65 Best Haircuts for Men in 2022: Modern Hairstyles for Men by GATSBY

Because men's grooming continues to evolve, reflecting the nature of the times, we created this guide listing 65 men’s hairstyles and variations we think will be showing up on the runways and streets in 2022. First, check out the trendiest styles just below, then keep scrolling to find even more styles that fit your hair length with our comprehensive list of the best hairstyles today! Alternatively, If you’re on PC, you can jump to any section of this article from the table of contents on the right side.

Since the outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020, our lifestyles have changed dramatically. Societies across the world started advocating the use of face masks. Since more time is being spent at home, and a mask covers your face when you go out, many men have opted to grow a beard. Most countries around the world have imposed strict social distancing rules — this means fewer chances to visit hair salons and barbershops. So, some men are taking their styling needs into their own hands more frequently — which pushed the hairstyle trend to two opposite directions - some went for shorter hair they could cut themselves, while others started growing out their hair. and that’s where GATSBY comes in!

GATSBY is the leading source for all that’s trending within the world of hairstyles in most Asian countries. The brand was established in 1978 and has been producing a wide range of products for men with its extensive knowledge of hairstyle and expertise in predicting upcoming trends.

In 2021, the world of men’s hair trends changed due to the continuing pandemic and emergence of gender-fluid and throw-back ’90s appeal. This set the stage for 2022, which we anticipate will be a year of long, natural looks that boast ’90s grunge aesthetics and modern mullets — which originated from 2021's long hair trend. We also think there will be a rise in popularity for perm hairstyles, as well as short messy styles with added volume.

Curious to see what GATSBY has deemed as soon-to-be-popular? Read on!

A clear throwback to the 1990s, grunge curtain hair is going to make a comeback in 2022. We’ve already seen it popping up more and more often — and it’s not even the new year yet. Longer, curtain hairstyles are growing in popularity from 2020 due to the pandemic, as many were forced to go barber-less.

Curtain styles are in line with the gender-fluid style movement, as both men and women can have a curtain hair cut with bangs parted down the centre. The curtain hair is also ideal for men with long hair when wearing a mask, because it makes it easy to sweep the hair on either side away from the face, keeping your forehead and eyes visible.

Grunge is an evolution from simple curtain hair, its early adopters of this new trend are likely to start with what we’d call a “grunge medium curtain hair” style, which consists of medium-length, natural hair with a centre part and plenty of movement, giving it a rock-and-roll, grunge look reminiscent of popular ’90s stars like Kurt Cobain.

In 2022, We expect to see the comeback of the 2000's wolf hairstyle, this can be confirmed with the women's hairstyle trend that similarly featured mullet and Neo-wolf style with more hair at the nape of the neck.

With fewer chances of going to the barber and more time spent at home, it called for fewer occasions that required hard-set hairstyles, which lead to the rising popularity of natural style haircuts. This, also meant the short-cropped style ceased its popularity.

Relaxed and gender-free were some of the key themes of the latest collection of leading fashion brands, which helped push the popularity of longer hairstyles further.

With fewer chances of going to the barber and more time spent at home, short-cropped style ceased its popularity. This also meant fewer occasions that require hard-set hairstyles, which lead to the rising popularity of natural style haircuts. Relaxed and gender-free were some of the key themes of the latest collection of leading fashion brands, which helped push the popularity of longer hairstyles further.

Modern mullet is a popular long-collared hairstyle that leaves more hair at the nape of the neck and offers a lot more movement than the traditional mullet or classic cuts.

This modern hairstyle is popular in Korea, and as such, we expect it to sweep across Asia within the new year. It’s a combination of styles that consists of longer “tail” hair in the back, with an optional leaf-shaped bang in the front. The tail cut leaves the back of your hair falling onto the neck at the nape.

The “Leaf” cut can be recognized by its titular long bangs in the front that are parted in the middle that resembles a leaf motif. This is a versatile hairstyle that can be worn with curly, wavy, or straight hair.

Wavy perm hairstyles are a great way to break free from the hardship that the coronavirus outbreak has caused and, for many Asian men, it’s a very appealing trend. This is especially true when the man in question has a comma or curtain hairstyle that they’re growing out.

Perm hairstyles are especially prevalent in East Asia, with perms that feature a strong ridge being the choice for many men. Wavy perms are great for adding movement to an otherwise stiff hairstyle and for working with a short hairstyle that is growing out.

In 2022, we’re still expecting to see short styles. More specifically, short hairstyles are slowly gaining popularity as the virus settles down, both because the frequency of haircuts will increase (some men just want to say goodbye to their long hair) and because many men want to play with their hairstyle. In the same vein, they may also want to grow out their self-done short haircuts just a bit, transforming their buzz cut or crew cuts into a short messy or crop style.

Short messy hairstyles are easy to pull off and can be very versatile, making them a good choice for men who work in a variety of sectors and hold various jobs. Short messy styles can be paired with other styles such as fades and beards. These styles can be worn wavy, curly, or straight, and can be cut very short or a little longer so that hair falls onto the forehead.

Short messy hairstyles can do wonders for one’s appearance when paired with tailored clothing or a personal aesthetic. For example, when paired with leather jackets, studded shoes, and bold sunglasses, short messy hairstyles make the wearer look like a rockstar.

For those looking for a messier hairstyle that involves low fades, there are few better options than the messy cropped top. Cropped tops are hairstyles that, as the name suggests, crop the top part of the hair while cutting the back and sides, usually in the form of a fade. Cropped tops are typically paired with middle or high fades, but low fades work just as well.

Low fades look best with cropped tops when they're messy. Messy cropped tops aren't well-suited with the neatness of high and middle fades, which is why they work so well with low fades. If you'd rather have a neater cropped haircut, you may want to go for a middle or high fade instead.

The French crop isn’t for everyone. It’s an interesting mix of a traditional cropped cut and a short-to-long fringe. The top of the French crop is more voluminous than its most similar cousin, the buzz cut. Admittedly, French crops are hard to pull off, so before committing to one it’s important to know that you’re a good candidate or, at least, be aware that the French crop is a risk.

Since the crop is such a standout hairstyle as it is, it’s seriously no wonder that adding a textured top and a fade make this style go from 10 to 100 on the style scale. The textured crop top fade haircut is a careful combination of a traditional crop and a high fade. The style gets its name from the fact that the fade is so high that it almost seems to be a ‘top fade’.

With this hairstyle, the voluminous portion of the hair is textured; it might be spiky, curly or wavy, which gives the haircut an added boost of dimension and intrigue.

The scissor crop and mid fade are similar to the messy cropped top, but this time with a mid fade instead of a low undercut. This hairstyle uses a scissor crop on the top of your head, which is a variation of the crop haircut. As the name suggests, the scissor crop involves the use of scissors instead of shavers to get the job done.

Combine the scissor crop with a mid fade, and you've got yourself a neat-looking hairstyle, which is perfect for men who are a little insecure about their forehead size. Don't worry, we’ve got you.

Not happy with the Crop hairstyles above? If you really want to stand out, this playful variation of the crop hairstyle should do the trick. French crops are already standout material, and with some extra highlights, you'll be looking younger and more colourful than usual. You can even take it one step further and dye your hair before adding highlights

Did any of the 10 hairstyles above help you find your next look? If not, don’t worry! To help you find the best style for your hair, we’ve compiled men’s classic hairstyles below that are sure to remain popular throughout 2022.

Short hairstyles can go from simple, low-key cuts to longer, more striking hairstyles. They're generally also one of the most accessible types of haircuts to work with, but you'll need to frequent your local barbershop if you're looking to keep up with the look.

The quiff is one of today’s most popular trending hairstyles — especially among teens and young adult men. It’s a safe pick for anyone that’s looking for a cool hairstyle.

“Quiff” refers to hairstyles that combine different aspects of various older hairstyles. It often features aspects of both the flattop and pompadour of the 1950s and/or the mohawk. It effectively takes the best aspects of these styles and combines them, transforming them into something new entirely.

When you have a quiff style, its shape is very important. That’s why it’s necessary to have a variety of styling products on hand — especially if you like to be active or spend time outdoors. It’s a fairly demanding shortcut, but it’s well worth it if you ask us.

An alternative to the regular quiff, the short curly quiff does more in terms of offering a natural-looking quiff cut. It uses the curliness and messy nature of one’s own hair and doesn’t rely so heavily on hair products.

Quiffs are good hairstyles for men who want to try going short, however, they aren’t the shortest styles on the market. There are, in fact, plenty of styles that are even shorter and that require very minimal effort to look good.

These styles have an undercut, which is a type of buzz cut that is done on the sides and back of the head. Today, we’re talking about low undercuts, which aren’t as neat and tidy as middle or high fades but are simpler and more natural in appearance.

If you’re looking to stand out without using your hair, opt for a hard part. As its name suggests, this parting method involves parting the hair at the side and top. Often, the hard part is paired with the low fade, which has the sides and back of the hair fading towards the edges of the hairline. This gives the hard part the space it needs to stand out and give you a classy, modern hairstyle.

An awesome cut to add to the list if you have curly hair, this hairstyle focuses on looking neat and polished. It might sound like a challenge, but this style manages to pull it off quite successfully.

Curly hair is best left curly, and as such, you’ll want to complement it with a natural style. Straight, low fades don’t do the trick — they don’t blend well enough with the curls at the top of the head so drop fades are used instead. By fading behind the ears, this style gives off a natural vibe that pairs well with the curls.