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Neat Afro

If the afro is your style of choice, consider tidying it up with evenly trimmed edges and a defined shape.

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Always Classy Taper

This tidy, brushed back quiff with tapered sides takes the classic undercut look and gives it a refresh thanks to the texture and overall clean appearance.

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Side Part

The side part is one of the simplest but most effective gentlemen hairstyles for men. It’s one of the old standbys that goes well with any wardrobe and fits any occasion.

You’ll want 2 to 4 inches on top of the head so you can have enough hair to comb over for the part. The sides should be clipped. The clipper setting is up to you, but #3 through #6 is a good range. Be sure to ask for a taper (or fade) on the sides and back.

The secret of the side part is pomade. Get a good water-based pomade and apply it to towel-dried, damp hair. Comb your hair backward to a point on the back of your head, and comb the sides downward.

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Side Swept

The side swept is a bit unruly and a rebellious classic.

You can get a side swept look with almost any haircut, but we recommend a standard cut, like the cut described in the slicked back style (#2 in this guide).

Apply pomade to towel-dried, damp hair. Part your hair, and comb your hair to the other side, away from your part. This will create the side swept look. You can tease the hair for volume or leave the hair completely flat.

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he Gentleman’s Cut

We couldn’t leave out the classic gentleman’s cut, a style truly for refined men.

Start with a #3 or #4 on the sides and back. The hair should be blended together, especially at the temples. The hair on top can be anywhere from about 2 to 4 inches.