If you’re looking for a modern hairstyle that has staked its claim in the historical books of mens hairstyles, consider asking your barber for a sleek and versatile blowout haircut. After becoming a hit during the 90s in the Brooklyn neighborhood of NYC, this unique hairstyle quickly spread like wildfire. 

Within the blink of an eye, men everywhere were sporting this tapered do while adding their own unique style and twist. Often paired with a temple or taper fade, this haircut features a distinct contrast line around the ear that descends into a fade down to the neck. While the blowout haircut does have a standard shape, the style can look different on each person. For example, the Brooklyn fade that the late Chadwick Boseman donned is much more refined and elegant than Pauly D’s thickly-gelled style.

Before you sit down in the barber chair again, have a look at our list of the 20 best-revived blowout haircuts to find some new inspiration as this iconic style makes its way back as one of the more fashionable hairstyles for men. 

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1. Redken Rough Clay 20 Matt Texturizer

For shorter, straighter hair, Chung says, “this rough clay is not too heavy and it’s good for adding texture. The matt look defines the hair so it doesn’t look too set”, and is perfect if you don’t want your hair to look too oily or overly shiny.

2. Davines This Is A Forming Pomade

For curly hair types, this versatile pomade defines the curl and gives light but re-workable hold, meaning it can be touched, moved and restyled throughout the day. This is unusual for a pomade as they normally set the hair with a strong hold, so bonus points to Davines.