A crew cut is a stylish, but low maintenance, hairstyle popular with men of all ages. This haircut has remained popular over the years as it is well-suited for all hair types and face shapes. The masculine cut is also said to give a man a more athletic and chiseled look. While there are several variations of this popular hairstyle, the is characterized as a short style – a look for men with short hair. Most crew cuts are longest at the crown and shortest at the back of the head, with the sides kept tapered and short.

 Why Choose a Crew Cut Hairstyle?

The Hairstyle Is Stylish

This hairstyle is a masculine and sharp hairstyle that highlights a man’s facial features. The style is popular with high-power celebrities like Zac Efron, Ryan Gosling, and David Beckham. The cut is time-tested and reliable, remaining fashionable over the decades.

The Hairstyle Is Versatile

This is an appropriate style everywhere from the boardroom to the beach. Paired with a suit and tie, the hairstyle is polished and professional. In the pool, on the court, or in the water, the style allows for carefree fun. Men can feel free to be active and sweaty without hair getting in their eyes. Athletic men sporting these haircuts can be competitive and keep their hands free without tying their hair up with rubber bands or using old-school sweatbands. This short hairstyle is perfect for men of all ages.

The shorter style can reduce the appearance of hair loss in older men. As thinning and balding often begins on top of the scalp, a shorter cut overall can blend into thinning areas and make bald spots less noticeable. The cut can also make younger men look more refined. Longer hair runs the risk of looking unkempt and childish on younger men. Men who do not easily grow facial hair are even more susceptible to this risk.

This short style can subtly mature a man’s appearance and is also perfect for men of all hair types. Straight hair can be made to look textured in this short style while curly hair can be kept, cropped, and under control. The smallest amount of hair product can take the hairstyle from polished and refined to playful and sexy.

The Hairstyle Is Low-Maintenance

One of the most difficult parts of choosing hairstyles for men is upkeep. Longer styles can be complex, requiring frequent trips to hair salons to keep them in order. These frequent visits are an expensive and unwanted hassle for many men. Many long-haired men inevitably forego these maintenance cuts, allowing their hair to grow uneven and messy. In contrast, crew cuts start short and have room to grow out. Trips to a barber to maintain the style are simple, short, and inexpensive. Many of these styles can even be maintained at home with personal styling tools.

Longer hairstyles, on the other hand, can require special shampoos and conditioners, a myriad of hair products, and a strict blow drying regimen. Whereas, the simplest and shortest of these cuts do not usually require hair products. Men can sport the style fashionably and naturally without any special treatment. The most complex crew cuts need only a small amount of hair gel, wax, or pomade to achieve the desired look, but most can be achieved without using any product at all.

10 Unique Crew Cut Looks for Men

Close-cropped Look

The close-cropped hairstyle is maintained at a uniformly short length on all parts of the scalp. The close-crop puts the face on full display, highlighting the brow, and forehead. The style is well-suited for men with sharp features, giving men a hardened and rugged look. Men with all types of hair can sport this hairstyle. The short style can keep straight hair from looking thin and tame unruly curls. The close-cropped style is very masculine and pairs well with some scruff or five o’clock shadow.

Slicked Back Look

This style is short to buzzed on the sides and long on top. The hair on top of the head must be long enough to slick back with styling gel. While this look requires slightly more upkeep, this trendy variant is worth it.  Men sporting this style look fashion-forward and professional. Men sporting the slicked back style look well-groomed and polished.

Side Swept Look

This style leaves hair short on the top and buzzed on the sides. The hair on the top is styled to the side with gel or pomade. This look is sleek, mature, and perfect for the professional gentleman. The side swept style is clean-cut and refined, yet modern and trendy.

Bearded Look

This style is shorter on the sides, leaving the top up to a man’s discretion. The key to this style is being able to grow facial hair evenly from the sideburns throughout the beard and mustache. The length should be consistent where the sideburns meet the top of the head and haircut, while the beard can grow out to a man’s preference. This look is perfect for a man who grows plenty of facial hair, but is looking to keep his appearance well-kept and stylish.

Slightly Spiked Look

This style is shorter on the sides and longer on top. The hair on the top of the head is spiked up with gel or pomade. This look is perfect for men with straight hair as it can add much-needed texture and volume. The slightly-spiked style is playful and sexy. Men sporting this style stand out from the crowd, making this look great for a night out.

Brush Cut Look

This style is shorter on the sides and slightly longer on top. The hair on the top of the head is flattened down and styled forward with gel or pomade from the crown of the head. Rather than hanging over the forehead as bangs, the front of the style is slightly tousled. This style is perfect for men with curly, thick, or coarse hair. With only a small amount of hair product and minimal styling, this look tames unruly hair. The brush cut is manly and effortless.

Faded Look

This style is buzzed on the sides with hair gradually getting longer as it gets closer to the top. The hair on the top of the head is only slightly longer than the sides. Faded styles do not require any hair products, but do need frequent touch-ups to keep the lengths uniform. While upkeep is more frequent with this style, the resulting look is well worth it. This look is perfect for athletic men and hotter weather. The buzzed sides simultaneously keep the head cool and allow men to maintain a stylish hairstyle.

Faux Hawk Look

This style is kept either buzzed or short on the sides. The hair on the top of the head stays the same short length, with the exception of a strip of hair that runs from the front to the back of the scalp. This longer strip of hair is spiked up by styling gel. The faux-hawk is an edgy and trendy look. While this look is not for everyone, it can be a perfect style for men looking for an edgier look who cannot commit to a full mohawk.

Frosted Tips Look

This style is short on the sides and longer on the top of the head. The tips of the longer hair are dyed blonde. Men sporting frosted tips look fun and playful. Frosted tips are well-suited for men who already have lighter hair. Blonde tips blend more naturally into light brown hair for a sexy sun-kissed look.

Soft and Fuzzy look

This style is short on the sides and slightly longer on the top of the head. The hair on top of the head should be noticeably longer, but not long enough to style. The hair on top should stand straight up, creating a soft and textured look. This low maintenance style is perfect for men with straight or thin hair. Men with a soft and fuzzy style look sensitive and soulful.

Conclusion

The crew cut is a stylish, versatile, and low-maintenance look. A man sporting this hairstyle can transition seamlessly from work to play and back. He can look professional and polished at the office, fun and sexy at happy hour, and active and sporty at the gym. This haircut and style is especially well suited for men looking for an up-to-date hairstyle with limited maintenance requirements. Men with this style require little to no hair products and styling regimens.

In addition, there are several trendy crew cut styles available to men. Men of any age, profession and hair type can find a style perfectly suitable for them. The style also allows for men to be creative in their hairstyling choices. Any man looking to update or improve their look will find a perfect style in any of these variations of the crew cut. We hope you do, too!