50 Statement Mid-Length Hairstyles for Men

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Medium-length hairstyles for men are among the most popular fashion trends these days. Despite the common belief that shorter locks are more comfortable to wear, keeping hair a bit longer actually gives freedom in the choice of different snazzy ‘dos. Messy or slicked-back, casual or edgy – discover the latest hair ideas and styling recommendations in our article to choose what works best for you.

1. Textured Messy Quiff

For a cool haircut that is classic but currently fashionable, try longer hair on the top and shorter on the bottom. You don’t need to have it cut all the way to skin if that’s not your style. Instead, leave a half inch on the sides and back. Use a pomade to create hold in the hair as you are styling it back and to the side.

2. Spiky Low Fade

To transition to medium haircuts, shoot for hair that isn’t longer than a few inches. One styling trick is to let your hair air dry, then use some pomade on top to pull hair straight up and create separation in the spikes, and then hit everything with a bit of hair spray.

@javi_thebarber_

3. Brushed Back Cut with Clean Edges

Here’s a haircut that will never go out of style. The clean edging around the ear and the nape combined with the low taper lend a modern appeal. Smoothing your hair back and out of the way is a very clean approach to medium-length hair. You can still wear it messy on occasion and it will look great as well!

@rpb_nq

4. Haircut with Elongated Swoopy Fringe

So suave and debonair! If you have hair this nice, you better grow it out! With this look, you will likely get the best results by blow drying your hair after you wash instead of air drying. Try using a round brush to get the barely-there flip at the ends.

@taboohaircare

5. Side-Shaved Chin-Length Comb Over

This style is all about balancing the length. Complement a buzzed side with a slick chin length comb over. Rock a thick beard to keep your look rugged and masculine. Undercuts like this are easy to make mistakes on so make sure you are familiar with your barber or stylist work before asking them for this haircut!

@chrischampagne

6. Fade Sides and Tousled Top Cut

Balayage for men? Of course! This gorgeous male style is a great choice for thick hair. Just be sure to go to a hairstylist who understands the importance of toning. You want caramel highlights, not yellow.

@kylekrieger

7. Undercut Gelled Hairstyle

Undercut is currently having its moment in popularity among guys. Pair your smooth and sleek undercut with a short, clean-kempt beard and you’ll really be looking fresh. If you want to try this style but your hair isn’t quite long enough, opt for an Ivy League while you are growing it out.

@rambutbarber

8. Side-Parted Cut with Wavy Top

Those who say short hair is safe don’t know how to rock longer strands with attitude. This style uses an ample dose of natural waves and healthy volume to transform the layers.

@rambutbarber

9. Off-Centered Tapered Cut

Hard and crispy spiked hair is a thing of the past, now more men are embracing soft, touchable hair that appears less groomed and more casual. This look is a go-to for males who are attractive and unapologetic about it. Nothing grabs attention more than someone who exudes confidence without having to appear like they are trying too hard.

@rambutbarber

10. Taper Cut with Pomp Top

For a cool look that is really masculine, try a taper with mid-length hair on top. The contrasts of length and colors create a powerful look that is at the same time very classy.

@alan_beak

11. Taper Fade with Asymmetric Volume

The height is perfectly balanced within this smart combover. The tapered edges and neat line up speak classic masculinity. The beard adds another rugged component. Be prepared to spend some time blow drying, this one requires a lot of it!

@javi_thebarber_

12. Pompadour with Short Sides

Medium-length hairstyles can be longish all over or they can build dramatically from a skin fade to a long swath at the top. The cropped exterior enhances bone structure and makes styling a breeze. Use wax for strong, flexible hold.

@virogas.barber

13. Slicked Back Cut with a Taper

Here, the tapered sides and nape blend into the long top seamlessly. The strands are swept cleanly away from the forehead in a classic prohibition-era shape. Using pomade gives a vintage sheen that’s effortlessly dapper.

@allisnrbrt

14. Shaved Side with a Carved Design

Carved designs are a trendy way to customize your hairstyle. Placing the etching between two different textures and lengths is best for fusing the pattern with the overall shape. Disconnected length at the top can be brushed away to highlight the design or combed over to cover it.

@handsandhustleco

15. Undercut with a Long Tousled Top

Brushing strands up and back gives medium length a sleek, unbroken silhouette. Here, a low fade pairs harmoniously with the disconnected length on top. Brushed back styles are often worn smooth, but a slightly disheveled finish feels loose and rugged.

@iranthebarber

16. Clean Lived-In Haircut

A hot trend we see coming is “lived in” hair that is cool, messy, and grows out well so haircuts can be spread out. Worn parted and brushed back at the sides, it has a classic appeal that is timeless, manly and powerful.

@londonschoolofbarbering

17. Brushed Back Tapered Cut

For men with fine texture, shorter haircut lengths work great. Still, graduated cuts build up weight through a diagonal edge creating a progressive increase that can be flattering for fine hair. Long hair with short edges results in a great cut that boasts length and volume but still looks very neat.

@hayden_cassidy

18. Ridged Comb Over Style

Sharp edges and a hard part bring a vintage appeal to mid-length haircuts. This suave look is reminiscent of Don Draper. A skin fade eliminates difficult hairlines. Styling cream and a wide tooth comb create cute, modern disconnection for the top.

@ambarberia

19. Swept Back Taper on Straight Hair

For a male with straight strands, a medium-length taper style balances nonchalance and polish. Longer lengths don’t require constant trimming the way fades do. To provide a lasting sleek finish, add a dab of styling cream while hair is damp and comb into place.

@rpb_nq

20. Burst Fade with a Wave Over

This style, inspired by crashing ocean waves, is sleek and original. Hair is parted deeply on one side then swept up and over the split in a dramatic arc. To recreate, simply dry hair to one side then flip it back and spray into place.

@andrewdoeshair

21. Undercut with a Lengthy Top

If you’re growing hair out from a close crop, the classic undercut is a solid choice. The short perimeter provides structure while the top is growing for a painless transition. This shape is a neat modern option for men of all ages. It’s not shoulder length hair, but it gives you the best of both worlds – length on top and comfort of a short cut.

@justin_thebarber

22. Textured Disconnected Cut

You don’t have to go short to control strands with movement. For guys with natural wave and curl, an undercut provides groomed tailoring. The lengths up top are sculpted with gel and finger-styled, adding separation and definition to the cut.

@juanmapeluka

23. Tapered Spiked Haircut

Male fashion tends to be more understated, defined by fundamental elements and personalized with unique details. Here, traditional layering gets a contemporary update with choppy ends. Use a dryer and styling cream to sculpt high but with a touchable finish.

@ambarberia

24. Layered Comb Over Style

Styling can have a big impact on texture. Brushing hair to the side and back creates a continuous ripple. The shape is sophisticated yet laid back, like something out of a menswear catalog. It’s conservative, but not stuffy.

@virogas.barber

25. High Fade with Swoopy Top

An edgy aesthetic doesn’t have to involve rainbow hues and shaved designs. Pushing classic proportions to extremes can create a subtle sense of rebellion. Here an extremely short fade plays off the high and tight. The mussed slick back pokes at businesslike polish.

@anber_barber_house

26. Pompadour with Shaved Sides

If you want a cut that conveys a contemporary and cool feel, look no further. Barbered sides are conservative, but skin fades have a different vibe: architectural, edgy, avant garde. Combined with a neat pompadour, this shape feels high fashion and modern.

@toastiestyles

27. Tapered Afro Hairstyle

Many medium-length hairstyles for natural curls combine a loose interior with sculpted edges. Here the fade line is kept low to allow for a looser hairstyle. The line-up adds trendy detailing. It’s the perfect balance of geometric and organic shapes.

@suggsdabarber

28. Undercut with a Twist Back Top

A great way to control thick or frizzy strands is by winding or coiling when damp. For a bespoke variation on a classic disconnection, the top is divided into rows and twirled to form spirals reminiscent of a cornrow but much softer.

@alan_beak

29. Haircut with a Side-Spiked Fringe

Mid-length hairstyles provide lots of styling options from casual to highly sculpted. To create a gravity-defying shape, add wax to strands, then use a dryer to contour. The result will have a polished sheen and strong but flexible hold.

@barberobengie

30. Mussed Waves with Shaved Sides

Many modern medium hairstyles for men embrace longer strands at the top and front with tightly cropped sides and back. Undercuts work on any texture from fine and straight to thick and curly. Shaved areas contrast with the beard so it looks hip instead of unruly.

@alan_beak

31. Layered Cut on Thick Hair

Layers are a good solution for medium hair of both finer and coarse hair textures. Ask your stylist to give you a blowout for added volume throughout the crown. This is the ultimate bad boy style!

@rambutbarber

32. Slick Back Hairstyle

Remember when Leonardo DiCaprio was a fresh-faced heartthrob on the set of growing pains? Now with you rocking this style no one will ever forget. Swept back layers and natural highlights make this the perfect look for those who are looking for the special “boy next door appeal.”

@hairbynylande

33. Backcombed Style for Thin Hair

Sometimes thin hair needs a little bit of help whether you are male or female. Lifeless locks can look lackluster on anyone. This is a hairstyle that evokes the feeling of surfer’s cool messy, windblown locks, and an awesome pair of shades enhances the impression. Soft blonde highlights further complement this mid-length hairstyle. They will still look great when they grow out into golden tips.

@michaelhg

34. Curled Tapered Haircut

Combining textured hair with perfect fades and edged out hairlines is very in right now. Trust us—it isn’t easy to figure out how to blow dry your hair into curls that fall flatteringly. So before you leave the barber chair, ask for styling tips designed for your cut and hair type.

@andrewdoeshair

35. Brushed Back Wavy Hairstyle

While most men who opt for an undercut keep it almost completely shaven on the sides, you can also try leaving about an inch of hair on the sides. This gives it a less drastic look. When you style this cut, you can try blowing it all the way back or letting it fall naturally, like this version.

@rambutbarber

36. Wavy Low Taper Fade

Here’s a cool look that is fuss free. Mid-length hairstyles do offer a lot of opportunities to experiment with hair styling products, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find a cut that lets you shower and go. With this style, all you have to do is brush it back a few times when your hair is air drying.

@alan_beak

37. Sleek Clean Cut

Let your hair flow effortlessly as a bold expression of your style! Consider a clean cut you see in this photo that will highlight your features and enhance your handsome look.

@ingevdbroeck

38. Brushed Over Style for Fine Hair

This straight layered look may seem pretty basic and reserved. But, when paired with a scruffy beard, it takes on a whole new vibe. It’s a great way to show that you can be polished and still maintain a bit of a wild side.

@rambutbarber

39. Asymmetrical Cut on Natural Waves

Asymmetrical haircuts have been in style for women for at least a decade. Now mens haircuts are getting a dose of asymmetry too. For a more masculine look, don’t grow the front piece out much longer than your cheek.

@joshconnollybarber

40. Gelled Pompadour Style

The pompadour is having a major come back right now. We’re pretty sure the reason is volume. There’s just something really flattering about hairstyles that have a lot of hair on top and are short and sleek on the sides. To keep the style modern, let some hair fall onto the face so it isn’t too perfect.

@savillsbarbers

41. Haircut with Styled Back Elongated Layers

If spikes and dyes aren’t your thing, try a flowing look with long layers. Perfect for a conservative man who loves options. You can part it or pull it up — the possibilities are endless. This hairstyle complements straight hair very well.

@rambutbarber

42. Short Ponytail with a Beard

Many may joke that a beard and a ponytail is the male hipster uniform, but there’s no denying the appeal of a look like this. Nothing is more rugged and appealing than a casual updo and a full beard.

@rambutbarber

43. Swept Back Pompadour Cut

If you’re in search of a modern mid-length style, you might want to actually think retro—especially if you have piercings or tattoos. The mix of old school hair with new school body mod is super cool.

@andrewdoeshair

44. Haircut with a Sideburn Fade

Learn how to work with your natural texture! If you have natural waves in your hair, you can brush it back after drying and let it take on its own style. Be sure to use a light hold paste to keep hair in place (and off your face).

@khanartist1

45. Short Sides with Medium Top Cut

This is a great example of a male hairstyle that works with the natural texture of your hair, not against it. You can add some mousse or defining cream designed for curls to your strands when they are still wet. Then, as they air dry, they will have more separation and definition.

@londonschoolofbarbering

46. Longer Back Haircut with Ear Tuck

It’s obvious that with thick, healthy hair you can pull off a haircut of any length and with whatever finish you prefer. And what about fine hair? A mid-length haircut for fine hair can look very appealing if it incorporates layering. Here is Jason Schwartzman’s version.

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47. Styled Back Light Wispy Waves

Matthew McConaughey’s signature hairstyle is a part of his image as a Hollywood male sex symbol. If your hair is naturally wavy, with the right haircut, you will automatically get a good-looking effortless hairstyle. Mousses and creams for curly hair give the awesome wispy texture, you see on Mr. McConaughey.

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48. Straight and Side-Parted Cut

Johannes Huebl wears a cool hairstyle that goes particularly well with a suit and a tie. So, we can easily picture it as a part of men’s office style. The present-day trendy side part can be spontaneous and indistinct.

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49. Swept Back Gelled Hairstyle

Gaspard Ulliel is often seen wearing a leather jacket and disheveled hairstyles, but the Cannes Film Festival implies a neat formal look. So, this time the French actor demonstrates a trendy gelled look with a flattering lift at the roots. Try not to make your hair look completely wet, sleek and flat.

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50. Brushed Up Messy Top Haircut

A short-to-medium haircut with volume on top and tapered sides and back, like John Krasinski’s, is a good choice for men who prefer slightly longer hair. Apply a volume-boosting product, plus wax, styling cream or pomade for extra definition on top and nice edgy contours.

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Mid-length hairstyles have many options: you may choose from disheveled, bedhead, preppy hairstyles, make ponytails or wear curls. A variety of styling products will help you create different textures. It’s easy to find a new options that flatter you and help you express yourself.

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