While it may seem that women’s hairstyles and haircuts offer the most variety, there are also several creative and innovative men’s haircuts that deserve just as much attention. One of the oldest and most popular haircuts for men happens to be inspired by the military.

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High and Tight Haircut Description and Ideas

Known as the high and tight, this haircut is best described as faded or totally shaved on the sides and back with a longer, yet generally short, portion of hair on the top. If you’re in the mood for an edgy new haircut, check out the styles below.

#1: Dark High and Tight

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Dark hair is always quite flattering when it comes to showing a faded haircut. Here, you have a military style with a short Mohawk quiff that is incredibly neat and polished.

#2: Side Part High and Tight

Add a little pizazz to your high and tight hair by injecting some personality into your hairstyle. One way to pull it off is to incorporate a cool shaved side part and a bit longer hair up top combed to one side, as seen here.

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#3: Dark Blonde Asymmetrical Crop

It seems at first sight you can have little variety with such a short length, but you can. Asymmetry is a new thing with high and tight hair cuts, and it works wonderful.

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#4: High and Tight for Receding Hairline

When it comes to thinning hair and receding hairline, the shorter your haircut is the better. This high and tight hairstyle features shaven sides which blur the receding hairline and eliminate the problem that bothers many men.

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#5: The Shortest Possible Cut

Sometimes the best way to put your own spin on a classic haircut is to break the rules a bit. This cut features a break from the traditional military style of the high and tight and instead opts for a completely shaved look all over.

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#6: Caesar-Inspired High and Tight

Today it’s common to take inspiration from one haircut and bring the idea to another. Having been influenced by the Caesar haircut, this version of high and tight turned out to be both polished and modern.