You know you're ready for a change, but scrolling through endless photos of hairstyles isn't bringing you any closer to a new look. Whether you're thinking about a complete style overhaul or just want to freshen up your current cut, we've got you covered. In this guide, we'll walk you through the biggest men's hair trends of 2025, help you figure out which styles work best for your face shape, and give you the exact language to use with your barber to get the look you want. Keep reading to learn about the best men’s hairstyles of 2025!
The Best Men's Hairstyles of 2025
1. The Modern Pompadour
What it is: The classic pomp's cooler, more laid-back cousin. Height at the front, tight sides, but with a more natural, less structured feel than your grandpa's version.
How to ask for it: "Medium fade on the sides, longer on top with enough length to sweep back. Modern pompadour with texture, not too sleek."
How to style: Work texturizing paste through towel-dried hair, blow-dry while brushing upward and back. Finish with light-hold hairspray for movement.
2. The Precision Crew Cut
What it is: A sharp, military-inspired cut that's been updated for 2025 with cleaner lines and subtle texture on top.
How to ask for it: "Classic crew cut with a medium-high fade, slightly longer on top with textured scissor work."
How to style: Apply lightweight styling cream to damp hair, brush forward while blow-drying, then use fingers to create slight texture.
Styling Tip: Toppik Hair Building Fibers are your secret weapon for instantly fuller-looking hair. Apply Fibers after styling, paying attention to sparse areas along the hairline and crown, to disguise hair thinning and polish your look.
3. The Refined Side Part
What it is: A sophisticated take on the classic side part with more texture and less shine than its 50s-era predecessor.
How to ask for it: "Medium length on top, tapered sides with a natural part line. Keep enough length to style with movement."
How to style: Apply sea salt spray to damp hair, blow-dry while combing to your preferred side, finish with matte clay for texture.
4. The Technical Buzz Cut
What it is: Not your basic buzz cut – this version plays with varying lengths and subtle fades for a more architectural look.
How to ask for it: "Graduated buzz cut, slightly longer on top (#2 guard) transitioning to a #1 on the sides with a soft fade."
How to style: Almost maintenance-free, but a light styling cream helps control any longer sections in between cuts.
5. The Flow
What it is: Medium-length hair that's all about natural movement and texture.
How to ask for it: "Layered cut with face-framing pieces, keeping length around the ears and neck. Point-cut for texture."
How to style: Work volumizing mousse through damp hair, blow-dry using fingers to create movement, finish with light-hold texture spray.
6. The Neo-Quiff
What it is: A modern take on the classic quiff with more texture and less structure.
How to ask for it: "Longer length on top, especially at the fringe, with textured layers and tapered sides. Keep enough length to style with movement."
How to style: Apply root-lifting spray to damp hair, blow-dry upward using a round brush, finish with matte paste for piecey texture.
Styling Tip: Experiencing scalp show-through at the crown? No worries. Just sift Toppik Hair Building Fibers onto any sparse areas of your hair after styling. Gently pat Fibers into place and finish with a light mist of FiberHold Spray. Toppik Hair Building Fibers are resistant to weather and perspiration and stay put until you shampoo your hair.
7. The Undone Pompadour
What it is: A deliberately messy version of the pompadour that looks effortlessly cool.
How to ask for it: "Disconnected cut with length on top, shorter sides but not too tight. Lots of texture through the top."
How to style: Apply volumizing spray at roots, rough-dry hair upward and back, use fingers and matte paste to create piecey texture.
8. The Short Shag
What it is: A choppy, textured cut that brings rock 'n' roll attitude to a manageable length.
How to ask for it: "Heavily textured layers all over, with some choppiness around the ears and neckline. Point-cutting for texture."
How to style: Work salt spray through damp hair, air dry or rough-dry for natural texture, finish with light-hold texture cream.
9. The Textured Crop
What it is: A short, low-maintenance cut with plenty of texture on top.
How to ask for it: "Short textured crop with point-cutting on top, faded sides, and enough length to style forward."
How to style: Apply lightweight mousse to damp hair, blow-dry forward using fingers, finish with matte clay for definition.
10. The Center Part
What it is: A romantic, medium-length cut that falls naturally to both sides.
What to ask for: "Medium-length cut with long layers, enough weight to part in the center, subtle face-framing pieces."
How to style: Apply leave-in conditioner to damp hair, blow-dry while using a round brush for movement, finish with light oil for shine.
Styling Tip: For longer styles like the Center Part, Toppik Hair Building Fibers can be strategically applied along the part line and crown area using the Spray Applicator to create the appearance of denser, fuller hair.
11. The Mod Cut
What it is: A sharp, geometric cut with a heavy fringe and clean lines.
How to ask for it: "Blunt cut with strong fringe just above the brows, squared-off sides, and clean lines around the ears."
How to style: Apply smoothing cream to damp hair, blow-dry using a paddle brush for sleekness, finish with light-hold hairspray.
12. The Heartthrob
What it is: A medium-length cut with natural waves and face-framing layers.
How to ask for it: "Medium length all over with subtle layers, enough length to tuck behind ears, natural texture enhanced."
How to style: Work curl-enhancing cream through damp hair, diffuse or air dry for natural texture, finish with lightweight oil for definition.
13. The Modern Mullet
What it is: A sophisticated take on the business-in-front-party-in-back classic, with softer transitions and more texture.
How to ask for it: "Textured layers on top, gradually longer in the back, soft fade on the sides with connected length."
How to style: Apply texturizing spray to damp hair, blow-dry with fingers for natural movement, finish with dry texture spray.
14. The Textured Afro Fade
What it is: A modern take on the classic afro, featuring a fade on the sides and natural texture on top.
How to ask for it: "High fade on sides, natural length on top maintained at 2-3 inches, shaped for balance."
How to style: Apply curl-defining cream to damp hair, use pick or wide-tooth comb to shape, finish with light oil for shine.
15. The Curly Top Taper
What it is: Embraces natural curl pattern on top while keeping sides clean and tapered.
How to ask for it: "Tapered sides with length and volume on top, shaped to enhance natural curl pattern."
How to style: Apply curl-enhancing cream to soaking wet hair, scrunch to encourage curl formation, diffuse or air dry.
Styling Tip: For textured styles, Toppik Hair Building Fibers can be applied to the roots to enhance the appearance of density. Always use Hair Building Fibers as the last step in your styling routine, after other products.
For more men’s hairstyles for thin hair, check out our article, “Popular Men’s Hairstyles for Thin Hair”.
Personalized Haircuts Based on Face Shape
Choosing the right hairstyle isn't just about following trends – it's about understanding how different cuts work with your natural features. Let's break down the best approaches for each face shape.
Oval Face Shape
If you've got an oval face, consider yourself lucky. Your face length is about one and a half times the width, with gently curved contours and no dominant features. Your balanced proportions mean you can experiment with almost any style.
Square Face Shape
A square face shape has strong, masculine features with a pronounced jaw and forehead of similar width. The goal here is to work with these strong features while adding some softness where needed. Avoid styles that create harsh lines at the temples or add too much bulk at the sides of your face. Instead, opt for cuts that can soften your angular features while maintaining your masculine edge like The Center Part, Neo-Quiff, or Textured Crop.
Rectangle Face Shape
With a rectangle face shape, your face is noticeably longer than it is wide, with a forehead, cheeks, and jawline of similar width. The key here is to create the illusion of width while avoiding styles that add too much height, which could elongate your face further. You'll want to focus on hairstyles that add volume at the sides and create horizontal movement to visually break up the length of your face. The Short Shag, The Heartthrob, and The Flow all fit the bill.
Round Face Shape
A round face shape has soft curves and measurements that are similar in length and width. Your goal is to create the illusion of length and definition without adding width at the cheeks. The best styles for you will add height at the crown and keep the sides relatively close to create subtle angles and elongate your face. The Modern Pompadour, Neo-Quiff, Curly Top Taper, and Textured Crop are all flattering on round faces.
Triangle Face Shape
With a triangle face shape, your jaw is wider than your forehead, creating a strong lower face that tapers upward. The goal is to balance this natural proportion by adding volume and width at the crown and temples while minimizing width at the jaw. The Heartthrob, Mod Cut, and Undone Pompadour work particularly well for this face shape.
Diamond Face Shape
A diamond face shape features dramatic cheekbones that create the widest points of your face, with both your forehead and jawline appearing narrower. This distinctive face shape can be incredibly striking, but it requires careful consideration when choosing a hairstyle. You'll want to select cuts that soften your angular cheekbones while adding width at the forehead and jaw to create better balance. The Flow, Short Shag, and Curly Top Taper are a few men’s hair trends that are flattering for this face shape.
Consulting Your Barber: The Art of Clear Communication
A consultation with a barber is a collaborative process. You’re not just going in for a haircut – you’re working together to find a cut that suits your style and is flattering for your hair texture and face shape.
Start by bringing visual references, but be strategic about it. Instead of showing your barber a single photo, bring 2-3 images that highlight different elements you like. For example, you might show one photo for the length you want on top, another for the fade style you prefer, and a third for the overall texture you're aiming to achieve. This gives your barber a more complete picture of your vision.
When describing what you want, be specific. Instead of saying "not too short," give actual measurements: "I want about two inches on top" or "finger-length on the sides." When discussing fades, specify where you want them to start and end: "I'd like the fade to start at temple height" or "keep the fade low, just above the ears."
The consultation is also the time to be honest about your styling routine. If you're not willing to spend 20 minutes each morning styling your hair, say so. Your barber can adjust the cut to be more low-maintenance while still achieving a similar overall look. Discuss the styling products you're comfortable using and get recommendations for alternatives that might work better for your new style.
Remember to ask questions about maintenance too. A good barber will tell you how often you'll need to come back for touch-ups, what products will work best for your hair type and cut, and any specific styling techniques you should know. They can also demonstrate how to apply products correctly and show you quick styling tricks for busy mornings.
Styling Tip: During your consultation, don't hesitate to ask about incorporating Toppik Hair Building Fibers into your styling routine. Your barber can advise on the best application techniques for your specific cut and show you how to use the fibers to enhance your style's strongest features.
For more grooming tips, check out our article, “Toppik’s Men’s Grooming Tips for Thin Hair”.
From the sleek Modern Pompadour to the effortlessly cool Flow, 2025's men’s hair trends offer something for every style and face shape. Whatever look you choose, Toppik Hair Building Fibers can enhance your style by instantly adding the appearance of fullness exactly where you want it.