Popular Men's Hairstyles for 2010

Want a new look for 2010? Choosing a stylish haircut and picking a new hairstyle are strategic and can be frightening. Here are some haircut ideas that may help you find your new style.

Classic Cut with Slick Back

Classic haircuts are really setting the tone in 2010 for men's hair. One style you'll be seeing a lot of is the slick back, or wet look, inspired by the heyday of Brylcreem in the 1950s. Think of Leonardo Dicaprio's timeless styles or how David Beckham sports his hair in Armani's latest underwear campaign and you'll get a clear idea of the direction hairstylists are going in this year.

One word of caution, however: If you have a large brow, you'll want to slick your hair more to the side than toward the back in order to avoid drawing attention to your high forehead. Men who work in conservative environments will really benefit from these styles because they're versatile enough to be worn anywhere from the office to sophisticated evenings out.

Buzz cut

The buzz cut is another timeless style that will be prominent this year. With this cut, hair is kept as short as possible, and to ensure you appear polished rather than maniacal, it's absolutely imperative that an even length is maintained all over your head. With a buzz cut, it's possible to successfully cut your hair yourself, but it does take patience, the right tools and a good mirror so that you can see the back of your head. If you feel at all uncertain about chopping your own hair, see a professional. In either case, scissors should be used to crop hair quite close to the skull prior to using a razor to finish the job properly. Men with receding hairlines will benefit from this cut as it makes the most of what you do have and conceals hair loss. Guys who lead busy lives will also appreciate this cut for its ultra-low-maintenance and wash-and-go factor.


Messy Top

A cut with character, messy tops suggest a lively personality. This year, with fashion's emphasis on short, clean cuts, a messy top is also a great way for men who favor longer hair to feign having a cropped cut while keeping some of their length. To pull off this messy look, you really need a full head of medium-to-thick hair. Your locks should be layered, with the bottom layer being the shortest and increasing in volume on the sides and top. This style works best with hair that has a slight natural wave to it, although no matter what your hair type, you'll need to use a bit of mousse to create a significant lift in the front. Guys who are students or who work in an academic or creative field lead lifestyles that are best suited to this haircut, so don't try to get away with this style if you spend your day in a strict business environment as your quirky 'do might be perceived as unprofessional.

The Textured Cut

One of the hotter trends of the past few years has been the short, texturized cut. The hair is normally cut aggressively short on the sides and back while the top is point cut with shears or cut with a razor to add aggressive texture.

Taylor Lautner's recent short cut is a prime example of this style -- a look that appears casual, but requires a bit of effort.





The Fringe

Continuing on from last year's men's hair trends, the men's fringe remains a major feature of men's hair trends in 2010. But, naturally, this is a hair trend that has evolved. While the men's fringe in 2009 was all about close-to-eyebrow length, in 2010 we have more options.