When it comes to short haircuts for men, you’ve never had more choice than you do right now. We live in an age where there is more freedom of expression to do whatever you want with your short hair.

Back in the day, all short haircuts were practically the same, because they were institutionalized by the government. The infamous military buzz cut sheared all personality off of a man’s head. Soon, even men who weren’t on Active Duty felt compelled to show solidarity by getting the nearly bald look.

This eventually left hippies as the only males with manes, and they had far too much. For the longest time, there was absolutely no middle ground in the hair-length wars.

This is why today’s flexible fashion trends are a godsend for men who like to look good, especially when it comes to their short hairstyle. A neat and tidy ensemble up top can still carry tons of attitude. There is also a shocking level of variety available while still keeping your men’s hairstyle short. For example, you can go with spikes, a short pompadour, and even a tidy comb over!

Here we take a close look at the best short haircuts for men. This includes a general overview of the most popular styles, a little more detail on the type of cuts you can have, and also how you’ll be able to style out your short haircut.

We’ll also show you a range of great pictures so you know what we mean. Let’s get started!

1. Buzz Cut

The buzz cut is the archetypal men’s short haircut. This is where you grab your clippers do all of your hair the same length.

Even though it’s a basic haircut, the hair length can vary quite a lot from almost bald to about half an inch in length. Buzz cuts that are done with higher clipper settings are also known as butch cuts.

The buzz cut is great with any hair type but can be a great option for those with thinning hair or those going bald. It’s a way to re-own your thin hair and get a bold and handsome look.