Black men have a rich choice of haircuts, ranging through traditional lengths: short, medium and long. Most men stick to short and medium-length haircuts though, because they offer a stylish and low-maintenance look.

Recommended Video If you are an African American, your naturally thick kinky hair provides you with a bunch of options as to how you can have your hair cut and styled. Your haircut can tell much about you. Active, sporty men, for instance, opt for attractive short hairstyles or imaginative Mohawks. More creative personalities often choose a natural curly look or braided hairstyles. Younger guys love somewhat messy hairstyles with a cool mean look that drives girls crazy.

The Most Popular Haircuts for Black Men

Look through our selection of the best haircuts for African American men popular in 2022 and learn to describe your preferences to your barber. Pinning some stylish images and showing them to your stylist will also help you get the haircut you want to try.

#1: Bleached High Top

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Do you have thick hair that you can’t seem to manage? Try embracing your robust, textured curls. Grow them out on top and throw in some bleached tips. The highlighted short dreads brighten up that hair and make it look more interesting and unique.

#2: Jet Black Flat Top with Shaved Designs

Prove that hairstyles for black men are anything but predictable by etching a cool design around your head. You can make it as simple or intricate as you want, just make sure it reflects your specific style and flair.

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#3: African-American Textured Hairstyle

Show off your natural hair in a fresh, new way by letting it roam free … on the top of the head, anyway. The combo of faded temples and textured curls will add some structure and shape to your look that is containable and manageable. Yes, please.