50 Best Haircuts For Men in 2020—Top Men's Hairstyles Today by GATSBY

If you were to look at a random selection of old photographs of men and had to guess what decade they were taken in, two of the most significant indicators would no doubt be their hair- styles and facial hair (or lack thereof). Each decade, men’s grooming evolves to reflect the nature of the times. In this guide, we will list 50 styles and their variations that we believe will be emphasized as we progress through the 2020s.

Short hairstyles can go from simple, lowkey 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.

Let's start off with one of the most popular short hairstyles today. The quiff is a massively popular haircut among teens and young adults. It is a safe pick if you want to go for a cool-looking hairdo that's great for almost any situation.

The term "quiff" refers to a hairstyle that contains aspects of various older hairstyles. It may combine the pompadour and flattop of the 1950s or the popular mohawk in some cases. Basically, it takes the best parts of these hairstyles and transforms them into one neat and stylish package.

With quiff hairstyles, keeping good form is vital. That's why you'll need durable hair styling products to be able to hold the hair in place for extended periods, especially if you're the active type. Overall, it's one of the more demanding short cuts, but a beauty nonetheless.

As an alternative to the regular quiff, the short curly quiff offers a more natural version of the quiff cut. That's because the curly quiff relies on the natural curliness and messiness of the person's hair, and doesn't need to rely on hair products to look good, unlike the mohawk.

While quiffs are great hairstyles for those who want to try short-haired looks, they aren't the shortest hairstyles around. In fact, there are plenty of other, even shorter hairstyles that require little to no effort to look good.

These hairstyles involve an undercut, which refers to a type of buzz haircut done on the sides and back. But not just any undercut. We're covering low undercuts, which aren't as neat-looking as middle or high fades but offer a simpler and more natural look that's easy on the eyes.

If you really want to stand out without even using hair at all, then you should go for a hard part. As the name suggests, a hard part is a type of hairstyle that involves parting the side and top of the hair. It is usually accompanied by a minor shave along the gap to intensify it, hence the term.

One of the best accompanying hairstyles of the hard part is the low fade, which just means that the sides and back of your hair fade more towards the end of your hairline. This gives enough space for the hard part to stand out even more, which really gives it that extra impact. It's a tough-looking haircut, no doubt about it.

While the flat top is usually associated with straight hair, curly flat tops are definitely a thing. Often not as long as a straight flat top, a curly flat top shapes the curls of the hair as flatly as possible. Curly flat tops can present a different look, depending on the type of curly hair. Frizzy, curly hair (the kind that you'd see in afros) can seem more full of volume. Meanwhile, the wavier variants of curly hair look messier (in a good way) than the average flat top.

Here's another curly haircut to add to the list for all those curly-haired readers out there. This particular curly hairstyle focuses on looking as neat as possible. And while that may sound like a challenge for curly hair in general, this hairstyle manages to pull it off quite nicely.

Since curly hair is best left curly, you'll want to complement it with more natural-looking hairstyles. A straight, low fade wouldn't really do the trick, as it doesn't blend well with the curls on the top of your head. That's why a drop fade is used instead - by fading behind the ear, it gives off a smoother, more natural vibe to the cut, which goes really well with curls.

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 best 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 the middle and high fades instead.

Mid fades are the type of fades that aren't too small to be considered a low fade, nor too big to be called a high fade. They're perfect for those of you who just can't decide which type of fade you want to get. They're more low-key than the high fade but still offer that neat finish that high fades are known for.

We covered a quiff haircut earlier in another section, but they didn't have the combination with a mid-fade. Quiff haircuts are very versatile, as you can look neat and tidy or rugged and macho depending on how you style and comb it.

That's what makes mid fades so good with the quiff - no matter what style you're going for, it'll blend right in. So if your lifestyle is dynamic, with a mix of both formal and informal gatherings that you attend daily, you'll want to go for this look.

Remember the messy cropped top from earlier? Well, here's a similar haircut, 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 and even hairstyle that's similar to a bowl cut. This makes the hairstyle perfect for men who are a little insecure about their forehead size. Don't worry, we got you.

As the highest of the fades, the high fade is a guaranteed standout. The exposure of the scalp makes it hard not to look at it. If fades could talk, the high fade would be the loudest. But that's not all it does - with little to no hair on the sides, the high fade helps focus people's attention on other hairy parts of your face, such as your top or your mustache and beard.

Do you want your beard to stand out? Like really, really, stand out? Then you should definitely get this hairstyle. The crew-cut was always a simple hairstyle, which is great in this case as it doesn't take away the attention from your beard at all.

Add a high fade to the haircut, and you've got yourself a beard that's on full display. What's great about this particular hairstyle is that it makes your head hair the least of your hair care problems. You'll have more time getting your beard looking stunning.

Don't like how bold of a statement the mohawk makes, but like the general idea of it? Don't worry, there's a more low-key alternative to the regular mohawk. Known as a fauxhawk, it's a modern take of the mohawk, with less defined features that make it acceptable in just about any scenario.

Fauxhawks are also divided further into sub-categories based on length. You've got your short fauxhawks, your long fauxhawks, and even more stylish variants such as the taper fade faux- hawk. Even fauxhawks with undercuts are a thing. There are lots of options to choose from, so feel free to pick one that suits you best.

The fauxhawk is just one of the many contemporary (or modern) mohawks in style these days. In fact, while there are plenty of types of fauxhawks to choose from, there are just as many (if not more) modern mohawk styles. But we're not referring to the contemporary mohawks as a whole. We're talking about a mohawk that's literally named "the modern mohawk."

This type of mohawk pretty much follows the footsteps of the classic mohawk, but with more modern features. For one, it looks neater, thanks to the way that the mohawk is styled. It's also thicker than most classic mohawks, giving the hair more volume than before.

Looking to add a little extra edge to your look? Then a spiked haircut may be your best bet. At first glance, short spiky hair may seem just like a quiff haircut or even a fauxhawk. But the main difference lies in how the hair is positioned - spiky hair tends to be styled upwards, hence the term "spiked."

Should you choose to go for this hairstyle, we recommend using either pomade or gel for best results. You'll need something that can hold the spikes up at all times, and both pomade and gel are suited for just that. If you're looking for a little extra gloss, then a gel is excellent, but pomade will do the job for you almost all the time.

Arguably one of the cleanest-looking haircuts on this list, the classic short comb-over haircut reminds you of a kid getting their hair ready for their class pictorial. Of course, this doesn't make the comb-over just for kids - in fact, it looks great on any teen and young adult who wants a clean finish on their look.

One of the great things about the comb-over is that it can also be customized to have a different look and feel every time. For example, you could use either a high or medium fade, depending on your preference. You could also even incorporate a hard part below the comb-over if that's what you'd prefer. You really can't go wrong with a good comb-over.

Haven't found any short hairstyles that you like yet? Fear not, we have a few more options that don't really fall under any category so far but are great enough hairstyles to be featured here.

Named after a mistress of a former king of France, the pompadour is now used to refer to a men's hairstyle that's similar to a comb-over, only that this time the hair is combed backwards rather than to the side.

As a side-note, pompadours are just as versatile as comb-overs. They're great when combined with different fade lengths and even side parts. Just be sure to use the right pomade or wax if you're planning on getting this hairstyle, as some may find that their hair returns to its natural shape after a while.

This hairstyle is the perfect example of how even a little adjustment to a popular haircut can achieve an entirely different look. All you need to do for this haircut is to get yourself a crew cut. Then, just comb your hair to the side, and voila - a simple adjustment that delivers surprising results.

Relive that emo phase with this stylish hairstyle. While fringes (or bangs, as some call them) are most commonly remembered as a defining trait of emos, they're definitely still fashionable to this day. Fringes also look surprisingly good when paired with a short haircut, such as a fade or undercut down the sides. What you get as a result is a long, healthy fringe that's given a spotlight thanks to the short sides not getting in the way.

Crops aren't for everyone, and this particular crop may be for even fewer people. The French Crop is an interesting combination of your typical cropped haircut and a short to long fringe in front. Not everybody can pull this look off without looking a little silly, so be sure you know you're right for the hairstyle before committing to getting one yourself.

If you've played any of the Street Fighter games, you probably recognize this haircut from the character Guile. The flat top is a particular type of hairstyle that gets its name from the flat shape of hair on top. Flat tops can be short, medium, or long, depending on personal preference and how well the hair can be held up with gel or pomade.

We're ending this section of short haircuts with a simple one. If you aren't really sure what to get at all, then try going for a short and spiked look. It's not too bold, not too low-key, is relatively low-maintenance, and can even be styled into other hairstyles when grown out thanks to the top not being too much longer than the sides.

For a lot of men, the medium spectrum of hairstyles provides the most options. It's basically the Goldilocks zone of hairstyles, as it isn't too short nor too long for the average joe. You can quickly tell who'd look great (and not-so-great) in short or long hairstyles, but it's challenging to do the same for medium haircuts, as they work well with most face shapes and types. This makes medium haircuts extremely popular among all kinds of men.