Find out how men's hairstyles have evolved.

The evolution of men's hairstyles over time is quite impressive. The manner in which each iconic haircut became a true trend of its respective times shows us both the changes society underwent in that period and how much men’s need to style their hair has grown.

Short hair, long hair, rebellious curls, with or without gel? Undoubtedly, men's hairstyles have traveled a difficult path until now, with many radical changes from one decade to another. Although most people believe men have become concerned with their hair in recent years, it turns out that this concern is strongly rooted in the past.

In fact, if we take a short trip back in time, representatives of masculinity began to pay special attention to their hairstyles as early as the 1950s. Until now, the haircuts worn by them have varied greatly, depending on the preferences of celebrities, the specifics of each period, and many other similar aspects.

Let's see how their hairstyles have evolved and what were the most nonconformist trends over time:

The '50s

Certainly, this period was truly revolutionary in terms of the way men used to style their hair. If until then, they wanted to achieve as presentable a look as possible, with short and well-groomed hair, down to the smallest details, towards the end of the ’50s, rocker-type hairstyles became extremely popular.

Thus, the iconic hairstyle of singer Elvis Presley (Pompadour style) was the starting point for other messy hairstyles, based on excessive use of hair gel.

The '60s

The well-known period of the '60s: we all remember the songs by The Beatles, the hippie style, and also the fact that during these years several businesses were established that are now worth billions of dollars.

On the other hand, hair stylists remember the specific haircuts of the ’60s. They were based on styles inspired by musicians who made history worldwide. Starting from the hairstyles of the 4 members of The Beatles, the hippie ones and to those specific to conservative men holding executive positions, this period was truly a symbol of peace, love, and freedom.

The '70s

In a definitive way, the era of the ’70s was extremely interesting from all points of view. At the same time, personal care conquered new territories, especially considering that, in those times, the first commercials for professional hair care products intended for men were aired.

This led to numerous changes in hair styling trends, ranging from the afro style to the disco style and to classic haircuts, with bangs and medium, straight hair.

Therefore, in comparison to other periods, the '70s were dedicated to experimenting with haircuts.

The '80s

Certainly, this was the decade of long hair. All rock stars embraced this trend, actually, even those in the hip-hop world opted for longer hair and curly hairstyles.

If we were to turn back time for a second to the '80s, it would be hard for us to recognize even our favorite actors, who had long hair arranged as unusually as possible.

The '90s

Who doesn't remember with amusement the '90s and the famous hairstyles of pop artists, easily adopted by actors, comedians, and...of course, their fans? Well, this period is characterized by short hairstyles, with rebellious tips and an excessive amount of gel.

We also cannot forget the predominant blonde shades among men in the '90s, tones that, at the moment, only the ladies use quite often.

The 2000s

The beginning of the 2000s was marked by styling hair into rebellious crests, in the rock & roll style. Moreover, by the end of this period, singer Justin Bieber inspired many people to adopt a medium-length hairstyle with fluffy hair and long bangs.

Even if these trends now seem a little outdated, it seems that at that time (not far from the present) they were fashionable among men everywhere.

2015 to present

What were the most popular men's hairstyles from 2015 to the present? Well, which hair-stylist hasn’t been asked at least once to style hair into a bun tied at the top of the head? Additionally, another favorite hairstyle among men during this period is having long bangs styled either to the side or to the back.

Most certainly, trends in men's haircuts will vary significantly in the next 10 years. However, the secret of a refined and always groomed gentleman is not just about adopting a modern haircut.

In reality, it’s about choosing a hairstyle that fully characterizes your personal style but also highlights all your assets. Starting with the face’s features, the shape of the eyebrows, the beard or mustache, and even the hair type, it is vital to take all these details into account to always look impeccable.

Therefore, we advise you to choose your hair-stylist carefully. This professional plays a particularly important role in complementing your personal style with an extraordinary hairstyle, every time you visit the barbershop (and certainly, you do quite often, don't you?) Additionally, the quality of the hair care products he or she uses matters significantly. The more professional they are, the more delighted you will be with your new look.

Which period do you find most representative of your own preferences? Surely, there was a time when you experimented with one or maybe more of the hairstyles mentioned above!