For men, styling your hair can be a difficult problem. You see all these images of men on TV who make their hairstyles look easy, and maybe you even look around at your co-workers or people in public and wonder how they do it. It seems like there are just certain guys out there who know the secret to good hair, while the rest of us are left standing in front of the bathroom mirror with a puzzled look on our faces.
Here's the secret: Hairstyling is not actually that easy. Men who have good-looking hair usually have to spend some time on it. Even with the messier looks, it's necessary to give your hair a little bit of guidance to achieve maximum attractiveness.
If you're trying to update your look, here are the top 4 easy hairstyles for men. Just keep in mind that "easy" is a relative term, and you have to put some time into your hair.
The side part: For whatever reason, many men assume that the side part is out of style. Maybe it isn't right for some people, but for those of us who can pull it off, it's classy and handsome. It's best if you have a rounder forehead and a square jaw, but be careful, as there are two circumstances in which a side-part is not recommended: 1) If you have a baby face, a side-part will just make you look like a little kid. 2) If you have a beard, the side-part may be oddly incongruous with your facial hair.
The messy look: The messy look is deceptive, as it actually requires work. To pull it off, you can't just get up in the morning and expect your bed-hair to be good looking. You have to cultivate just the right kind of messiness. The key to creating this look is to keep your hair on the top and the sides long, while making sure the back doesn't get too mullet-y. One word of caution: This look is great for anyone who wants to look hip and young, but if you're older, it might just make you look absentminded and unkempt, in a bad way.
The crop cut: With a textured crop cut, you'll do essentially the same thing as you would do with the messy look, except with hair that is about 75% shorter. It's perfect if you have softer features or a rectangular face, as it can make you look a little bit more rugged in a convincing way. It's also best for men who are starting to thin on top. As general rule, with the crop cut, the messier the better.
The buzz cut: If you're thinning on top, you may want to go a step further than the crop cut: Just shave it all off. This is by far the easiest hairstyle in the world, and it can make you look strong and sexy. Careful though, as if you have a rounder face, the buzz cut can make you look a little funny. It's best for strong features and square jaws.
