A “flattop” is a type of short haircut where the hair on the top of the head is usually standing upright and cut to form a flat-appearing deck. This deck may be level, or it may be upward or downward sloping.

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Flat-Top Haircuts – Variations and Ideas

A flat-top is a cut that is high and cut into a box shape, often with lightly faded or completely shaved sides and back. While being not the most conservative haircut a man can get by any means, a flat-top is still very stylish and one of the modern go-to haircuts of the hipster set. If you’re anxious to give this hip-hop-influenced haircut a try, view the pictures below for some inspiration and an up close look at innovative styles.

#1: Side Part Flat-Top

Taking an understated flat-top haircut and adding a simple element for personalization is the best way to set your style apart. This flat-top features a neat side part, softened edges and filled in sides.

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#2: High Flat Top with Angled Front

Both precisely angled above the forehead and accentuated with a neat fade cut, this flat-top haircut demonstrates just how great it looks when you blend two types of haircuts into one style.

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#3: Black Faded Flat-Top

Black men look best with flat-top haircuts, because they work well with their natural texture. This high flat-top features a mid skin fade along the sides and the back.

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#4: Precision Flat-Top

A low flat-top rarely is this precise and expertly cut, however, the flawless cut pictured here definitely fits the bill. Besides the expertly buzzed sides and back, this flat-top also features the perfect right angle above the forehead.

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#5: Salt and Pepper Seductive Cut

Showing just how flattering hair color is to a haircut, this flat-top variation features black and gray throughout the hair and facial hairstyle. Such trick makes a flat top haircut look less traditional but more free-spirited instead.