While often selected for its practicality and smart appearance, short hair needn’t be the safe choice. In fact, a cropped cut makes an excellent option for fashion-forward gents who want to stand out while looking sleek. From sharp crew cuts to cool quiffs, today there is an abundance of on-trend and bold new looks. But, with so many choices, deciding which short-haired style to try can be challenging. Thankfully, we can help make your decision much easier with a selection of inspiring cropped cuts. Here is our roundup of the best men’s short hairstyles and haircuts to try right now.

Short Hairstyles for Men

1. Short Blowout with Tapered Sides

While opting for a blowout haircut creates a style that appears relaxed and contemporary, partnering it with tapered sides keeps the overall look clean and sharp.

Blow Out with Tapered Sides

2. Bowl Cut

The classic 1990’s bowl haircut is back and better than ever before. Today, the undercut hairstyle appears edgy and can be worn either neatly combed or a little dishevelled.

Bowl Cut

3. Bowl Cut with Side-Swept Bangs

For a more contemporary take on the classic bowl cut, try partnering it with side-swept bangs. The combination also tends to be more flattering than the traditional look, which features a horizontal fringe.

Bowl Cut with Side Swept Bangs

4. Buzz Cut with Shaved Design

If a standard Buzz Cut with Shaved Design

5. Caesar Cut

The Caesar cut, which received its name from the Roman general, Julius Caesar, is perfect for gents who like their short strands to have a sharp edge.

Caesar Cut

6. Classic Combed Back Style

By just combing back your short strands, you can create a style that appears classic, polished, and perfect for the office.

Classic Combed Back Style

7. Classic Pompadour

The pompadour is one of the most popular hairstyles of the moment for stylish gents. Although the look may have been made famous for men in the 1950s, it still appears cool and contemporary in 2017.

Classic Pompadour

8. Short Comb-Over

The comb-over hairstyle has long been a top choice for gents thanks to its polished appearance. The look is especially ideal for men with fine hair who need a style to suit their thin locks.

Comb Over

9. Crew Cut

When it comes to short haircuts that are both practical and stylish, nothing beats the crew cut.

Crew Cut

10. Short Curly Quiff

If your locks are curly, you should consider styling your strands into a quiff to show off your natural volume and texture.

Curly Quiff

11. Short Disconnected Undercut

The disconnected undercut, which features short sides contrasted with a long top, is edgy, modern, and seriously stylish.

Disconnected Undercut

12. Fauxhawk

A fauxhawk haircut can project an edgy aesthetic without appearing as intense or severe as a traditional mohawk.

Fauxhawk

13. Flat Top

Thanks to its upright style and horizontal cut, the flat top boasts a distinct appearance that can make any gent with short strands stand out.

Flat Top

14. High and Tight with Side Part

The high and tight, which features barely-there sides and a slightly longer top, is a traditional military haircut and a variation on the collegiate crew cut.

High and Tight with Side Part

15. High-Top Fade

Combining a high-top hairstyle with a fade haircut creates a modern look that’s stylish and eye-catching.

High-Top Fade

16. Low Taper Fade

A low fade haircut, which graduates from a longer length on top to reveal the skin near the ears, can be rocked in a high, medium or low style.

Low Taper Fade

17. Messy French Crop

The French crop may be a classic men’s hairstyle, but it can appear seriously modern and fresh when worn in a messy manner.

Messy French Crop

18. Messy Undercut with Bangs

A messy undercut with bangs can make short strands seem seriously exciting.

Messy Undercut with Bangs

19. Modern Bowl Cut

The modern bowl cut is edgy, imperfect, and finishes just below the brows.

Modern Bowl Cut

20. Modern Mohawk

While the traditional Mohawk hairstyle is spiked and severe, the modern interpretation is combed back and more relaxed.

Modern Mohawk

21. Short and Spiked

Short and spiked hair can appear youthful and edgy without looking dishevelled or juvenile.

Short and Spiked

22. Short Caesar Cut

A Caesar cut, which is traditionally combed forward to create a small fringe, can appear more subtle and contemporary when worn short.

Short Caesar Cut

23. Short Haircut with Long Bangs

Don’t think that just because your hair is short that your bangs can’t be long.

Short Haircut with Long Bangs

24. Short Side Part Style

Try styling your short haircut with a side part for a look that’s handsome and refined.

Short Side Part Style

25. Short Style with Finger Waves

Add a touch of classic charm to your short hairstyle with the addition of finger waves at the front.

Short Style with Finger Waves

26. Short Style with Hard Part

Inject a bit of attitude into your short hairstyle by asking your barber to shave a hard part into your strands.

Short Style with Hard Part

27. Short Style with Messy Bangs

Keep your short strands looking modern and fresh with the addition of some rugged and messy bangs.

Short Style with Messy Bangs

28. Side Part Style with Fade

Embrace a fade haircut with a side part style when you’re after a look that’s elegant, masculine, and timeless.

Side Part Style with Fade

29. Side Part with Bangs

Banish plain and shapeless, short haircuts by opting for a fashionable style that features a side part and bangs.

Side Part with Bangs

30. Silver Pompadour with Taper Fade

A pompadour with a taper fade can make a dapper grey hairstyle for distinguished gents.

Silver Pompadour with Taper Fade

31. Slicked-Back Undercut

A slicked-back undercut may not be the best business haircut, but it does create an awesome look for gents who don’t have to spend their days stuck in an office.

Slicked Back Undercut

32. Slicked Back with a Side Part

If you’re the kind of gent who enjoys wearing a suit and loves a classic look, then a slicked-back hairstyle with a side part is for you.

Slicked Back with Side Part

33. Spiked Side Part Style

While side part styles are typically combed flat and neat, spiking up the section on top can be a unique and cool alternative.

Spiked Side Part Style

34. Structured Quiff

While it may take a little practice to get right, a structured quiff can make an excellent, eye-catching style for daring gents.

Structured Quiff

35. Taper Fade Pompadour

If you have broad facial features, you should try rocking a taper fade pompadour for a look that’s both stylish and balancing.

Taper Fade Pompadour

36. Textured Crop

Nothing makes a cropped cut feel more modern than the addition of texture.

Textured Crop

37. Textured Quiff

Don’t be afraid to add some texture to your quiff for a look that’s equal parts classic and modern.

Textured Quiff

38. Undercut Style

An undercut is one of the most popular hairstyles for gents today. Thanks to its long length on top, the cut is also versatile and can be styled into anything from a pompadour to slicked-back look.

Undercut Style

39. Waves with Short Sides

Opting for short sides creates a look that appears clean and neat while leaving locks longer and wavy on top adds a relaxed and carefree vibe.

Waves with Short Sides

40. Wavy Ivy League Cut

A long and wavy Ivy League haircut is perfect for polished gents who like their short strands to look modern and fresh.

Wavy Ivy League Cut

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