10 Trending Ways to Style Men’s Short Hair

Short hair is a popular choice with men for a reason. But if you've been in the short hair club for a while, you might be feeling a bit fed up with your go-to short back and sides.

That doesn't need to be the case, though. In fact, there are plenty of easy and stylish ways to change up your regular ‘do. And you don't need to be a grooming expert to achieve them. Many just require a bit of product, some basic styling techniques, and a willingness to try something new.

So, with that in mind, we've scoured our socials and the interwebs to bring you 10 trending ways to style men's short hair and thrown in some tips to help you nail the look.

Buzzcuts are a classic short hairstyle for men, but the outgrown buzz is becoming a more popular spin on the look.

It's essentially how it sounds – letting your buzzcut grow out a bit, creating a slightly more textured and relaxed look.

You can use a styling compound to run through the short strands and give them a bit of hold and rougher texture.

Our Hybrid Hair compound is actually a great product for doing this, as the formula is lightweight and won't make your hair appear greasy, unlike many other heavier compounds. Plus, the incredible natural ingredients in this formula will nourish and care for your hair.

Adding a bit of texture to your short hair is an easy way to elevate its style.

For a textured quiff, you'll want to focus on adding volume at the front and using a texturising product to create definition throughout. Working with wet or damp hair will give you the best results, and you can define the curls much easier while they're damp.

Finger-curling your hair at the front is a great way to create a piecey look. Use a styling clay or compound – like Hybrid Hair – and work it through your hair, applying more product to small sections at the front and wrapping them around your finger to create a curl.

Using a diffuser to dry and 'set' the style can also help give it that extra bit of hold.

If you're short on time or you're having one of those days where you don't want to put much effort into your hair, the scruffy bedhead style is perfect.

Take a small amount of compound, warm it between your palms, and run it through your hair from front to back. Use your fingers to tousle and lift the hair, creating 'I woke up like this' messy hair.

Alternatively, you can also use a dry shampoo to add texture and create that third-day hair feel.

Tapered sides and a short afro on top is a great look for men with curly or coily hair. You can maintain your natural curl pattern while keeping the sides and back short for modern spin.

Speak with your barber about the best taper or fade to suit your face shape, as this will help balance out your overall look.

A skin fade buzz cut is another way to bring some edginess and modernity to the classic.

Instead of using the same grade all over, you'll want to ask your barber for a skin fade or taper on the back and sides. The result is a clean, sharp look that keeps a bit of length on top, adding shape and balancing out more square or angular face shapes.

Curly hair doesn't just work for medium-length hairstyles – you can also play around with your short curls to create a fluffy, voluminous look.

Use a curl enhancing product while your hair is wet or damp, and scrunch it in as you dry your hair. You can also use a diffuser to help maintain and define the curls.

Our Marine Mist sea salt spray is a must-have product for curly hair, as it enhances the natural curl pattern and adds texture without weighing down the strands. But it also works on straight hair, too, to create a 'beachy' textured look.

If you want to go very short with your hairstyle, a skinhead haircut is an obvious choice. Go for a low grade all over, either a 1 or 0, and embrace the clean-shaven look.

This is a easy hairstyle to maintain too, or you can let it grow out a bit for that outgrown buzz we mentioned earlier.

A Liam Gallagher-esque Ceaser mod haircut can add a bit of personality to your short hair.

This look involves adding choppy layers throughout and using a texturising product to create a tousled, laid-back vibe.

A side-swept deep parting is a great one for if you're headed to a formal event or you want to try out the trending old money look.

You'll want to part your hair in line with your eyebrow arch and use a styling hold product to sweep the hair over. The product will help hold the hair in place and tame any stray strands.

We know it's a given, but sometimes, the classics are the best. A skin fade or high fade is a simple yet stylish way to wear your short hair. It's versatile, easy to maintain, and works for pretty much any hair type.

You can use a little product on top to hold the style in place, or you can also embrace a more unkempt look. Either way, this is a timeless hairstyle that will always be on-trend.

If anyone tells you that short hair is boring and limiting, you can now confidently prove them wrong. With these 10 trending ways to style men's short hair, there's no reason not to switch up your look and experiment with different styles.

Remember, the key to achieving a great hairstyle is using good-quality products that work for your hair type and having a barber you can bounce ideas off and trust to create the perfect cut for you.

For more men's hairstyle inspiration, tips, and hacks, head over to the rest of our blog.