Men Hair Styles

While it's easy to think that the clothes and shoes men wear make up the basis of their style as individuals, we often tend to forget about hair styles. Most of men are short hair connoisseurs. So, as for the question of men’s hair styles, you may wonder: “do they have styles?”, and they seem to have the same hair styles all the time. However, if dating back, you will find men’s hair styles have been changing from time to time, styling from outrageous to tame. Now let us have a glance at some of the popular men’s hair styles.

Mohawk

As one of the earlier men’s hair styles, Mohawk style originates from a tribe of Native Americans called the Mohawk by white settlers. It involves shaving all of your head, but leaving a narrow strip in the centre. This is then spiked upwards; often to impressive heights. To the Mohawks, this haircut was itself part of an important ritual and it became fashionable with the punks of the late seventies.

Afro

The Afro is one of other popular men’s hair styles, which was first worn by African-Americans in the 1960's. The hair grows outward from the head. It distinguished more hip African-Americans from their short-haired conformist counterparts. Some people wear their Afros quite large, even several times the diameter of their heads. This style requires tight curly hair, which typically people of African descent have.

Buzz

As for men’s hair styles, a buzz cut is worth mentioning. This cut is usually standard for soldiers. It has to be the fastest haircut to perform, taking only a minute to delete a full head of hair. It is very short and tight haircut that is named because of the sound the razor makes when getting it done.

The Mullet

In my opinion, one of the worst things for men’s hair styles to ever come out of the U.S. has to be the mullet. This affliction on humanity started with hockey players in the U.S. in the 1970's and went on to become associated with redneck culture. The hair is worn short on top, long at the back and with the ears exposed.

Flat Top

Personally speaking, I like flattop among so many men’s hair styles. This is a short haircut, popular in the 1980's thanks to Top Gun, where the hair is brushed up and cropped flat across the top.


Short & Neat

I do not agree on which hair length is the norm for men. I prefer a little style. Actually, the trend of men’s hair styles today tends to be more about finding a style that suits the facial features and shape than just taking the latest popular styles. In general, short, neat, tidy cuts are still the good choice with male celebrities these days. The advantage of this hairstyle is that your hair may not get annoying and it may be comfortable because it may not fall in your face

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1. Mohawk Hair Style
2. Afro Hair Style
3. Buzz Hair Style
4. Mullet Hair Style
5. Flat Top Hair Style
6. Short Hair Style