conditioners for men are American Crew Tea Tree Conditioner 5 Best Tips for Mens Long Hairstyles , Redken Mens Cool Finish Conditioner, and Woody’s Quality Grooming Daily Conditioner.

5. Product – With longer hair, you’re going to need product – no matter what your hair type (fine, straight, wavy, thick, curly). The extra length is an asset for curly or wavy hair, just add something like Kevin Murphy Easy Rider to minimize unwanted frizz and bring out natural curl.

Straight and fine hair, like the image above, use something light like Sebastian Potion No. 9 Light Styler Treatment tame fly aways. For thicker hair or to style slicked back hair, try a pomade such as D:fi D:struct Pliable Molding Creme.

Mens Hair 2013

It’s the new year again! Rather than waiting for the new years resolution to take effect, go for something that will have instant impact – a new hairstyle.

The trends for mens hair 2013 are already on the runways. What’s in store is more of what you’ve seen in 2012 – slicked back hair, quiffs, undercuts – but bigger and bolder.

Modern versions of vintage hair are still at the rage. From straight to waved to curls, the quiff works for all hair types and textures. The key to making the look work is finding the right product for your hair type.

This updated version of the quiff is enhanced by the texture of curly hair. Rather than working hard for perfect hair, go for perfectly tousled.

Keep the sides and back cropped short to heighten the impact of hair. Or to get two trends for one, get sides shaved into an undercut.

Medium Hair for Men – Preppy Hair

So you want to look like you’re straight out of a Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, or Lacoste ad? Preppy hair, according to the WASP 101 definition, is worn with a side part and a swoop to one side. It’s not long and not short but medium hair for men.

This is the perfect length hair to wear slicked up or across. For an easy going and casual look, wear this preppy hair for men.

Take a break from all the styling product and wear hair down and even a bit messy. All you need to do is air dry hair, part it with a comb, and work in a touch of light weight product like American Crew Light Hold Texture Lotion and you’re all set.

Preppy hair for men is a hip look for men with straight or thick hair. Wear hair coiffed for work or more tousled after hours. Mix things up by wearing hair in a pompadour or slicked up tall.

Trendy Men Hairstyles

Fashion is always pitted against style. The real winner is a combination of the two – personalized by you to fit your particular taste and personality.

That’s what trendy men hairstyles are all about too – a classic take on the latest look.

Above, you can see how men’s hairstyle trends don’t have to fussy or finicky. Slicked back hair has been huge this year but if that’s not your thing, messy is also in.

Thick hair (with some natural wave) is worn slightly grown out to almost medium length. Hair is tousled with product in that McDreamy – Twilight version of bedhead. Try American Crew Fiber Trendy Men Hairstylesfor a great combination of hold and flexibility.

Worn with groomed brows and burns, a classic pink collared shirt, and timeless watch, trendy men hairstyles are suitable for work and play.

Mens Medium Hairstyles – Wear it Messy!

Somewhere in between short and long, medium mens hair requires a different approach. When hair is short or long enough, little or no styling is required.

Most mens medium hairstyles require product to stay out of the eyes and looking great. With 2 – 5 inch long layers all around, there are lots of great styling options! Here’s how to get the look.

For a cool and easy to style look, wear hair messy like above. If your hair is thick or has some natural wave, this is the look for you.

Just rub in some product like Gatsby Technical Design Clay, American Crew Defining Paste, or Aveda Mens Pure-Formance Grooming Clay through clean dry hair and work it. The goal is to add some height while keeping hair off the forehead and out of the eyes.

For another smart look for medium hair, try slicking hair back or across. Or you can keep things simple with Jason Schwartzman’s long shaggy bangs look.

How to Style Medium Length Hair Men

You’ve grown the hair, not what to do with it? Here’s how to style medium length hair men.

We’ve said it before and we’re going to say it again. Don’t overwash hair. Unless hair gets greasy by the end of the day, protect hair by skipping every other shampoo. Better yet, opt for a sulfate free formula like L’Oreal EverPure or Aveeno Pure Renewal.

What you do need to do everyday though is condition hair. For medium men’s hair, go for a lightweight option like one of the American Crew formulas. Hair will be soft and moisturized and is easier to style.

Some of the iconic men’s hairstyles require medium length men’s hair. Think the ultra tall Johnny Cash pompadour, Elvis’s slick look, or even punk inspired spikes.

With the added length and fullness of longish hair, starting with the right product is key to styling medium hair. For finer hair, which is often lighter in color, a light hold cream will do the trick. Some of the best products for medium hair include American Crew Light Hold Styling Cream and Kiehl’s Creme With Silk Groom. For thicker hair or straight and coarse looks, go for a stronger hold product like Bumble and Bumble Sumo Wax, American Crew Fiber and Aveda Mens Grooming Clay.

With the right product you’re all set to style hair as you like. The hottest mens hair for 2013 is the slick look, as seen above. With medium hair, you can add a side part and comb hair across. Or go for some Jack Donaghy CEO hair by slicking hair up and back.

If you have medium length curly hair, or wavy, the same guidelines apply but check out these best products for curly hair.

Messy Hair Look

That ruffled surfer hair exudes effortless cool. It says you have better things to do than spend time on hair. If you didn’t just get done with your extreme sport of choice and want to look great, here’s how to get the messy hair look.

The key to every hairstyle is the underlying haircut. To get the perfectly messy hair look requires a textured cut, which means hair is cut to different lengths in different places.

Above, you can see how different length pieces sit at different angles, some longer and some shorter, for a tousled but not disheveled look. His hair is also undercut, with close cropped sides that accentuate the height of hair and keep the messy look clean cut.

The final piece of the puzzle is product. Starting with clean damp hair, you want to add a little of the right product for your hair type. The best products for messy hair are matte and give a piecey shaggy look. Try Garnier Fructis Surf Hair, FX Surf Head Paste, or for thicker hair TIGI Matte Separation Wax.

Another Way to Style Medium Mens Hair

Wearing mens hair just a little bit longer builds adds styling options  beyond spiked, messy, or none. The slicked back look has been one of the hottest looks for 2013 and is still going strong. If you want a change, here’s another way to style medium mens hair.

Medium length hair for men means different things to different people. Here, we’re talking about inches of length on top with the sides kept short. Growing hair a little longer has benefits beyond additional styles. If thick are coarse hair tends to stick up, length is the best solution. Medium hair has more weight to keep hair down as well as get product to work.

A stylish variation of the Mad Men inspired slick hair is wearing fringe down. Hair has the same deep side part but is combed down over the forehead rather than back. To get the same sleek finish, use the same pomade product you would with slick hair, like American Crew Forming Cream for medium hold and medium shine.

For this every hair in place finish, use a fine tooth comb or even better, boar bristle brush like the handmade Swissco Oakwood Men’s Military Brush that fits in the palm of the hand for maximum control.

5 Medium Hairstyles for Men 2013-2014

The wide range of popular men’s hairstyles for 2013-2014 is due to long hair. Short hair, cut only an inch long or so, doesn’t have the same versatility as medium length hair.

This isn’t all over long hair though. Length is concentrated at the top of the head where it can be sculpted into these medium hairstyle for men.

The cool thing about medium hair is it can be styled in so many ways. Once you get one technique down, whether it’s spikes the slick look or hipster hair, you can use similar methods and products for other styles.

This preppy hairstyle is a more casual version of slicked back hair. It’s a similar styling method but to get this height without heavy product, use a blow dryer, volumizing mousse, and lightweight product like Supremo Magic Move Light.

Spiky hair can be styled Jersey Shore style or more formally, like above. Hair is styled forward from the back and then pulled straight up along the hair line. This tall hair is appropriate for work or special events.

Another great thing about medium length hair is that it can be worn tall. Use a strong product like Gatsby Moving Rubber to get this sky scraping slick hair. A spritz of hairspray like Sebastian Shaper Hair Spray or Paul Mitchell Fast Drying Sculpting Spray will set the style all day. Just hold the can a few inches away from hair and give it a light spray.

With undercut sides, it’s easy to get a mohawk for the day. It’s similar to wearing spiky hair but pinch hair together at the center rather than pulling it straight up.

The quiff is spiky hair that comes to a point at the front. Medium length adds extra personality to this outstanding hairstyle. For even more presence opt for a shiny finish product like American Crew Promade with plenty of hold that never makes hair greasy.

Short Spikey Hairstyles For Men

One enduring hair trend is short spikey hairstyles for men. While longer hair worn spiked up is popular now, the shorter version is more versatile for work and play. This short spiked hair could be worn with a suit on the job and then out to a date.

To get the spiked look, start with freshly washed hair. Once hair is dry, rub your favorite product through your hair. Choose product based on your hair type – thicker hair will require a thicker formula with stronger hold. A matte hair clay or styling wax look great and easily wash out of more normal hair types. Highly recommended products include Bumble and Bumble Sumo Tech and Redken Maneuver Work Wax.

With a comb, pull hair up and away from the head, using fingers to spike hair up. Hair can be worn vertical all the way across the top of the head or spikes can be concentrated towards the forehead, in a sort of a rhino horn. For another way to style short hair, try this slicked back look.

Short Spiky Haircuts for Men 2013

Short spiky haircuts for men 2013 are a classic as well as a go to look for 2013. Seen on stars like Ben Affleck, Won Bin, and Josh Duhamel, this short hairstyle for men is professional but can also be styled to party. The short spiky haircut is under an inch long around the sides and back but retains length on top. You can concentrating longer hair around the forehead or all the way along the crown if you want to the option to style a faux hawk. Both options can be slicked back as well.

After the haircut, there are 2 keys to getting this look right. First, if you’re not wearing a button up shirt, be sure to get dressed before styling hair. Otherwise, your hair and shirt will suffer. Second, is to apply your hair product of choice correctly. A pomade or wax will work for fine to thick hair. Before applying product to hair, emulsify it by rubbing it quickly between palms. This will ensure even distribution throughout hair. Finally, when smoothing product through hair, don’t use too much or work it all the way down to the roots. This will result weigh hair down and result in a flat and greasy hair, the opposite of the look you’re going for.

Short Stylish Haircuts for Men 2012

Style and short hairstyles for men are not mutually exclusive. Even within the confines of a conservative cut suitable for any profession, there are short stylish haircuts for men 2012. As they say, you have to know the rules to break them. All short hair for men is cut tapered around the back and sides with longer on the top. That extra length is where you can get creative. This cool short haircut above is a longer version of the Ivy League haircut. Keep it neat and combed for work and wear it slicked back for special events.

Stylish Short Hair for Men – Bangs

You don’t have to choose between style, looking professional, or even easy to manage hair. This stylish short hair for men with bangs does it all.  The longer on top look adds weight to hair that helps it lie flat with only a little help from product, making this a great option for thick hair. The length also gives this short hair a touch of hipster styling. Medium bangs can be worn down across the forehead or spiked up.

Around the sides and back, hair is worn short enough to work for any business situation. For a hairstyle to match a suit, try slicking hair back a la 30 Rock’s Jack Donaghy.

Spiked Up Hair

Want to try a new mens hairstyle for the new year? After a year of cool slicked back hair, take your style in a new direction – up – with this spiked up hair!

You can get this cool spiked hair with short or longer hair. All you need to try out a different look is the right product and a few minutes to style hair.

Be creative with spiked hair! This cool look pulls hair up into a peak at the front while pulling a touch of bangs across the forehead.

For short hair, a medium hold product like label.m Matt Paste will do the trick while Bumble and Bumble Sumo Tech has enough hold for longer, thick, or wavy hair.

Cool Hairstyles for Guys with Thick Hair: 3 Ways

Cool is looking like you spent time on your hair without spending much time on your hair. For thick hair, this means getting a great haircut to work with.

Then you can get all the cool hairstyles for guys with thick hair. Here are 3 ways to wear your thick hair for men :

1. As above, wear hair perfectly textured and a little bit spiked. To get this clean cut – bad boy look, use a matte product that’s strong enough for thick hair like Stephen Knoll Clay Wax.

2. Another way to wear thick hair is full on spikes. Have some fun with it by working hair into a faux hawk, pulling the front up into a quiff, or getting as much height as you can.

3. Messy! With the right haircut for thick hair, you’ll look great with tousled bed head (especially with some wave in hair).

There’s no need to style hair every day. In fact, the weekends can be a great time to wash out any product buildup with Neutrogena Anti-Residue Formula.

Good Short Haircuts for Men

There are many reasons that short hair is standard issue for guys. For one, longer hair can get in the way and even be used against you in mono e mono sports or combat.

The second is that good short haircuts for men just plain look good. Here’s why.

Short haircuts for guys highlight the masculine jawline and facial features. Combined with a little extra height from a textured cut and the right product, and you’re looking great.

 Finally, hair cut short is a mature look. You know you’ve grown up once you’ve graduated from the bowl cut and outgrown rebellious hair.

As long as you’re rocking one of the good short haircuts for guys, you’re still making a statement with your hair.