A hairstyle with short sides and a long top can be a sort of a middle ground between long hair and short hair. It’s a way to bridge the world of the rock star with the world of the clean-cut, man of success. Many have erroneously attributed this to the mullet, with the saying business in the front, party in the back. While much of that saying holds true, most would agree that nowadays the mullet is all party, all the time.

These next 30+ looks will show you how the modern man mixes business and pleasure stylishly.

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Tossed Semi Curly Top with Faded Sides

The classy and hippie version of the long top with tossed top makes this one quite a unique blend. The sides are taper faded with low fade into the temple which adds to the clean shaved look. The fringe on the right makes it a bit trendy but not too much to take away the neat look of it.

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Messy Pomp and Handle Bar Mustache

This right here is a whole vibe. From the handle mustache to the fade, to the messy pompadour. I love it! If you’re into the retro style this is the perfect look to go for!

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Tapered Sides with Low Faded Temple

Here’s a style you don’t often see. The top has been left longer and loosely combed giving it that free-flowing appearance.

The sides here have been trimmed down in two distinct gradients, a very sharp, very striking, 80’s dance floor look. You spin me round round baby round round.

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Drop Fade and Contrasting Hard Lines

So many things happening here. The expertly styled pompadour, although pretty impressive, isn’t what I like the most about this haircut. Notice the drop fade and the shaved ‘claws’ design done on the beard as well. What a masterpiece!

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Textured French and Mid Fade

Ah, the French crop. Here they’ve kept the fringe quite long but it’s because of the great natural waves we’re seeing unfold into beautiful, messy chaos. I love it!