Textured Fringe Haircuts for Menin 2027

A textured fringe is a men’s haircut with choppy, uneven texture on top, worn forward over the forehead, with short sides that are usually tapered or faded. It’s one of the most requested men’s cuts going into 2027 because it’s easy to style, it hides a high or receding hairline, and it works on straight, wavy, and curly hair.

Nine ways to wear it

1. Messy textured fringe with a low taper. Medium length on top, cut choppy, pushed forward. A low taper keeps it soft. The most versatile version.

2. Textured fringe with a mid fade. More contrast at the sides, more modern. See low, mid, and high fades.

3. Textured fringe with a burst fade. The fade curves around the ear. Popular with longer, wavy fringes. See drop fade vs. burst fade.

4. French crop. A shorter, neater fringe, cut fairly straight across, with skin or short sides. See the French crop.

5. Curly fringe. Curls worn forward with a taper. Let your natural texture do the work. See curly fringe haircuts for men.

6. Long, heavy fringe. Hair reaches the eyebrows, with a softer taper. A more relaxed, slightly grungy look.

7. Textured fringe with a scissor cut on the sides. No clippers, so the sides stay a little longer. Good if you don’t like the look of a fade growing out.

8. Edgar-inspired fringe. A straighter, blunter line with a high fade. See the Edgar cut.

9. Two-block fringe. Longer top hanging over shorter sides, popular in Korean styling. See the two-block haircut.

Who it suits

• Receding or high hairline: the forward fringe covers the temples. See best haircuts for a receding hairline.
• Long or oblong faces: the fringe shortens the face.
• Round faces: keep some height and texture on top, and a tighter fade at the sides.
• Thick hair: ideal. Ask for texturizing to remove weight.
• Fine hair: works if kept shorter, with a matte product for grip.
• Strong cowlick at the front: can push the fringe up. Ask your barber to work with its direction. See cowlick hairstyles.

How to ask your barber

“A textured fringe. Leave about three to four inches on top, point-cut for texture, and push it forward. Low taper on the sides, blended into the top. Keep the fringe at mid-forehead.”

Adjust the length and fade height to the version you want, and bring a photo. Our guide on what to tell your barber has more phrases.

How to style it

1. Towel-dry until damp.
2. Spray sea salt spray through the top.
3. Blow-dry forward, using your fingers to rough it up.
4. Rub a pea-sized amount of matte clay between your palms and work it in with your fingertips.
5. Pinch a few pieces to separate them.

Clay gives the matte, piecey finish this cut needs. See pomade vs. clay vs. wax.

Upkeep

• Sides: every three to four weeks for a fade, five to six for a taper or scissor cut.
• Top: a texturizing trim every six weeks.

Related guides

• Men’s Haircut Trends for 2027
• Textured Crop vs. Quiff
• French Crop vs. Caesar Cut

Try the fringe on your own face

Fringe length changes how your face looks more than any other detail. Hairover lets you upload a clear photo, get a hair analysis, and try hairstyles on your own face in Style Studio, so you can compare a short French crop with a longer messy fringe first.

Try a textured fringe on your own photo with Hairover.