Trendy hair cuts for men right now share one idea: clean sides, a little texture on top and nothing that needs an hour in front of the mirror. Six looks come up again and again at Deja Vu, and each one has clear instructions you can hand to your barber.
If you want a quick answer, start with a mid taper and a textured top. It works on most heads, most hair types and most offices. Fade haircuts and scissor cuts are $35 here, with a hot towel neck finish on every haircut.
The textured crop
A short, choppy top with a fringe, tight sides and a taper. It suits straight and wavy hair and masks a receding line. Ask for a number 2 on the sides, a mid taper and about 2 inches on top with texture. Style with matte paste. Touch up every 3 to 4 weeks. It reads casual but neat, and it needs two minutes with product in the morning. Hot weather suits it, since the short sides stay cool on a crowded train.
The mid taper with flow
The taper starts mid head and keeps length on top that sweeps back or sideways. It flatters oval, square and long faces. Ask for a taper at a guard 1 to 2 at the neck, scissors on top, about 4 inches. Blow dry the top back and finish with cream. Touch up every 4 weeks. Our men’s flow haircut guide covers growing it out.
The crew cut
Short, neat and nearly impossible to get wrong. Hair on top stays about 1 inch, tapered at the sides. It suits round and square faces, thick hair and men who hate styling. Ask for a number 3 or 4 on top and a taper at the neck. Learn more in our crew cut guide. Touch up every 3 weeks to keep the outline. It is also the easiest cut to keep tidy with an $18 line up and edge up in between.
Many men in the area choose it for the summer or before a trip. It dries in minutes and survives a long day without a comb.
Curly top with a clean fade
Short sides and a curl on top is one of the strongest looks around. Ask for a mid or low taper, keep 3 to 4 inches of curl and let the barber thin the sides only. Use a cream, not gel. Read the curly hair guide for men for product advice. Touch up every 4 weeks. Do not brush dry curls, which makes them frizz, and finger style them while damp instead.
The classic side part
The scissor cut that never left. Natural sides, a low taper and a clear part. It suits conservative offices and men over 40 with graying hair, which our classic scissor cuts are built for. Ask for scissor over comb on the sides and a hard part if you want it formal. Touch up every 4 to 5 weeks. A comb and a little cream are all you need, and gray hair actually looks sharp with this cut. If you are coloring, our men’s hair color is $55.
Trendy cuts in a table
| Cut | Sides | Top | Touch up |
|---|---|---|---|
| Textured crop | Guard 2, mid taper | About 2 inches | 3 to 4 weeks |
| Mid taper with flow | Guard 1 to 2 at neck | About 4 inches | 4 weeks |
| Crew cut | Guard 2 to 3 | About 1 inch | 3 weeks |
| Curly top fade | Low or mid taper | 3 to 4 inches | 4 weeks |
| Side part | Scissor, low taper | 3 to 4 inches | 4 to 5 weeks |
Pricing is the same across all of them, $35 for the cut, and $18 for a line up and edge up in between.
How do you pick the right one?
Start with face shape and hair type, then add your job and your patience. Our face shape guide for choosing a haircut goes step by step.
A quick rule: round faces want height and tight sides, long faces want shorter tops and some width, and square faces can take almost anything. If your hair is thin, go short and textured. If it is thick, you can wear it longer.
What the trends have in common
Every look above keeps the sides clean, puts the interest on top and avoids heavy product. That is the thread running through Manhattan right now. Men want a cut that survives a morning commute, a meeting and an evening out without a touch up in the restroom mirror.
It also means you can mix and match. A crew cut length with a mid taper is close to a textured crop, and a side part with a low taper is one step from the flow. Tell the barber the feeling you want, tidy or relaxed, and the details follow.
Beards and trendy cuts
A trimmed beard can balance any of them. If yours feels scratchy, read why a beard gets itchy and what to do. Our Classic Combo package, a fade plus beard, is $48.
Do not over think it. The best trendy cut is one you can repeat at home without a long routine, so choose by the time you actually have in the morning.
Should you wash your hair before you come in?
Clean, dry hair is best for most cuts, but it is not required. We answer this in should you wash your hair before a haircut, including what to do after a gym session.
Come in as you are if you can, and tell the barber how you style it. A fresh wash is a nice to have, not a rule.
Try a trendy cut at Deja Vu
Deja Vu Barbershop, 101 E 34th St, New York, NY 10016, between Park Avenue and Lexington Avenue. Call (212) 576-1062 or book through the contact page details. Walk ins are always welcome.
Not sure where to start? The men’s flow haircut is a strong first pick, and the full list is in our fade haircuts in Murray Hill.
Questions readers ask
What is the most requested cut right now?
A mid taper with a textured top. It works across hair types and looks tidy at work.
Do trendy cuts cost more?
Not at Deja Vu. A fade haircut or classic scissor cut is $35 either way.
How do I show my barber what I want?
Bring a photo, then say the guard numbers for the sides and the length on top in inches.
Are trends worth following?
Only when the cut suits your face and hair. A simple, well kept cut always beats a trend that fights your hair.