5 Medium Hairstyles for Men 2013-2014

The wide range of popular men’s hairstyles for 2013-2014 is due to long hair. Short hair, cut only an inch long or so, doesn’t have the same versatility as medium length hair.

This isn’t all over long hair though. Length is concentrated at the top of the head where it can be sculpted into these medium hairstyle for men.

The cool thing about medium hair is it can be styled in so many ways. Once you get one technique down, whether it’s spikes the slick look or hipster hair, you can use similar methods and products for other styles.

This preppy hairstyle is a more casual version of slicked back hair. It’s a similar styling method but to get this height without heavy product, use a blow dryer, volumizing mousse, and lightweight product like Supremo Magic Move Light.

Spiky hair can be styled Jersey Shore style or more formally, like above. Hair is styled forward from the back and then pulled straight up along the hair line. This tall hair is appropriate for work or special events.

Another great thing about medium length hair is that it can be worn tall. Use a strong product like Gatsby Moving Rubber to get this sky scraping slick hair. A spritz of hairspray like Sebastian Shaper Hair Spray or Paul Mitchell Fast Drying Sculpting Spray will set the style all day. Just hold the can a few inches away from hair and give it a light spray.

With undercut sides, it’s easy to get a mohawk for the day. It’s similar to wearing spiky hair but pinch hair together at the center rather than pulling it straight up.

The quiff is spiky hair that comes to a point at the front. Medium length adds extra personality to this outstanding hairstyle. For even more presence opt for a shiny finish product like American Crew Promade with plenty of hold that never makes hair greasy.

Hipster Hair – Beard 2012

Don’t worry about what they call you, you know you’re looking good! This hipster hair is somewhere in between spiky and bed head. To get the look, skip a cut until short hair get some length. Then get this cool textured cut that looks great slicked back or spiked up. Be sure to go to a barber or stylist that specializes in mens hair to ensure this masculine cut. The trimmed beard complements the tousled style. To clean up the look, wear hair back or if you’re getting rid of the beard, keep going and get an undercut.

Short Mohawk

A mohawk worn with a beard isn’t just for Mr. T anymore! Don’t pity the fool for wearing a mohawk hairstyle – just update the look for the 21st century. David Beckham and Glee’s Puck Puckerman brought the look into the mainstream. Whether it’s worn spiked up or cut extra wide, the short mohawk is a bold masculine look that exudes confidence.

Skipping the shaved sides makes this short mohawk even more wearable. This punk version of a crewcut leaves the strip of hair along the centre of the head extra long. Thick and curly hair will naturally stand up. For straight hair, keep hair short enough that product will do the trick. For the hipster Mr. T look, add a close cropped beard.

Undercut – Cool Asian Hair

The undercut is one of the coolest hairstyles of 2012-2013. The hipster hair looks different with every hair texture – whether it’s curly, thick, or straight as an arrow. This cool Asian hair is a longer, possibly grown out, version of the undercut hairstyle. Sides are cropped to an eighth of an inch with the top kept up to two inches long. This cool yet clean cut look styles hair up and just a bit back. Get a classy look by styling it slicked back or opt for a textured look for the weekend.

Classic Hairstyles for Men – The Clark Kent

Classic hairstyles for men are always in style. You can wear this short mens hair conservative or hip. The Clark Kent look is a good short hairstyle for men with thick hair. At the sides, hair is cut to a manageable length, about an inch long. Robust hair is left to do it’s thing on top. The extra length gives more surface area for product to work, adding the extra hold that thick hair needs.

For work, wear hair as shown above – brushed back with just enough pomade to hold hair in place. At night, use a wax for stronger hold and some shine with slicked back hair. Or spike hair up for fun. To complete the transition to Superman, remove the specs and part hair on the left side.

Tapered Crew Cut

Looking for short and clean cut but cool hairstyles? Old school prep is the new hipster so check out this tapered crew cut. Hair is cropped close all around with a bit more length on top. The sides are tapered down around the ears and neck in a fade. Hair is cut to no longer than half an inch long so this is an easy to wear short haircut for men with curly hair.

Even though hair is short, you can mix up the look with some product be wearing hair parted and brushed to one side, slicked back or spiked up. On the weekend, bed head is always an option too. If you have straight hair and want more more styling options, ask for an Ivy League hairstyle, which is a long version of a crew cut You’ve seen this cut on Anderson Cooper and it definitely a great option for men with grey hair.

The fade is important to get right with this cut. Show your stylist or barber a picture of what you want to ensure you get the tapered cut you want. This is a cut that may best be trusted to a barber who knows his way around the clippers.

Stylish Short Hair for Men – Bangs

You don’t have to choose between style, looking professional, or even easy to manage hair. This stylish short hair for men with bangs does it all.  The longer on top look adds weight to hair that helps it lie flat with only a little help from product, making this a great option for thick hair. The length also gives this short hair a touch of hipster styling. Medium bangs can be worn down across the forehead or spiked up.

Around the sides and back, hair is worn short enough to work for any business situation. For a hairstyle to match a suit, try slicking hair back a la 30 Rock’s Jack Donaghy.