The gentleman haircut is a classic men’s haircut that is typically shorter and styled with a side part or a comb-over. Inspired by vintage haircuts that epitomize the qualities of a gentleman, this haircut stays refined and stylish through time.
Hollywood celebrities Colin Farrell, Henry Cavill, and Orlando Bloom have been pioneering this cut that is appropriate not only for formal looks but also for dramatic and outgoing styles.
Barber Alexis Nikollaou features on his feed the different variations of a gent’s cut on all kinds of hair textures – wavy, straight, and thick hair.
The secret for gentleman’s hairstyles is a good hold product. The barbershop favorites include pomade, gel, wax, and clay plus a handy comb, which easily does the trick and makes any structured hairstyle uncomplicated to replicate.
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#1: The Modern Gentleman
A cut does not make a gentleman. A true classic man owns even the seemingly normal barber’s cut. The best thing about the modern gentleman cut is it works on both straight and wavy hair types.
#2: Handsome Short Haircut
Are you looking to look neat and cleaned up? You may want a handsome short cut to spruce up your style and send you out the door feeling like a gentleman. I suggest that you ask for a 2 on the sides faded up. This provides a more relaxed yet clean cut around your ears and enough length on top to fold back and style easily. No better way to walk out the barbershop doors feeling your best!
#3: Trimmed Up Long Slick Back Hair
Even long hair can produce a trimmed-up, slick back look. Just style it slicked back and keep it there using gel or your favorite pomade for that neat, suave finish.
#4: Awesome Messy Quiff for Curly Hair
A messy quiff is an awesome choice for any young adult with curly hair. It features a skin-tight low fade on the side that is nicely transitioned into a messy quiff. Make sure you have an experienced barber to do this haircut for you because this style can easily take a wrong turn if he or she is not experienced enough.
#5: Stylish High Fade Haircut on an Afro
A high fade haircut on an afro is a great option when looking for your new afro style. Inform your barber not to go too high on the fade, as it can quickly turn a high fade into a disconnected man bun.
#6: The Gentleman Cut for Wavy Hair
A light fade and layered cut are sure to flaunt your naturally wavy hair texture.
#7: The Clean Black Gentleman Haircut
This gentleman’s cut does not need any introduction. The clean fade haircut and slapping waves make a suave black gentleman.
#8: Popular Short Comb Over Haircut
A simple man’s look, this classic comb over with a part is nothing but casual and savvy. Worn with suits, a stand out from the crowd, and let your facial features be highlighted.
#9: Side Part with a Beard for Gentlemen
Connect the fade to your beard by having a faint sideburns area. This serves to keep your hair polished all over, without sacrificing your style and fashion.
#10: Classic Side Part Quiff Hairstyle
Stylish and sneaky— a quiff with a defined part plus a lower fade comb over is a neat way to roll up your sleeves for a cool gentleman’s hairstyle. This is great for hiding your long locks when you’ve got a strict dress code for the office.
#11: Simple Undercut with Fade Haircut for Thick Hair
Stylishness in an undercut comb-over is what keeps this gentleman hairstyle looking fresh. Long hair up top maintains a very frisky attitude. Adding texture to your hair will create more movement if you have straight hair.
#12: Dapper Long on Top + Short Sides
With a short-sides haircut, you have so much room to explore and play around with different styling techniques. You can try out different hair products that suit your needs, all while keeping a straight look.
#13: Trendy Side-Swept Fringe for Thin Hair
If you have thin hair, having a trendy side-swept fringe over your hairline could create a fuller look. And since haircut styles like this are easy to jazz up, why not give it a try?
#14: The Classic Gentleman Cut on Short Hair
If the famous Captain America can get away with this retro hairstyle and still be dapper all those years, then you can too! Less is more, they say, and you can bring so much more to your look without trying too hard.
#15: Gentlemen’s Simple Side Part
Ah, a classic side comb-over. Never fails to leave the girls admiring your fresh gentleman’s haircut.
#16: Professional Combover for Medium-Length Hair
This men’s medium-length haircut is classic and professional. The best thing about this haircut is that it looks sophisticated and as though time and effort went into it. A combover haircut like this requires time to style and products. It’s not suitable for low-maintenance men or men who want to “wash and wear.” It works well for dudes with wavy and straight hair textures.
This look is best achieved when blow-dried with a vented brush or round brush for more volume. I always recommend applying a grooming spray to damp hair prior to blow-drying for extra hold. After blow drying, apply a paste throughout your hair. For a softer finish, use your fingers to style it, and for a more structured look, comb it into place.
#17: The Modern Ivy League
This modern gentleman’s hairstyle is an men’s ivy league haircut with a side part, and it’s sophisticated yet fun and modern. I’ll always look at your hair type and consider all things necessary in order for you to walk out and be able to style your hair easily and effectively after you leave the chair.
#18: Sleek Side Part + Classic Taper
This classic gentleman haircut is a side part pompadour with a taper fade on the back. A lot of dudes used to wear these kinds of haircuts in the 1950s because they were practical, stylish, simple to comb, etc. Side parts are one of the most casual haircuts you can get. If you know how to comb or apply some hair product to it, it will become your signature style.
If you don’t know which haircut or style to get, try the classics because they never get out of fashion. The interesting thing is that every man with any hair type can wear classic cuts. You can find any haircut depending on face shape, personality, lifestyle and etc.