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Groom Hairstyles: Wedding Haircuts for EveryHair Type
Wedding hairstyles for grooms: classic side parts, textured crops, slick backs, and longer and curly styles, plus when to get your haircut and how to keep it neat all day.
Hairover Team
The best groom hairstyle is a neat, polished version of how you usually wear your hair: a classic side part, a textured crop, a slick back, or tidy longer hair. Get your haircut about a week before the wedding (three to five days for a fade), do a trial cut a month ahead if you’re trying something new, and use a matte product that won’t look shiny in photos.
Classic styles
1. Side part. Timeless and works with a suit or tux. See side part vs. comb over.
2. Slick back. Elegant for formal weddings. See slick back vs. pompadour.
3. Short back and sides. Clean and classic. See short back and sides.
4. Pompadour or quiff. Adds height and style. See pompadour vs. quiff.
Modern styles
5. Textured crop. Relaxed and current. See textured fringe haircuts.
6. Taper with a natural top. Works for every hair type. See taper fade styles.
7. Buzz cut with a sharp line-up. Clean and confident.
Longer and curly hair
8. Tidy longer hair. Trim the ends and shape it, then push it back with a light cream. See long hairstyles for men.
9. Man bun or low knot. Neat and works with a beard. See man bun vs. top knot.
10. Defined curls with a taper. Define the curls the day before so they settle. See curly haircuts for men.
Wedding timeline
| When | What |
|---|---|
| 1 to 2 months before | Trial cut if trying something new |
| 1 week before | Main haircut |
| 3 to 5 days before | Fade touch-up, beard shape |
| Day before | Clean up beard neckline |
| Wedding morning | Wash and style |
On the day
- Pack a small kit: comb, a little product, and blotting papers.
- Use matte or low-shine product. Shiny looks greasy in photos.
- Ask your best man to check your hair before photos.
- Beard: trim the neckline and cheeks the day before. See how to trim a beard.
Related guides
Try your wedding look first
Hairover lets you upload a clear photo, get a hair analysis, and try hairstyles on your own face in Style Studio, so you can choose your wedding cut before the trial.
FAQ
When should a groom get a haircut before the wedding?
About one week before for most cuts, and three to five days before for fades. Get a trial cut a month or so ahead if you're trying something new.
What is the best hairstyle for a groom?
A neat version of your usual style, like a side part, textured crop, or slick back. It should look like you on your best day, not a different person.
Should a groom trim his beard for the wedding?
Yes. Shape it with your barber a few days before, then clean up the neckline and cheek line yourself the day before.
What product should a groom use on the wedding day?
A medium-hold matte clay or cream for natural looks, or pomade for a slick back. Avoid very shiny products, which can look greasy in photos.
