Top Teen Boy Hairstyles 2026 – Trendy Haircuts & Styling Ideas

This is a modern style that combines longer hair on top with a neat taper fade on the sides. This hairstyle truly blends the best of both worlds: the layers add volume to thin, naturally straight hair while the fade gives you that sharp, clean look with the parallel lines. The thin hair on top can be styled with pomade or texturizing salt spray to get extra volume whether you’re looking to keep it messy or neatly combed.

If you are a fan of a full fringe that has lots of volume and weight and covers the forehead, this is the style for you. With the hair in the back and on the sides tapered into a low fade, there is a smooth transition to a full appearance up top. This is a versatile teen haircut that can be easily styled for any occasion: neatly combed or messy and texturized with some hairspray.

Here is a modern twist for a well-known classic cut from everyone’s childhood – the curtain cut. The sides are shaved or closely cropped for the striking contrast while the top is left significantly longer and gives you freedom for styling. Whether slicked back, swept to the side, or styled into a bun or short ponytail, the long top offers endless possibilities. Also, it will be easy to maintain as only the sides need to be shaved regularly while the top can be grown as long as you want it.

For all the Peaky Blinders’ fans out there: here is the essence of the vintage gangster’s chic style! This is the hairstyle that emphasizes sophistication and simplicity combined all in one. While the hair on top is kept long and neatly combed backward for a smooth and polished finish, the sides are tapered or simply kept drastically shorter, ensuring the focus stays on the sleek back-swept top. Ideal for formal settings but would also look chic for a day-to-day minimalism style.

Justin Bieber’s hairstylists always knew how to rock the red carpet! This is a fun and stylish haircut that never goes out of fashion. So here we go: years later it is back in. No wonder why: with its voluminous top full of soft texture, this look radiates youthful teen energy and confidence. The neatly tapered sides and long top, create a clean yet playful vibe. Whether you’re heading to a red carpet or just a school day this is the haircut to go to.

This trendy teen haircut is perfect for those who want a clean and stylish look and are not ready to remove their current hair length. It features a gradual taper on the sides and back, seamlessly blending into the longer, coarse hair on top. This haircut would look great on a variety of face shapes and work well with casual or formal styles due to its versatility: keep it texturized and voluminous or sleek it to the side – it will look gorgeous both ways.

This style is a fresh take on the classic French crop, designed to embrace and highlight the naturally curly texture. With this haircut you get the chance to keep your perfect curls as they are: while growing the fringe slightly longer to fall across the forehead it will be easy for you to maintain a low fade for a sharp clean look. The curls always add a relaxed, effortless vibe while the fade keeps the look neat and structured.

Finally, we are getting to more elegant, sophisticated looks. This sharp, polished style with the hair neatly sleeked back simply cannot leave your fresh haircut unnoticed. To highlight the length on top you can pair this cut with a high fade to create a bright contrast. This is the style you would want to get for any special occasion where you’re looking to make a statement with your graceful appearance.

A classic, low-maintenance style that’s short on the sides and longer on top. It seems like there could be nothing special about this haircut but you might be wrong. This is a timeless, simple style for a reason: it features a clean, straight-across fringe that creates a polished, effortless look. On top of that it requires absolutely no fuss and can last looking fresh way longer than other trendy cuts. This cut is a low-maintenance yet sharp style that frames the face perfectly.

At first look, this is a simple style that adds a fade to the classic buzz cut, but there is one important detail: even though the hair is buzzed short, there is still enough length left to give it a tousled, lived-in feel. Paired with a gradual fade on the sides, it creates a clean, modern look while keeping the texture on top for a relaxed vibe.

This haircut is perfect for teen boys with naturally textured, curly hair: with the sleekness of a gradual fade, it creates a very stylish look. This haircut will give you a modern, well-balanced appearance that enhances natural curl yet keeps the sides clean and sharp. Perfect for teens who want to keep their curls but add an edgy twist to them.

There are so many ways to style fringe! You can easily create a unique way that would match your vibe perfectly. For instance, in this photo, the fringe is cut unevenly which creates an off-center look that adds a lot of personality while the sides are paired with a high fade for a sharp contrast. Ideal for teens who want a unique, attention-grabbing haircut.

This is the hairstyle you absolutely would have heard about if you’re into K-pop. This is the number one in popularity for Korean teenage boys, and we definitely see why. In this cut the sides are kept longer with no fade which gives the hairstyle a fuller, more balanced look and the messy framing on the forehead adds edginess to the style. Simple yet trendy cut that requires minimal upkeep and looks sharp.

If you’re looking for something extravagant and eye-catching – this type of mohawk is definitely a bold, statement-making style. While it looks just like a classic mohawk it has a unique twist – sharp, graphic lines that could be parallel to your jaw lines or framed in any artistic direction. If you want to emphasize your individuality and creativity – this is your haircut!

This carefree style features a textured, messy fringe that falls across the forehead, giving it a relaxed, tousled vibe. Ideal for those with short, coarse, and naturally spiky hair, this haircut embraces the texture so there is no more need to battle those spiky hairs looking in all different directions. It’s a laid-back yet edgy look, perfect for teens who want a low-maintenance, trendy haircut that still packs a punch.

This is definitely one of the boldest styles on the list because of the layered cut on top which adds the edginess of a mohawk and volume to your naturally sleek straight hair. With the fully shaved sides or taper fade and long pointy bangs, this haircut wins it all thanks to a striking contrast. This choice of cut is perfect for teen boys looking to stand out with a mix of boldness and style.

The absolute leader of this year’s trends is this style with a close shave on the sides and back of the head, and lots (like really lots) of curly hair on top. The naturally finer curl you have – the better it will look with this cut, trust us on that. It’s a great choice for teenage boys who want a cool, laid-back look with a touch of sophistication.

This is a medium-length style that is perfect for teens with loosely curled or wavy hair. This contrast between the voluminous top and the clean, faded sides adds a balanced, modern appearance to a classic mohawk cut. It’s surely both fashionable and relatively easy to maintain.

This is the hairstyle that can create a very realistic illusion of a longer face. So if you are seeking to make your facial features look sharper, this is your choice of cut! The hair on top should be left slightly longer and cut into layers to achieve a voluminous look and this is what gives your hair a relaxed, beachy vibe with plenty of movement. It will work great for teen boys looking for something trendy but low-maintenance.

Another well-known classic cut is a mullet. You might get an association with the mid-80s, however, don’t rush to put labels on it! This medium-length style that works especially great for straight hair is coming back into the trend’s hot five this year, believe it or not. While it gives you a lot of options to play with when it comes to fades – choose low, burst or temple fade – it also does not require a lot of attention to keep it freshly looking as the cut itself calls for messy, freely styled hair.