A chonmage is traditional Japanese hairstyle for men which dates back over 400 years. The style is widely associated with Samurai warriors and Sumo wrestlers. Men all over the world are now choosing to pay homage to these chonmage hairstyles by wearing their hair up in a high top knot.

Chonmage Hairstyles vs. the Man Bun

In Japanese culture, a chonmage hairstyle is carefully styled by a professional. The styling was very important because it helped to show a lot about the prowess and social status of the wearer. A man bun tends to be much scruffier than a traditional chonmage hairstyle. Most people who wear their hair in a man bun style will pull their hair up quickly and be ready to roll straight away!

Japanese Traditional Chonmage Hairstyle Options

It seems Samurai, with their Chonmage or Samurai’s hair, were always fashion-forward. Styling yourselves with warrior-like aesthetics is raising bars in fashion these days. A traditional man who is also a trendsetter is everyone’s heartthrob. The quickest way of achieving that goal is turning your hair into a samurai top-knot or as this new world of 2022 likes to call it, man bun, bro bun, or hipster bun.

These types of hairstyles only need two things, long hair and higher knot, which is the crux of Samurai’s hair. Modern Chonmage hairstyles tend to take forms which are seen featuring varied lengths and cuts towards the sides. Below are some of the most popular and trendy chonmage styles for men.

#1: Mohawk with Chonmage

Most of the hair has been shaven in the traditional style. The remaining hair is kept long and pulled up into the middle of the head in a Mohawk style. Pull all loose hair up into a Chonmage knot at the rear of the head to complete the style.

#2: Chonmage Ponytail for Men

Chasing your Chonmage top knot with a super sleek ponytail is an ultra modern twist on the classic style. Use hair straightening irons to keep your ponytail looking perfect.