40 Adventurous Brush Up Hairstyle Ideas + How to Style Guide

If the pompadour of the ’50s was given an ultra-modern update, it would look like this. The slick gelled look, the choppy texture, and the military fade are all giving off major tough-guy vibes.

Thick hair brush-ups are the best as they stand easily and the volume looks so dense. The sides here are slit-shaved with sides also having a high faded with lineup faded. The key is using some products on top of the hair with bring being brushed up.

A low fade paired with a thick brushed-up top makes your hair look fuller and denser. Just add a bit of texture to the top and you’re good to go.

Versatility of a brush-up is quite unparalleled especially the variation it gives is unbeatable. The top is slightly brushed up here with sides being tapered for that top to pop out. The fade is nowhere to be seen so as to avoid that very neat look.

Do you want to rock this look? Quite easy, flatten the top and the blow-dry from the front so that the hair goes up with some product to help it stay there. That side part texture does do wonders with tapering on the sides with a balancer beard to rescue!

Brush ups are not straight pointed up, at times it is curled strands standing as straight as they can. The brush-up is wavy with a nice job of controlling the texture with sides being taper faded for maximum panache.

Doesn’t it look like a very suitable sporty mode hairstyle? The top is brushed up but the length of hair is quite long while the back of the hair is quite tapered. The sides are quite tapered with a nice cheeky skin fade for that extra neat look.

Don’t like experimenting with offbeat looks? This style featuring tapered sides and a curly texture on the top is a classic and will always feel comfortable.

Adam Levine’s signature brush up will have you looking like you just stepped out of the ’50s.

Here, the spikes at the top flow in all directions possible and we’re totally loving the chaos. Pair it with a skin fade and you’ve got yourself a majorly punky look.

You don’t always see “messy” and “elegant” together in one sentence but here’s a hairstyle that proves you can be both at the same time. The disheveled look is the go-to of many celebrities, and if it’s good enough for them, it’s certainly good enough for us!

If you like it simple, opt for a straightforward brush with just a subtle texture. Effortless yet oh-so-cool!

If tough and messy aren’t your thing, though, you can opt for something low-key and clean. This style has a longer taper, a side part, and a subtle texture at the top — perfect for a normal, everyday look.

As if those towering spikes weren’t eye-popping enough, the blond highlights make this even more of a standout look. Totally nailed the perfect color + style combo!

Brush up has a great combination with thick hair, having a stronger hair hold is quite important while pulling this trendy hairstyle. The one here is side-parted with taper faded sides and just to make it even trendier, the beard blend with temple fade helps.

Brush up doesn’t always have to be with the hair on the front. Sometimes the hair on the top itself is brushed up with sides being undercut mid fade. The beard on the bottom balances the look quite neat.

Longer hair lengths make the most eye-popping brush ups, don’t you agree? Check out this style, which features a long top that’s given a deliberately disheveled look. We’re also crazy about the blond highlights.

Even the most casual brush up looks super cool, don’t you think? This style features just a bit of a messy texture at the front for instant edge.

There are a number of things about this look that definitely catches the eye. First, of course, is the sleek and stiff brush up. The choppy texture at the top looks stylish as well, and we’re also loving the ash-brown color.

This is the hairstyle beloved by many celebrities, and it’s easy to see why. The brush up and choppy top look super stylish paired with the undercut, plus the blonde highlights add an extra dose of coolness.

With the height on this faux hawk, you’re sure to stand out from the rest! This will work on longer hair — just make sure to use a strong-hold product to keep that faux hawk in top shape.

This style features a low fade and a crown that is brushed forward. The front, meanwhile, is denser and brushed up in a messy style. Love the combination of textures here.

Thin hair can come alive with the right brush-up style, even when you opt for a simple cut and a subtle texture.

For a major punk flair, give your brushed-up hair an extra messy texture and a fab two-tone dye job.

A nicely fluffed pompadour is quite an exotic look especially with the rusty blonde dye here. The sides are taper faded with temple vanished into the fade as well. The beard blends in quite well giving a balanced look overall.

Receding hairline is not all that bad if done right. The brush-up here is quite casual with a free fall texture to the brushed-up strands. The sides are taper fade with a cheeky temple fade and to top everything off, the clean shave makes everything much cleaner.

If rugged is your thing, this is the ‘do for you. Opt for spiky layers and a good hair product to achieve this look.

Add a little extra oomph to your curls by wearing them in a brushed-up faux hawk. The thick curls at the top paired with the faded sides and the disconnected design make for a truly eye-catching look.

From chaos, let’s move on to something a little cleaner. This style has a nice texture flowing from the front to the crown before ending in a burst of choppy strands at the back. Gorgeous!

The just-rolled-out-of-bed trend is going strong and if you want to jump in, here’s the brush up look for you. Not much effort needed, just keep the top as wild as possible.

The mid fade on this haircut makes a striking contrast to the brushed-up top. It’s a perfect combination of edgy and sophisticated.

For a really standout brush-up look, go for high volume at the top. The height on this quiff teamed with the undercut is sure to make you the center of attention.

A casual brush up can totally enhance even the most casual haircut. A perfect combination of height and texture does the trick.

One of the most classic brush-up hairstyles you can try is the pompadour. This blast from the ’50s will have you looking like a dapper Old Hollywood star.

This is yet more proof that a brush up makes a great match to faded sides. The bare neckline really emphasizes the thicker hair at the top.

When you combine a spiky texture with great height (and let’s not forget that clean and sleek fade), you get a haircut as spectacular as this!

Now this is a real-life Johnny Bravo! Ideal for longer hair, the brush up features incredible height and volume and a very stylish finger-combed texture.

The thick brushed-up front and skin fade are further accentuated with a shaved line. This is a really striking look overall.

There’s nothing like a spiky hairstyle to give you that punk vibe. Here, the choppy brush up is teamed with an undercut for added toughness.

Balance out a high fade with a tousled crown. Then brush up the front part to finish off the cool and edgy look.

Can you believe the extreme height on this brush up? Paired with the undercut, this is one majorly edgy look!

We like how the brush up flows in different directions while the textured crown adds to the unkempt appearance. This is the deliberately messy look done right!