Hi — I’m Lena, a professional hairstylist with over a decade behind the chair. In this gallery I’ve curated 20 standout looks covering both men’s and women’s hairstyles, from classic fades and pompadours to modern bobs, pixies, layered cuts and textured long styles. These looks suit a wide range of faces, hair textures and lifestyles: short, low-maintenance cuts for busy professionals; layered, voluminous shapes for fine hair; and textured, tapered styles for anyone wanting movement and edge. In the salon I assess face shape, hair density and growth patterns before recommending a cut and a simple at-home routine. Each style includes quick styling tips — product suggestions (lightweight creams, pomades, sea-salt sprays), tool guidance (blow-dryer, round brush, flat iron) and maintenance notes so you can recreate the look between visits. Use the 20 images as inspiration and bring your favorite to your next appointment for a personalized fit.
Textured Long Fringe Undercut — Disconnected Sides with Natural Movement
This modern textured undercut pairs clipped, tapered sides with a longer, tousled fringe for a relaxed yet polished look. Best for straight to wavy hair and medium-to-thick densities — fine hair can work with volumizing pre-stylers, while very curly hair will need blow-drying or straightening to achieve the laid-over fringe. Start on towel-dried hair: apply a sea-salt spray or lightweight volumizing mousse at the roots, then blow-dry using your fingers or a medium round brush to lift the crown and coax the fringe forward. For defined separation, finish sections with a flat iron or twist with your fingers while drying. Tools: clippers for the sides, scissors for texturizing the top, blow dryer, round/vent brush, and optional flat iron. Products: volumizing shampoo/conditioner, pre-styler (salt spray or mousse), matte clay or paste for hold and texture, texturizing powder or spray, and a light hairspray. Difficulty: moderate — expect 8–15 minutes daily styling and basic skill with a dryer/brush. Maintenance: trim the sides every 3–5 weeks, refresh texture with occasional point-cutting, avoid daily heavy washing, and use a weekly deep conditioner to keep hair healthy.
Textured Wavy Curtain Fringe for Medium-Length Hair
This relaxed, textured curtain fringe works best on medium-length, wavy to loose-curly hair and medium to thick density. The cut keeps 3–5 inches on top with slightly shorter, tapered sides to allow natural fall and movement. To style, towel-dry hair to damp, apply a lightweight leave-in conditioner or curl cream to add slip, then a sea-salt spray for texture. Use a diffuser on low heat while scrunching with your hands to enhance waves, or blow-dry with a medium round brush to create the soft curtain parting. Finish by defining pieces with a small amount of matte paste or styling cream, working product through the ends with your fingers; use a flat iron on a low setting to correct any frizz or form a single wave if needed. Tools needed: blow dryer with diffuser, wide-tooth comb, round brush, flat iron (optional), and scissors for trims. Difficulty: easy–medium — daily styling takes 5–10 minutes. Maintenance: trim every 6–8 weeks, deep-condition weekly, avoid daily shampooing to preserve natural oils, clarify monthly, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce friction and preserve shape.
Textured Wavy Long Top with Tapered Sides (Modern Pompadour)
This look suits medium-to-thick hair with natural wave or slight curl; straight hair can achieve the shape with added texture, while very fine hair will need thickening products and very curly hair benefits from a relaxed cut. The stylist technique: keep the top long (3–6 inches) with weight removed through point-cutting for movement, and blend into tapered sides using scissors and a clipper-over-comb for a soft transition. For styling, work on towel‑dried hair: mist a volumizing/sea-salt spray, distribute a small amount of heat protectant, then blow-dry while lifting the roots with a round or vent brush and directing hair back and slightly to the side with fingers for separation. Finish by warming a pea-sized matte clay or lightweight pomade between palms, work through mid-lengths to ends to define texture and hold, and lock with a light mist of flexible hairspray. Tools: blow dryer with nozzle, round/vent brush, wide-tooth comb, clipper/scissors (salon). Difficulty: medium — requires blow-dry technique and product control. Maintenance: trim every 4–6 weeks, avoid over-washing (every 2–3 days), use conditioner regularly and refresh shape with water + light product between washes.
Textured Wet-Look Crop with Choppy Fringe — Mens Short Layered Cut
This textured, slightly wet-look crop with a choppy fringe suits straight to wavy hair and medium-thick densities best; fine hair can wear it with volume-boosting products, while very coarse hair benefits from a smoothing pre-styling treatment. Cutting technique: the salon achieves shape with short, layered scissor work on top and point-cutting for piecey ends, combined with a short tapered or clipper-cut sides and a forward-directed fringe. Styling technique: towel-dry to damp, mist with sea-salt spray or light leave-in, then apply a pea-sized amount of matte paste or light pomade through the top. Use fingers to tousle and define pieces, and optionally low-heat blow-dry while directing hair forward for added lift. Tools needed: blow-dryer (with diffuser or nozzle), vent brush or fingers, scissors/clipper for upkeep, and a fine-tooth comb for detailing. Products required: sea-salt spray, lightweight paste or low-shine pomade, dry shampoo or clarifying shampoo to prevent buildup. Difficulty: easy–moderate. Maintenance: trim every 4–6 weeks, refresh texture daily with a small amount of product, wash twice weekly and clarify monthly to keep shape and shine.
Textured Messy Quiff with Tapered Sides — Medium-Length Mens Style
This textured, messy quiff suits straight to wavy hair with medium to thick density; fine hair can wear it with a volumizing pre-styler, while very curly hair requires more smoothing. Salon cut: keep the top 3–4 inches with point‑cut layers for separation and a tapered or low fade at the sides to maintain contrast and lift. Styling technique: towel‑dry to damp, mist a sea salt spray or volumizing mousse through roots, then blow‑dry while lifting hair at the crown with your fingers or a round/vent brush for lift. Work a pea‑sized amount of matte clay or paste through the mid‑lengths to ends, pinch and twist pieces to create separation, and finish with a light‑hold hairspray or texturizing powder for extra grip. Tools needed: hairdryer (nozzle), round or vent brush, wide‑tooth comb, and fingers for texturizing. Products required: sea salt spray or mousse, matte clay/paste, light hairspray, optional dry shampoo. Difficulty: moderate — 8/10 for precision but 10–15 minutes daily. Maintenance: trim every 4–6 weeks, shampoo 2–3× weekly, refresh with water and restyle with product between washes.
Textured Messy Crop with Tapered Sides — Tousled Fringe for Men
This textured messy crop with tapered sides is ideal for straight to wavy hair and works best on fine-to-medium or medium-thick densities — it can be adapted for thicker hair with light thinning. At the salon request a short, blunt fringe with disconnected top layers and a soft taper at the temples and nape; texturizing scissors or a razor create movement and separation. To style: towel-dry to damp, apply a sea-salt spray or light volumizing mousse, then blow-dry using your fingers or a diffuser while lifting at the roots for volume. Finish by working a small amount of matte clay or paste through the mid-lengths and ends, scrunching and separating strands to enhance the tousled look; use a light hold hairspray only if you need extra staying power. Tools needed: hair dryer, wide-tooth comb or fingers, texturizing scissors (for the cut), and a blow-dryer nozzle. Difficulty is low-to-moderate — quick daily styling but requires a stylist comfortable with texture. Maintenance: trim every 4–6 weeks, use conditioner to avoid frizz, refresh texture with a water mist and rework product, and avoid heavy oils that flatten the shape.
Textured Voluminous Pompadour — Medium-Length Wavy/Straight Hair
This classic textured pompadour suits medium-to-thick hair with natural wave or straight hair that can hold shape. Ideal top length is 3–5 inches with shorter, blended sides (1–2 inches) for lift and movement. Start on towel-damp hair: apply a small amount of volumizing mousse or sea-salt spray and a heat-protectant. Blow-dry the hair while lifting at the roots with a round brush or vent brush, directing hair back and slightly to the side to create the signature wave and height. Use a wide-tooth comb or fingers to set the shape and add separation. Finish with a matte clay or lightweight pomade worked through the mid-lengths and ends for texture and flexible hold; lock with a light mist of flexible-hold hairspray if needed. Tools: blow dryer with nozzle, round/vent brush, wide-tooth comb, and styling brush. Products: volumizing shampoo/conditioner, pre-styler (mousse/sea salt), heat protectant, matte clay/pomade, light hairspray. Difficulty: moderate — expect 8–15 minutes styling daily. Maintenance: trim every 4–6 weeks, wash 2–3 times weekly, refresh with water + small product dose, and condition weekly to keep texture healthy.
Textured Crop with Tapered Sides — Tousled Short Mens Hairstyle
Suitable for straight to wavy, medium‑to‑thick hair, this textured crop with tapered sides delivers modern volume and a neat silhouette. The salon cut is created by leaving slightly longer layers on top with scissor‑over‑comb and point‑cutting to introduce separation, while clippers (#2–#4 guard) produce a clean tapered perimeter. For styling, towel‑dry then rough‑dry with a hairdryer using your fingers or a vent brush to lift the roots; a light sea‑salt spray or volumizing mist helps build texture. Work a pea‑sized amount of matte clay or paste between the palms and distribute through mid‑lengths and ends, then define pieces with fingertips for a tousled finish. Tools needed: clippers, scissors, thinning shears, comb, blow dryer with nozzle, and a vent brush. Products: sea‑salt or texturizing spray, matte clay/paste, light hairspray and an occasional deep‑conditioning mask. Difficulty: easy–moderate (3–5/10) — the cut requires a skilled barber but daily styling takes 3–5 minutes. Maintenance: trim every 4–6 weeks, avoid heavy conditioners at the roots, refresh shape with water and rework product, and use a clarifying wash monthly to prevent buildup.
Textured Medium-Length Swept-Back Hairstyle with Tapered Sides
Suitable for straight to wavy, medium-to-thick hair, this textured swept-back look uses length on top (about 3–5 inches) with a tapered or short side to create volume and movement. On fine hair, add volumizing pre-styler; very curly hair will need smoothing or longer shaping to achieve the same effect. Salon technique: cut the top with point-cutting for texture and a soft taper on the sides; style from damp hair by applying a lightweight volumizing mousse or sea-salt spray at the roots. Blow-dry using a nozzle and a medium round brush (or vent brush) lifting at the crown and directing hair back and slightly to the side. Finish by working a pea-sized amount of matte clay or medium-hold pomade between palms and shaping with fingers for separation and natural hold; a light mist of flexible-hold hairspray seals the look. Tools: blow dryer with nozzle, round/vent brush, wide-tooth comb, and styling cloth. Difficulty: medium — requires basic blow-dry technique and product control. Maintenance: trim every 4–6 weeks, condition weekly, avoid daily heavy product buildup (clarify monthly), and refresh with water or texturizing spray on non-wash days.
Textured Medium-Long Tousled Cut with Volumized Back Sweep
This textured, medium-long tousled cut works best on straight to wavy hair with medium to thick density; fine hair can achieve the look with added texturizing and root-lift products. Start on towel-damp hair: apply a light volumizing mousse or sea-salt spray through the mid-lengths and ends and a heat protectant at the roots. Blow-dry using your fingers and a vent or round brush to lift the crown and sweep the hair back, or use a diffuser on low heat to enhance natural wave. For definition, lightly run a flat iron through random sections to create movement. Finish with a small amount of matte clay or paste worked between the palms for separation and a lightweight flexible-hold hairspray to lock the shape without stiffness. Tools: blow dryer with nozzle, round/vent brush, diffuser (optional), flat iron. Products: volumizing mousse or sea-salt spray, heat protectant, matte clay/paste, flexible hairspray. Difficulty: medium — requires practice to balance volume and texture. Maintenance: trim every 6–8 weeks to remove bulk and maintain shape, use a weekly deep conditioner, and refresh daily with water and product or dry shampoo for second-day lift.
Textured Messy Quiff with Short Tapered Sides — Modern Mens Hairstyle
This textured messy quiff with short tapered sides suits straight to wavy hair and medium to thick densities. Fine hair can work with added root-lift products; very curly hair will require smoothing or a longer top. The cut is created with a skin- to clipper-taper on the sides and 1½–3 inch layered top using point-cutting for movement. Styling technique: start on towel-damp hair — apply a heat protectant and a volumizing mousse or sea-salt spray at the roots. Blow-dry while lifting sections with your fingers or a vent brush to build lift and separation. Rub a pea-sized matte clay or paste between palms and run through mid-lengths and ends, twisting small sections to define texture. Use a comb or fingers to shape the quiff and finish with a light-hold hairspray or texture spray for hold without stiffness. Tools: hairdryer, vent or round brush, wide-tooth comb and fingers. Products: heat protectant, sea-salt spray or mousse, matte clay/paste, light hairspray, dry shampoo optional. Difficulty: moderate. Maintenance: trim sides every 4–6 weeks and the top every 6–10 weeks; shampoo 2–3× weekly, condition regularly, and refresh texture between washes.
Textured Tousled Fringe — Messy Medium-Length Mens Cut
This textured, tousled fringe is ideal for straight to wavy hair with medium to thick density. The salon cut uses layered point‑cutting and light razor texturizing on a 3–5 inch top with shorter, tapered sides to create movement and separation. To style: towel‑dry hair to damp, apply a palmful of volumizing mousse or sea‑salt spray at the roots, then blow‑dry using fingers or a nozzle for lift (a diffuser works well for natural waves). Finish by working a pea‑sized amount of matte clay or paste through the mid‑lengths and ends with your fingertips to define pieces and create separation; set lightly with a flexible hold spray if needed. Tools and salon techniques required: texturizing shears/razor, comb, blow‑dryer with nozzle or diffuser, and point‑cutting scissors. Products: volumizing mousse or salt spray, matte clay/paste, light hairspray, and occasional deep‑conditioning mask. Difficulty: moderate — daily finger‑styling takes 5–10 minutes. Maintenance: trims every 4–6 weeks to retain shape, use dry shampoo between washes to refresh texture, and avoid heavy oils that flatten the style.
Textured Wavy Quiff with Low Fade — Voluminous Side-Swept Mens Hairstyle
Suitable for medium to thick hair and natural waves or straight hair with texture, this textured side-swept quiff pairs a short faded side with a longer, voluminous top. Start on towel-dried hair: apply a lightweight volumizing mousse or sea-salt spray and a heat protectant. Blow-dry using a round brush or fingers while lifting at the roots to build volume, directing hair slightly to one side; for extra body use a medium-barrel round brush or a diffuser for wavy hair. Once dry, work a pea-sized amount of matte clay or styling paste through the mid-lengths and ends, raking with fingers to create separation and piecey texture. Finish with a light-hold hairspray or texturizing spray to lock shape without stiffness. Tools: blow dryer with nozzle, round brush or vent brush, wide-tooth comb and fingers. Products: volumizing mousse or sea-salt spray, heat protectant, matte clay/paste, light-hold hairspray, dry shampoo for in-between days. Difficulty: moderate — about 5–10 minutes daily once technique is learned. Maintenance: schedule fade touch-ups every 3–6 weeks, trim the top every 8–10 weeks, deep-condition weekly if heat-styling, and avoid heavy oils that weigh hair down.
Textured Tousled Wavy Crop with Tapered Sides
A modern, salon-friendly textured crop with a messy wavy top and short tapered sides. Suited best for naturally wavy to curly and medium–thick hair — fine hair can still achieve the look with layering and root-lifting products. During the cut ask your stylist for point‑cut layers on top and a low-to-mid taper at the sides and back to preserve movement. Styling technique: start on towel‑damp hair, distribute a volumizing mousse or sea‑salt spray through roots and mid-lengths, then rough‑dry with a blow dryer using your fingers or a diffuser while lifting at the roots to build texture. Finish by working a small amount of matte clay or texturizing paste through the ends and crown, pinch and tousle to separate pieces. Tools and supplies: hairdryer with diffuser/nozzle, wide‑tooth comb or fingers, texturizing scissors for the cut, clippers for the taper, matte clay/paste, sea‑salt spray or volumizing mousse, light hairspray. Difficulty: easy–medium (5–10 minutes daily). Maintenance: trims every 3–6 weeks for shape, sulfate‑free shampoo, regular conditioning, occasional deep condition, and refresh with water + paste between washes.
Textured Wavy Quiff with Short Tapered Sides
This modern textured quiff works best on natural wavy to straight medium‑to‑thick hair but can be adapted for finer hair with added volume products. Salon technique: the sides are tapered with clipper work (around #2–#4) and blended into a 3–5 inch top; point‑cutting and texturizing shears remove bulk and create movement. Styling technique: towel‑dry hair to damp, apply a lightweight sea‑salt spray or volumizing mousse at the roots, then blow‑dry while lifting the front with a round brush or fingers, directing airflow back and up to build height. Tools needed: hairdryer with nozzle, round or vent brush, comb, texturizing scissors, clippers for maintenance. Products required: pre‑styler (mousse or salt spray), medium‑hold matte clay or paste for texture, optional light hairspray or dry shampoo to hold shape. Difficulty level: medium — achievable at home after a few attempts. Maintenance tips: trim every 4–6 weeks to keep the taper and shape, use a weekly deep‑conditioner for healthy ends, refresh style on day two with dry shampoo or a quick spritz of water and restyle, and avoid heavy oils that weigh the quiff down.
Textured Tousled Fringe — Medium-Length Layered Men’s Hairstyle
This textured tousled fringe works best on straight to wavy hair and suits medium to fine densities; thicker hair can be texturized by the stylist with point cutting or thinning shears. Start on towel-dried hair: mist a sea-salt spray or lightweight mousse through the mid-lengths and ends to create separation. Blow-dry using your fingers and a medium round brush to lift the roots and direct the fringe forward, or diffuse on low heat for added texture. Finish by working a pea‑sized amount of matte clay or fiber through the top with fingertips to define pieces and reduce shine; a light hairspray will hold the shape without stiffness. Tools and salon techniques: scissors-over-comb for tapered sides, point-cutting on the top for movement, texturizing shears, blow dryer, round/vent brush, and a small flat iron for stubborn strands. Difficulty level: easy–medium — daily styling takes 5–10 minutes once cut correctly. Maintenance: book trims every 4–6 weeks to preserve the fringe and layers, use a clarifying shampoo occasionally to remove product build-up, and deep-condition weekly if hair is color‑treated.
Textured Wavy‑Curly Top with Tapered Sides
Perfect for wavy to curly, medium‑to‑thick hair, this textured top with tapered sides emphasizes natural movement while keeping the silhouette clean. Start on towel‑damp hair: distribute a lightweight leave‑in conditioner or curl cream through mid-lengths to ends, then finger‑scrunch to form waves. For volume and definition, use a blow dryer with a diffuser on low heat while lifting at the roots, or air‑dry for softer separation. Once dry, work a pea‑sized amount of matte paste or light‑hold clay through the crown to piece out texture and control frizz; finish sparingly with serum on the ends if needed. Tools: diffuser-equipped blow dryer, wide‑tooth comb, microfiber towel, and professional scissors/clipper for the tapered sides. Recommended products: leave‑in conditioner, curl cream or sea‑salt spray for texture, light‑hold paste/matte clay, anti‑frizz serum. Difficulty: moderate — straightforward with natural texture but requires practice to sculpt. Maintenance: trim every 4–6 weeks for the taper, deep‑condition weekly, avoid daily heavy washing (2–3x/week), refresh with water and a touch of product, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce frizz.
Textured Wavy Tousled Fringe with Tapered Sides
This modern textured wavy fringe suits medium to thick hair with natural waves or loose curls; fine hair can work if pre-texturized and slightly layered, while very tight curls will need larger shaping. To style, start on towel‑damp hair: apply a volumizing mousse or sea‑salt spray from roots to ends, then rough‑dry with a diffuser or use a blow dryer while scrunching with your fingers to enhance waves. Create the side‑swept fringe by directing longer front sections across the forehead and separating with fingers for piecey definition. For added shape and hold, work a pea‑sized amount of light pomade or styling cream through the mid-lengths and ends, finishing with a small dab of matte paste to define strands without stiffness. Tools needed: blow dryer with diffuser attachment (or finger‑dry), wide‑tooth comb, round brush for added lift, and a pair of scissors for regular trims. Difficulty: moderate — simple daily routine but requires technique to avoid heaviness. Maintenance: get a light trim every 4–6 weeks, use a sulfate‑free shampoo and weekly conditioner, avoid heavy waxes, and refresh texture between washes with sea‑salt spray or a light dry shampoo.
Textured Wavy Quiff with Tapered Short Sides
This modern textured quiff works best on medium to thick hair with natural wave or loose curls; fine hair can achieve the shape with volumizing products and strategic blow-drying. The cut features shorter, tapered sides and a longer top (roughly 3–5 inches) to allow pronounced wave and movement. Styling technique: start with towel‑damp hair, apply a light leave‑in or sea‑salt spray for grip, then rough‑dry while lifting the roots with fingers or a medium round brush to encourage volume and forward curl. For defined waves use a diffuser on low heat or twist sections with fingers while drying. Tools needed: blow dryer with nozzle and diffuser, medium round brush, wide‑tooth comb, and barber scissors/clippers for upkeep. Products required: pre‑styler (sea‑salt spray or mousse), a medium‑hold matte clay or paste for texture, optional light pomade or shine serum for a wet finish, and light hairspray to set. Difficulty: intermediate—requires some practice with blow‑drying and product placement. Maintenance: trim sides every 3–5 weeks, refresh top length at 6–8 weeks, shampoo less frequently with conditioning treatments to preserve wave, and revive daily with water and a small amount of product.
Textured Voluminous Quiff — Medium-Length Wavy/Straight Hair
This textured, voluminous quiff works best on medium to thick hair with straight to natural wavy texture; fine hair can emulate the look with strong volumizing products, while very curly hair will need smoothing or blow-drying straight first. Start with towel-damped hair and apply a light heat protectant and a volumizing mousse or sea-salt spray at the roots. Blow-dry using your fingers or a medium round brush to lift the hair at the crown, directing airflow upward and back to build volume. Work a pea-sized amount of matte clay or paste through the mid-lengths to ends for separation and hold, using your fingers to piece out texture and shape the front into a loose quiff. Finish with a light-hold hairspray or texture spray to lock shape without stiffness. Tools: blow dryer with nozzle, round or vent brush, wide-tooth comb or fingers, and clips for sectioning. Difficulty: intermediate — requires practice for consistent lift and balance. Maintenance: trim every 4–6 weeks to keep shape, shampoo 2–3 times weekly with conditioner, refresh with water and a dab of product between washes, and avoid heavy oils that weigh hair down.
As a salon professional, my best advice is to choose a hairstyle that balances your face shape, hair texture and daily routine — pick a cut you’ll actually style. For longevity: schedule trims every 6–12 weeks for short styles and every 8–16 weeks for longer hair, use a heat protectant before hot tools, and add a protein or moisture mask once a week depending on your hair’s needs. For styling: start with a quality base product (leave-in cream for damp hair, matte paste or light pomade for texture), use blow-drying to set volume or smoothness, and finish with a light hold spray or shine serum. If you’re switching drastically, bring photos from the 20 images and book a consultation so we can adapt the look to your growth patterns and lifestyle. — Lena, stylist