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Whether you’re aware of it or not, your hair can say a lot about you–if you’re adventurous, if you work in a creative field, if you are a minimalist kind of a guy. Which is why it’s important to take a beat and think about it before you sit on your barber’s chair. As a popular meme goes: With great hair comes great responsibility, and that holds true during summer.
The key thing to get a good haircut, especially for summer, is that summer haircuts for men should be easy to maintain. Shorter styles typically are low on maintenance and can give you a respite from the heat. But it’s 2024 and you can switch up your look with a fun summer haircut that will make you stand out.
Here are 5 cool summer haircuts for men to switch up your look
One of the most infamous retro hairstyles, the 80s mullet, has made quite a comeback. This modern twist on the classic look is edgier and, dare we say, sexier. Celebrities like Jacob Elordi, Paul Mescal, Virat Kohli, and Kunal Kemmu have all been seen embracing this bold departure from conventional haircuts. To rock this style, you'll need a fair amount of hair to start with—ideally, mid-length on all sides, especially if your hair is wavy. Before heading to the barber, think about a few key details: how you want the front to fall on your forehead, how long you want the back, and whether you want the sides faded or choppy.
If you’re endowed with curly locks then we understand how much of an effort it is to tame it. There are chances of it becoming super frizzy or simply looking like a bird’s nest. The best way to control your curls to have a good hair day every day is to honestly, take that effort. Like Siddhant Chaturvedi, keeping it short on the sides and regularly trimming the crown will help make your hair more manageable. Get products that are specifically created for curly hair, that offer hydration and moisture so that it doesn't look dry.
Bed hair has that nonchalance, that I-woke-up-like-this look that very few manage to pull off. It’s messy and tousled, but not by incident, as it may seem. Timothée Chalamet is a great example of this. The actor isn’t just known for his acting chops but also has one of the best hairstyles that looks effortlessly cool. O
n the Indian shores, Arjun Kapoor has recently been giving big-hair-energy with his long locks. Needless to say, to achieve this look, you need to grow out your hair a bit. Not the best for summer months, but if you have slightly wavy or curly hair, then this hairstyle would work great for you.
Facts: there are very few people who can pull off a man bun without putting undue attention on their receding hairline. David Beckham, Shah Rukh Khan, Chris Hemsworth and “Lord” Bobby Deol are some of the men who have made man buns look easy, effortlessly stylish and even really cool.
For you to look equally good, you need to grow out your hair. That’s the first step. Next, the most important step is the positioning of your bun. The best location to secure your bun is not at your crown, but in between your crown and the nape of your neck, so that it’s positioned outwards and not upwards. Feel free to play around with your hair, adding braids or twists, like Deol.
A buzz cut is a fail-safe hairstyle that you can rarely go wrong with. It is also a good option for the summer months. Buzz cut comes in different shapes and forms but for summers you can cut it close, keeping the crown fluffy, especially if you’re looking for some height. To take it up a notch, you can bleach it or colour it to make a stylish statement.