16 June 2026

Men's Hairstyle Trends: Cuts Worth Asking For

Popular men's cuts — skin fades, pompadours, disconnected undercuts, textured crops and curls — with styling tips, from the barbers at Wigs & Warpaint Sheffield.

Quick guide

The most-requested men's cuts right now include the skin-fade pompadour, the disconnected undercut, textured crops, the slick-back-and-beard combo and curl-friendly fades — your barber tailors the length and contrast to your hair type and face shape.

Key takeaways

Fades and undercuts create sharp contrast between the top and the sides.
A pompadour or slick-back needs a little pomade to hold and shine.
Curly hair pairs brilliantly with a fade for definition.
Bring a photo and your barber will adapt the cut to suit you.

Reviewed by Claire Flack · Last updated June 2026

The skin-fade pompadour

Length and volume on top, tight on the sides — the fade does the heavy lifting and you control how dramatic it goes. A little pomade gives it height and shine.

The disconnected undercut

A bold, defined contrast between the top and the sides with no blend between them. Versatile, low-fuss and easy to wear messy or slick.

The textured crop

Short, worked-in texture for an understated, easy-to-style finish — great if you want something smart that still looks relaxed.

Slick back & beard

A classic. Works on short or longer hair, pairs perfectly with a tidy beard, and a quality pomade gives that high-shine finish.

Curls and a fade

Curly on top with a fade underneath is one of the best looks going — the contrast frames the curl and keeps it sharp. The right styling product makes all the difference.