20 Shaved Sides Hairstyles Men Are Wearing in 2026

With the sides and back of your head trimmed in a short taper haircut, this brush-up gives a simple yet classy look. Take things up a notch with a disconnected line, which makes you look cooler.

This military haircut consists of completely shaved sides while keeping the top buzzed. You’ll also see this being called a “bald fade” because there is a seamless transition between short and slightly longer hairs.

Check out this low fade if you’ve been searching for ways to transform the traditional taper fade. The drop cut behind your ear creates a curved silhouette that provides a more natural look, and with the loose pompadour at the top, it will give you the volume to balance it out.

Opting for a lower maintenance hairstyle doesn’t mean you have to compromise looking stylish.

The textured French crop requires only a little bit of hair product to be applied from the roots. Coupling the slightly messy fringe with an undercut also gives a perfect balance and effortlessly edgy appearance.

With thicker hair comes great possibilities to style your hair. Bring your hair upwards and apply some product to maintain that upright look.

Don’t forget to ask your barber to create an alluring design that shows off your personal style.

Let your natural blonde hair and highlight shine with this variation of top knot undercut. A high fade is great to keep your appearance slick and clean, not to mention this suits every man of all ages.

Side hardline design is a refreshing change of focal point so that people will notice the overall look rather than just the top and front. To balance out the rigid undercut design, you can style it up with a loose brush up to look effortless and relaxed.

Achieve the much-needed freedom with this slightly edgy but totally classy drop-fade haircut. The line up helps shape your face, and the textured top does all the talking so you don’t have to. 

Want to look like a million bucks? Try out this high and tight haircut, and you’re going to look dapper than usual. Complement this stylish and elegant look with nice accessories, and you’ll melt hearts in an instant.

This side brushed up fringe takes a lot of precision to achieve, but, once you have it up there – the effect is jaw-dropping. It’s like having the Heydar Aliyev Centre on your head. If you have the time to do this hairstyle, you’d need shaved sides (of course), at least 2 to 3 inches of fringe, a fine-toothed comb, and a strong holding product. The great news about this hairstyle is that you don’t have to create a side brushed up fringe all the time. It’s versatile enough for other styles (the sky’s the limit) such as a side part or a tousled fringe.

And to keep up with the precise theme of the hair, wear a mustache and a goatee that is also trimmed in great shape. Could be worn by most face shapes.

A great option for low-maintenance haircuts when you have curly hair is to have the sides shaved as tight as possible. Also, trim the curly top as short as possible without totally removing the shape so it’s apparent that you have curly hair. Sport with a beard and a few earrings (including a nose piercing) for an edgy look. Works well with most face shapes, except diamond ones.

A buzz cut, though technically it should be short as possible, can be worn a tiny bit longer than usual. And by doing so, you create sides that can accommodate a high fade with a shaved line design. A great haircut option during the hotter days without comprising your personal style ie. you can create your own line designs. Would work well with oval and square faces. And since its better to wear during warmer weather, you can sport a goatee (and not a full beard) and a simple accessory such as a stud earring.

The elephant trunk hairstyle might have stemmed from the 1950s, but it doesn’t mean you can’t have a modern twist on it. A great way to do so is to partner it with a high burst fade, especially if your hair has natural volume. The high burst fade makes the majority of your hair concentrated on the top, enough to create an elephant trunk hairstyle without having to grow your hair longer than usual. In fact, for this to work, you’d probably need just a minimum of 2 inches. Great for round faces and should definitely not be worn with a beard.

Put a twist on your classic slick back with shaved sides that could almost pass for an undercut and a striking hair color. And platinum blonde is definitely high on that list. This hair color also pops out light-colored eyes, so if you have light gray, light blue, or light green eyes, this would work for you. Works well with most face shapes except round, it can be complemented by a light beard.

If you’re looking for one of the most rugged styles you can achieve, this is for you. Propelled into popular culture by mainstream shows and characters, the braided pony is hard to pull off, but worth all the attention it’ll receive. Here, the braids have been pulled back and wrapped to show off the skilled high fade.

A reminiscent of the 90s with a hint of the cutting-edge trend. Cuts down to the temple and sideburns, it is a clean and simple type of fade. The choppy fringe gives texture to your hair and you can even show off your individuality with a cool design on the shaved fade design.

This look is fairly simple to achieve, you just need a comb to pull your hair up and tie it up. Combining it with a thin fade that’s perfect for warmer weather, it simultaneously gives a strong contrast to your longer top.

This variance of the side part trend will take you out of your comfort zone with its futuristic and modern characteristics.

Not only is it trendy, but the hardline also provides an intense yet versatile distinction that can be added into many haircuts, such as a quiff, pompadour, comb over, and others.

Guess what? The Mullet is making a comeback, stronger and more stylish than ever with a modern twist. You can now literally have the best of all lengths: shorter sides, slightly longer top and front, and you can choose however long the backside is.

When you’re blessed with having a full beard, you have to low key flex it by giving it a structured cut. You can also pair it with a clean low fade to create a smooth transition that frames your face and jawline.