Medium-Length Haircuts for Menin 2027

Medium-length hair is one of the clearest shifts in men’s styles carrying into 2027, with more men growing out their fades in favor of middle parts, the flow, soft shags, and two block cuts. These cuts need fewer barber visits, but they do take a few months to grow and a bit of styling. Wavy hair has the easiest time.

Middle part

Hair falls in two curtains from the center, usually with about five inches at the front. It looks best with some lift at the roots. See our middle part guide.

The flow

Hair pushed back from the forehead, ending around the neck. It is often the first longer style you can reach when growing your hair out, and it suits wavy hair with a little sea salt spray.

Two block

Short hidden sides with a long top that falls over them, removing bulk without losing length on top. It suits thick, straight hair. See our two block guide.

Men’s shag

Textured layers through the top and sides, with length over the ears. It is relaxed and low effort. See shag haircut ideas for 2027.

Men’s wolf cut

More crown volume than a shag, with a wispier back. It works well on wavy hair. See mullet vs. wolf cut to compare.

Modern mullet

Short sides with a longer back. It often sits at this length, and it can be subtle or bold. See mullet haircut trends for 2027.

Tapered medium cut

Length on top with a soft taper at the sides. It keeps your outline tidy as your hair grows, and it fits most jobs. See fade vs. taper.

Soft comb-back

Hair combed back loosely with light product, for a more formal look. See slick back vs. pompadour.

Korean-style soft perm

Adds gentle waves to straight hair, with a soft, airy shape. It is a chemical service, so read up first. See our Korean perm guide.

Medium curls

Curls around the ears, with shape on the sides. See curly haircuts for men in 2027.

How to grow one out

Hair grows about half an inch a month, so reaching this length from a short cut often takes six to twelve months. To get through the awkward stage:

• Shape it, don’t cut it off. Ask for a tidy around the back and ears every eight to twelve weeks.
• Keep the sides under control. They tend to puff out before the top catches up.
• Use texture. A little sea salt spray makes in-between hair look deliberate.
• Tuck it. Once it reaches your ears, tucking helps.

Our guide to how fast hair grows has more on timelines.

Which cut suits your face?

• Oval: nearly anything.
• Square: soft layers around the jaw balance strong angles.
• Round: keep height at the crown, and use a slight off-center part or length past the cheekbones.
• Oblong: add side volume and avoid flat curtains.
• Heart: add some fullness around the jaw.
• Diamond: curtains add width at the forehead.

Use our free face shape detector to find yours.

Styling basics

1. Apply sea salt spray or a light cream to damp hair.
2. Rough-dry with your fingers, lifting the roots.
3. Finish with a little matte paste on the ends only.

Heavy products flatten this length quickly. If your hair goes greasy fast, see how to stop greasy hair, and for product choices see pomade vs. clay vs. wax.

What to ask your barber

“I’m growing my hair to a medium length. Please keep the top long, and take weight out of the sides with a soft taper. I don’t want a fade or any hard lines.”

Many barbers will automatically take off more than you wanted, so be clear. For more, see what to tell your barber.

Related guides

• Flow Haircut for Men: How to Get It and Grow It Out
• Surfer Hair for Men: How to Get the Look and Grow It Out

See it before you wait months

Growing your hair takes time, so check that the result suits you first. Hairover lets you upload a clear photo, get a hair analysis, and try hairstyles on your own face in Style Studio.

Preview medium-length cuts on your own photo with Hairover.