Medium length haircuts for men: find out the specialists' recommendations

For a long time, medium-length hair in men was seen as an intermediate stage, mainly approached by men who were between two barber visits or by those making a conscious choice to let their hair grow. Over time, as more and more celebrities have adopted medium-length hairstyles for men, they have become increasingly popular, and barbers everywhere have started to specialize in creating them. 

Additionally, medium-length hair offers several advantages over short and even long hair, specifically being particularly easy to style, which means your clients will have access to a wider variety of hairstyles. Of course, when choosing the right hairstyle with your client, you'll need to consider aspects such as hair length, density, hair type (straight or curly/wavy), and the shape of the client's face. Fortunately, we've already provided you with a perfect hairstyle guide! 

What does a barber understand by medium-length hair in men?

Medium-length hairstyles for men are slightly different from those typically seen in women. Therefore, for a man's hair length to be described as medium, it must be between four and ten centimeters. In practice, as a barber, you'll have more styling options than with short or long hair. 

The most popular medium-length hairstyles for men and how they're achieved

Here are the most trendy hairstyles for men with medium-length hair and what equipment or hair care products you can use!

Surfer-style haircut

This style is particularly suitable for men whose hair length is closer to the upper limit mentioned above. Typically preferred by men who like messy-looking hairstyles, naturally wavy hair is an advantage. However, a skilled barber can achieve the same effect with straight hair using a pomade, for example. 

Spiky hairstyle 

Another style that relies on a slightly tousled look, the spiky hairstyle often pairs with bleaching or dyeing the hair. The barber will need to layer the hair in steps, with layers so short that they create the impression of spikes. Hair gel will be used to achieve the desired effect.  

Side-parted hairstyle

This is a classic haircut that will hardly fall out of favor with gentlemen, being associated with businessmen or students from the world's most renowned universities. The hair will be short on the sides and back, so it will suit the majority of face shapes regardless of the form. For a more pronounced parting down to the skin, a clipper can be used. This style perfectly matches a well-groomed beard, so find out how to properly care for your beard. 

Pompadour haircut

This haircut is achieved by keeping the hair longer at the front and gradually shortening it towards the back. Although at first glance it seems difficult to maintain and style, the process is quite simple when using the right care products. The Quiff style, with slightly shorter hair on the sides and back, also derives from this. The effect can be achieved with the help of a fade haircut. 

Undercut hairstyle

Perhaps the most practical haircut for medium-length hair in men, the undercut style involves cutting very short or even shaving the hair on the sides and sometimes even at the back, similar to the Mohawk style. The top part of the hair can be styled based on preferences: slicked back, tied in a bun, etc. 

Make sure you use the right tools and don't forget to consult with the client to ensure the final result will be the desired one!