The Best Long Hairstyles For Men (And How To Grow Your Hair Out)

Since just before the turn of the new year, we’ve been one of the mane advocates (not a typo) of letting hair grow long in 2017.

Of course, we took our lead from the experts in the hair world, and later the runway shows and designers at men’s fashion weeks all over the globe.

However, it’s all well and good aiming for Austin Butler’s surfer waves or Prada’s seventies shag, but how can the everyday man put these looks into practice?

Once again, we turned to a selection of our barbering pals to get the advice that’ll make sidestepping the scissors a snip.

Before Getting Started

Before you commit to growing your hair out for the next six to eight months, it’s important to tick off a few basic considerations.

Figure Out Your Face Shape

Long hair isn’t just for models and celebrities; it’s a look that can suit a range of men, providing the stylist takes into account the wearer’s face shape and personal style.

“Square jaws and chiselled features are great for this,” says Daniel Davies of Pall Mall Barbers “[Defined features] add a bit of edge to the soft and potentially feminine hairstyle.”

Depending on the shape, a stylist will cut in layers that are designed to work with the head and its features.

(Related: How To Determine Your Face Shape In 5 Easy Steps)

Will It Work At Work?

Though a greater number of work environments are now more relaxed about this sort of thing, it’s best to double-check your office isn’t bothered by non-traditional hairstyles.

If they are, it doesn’t mean you have to swerve long locks altogether. “Keep your hair tied back, and make sure you don’t have any fly-aways,” suggests Joe Easton of Man Made. “Also, make sure that you frequently trim any hair growing on your neck, to keep your overall look tidy and professional.”

Do I Have Enough Hair?

Unfortunately for around 40 per cent of men aged over 35, those with noticeably thin hair should not attempt to grow it out. As Ruffians artistic director Denis Robinson explains: “Straight, wavy and curly hair can all work well longer, but the hair must be full and healthy, or you’ll draw attention to potentially balding hot spots that are best left unseen.”