A good layered haircut enhances your hair’s natural texture, gives it shape, and makes it easier to style every morning. Depending on whether your daily routine is simple and quick or more put-together, the perfect style will enhance your hair, rather than fight it. Let’s find out the best men’s layered hairstyles out there!
Textured Medium Layers: This cut has the back and sides under control with the top layered for movement. It gives natural volume and is simple to style with minimal effort and ideal for wavy or thick hair with medium length.
How to style:
- Spray damp hair with a sea salt spray. Use OUAI Wave Spray or Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray.
- Dry your hair out completely using air or a diffuser for added lift.
Layered Undercut: Short sides and a longer, layered top give this style contrast and structure. It’s clean around the edges but keeps volume where it matters. Best for straight or thick hair with a medium to long length on top.
How to style:
- Use a light hold pomade like American Crew Forming Cream for shape and flexibility.
- Style with fingers for a soft finish or a comb for better definition.
Feathered Layers for Straight Hair: Straight hair usually needs some shaping support. Feathered layers lift the ends slightly and create movement throughout. Ideal for fine or straight hair with a short to medium length.
How to style:
- Start with a volumizing spray like Sachajuan Ocean Mist
- Cap it with a light dusting of matte paste, experiment with Hanz de Fuko Claymation to secure it in place without shine.
Curly Layered Top: Layering curly hair helps define its shape and reduce bulk, making styling easier without frizz. Best for natural curls or coils with short to medium length.
How to style:
- Use a curl cream such as SheaMoisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie
- Air dry or diffuse on low heat
Classic Layered Side Part: Low maintenance and ageless, side part adds some definition without being stodgy while layering keeps it loose. Great for office wear as well as it’s great for weekends. Ideal for all hair types with short to medium length.
How to style:
- Apply a light cream like Reuzel Fiber Cream
- Combing into place and letting the rest work for itself through the cut
Layered hair is not only a style! It’s a smart, everyday choice. A good cut enhances your natural texture, keeps styling simple, and grows out without losing shape. From workdays to weekends to everything in between, a men’s layered hairstyles gives you the freedom to switch up your look with minimal effort. Ready to find the one that fits your lifestyle?
