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Modern Men’s Haircuts: Styles That Define Confidence

A man gets a haircut at Emerson Joseph

Looking sharp matters. Whether you’re leading a boardroom meeting or heading to dinner with clients, your haircut speaks before you do. Finding the right style—and the right expertise to maintain it—can be the difference between looking polished and looking only passable. 

While many men’s haircuts might look similar at first glance, the subtle differences in length, texture, and shape can significantly impact your overall look. So how do you know which style suits you best? Here’s your guide to the best haircuts for men to boost confidence and enhance your facial features. 

Buzz Cut

Best for: Men with coarse hair, angular features, and oval, square, or diamond face shapes.

The best haircuts for men will always include the buzz cut, especially among those with active lifestyles. The short, military-inspired style puts your facial features front and center while keeping maintenance to the absolute minimum. You can readily go out with towel-dried hair—it’s that easy.

Pro tip: If you’re looking for men’s haircuts that go perfectly with a beard, you’ve found one. The clean lines of the buzz cut create a striking contrast with a textured beard, so you can feel great without much effort. 

Modern Mullet

Best for: Men with thick hair, natural curls or waves, and angular or oblong face shapes. 

Bold styles like the mullet were popular in the 70s and 80s, but let’s face it—they look a little dated these days. For gentlemen with no time (or inclination) to style hair for hours, the mini mullet, a modern twist on a classic, gives the same edgy vibe with a lot less fuss. The updated version keeps the iconic “business in the front, party in the back” style, but in a more manageable format. 

Pro tip: A little sea salt spray or lightweight mousse is all you need to turn heads with men’s haircuts like this. But if you want to own your style, schedule a consultation with an expert hairstylist who can curate a precise grooming routine for your hair type and lifestyle. 

Crew Cut

Best for: Any hair type; men with square or oval face shapes.

The crew cut is a classic for a reason. It’s polished, masculine, and low maintenance enough to air dry and go. With short hair on top and even shorter on the sides, this style works well with any hair type, from straight to curly. 

The classic crew cut complements people with square or oval face shapes, but a great stylist can adjust men’s haircuts to complement any face or head shape, hair texture, or personal style. For example, they can modify the hair length on top or taper the sides to create a more proportioned look.

Pro tip: For men asking “What are the best haircuts for men with receding hairline?” you’ve got your answer! Ask your stylist to cut slightly longer on top to draw attention away from your temples. Style it sleek for meetings or textured for casual occasions. 

Side Part

Best for: Men with wavy or straight hair and oval, square, or rectangular face shapes.

The side part remains one of the best haircuts for men seeking a timeless, polished look. It’s cut with your natural growth pattern and hair density in mind, so styling is as easy as it gets. 

It works great with straight-to-wavy hair textures, where the part can be clearly defined. For those with thick hair, the weight of the style helps keep your hair in place, while men with finer hair can benefit from added volume through strategic layering. Plus, you can pair it with a clean taper or fade to match your face shape.

Pro tip: The top can go as long or as short as you want, but long hair offers more versatility if you like to switch styles every now and then. You can slick it back, add a subtle quiff, or style upwards for some spiky hair texture. 

Low Fade

Best for: Men with round, square, or heart-shaped faces.

The difference between an average haircut and an exceptional one often comes down to three inches of precise blending. The low fade, with its seamless graduation and strategic tapering, proves this theory every time.

Unlike other men’s haircuts that show obvious lines of demarcation within two weeks, the low fade’s gradual blend leaves no awkward growing-out phases. The focused hair length on top balances and adds structure to faces that are rounder or wider while the subtle transition helps blend ear protrusion into your overall silhouette. Plus, you can style it in so many different ways, from pompadour to a French crop (blunt bangs). 

Pro tip: Schedule maintenance every 3-4 weeks to keep your fade pristine, but choose a master stylist who can create transition points that grow out naturally—it’ll extend the life of your cut between visits.

Discover Your Best Look at Emerson Joseph

Trends may shift, but a haircut tailored to you never goes out of style. That’s why men’s haircuts will always be about more than just the cut itself. They’re about finding a signature look that represents your unique style and facial features.

Emerson Joseph employs the best stylists in North America to custom-design haircuts that help you look and feel your best—and we do it while providing a luxury experience from start to finish. You get what you pay for: expertise, consistent quality, and unmatched hospitality.

Let Emerson Joseph give you a haircut that’s modern, masculine, and perfectly suited to you. Book your appointment today.

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