20+ Top Knot Hairstyles: Visual Guide for Men

A home-run for the curlies out there! All you need do is tie your knot and let the free ends do their thing. A great simple look with no effort at all.

This top-knot style is achieved by keeping the hair at the top of the head significantly longer. The sides are kept high and tight, and they are closely faded to the skin. Also, the front hair line is closely lined up for a more precise look.

With topknots, you’ve got an unlimited choice on how much or how little hair to tie into the bun. What’s more, you can vary the length of the hair around the head to get your bun just the right size. Here, all of the hair is pulled together for a big, majestic knot.

If you love the look of a top knot, you need to try this style. The hair is kept long, which adds plenty of options for styles, and is pulled up and back into the knot. Two or three small strands from the fringe are left out of the knot, which perfectly frames your face, while the neatly trimmed beard gives you an edgy look.

Can a hairstyle get any neater than this? The top is thick curls with a cheeky top knot which is quite informal in here. The sides are undercut faded for that neat look plus the short lineup is just a sweet touch to the style.

Oh, mother of dyes! Platinum is a bold color for sure but it can take this particular haircut to a whole new level bringing an extra edge to it. 

An undercut is ideal for guys who want an exciting and contemporary look. Take it up a notch by snipping away your hair length into a top knot, and you get a smoother look. The well-shaped beard makes it even more eye-catching.

If you end up with a slightly thinner mass of hair to tie into your knot, you might want to forget about the knot entirely. With just a few hair bands or a rubber band, you can leave the hair loose for a scorpion tail look.

You don’t NEED to have a straight line parting the undercut if that’s the style you’re looking to sport. The trendy top knot is more than enough to bring some life to the whole ‘scruffy’ vibe we get from this stud. 

The top knot has gained traction on many fronts as of late. This gentleman shows us exactly why. The Hair on top is grown long enough to pull up and into a bun or “knot.” The curls in this style and add a great textured look to the style. Accentuating the sleek look is the high fade that goes down to the skin, while the two gold chains add elegance.

Top knots and man buns can look particularly creative when you allow facial hair — sideburns, beard, and all — to grow around the face. This fresh style certainly doesn’t sacrifice on masculinity.

Here’s another variation on the top knot undercut, where a high fade is used on the sides. This ultra modern look is a great choice for guys all of the ages.

So, you like the look of a top knot but not the inconvenience of having long hair? Why not opt for a knot on the top with totally buzzed sides?

The hairstyle is both, dense and sleek at the same time. The top is thick and long-haired with an undercut so that the sides can be tapered and then it is low faded for that ultimate neat look with temple fade for that beard to hold the weight down.

A dramatically faded cut or totally shaved sides paired with a top knot.

Referring to the samurai’s of ancient Asian cultures, the “samurai ponytail” avoids the common practice of forming a bun with the hair in the tie or band, but instead forming a short tail.

Looking for a little more flare in your topknot hairstyle? Why not ruffle up the bun, complement with facial hair, or even trim in a line? Here’s a look with all those pieces put together.

To be fair, this hairstyle does take a little bit of skill to achieve by yourself, especially if you have got no clue how to braid hair, much less your own. 

That’s not a reason to not learn, right? Who knew the next skill you might take on involves braiding hair?

Want something a little more catchy for the eye? Check out this awesome spacial-looking design. Use this example as inspiration the next time you’re trying to mix things up a bit at the barbers. 

Classy and put together, we love the simplicity of this cut. You can always opt for a fade for added flair. 

Honestly, this is the best of both worlds. He’s got a pretty good amount of hair to knot or to let loose. If you’re looking to do a similar style with long hair take a look at our selection of the +10 Modern Long Hairstyles For Men.

This topknot undercut uses the line we mentioned earlier, plus some cool hairline patterns, to create a style that stands out above all others!

If you’re looking for a top knot style that’s a little more reserved than most, why not opt for a hidden knot? For this look, the hidden knot is combined with an undercut and carefully trimmed facial hair, giving a youthful, hipsterish look.

Definitely love some grading play! A taper fade that starts with an inch of hair length can provide the look we see above.

No matter what life stage you’re on, a top knot will always give your look a much cooler edge than a lot of haircuts around there. 

Add a clean-shaven high fade and your bad-ass look is complete!

The fade of the sideburns blending into the beard and how shiny and healthy their hair look is totally a plus on our look!

A slightly faded undercut paired with a top knot.