Men's Haircut Trendsfor 2027

The biggest men’s haircut trends for 2027 are softer and more textured than the sharp skin fades of the past few years. Low tapers, textured crops, middle-part curtains, blended mullets, and natural curly tops are the cuts appearing most on Pinterest, Instagram, and barbershop feeds. The common thread is a men’s haircut for 2027 that looks good with a little product and a few minutes of styling, and that grows out without looking messy after two weeks.

Below are the main trends, who each tends to suit, how much upkeep it needs, and exactly what to say to your barber. In our own Search Console data, men’s 2027 searches came in many spellings of the same question, from “men hairstyle 2027” to “2027 trending hairstyle for men” (dataset).

Low taper with a textured top

The low taper is the cut to know for 2027. The barber shortens the hair just around the ears and at the neckline, leaving the rest of the sides with some length. On top, two to three inches are point-cut for texture and pushed forward or messed up with matte paste.

It suits most face shapes, especially oval, round, and oblong, because it does not add width at the sides. It also works in conservative offices and creative jobs alike, which is a big reason it has become the default request in many barbershops. It works on straight and wavy hair. Plan on a cleanup every three to four weeks. Ask for “a low taper around the ears and neckline, two to three inches on top, scissor-cut and textured.”

Textured crop and French crop

The textured crop keeps the sides short and the top choppy, worn forward with a short fringe. The French crop is a slightly longer, heavier version with a blunter fringe. Both are easy to style in under a minute and look good air-dried.

They suit oval, square, and diamond faces, and are a smart choice if you have a high forehead or a receding hairline, since the fringe covers it naturally. Our guide to haircuts for a receding hairline goes into that in more detail, and the textured crop page shows variations. Ask for “a textured crop with a mid or low fade, fringe point-cut and left about an inch long.”

Modern mullet and soft mullet

The mullet has stayed popular, but the 2027 version is blended rather than harshly disconnected. The front and sides are short or tapered, the top is textured, and the back is left longer to fall over the collar.

It suits wavy and curly hair best, because the length at the back has natural movement. Oval and square faces carry it most easily. Upkeep is moderate: the sides need tidying every four weeks, and the back needs shaping so it does not grow shaggy. Ask for “a soft mullet: tapered sides, textured top, an inch or two of length left at the nape.” For more versions, see our mullet trends for 2027 guide.

Curtains and middle-part hairstyles

Curtains are medium-length hair on top, parted in the middle and falling to either side of the forehead. The sides can be tapered or left longer. It is a relaxed, slightly retro look that is popular with younger men.

It suits straight and wavy hair and oblong or oval faces. On a round face, it can add width, so a taper at the sides helps. Styling takes a blow-dry and a light cream. The awkward stage is growing it in: the top needs to reach the bridge of the nose before it parts cleanly, so expect a couple of months of in-between length. Ask for “four to five inches on top, cut to fall into a middle part, with a low taper at the sides.”

Buzz cut and crew cut

Short, clean, and close to zero maintenance. A buzz cut is one even length all over. A crew cut leaves a little more length at the front so you can push it up. Many men are pairing these with a soft fade at the neckline rather than a sharp line.

They suit oval, square, and diamond faces and people with an even head shape. Expect a refresh every two to three weeks. Ask for “a number two on the sides, a number three or four on top, with a soft finish at the neck.” If you want an easy cut, our low-maintenance haircuts for men guide lists more options.

Curly and textured hair trends

Men with curly or coily hair are increasingly keeping length on top and letting curls form rather than cutting them very short. Popular shapes include the tapered curly top, the curly fringe, and the rounded afro with a shape-up.

These suit most face shapes, and the curl itself adds interest. Find a barber who cuts curls dry, or at least checks the length dry before finishing. Ask for “a low taper, with curls left long enough to form on top, about two to four inches depending on the curl.” Our haircuts for thick, curly hair guide has more detail.

Classic side part and the business cut

For work, the side part is still a reliable choice. The 2027 version has a softer part line, often without a shaved hard part, and a little texture on top so it does not look stiff.

It suits square and oval faces, and straight or slightly wavy hair. Styling takes a blow-dry and a light pomade or cream. Ask for “a mid taper, three inches on top, cut to sit in a natural side part.” The classic fade page shows several versions.

Haircut trends for thinning hair

Thinning hair does not rule out the 2027 trends, but some suit it better than others. Short, textured cuts are the most forgiving. A textured crop with a forward fringe hides a receding hairline, and a buzz cut makes the difference between thinner and thicker areas less noticeable.

Longer styles like curtains or a mullet tend to show thinning more, because the length separates and reveals the scalp. If you are thinning at the crown, ask your barber to keep the top a little shorter and add texture rather than leaving weight that lies flat. Matte products are better than shiny ones, because shine highlights the scalp. Ask for “a short, textured cut with a low taper, kept slightly shorter on top to look fuller.”

Choosing a men’s haircut for your face and hair

Start with hair type. Fine, straight hair usually looks better at shorter lengths with texture added. Thick hair needs weight removed or it can look boxy. Wavy and curly hair can carry more length and looks best when the cut works with the movement.

Then consider face shape. Round faces usually suit some height on top and tighter sides. Square faces carry most cuts, from crops to side parts. Oblong faces look better without a lot of height, so a crop or curtains often works well. If you are not sure which shape you have, the face shape detector is a quick check from a photo.

Finally, be honest about time. If you will not use product, avoid cuts that rely on it, like a pompadour or curtains. If you can only see a barber every six weeks, pick a taper over a skin fade, because a taper still looks intentional as it grows. A cut that suits your routine will look better day to day than a more fashionable one you cannot maintain.

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