Are you bored with your current hairstyle or finding it difficult to manage your natural hair? Don’t worry! There are many fresh black men’s haircuts for you to explore. Rooted in history and evolving through the years, black hairstyles for men have seen numerous iterations and styles, from cool dread styles to the natural afro, short buzz cuts, and various fade styles. This article showcases a gallery of some of the most stylish black men’s hairstyles.
For those who desire some length without the hassle of extensive styling, the afro haircut is an excellent choice. An all-over chop will create this look, and regular visits to your barber will help maintain its shape.
The high and tight is a structured and easily manageable haircut, making it a classic choice for black men. It features shaved sides with some length on the top.
For an even shorter style, opt for a buzzed cut. This all-over abbreviated look keeps you from totally shaving your head while giving that barely-there feel. This particular cut is great because military haircuts have become so popular. Bonus: An all-over short buzz looks good on almost everyone. To get this look, simply ask your barber to carefully buzz your hair close to the head, giving it that barely-there effect. Talk about an easy-to-care-for look!
For the classicists out there, the natural afro is (and as far as we’re concerned, will always be) in vogue. The go-to length for this year is around 5 inches up top, and slightly shorter in the neckline and sides. Wearing an afro has some responsibilities, the biggest of which is consistent conditioning.
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Closely cropped afros are comfy (and casual-cool) in hotter weather. Different versions of the cropped afro have been seen on designer runways and celebrities, and with good reason: This look keeps your head cool (literally) and ready for the workday while retaining some natural swag.
Wearing your ’fro like a curly, medium fade gives it an angular shape. The tops have a slightly rounded, natural shape, but the sides are cut more squarish (yet not shaved). The overall result is a softer and shorter version of the tapered afro, which complements men with high foreheads and guys with strong jaws.
For a cut that is right in between a high top and a mini ‘fro, try the curly top. It’s got the sharper shape of a high top with the curly appeal of an afro, and it looks particularly fresh with a fade. Depending on your curl structure and preference, you can keep your curly top longer or shorter.
Spring runway styles were all about showing off natural textures, and full afro styles featured heavily. For all of the black men with long hair, this afro look is great for you to try. However, maintaining any natural Afro look requires some care.
Master this cool style for your hair. This hairstyle for black men works by creating curls through twisting your hair.
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If a whole head of dreads isn’t for you, try this cut. It’s a mix of mini dreads, a high top, and the stylish Brooklyn fade. That might sound like a lot, but this look is actually fairly simple and extra cool. Dreadlocks have become more and more mainstream in recent years. This look will instantly give you a cool vibe, and so long as you keep up with your hair growth, they will always look pulled together. You can wear long dreads down, in a man bun, or in a loose ponytail. Make sure when you have dreadlocks to keep them clean and hydrated with a moisturizing shampoo. We like SheaMoisture Men African Black Soap & Tea Tree Oil 2-in-1 Shampoo & Conditioner because it’s a one-and-done! Curly hair tends to run on the drier side, and having hair in dreadlocks is no exception.
Medium-length dreadlocks are one of the more popular afro hairstyles for black men we’ve seen out on the streets, as it marries ease of wear and a unique, creative way to rock natural hair. Instead of wearing your locs long and strong, keep sections at a shorter length (enough to still spike out). Playing with the direction of your dreads gives your hairstyle a contemporary twist.
Although more of a braided hairstyle than an afro, the look still involves wearing natural hair in its virgin state but with a twist. The short braids give the appearance of straight hair. Hair is kept to cheekbone length and box-braided from a half-inch from the root to the tips.
Double on textures and lengths by pairing waves with a low fade and styling with SheaMoisture Men Argan Oil & Shea Butter Waves Pomade. Thanks to the argan oil and shea butter infused in the formula, this pomade will help moisturize and nourish your hair.
Channel the ’70s with these bold afro hair men styles tailored to black men with long hair. Keep your afro style in check by using some SheaMoisture Men Maracuja Oil & Shea Butter Defining Cream.
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A high top is one of our favorite hairstyles for black men since it looks great with natural hair. The look will always exude an air of style and confidence. Add more style to this cut by creating a definition to your sides with clippings. Keep it simple with one clean line for a sharp vibe. And remember, a high top doesn’t have to have a perfectly flat top.
If you want a natural hair look that’s daring and exciting, a high fade cut always looks sharp and on-trend.
Love a put-together, polished black men’s haircut? The high low Caesar fade is a classic. You can’t go wrong with this sharp hairline - we’ve seen this look on so many celebrities!
For a slightly sharper high-top look, try adding in an angle. The precise cut of this look makes it extra special and stylish. To get this look, make sure you show your barber just how much of an angle you would like, i.e. not too steep, but not too low either. A crisp, clean high top. If you’re really going for that clean-cut look, ask your barber to pay extra attention to your hairline. They can shave and style your hairline to get that perfectly straight look.
The tall flat top is one of our favorite taper haircuts for black men.
Calling all black men with curly hair: embrace your beautiful texture by rocking a full head of curls. Natural curls are making a comeback. If you want a look that’s full of texture, don’t be afraid to show off your natural curls. However, keeping your curls nourished is key, so invest in a good conditioner or leave-in product. Let your curls do the talking and wear them soft and naturally grown out. Sometimes the best style is to just let your natural texture and volume do all the work.
This popular ’90s afro hairstyle has got a modern update. The result is a narrower, “reverse triangle” look that actually is super-flattering on guys with a square jawline and sharper features. Ends that aren’t too precise give a more casual feel.
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