Switch up Your Style With These Trendy Men's Haircuts
With spring well underway and summer on the horizon, there's no time like the present to consider sporting one of the trendiest men's haircuts of 2024.
If you've grown tired of your winter cut and are looking to refresh your look for the warm weather ahead, we've got you covered. A good haircut can make or break your season, which is why we've come prepared with all the best trending styles of the year.
While your hair texture, face shape, and hairline all play a part in determining the style best suited to your appearance, don't be afraid to try out something new. The mullet is still reigning strong among men's haircuts—especially now that Paul Mescal, beloved Irish actor, has seemingly selected the style as his new go-to—alongside the '90s-esque middle part that Louis Partridge is currently sporting. While there's no denying that long hairstyles are super trendy right now, there's no better time to try out a buzz cut than in anticipation of the sweltering summer heat and sport a shaved head à la Harry Styles.
Join L'OFFICIEL in exploring all the best men's haircuts to try out this season with celebrity hair inspiration, guidance on the best cut based on your face shape, and maintenance tips.
Middle Part
Whether you've been growing your hair out this winter or are looking to switch up your short hairstyle with a middle part, we've got good news—the look is pretty much universally flattering, take it from style icons Louis Partridge, actor and current boyfriend of Olivia Rodrigo, and Park Jimin of BTS.
The middle part is also the perfect low-maintenance hairstyle to turn to if you're not interested in spending time with a heat tool or hair gel every morning. Whether you slick your middle part back, tuck it behind your ears, or keep it cropped, you're sure to exude effortless style this summer with this trendy men's haircut.
Side Part
Not a fan of the middle part? Take a cue from Jacob Elordi and Adam Driver, two of the Internet's most beloved male actors, and try out a side part. If you have a square-shaped face or a prominent jaw, the side part is the ideal look for you, as it will balance out your facial features perfectly.
Buzz Cut
The bob is reigning this season as the trendiest women's haircut of the moment, and if all the women in your life are going for the big chop, this is your sign to take the plunge with a buzzcut. Make no mistake, there's no need to go fully bald this summer—unless that's next on your bucket list—but some of our favorite stars have broken out the clippers this season and have delivered stylish look after look with their new buzzcuts. While fans mourned the loss of Harry Styles's luscious locks after he revealed his new 'do, others moved on quickly and emerged as outspoken buzzcut enjoyers.
The best thing about a buzzcut? It requires little to no daily styling, and in terms of maintenance, two options lie ahead of you once your hair begins to grow out: shave it off again and keep the buzzcut going, or opt to grow it out once again.
Mullet
There's no doubt about it, the mullet is one of the most buzzed-about men's haircuts of the year. With fashion icons like Paul Mescal and Harris Dickinson, two verifiable men of the moment, sporting the look and offering a chic, elevated spin on the polarizing '80s hairstyle.
The mullet is also an extremely versatile hairstyle, so if you're unsure about how Paul Mescal's look would translate to your face shape, don't worry, you can switch up the front style to suit your own physical features without compromising the integrity of the mullet. Whether you opt for a cropped, straight-across bang look like Mescal or a long, shaggy look like Lil Nas X, rest secure knowing you're sporting the style of the season.
Crew cut
Not ready to depart from the tried-and-true crew cut? We get it. After all, it's a classic men's haircut for a reason, and actors like Theo James and Glen Powell perfectly illustrate why the style has endured as a favorite among celebrities, influencers, models, and the typical man alike.
If you have a diamond or triangle face shape, opt for the crew cut this season. With closely cropped sides and short hair in both the back and front of the head, this style is also among the easiest to style day-to-day. Grab a bit of your favorite gel or pomade each morning and run it through the front of your hair, creating the texture and height effects as seen on James and Powell.
Tousled
Although both Austin Butler and Ryan Gosling typically sport versions of the crew cut or other short, cropped men's haircuts, the A-list actors also frequently style their hair with a tousled, messy look. If you have chronic bed-head or are simply looking to switch up your short hair look this season, opt for the artfully windswept style.
While the tousled look is flattering on a variety of face shapes, it works especially well for those with heart-shaped faces. For Gosling's effortlessly messy look, reach for your favorite hair wax and create texture with your hands. If you're looking to take the tousled look to the next level, invest in a quality curling iron or round hair-drying brush to add subtle waves or curls to your look and finish with a generous spritz of holding hairspray.
Long Hair
If you're looking to grow your hair out, this summer is the perfect time, especially given the growing number of male celebrities joining in on the long hair movement. Actors Dev Patel and Aaron Taylor-Johnson have emerged as two of the Internet's favorite figures sporting this rugged look, and it's no secret why. This chin-length style is super versatile and you can style it to your taste with a middle part, side part, or slicked-back depending on your face shape and personal preference.
Whether you have straight hair, wavy hair, or curly hair, long hair appears to be the move in the realm of men's haircuts this season. Longer hair also offers the opportunity to accessorize, so if you're tired of your hair in your face, opt for a '90s style headband or clips to pin your hair back.