Short Simple Men’s Haircuts: Keeping It Easy and Classic

You don’t need all the bells and whistles. Simple men’s haircuts are often the most classically handsome styles you can go for.

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As someone with slightly wavy, thicker hair, I’ve always preferred short, simple men’s haircuts. At least, I prefer them for myself. Sometimes, I envy the guys who can really rock a long hairdo. They look so effortless and breezy. But knowing my hair texture, though, it certainly wouldn’t be effortless at all.

And here’s the thing. There is something classic and dapper about a guy with just a simple, short hairstyle. Look at every James Bond who ever existed. Or look at style icons like Cary Grant. In modern style history, traditional men often wore their hair short.

I get that not all of us are traditional. That’s fine! However, short hair doesn’t have to be boring. For me, though, ultimately, I just love the convenience factor. Some mornings, I take time to comb my tresses in a particular way and use hair products. Still, if I’m in a rush, I want the option to just take 30 seconds to check myself in the mirror before I’m out the door.

Let’s look at some great, simple, short men’s haircut styles. Despite their simplicity, these haircuts allow for versatility. 

10 Simple Men’s Haircut Styles

Short Hairstyles

Even with short hair, specific cuts and styles require some attention. There are also ones that don’t need any attention at all. I’m talking about the cuts that are so short it’s almost like being bald. I made sure to represent all these variations here. This way, you can choose based on your own priorities.

The Crew Cut

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The crew cut often gets mistaken for the buzz cut. However, it’s noticeably longer, especially in the front. If you want an easy-care haircut with dimension, the crew cut is your guy.

In fact, if you have curly hair, you can still show off the unique texture in a way you can’t with a buzz cut.

A core crew cut will be anywhere from half an inch to three inches up top. The sides and back are neatly tapered. It all depends on the texture of your hair. Basically, if it’s so long that it falls and flattens, it’s no longer a crew cut. This will vary from guy to guy.

However, you can still use hair products to create texture or do a proper part. For example, the Ivy League is a classic crew cut that often has a part and even a bit of a fringe. 

The Classic Side Part and Side Swept

The classic side part has been around for decades. In fact, it’s considered a go-to gentleman’s haircut. Typically, this means your hair is long enough to have a proper fringe. However, you’ll comb the dominant part up and back, depending on how thick and long your hair is. Then you’ll comb the other side back as well.

It’s neat, clean, and stately. I highly recommend a simple side part if you want a professional or formal look. How easy it is to keep in place depends on your hair texture. You may need to pat down the part with some product if you have thick, coarse hair.

If you want a less stuffy look, you can do a side sweep. This is just a looser side part that requires less product. You can implement the part, then quickly and lightly hairspray it in place. The sides may fall a bit, creating fun movement.

The Buzz Cut