Whether you’re adventurous or studios, you’ll find your new favorite style here:
The days of shaggy mop heads and bleached porcupine spikes are gone. New boys haircuts have taken hair to a whole new level and created new trends that are taking 2021 by storm.
There are so many hairstyles available for younger guys that it can be difficult to choose. To help, we’ve compiled a list of more than 100 styles. You’ll find everything from classic haircuts that never go out of style to trending cuts that will place you on the cutting edge of fashion.
Quiff
The quiff has become quite popular recently, and it’s a nice choice for boys who favor a classy appearance. While the quiff is a more noticeable haircut, it can be modified to be either subtle or bold. For a subtle look, we recommend the short quiff, and for a more bold look, the long quiff or the messy quiff will stand out. How to get it: We recommend going to a high-quality stylist for a great quiff. The basic idea is that the hair is longer on top and shorter on the back and sides. The hair on top is styled up and combed back. For a more in-depth look at the quiff, check out our guide to this cool style.
Undercut
The undercut has made a huge mark in fashion this year. The hair is cut short around the sides and back of the head while the top remains long. The most popular way to style this haircut is by running the hair slick back, but there are several other ways to style it as well. While most pictures depict it with straight hair, it also works great for curly hair. This style requires a lot of styling with gel or mousse and needs to be maintained by shaving daily. It works best with strong jawlines and long faces. This is ideal for older teen boys who want to maintain a classy appearance. How to get it: Tell your stylist you want an undercut. Most barbers and stylists are familiar with the style. If they’re not, say that you want length on the top and the sides buzzed with a mild clipper (such as a #5 or #6). You’ll also want your bangs to be about eyebrow length so you can slick that hair back.
Crew Cut
A classic and timeless style, the crew cut is one of the top go-to choices for boys. It’s a short cut that’s ideal for athletic and active boys, but it’s adaptable to any style. The crew cut also makes the face more defined. How to get it: Since the crew cut is a staple in barbershops and hair salons all over the world, it’s almost impossible to find a stylist who can’t cut a good crew cut. If you want to cut it at home, it’s easy to do. The hair is buzzed with clippers of varying lengths, depending on the area. The top of the head is buzzed with a longer clipper setting (#4 to #6). The hair in front should be the longest. The hair then gets shorter as it goes toward the back of the head. The sides and back are trimmed with a shorter clipper setting (#2 to #4). There should be a gradual taper all the way down to the neck.
Pompadour
It started with Elvis but has come back with a bang. This is a great teen boy’s haircut that looks slick and dapper. This style has long hair all around and gets longer at the top. It is styled slick back but not tight against the head, making a “poofed” appearance. This cut takes a lot of maintenance and a lot of gel. It works best with strong cheekbones, round faces, and short foreheads. Along with the undercut and side part, it’s a wonderful choice for classy teen boys. How to get it: You’ll want your hair short on the sides and back. The top should have a good length to it. Take some pomade and slick your hair back. To get the pomp, place your free hand (the one that isn’t holding your comb) on the top of your slicked-back hair. Push this hand forward, and at the same time, comb the hair at the front upward. Fix it with a little hairspray if needed. This method will take some trial and error to get the best pomp possible.
