What haircut should I get? For guys, the answer depends on more than face shape: your hair texture, hairline, job and how much time you will actually spend on it all matter. Our free men’s haircut quiz asks 8 quick questions and matches you with the cuts most likely to suit you, from fades and crops to longer flow styles.

How to Choose a Men’s Haircut

• Hair texture: straight hair suits sharp crops and side parts, wavy and curly hair looks best with some length on top, and coily hair shines with tapers and textured tops.
• Hairline: if you are receding or thinning, shorter cuts like a buzz cut, French crop or crew cut reduce contrast and look fuller.
• Face shape: add height for round faces, keep the sides fuller for long faces, and soften strong jaws with texture. Not sure of yours? Try our face shape detector.
• Lifestyle: if you will not style it every morning, pick a cut that looks good straight out of the shower.
• Upkeep: fades need a barber visit every 2 to 3 weeks, while longer styles can go 6 weeks or more. Check yours with our haircut frequency calculator.

Best Men’s Haircuts by Face Shape

How to Tell Your Barber What You Want

Bring two or three photos of the cut you want, and say the clipper number for the sides, for example “a #2 on the sides, faded into longer hair on top”. Not sure which number? Our haircut numbers chart shows what each length looks like, from a #1 to a #12.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which hairstyle suits me as a man?

The best men’s hairstyle balances your face shape, works with your natural texture and fits how much time you spend styling. Take the quiz above for personal matches.

What haircut is best for a receding hairline?

Short cuts work best: a buzz cut, crew cut or French crop with a short fringe reduces the contrast at the temples.

Is there a quiz for women too?

Yes. Try our what haircut should I get quiz for women’s cuts.

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