5 men's hairstyles long on top

Popular men's hairstyles nowadays are hairstyles with long hair on top and the sides and back short(er) or very short. There are numerous versions and variants of this long hair on top hairstyle, so in this blog post I will mention 5 different examples of men's long on top hairstyles. Perhaps it will give you some inspiration for a new look when you are ready to visit the barber again.

1. Undercut with slick back on top

Slick Back Undercut

A first example of a men's long on top hairstyle, is the undercut with slick back. The sides and back are usually very short and the hair on top relatively long. Especially when we are talking about a disconnected undercut. Some examples of this hairstyle are Brad Pitt in Inglorious Bastards or the character Jimmy Darmody in the HBO TV Show Boardwalk Empire. Also in Peaky Blinders you will see this undercut hairstyle pretty often. This is a classic hairstyle that was very popular in the 1920s and 1940s, but also nowadays it is very stylish and trendy.

Products I would recommend using for this men's hairstyle with longer hair on top are primarily pomades. A water based or oil based pomade will help to slick your hair back and keep it there because these products are a bit more sticky compared to waxes and pastes. When it comes to shine you can choose anything from matte to shiny, but usually you see that (disconnected) undercuts with a slick back on top have a decent amount of shine. It can prove useful to use a high quality hair brush or comb for men to slick back your hair more easily.

2. Long hair on top with fade

Medium long hair on top with skin fade

A slightly less drastic haircut that also keeps the hair on top longer and the sides and back shorter, is a fade hairstyle. When you have a fade the hair near your ears is usually the shortest and it gets slightly longer when it gets closer to your hairline. On top you keep your hair at least at medium length to even longer.

This men's long on top hairstyle can be created in many different ways and can be styled in many ways. You can go for a quiff, a comb-over or a side-part, for example. The possibilities or endless and it depends of your face shape which haircut will suit you best for this men's longer hair on top hairstyle. Not every haircut and hairstyle suits every man.

When it comes to products to style a fade with longer hair on top I would recommend picking a hair wax, paste or clay when you like to keep it natural with a matte finish. These type of products also provide a medium to strong hold to keep your hair in place. You will need at least a medium hold to keep that longer hair on top in check, but maybe you even want to go for a strong hold product.

3. Classic or Modern Pompadour

Modern Pompadour

A classic pompadour will keep the hair on the sides shorter, but it does not have to be a (skin)fade. This men's long on top hairstyle is more old skool hairstyle, but you have many modern versions nowadays.

A pompadour means that the hair on top is longer and styled a bit up and slightly back. Usually this hairstyle is achieved using a comb for a groomed look. This classic version is combed really tight, but modern versions can be styled with your hands for a more relaxed look.

When you want to achieve a classic pompadour, then I would recommend using a pomade with a decent amount of shine. A water based pomade will help you to comb your hair into place and keep it there once it dries in a little bit.

For a modern pompadour that is more relaxed, you can also choose a wax or paste with a medium to high hold and a matte to semi-matte finish. That way your longer hair on top will stay put, but it will not look as tight and groomed as a classic pompadour.

4. Side swept hairstyle

Side swept look with fade

This is an example of a men's on top longer hairstyle that not necessarily requires shorter sides. Your hair on top definitely needs a medium length at least, but you do not have to choose for a fade necessarily. But the picture shows that a fade also works here as well.

A side swept hairstyle for men means that your hair is swept to one side of your face. Your hair basically falls down on one side. To achieve this men's haircut, you will need long hair on top that will at least come down to your nose, because otherwise it is not long enough to sweep it to the side.

When you like to have a long on top haircut, but you do not want a very tight or groomed looking hairstyle, then this side swept hairstyle is a great alternative that allows your hair to be a bit more tousled and slightly more messy.

To style this hairstyle it is best to use a medium hold product with a medium to matte finish. So, pick a paste, cream or wax. A sea salt spray is also a very interesting product to achieve some more volume and texture in your longer hair on top.

5. Messy (curly) longer on top hairstyle

Messy curly hairstyle

When you prefer a hairstyle that looks like you did not do anything in the morning, then you can keep the hair on top longer and the sides and back a bit shorter. The sides and back do not have to be very short, but that is up to you.

Your longer on top hair can stay wild and tousled while styling it. This men's long on top hairstyle also helps to cover up potential balding spots are a slight widow's peak. It is a nonchalant hairstyle that shows that you are a self confident person.

When you have wavy or curly hair, than this look works very well for you as well. You just keep your hair on top longer and messy. Wavy and curly hair is sometimes a bit more difficult to tame, but this men's long on top hairstyle does not require that anyway.

Good products to use for this would be a medium hold wax, paste or clay with a matte finish. A matte finish provides a natural looking hairstyle and it hides potential balding spots the best. Products to add shine make it easier to look through your hair and on your scalp.

Pre-styling products are a good option to consider when you are going for this tousled and messy hairstyle with longer hair on top, but this category helps to create more volume and texture in your (wavy or curly) hair.

Conclusion

This blog post is specifically meant for man that want a haircut with longer hair on top. When going for a men's longer on top hairstyle you have many different hairstyles to choose from. You can pick yourself how short or long you want to keep your sides and back.

The 5 examples above are very different men's hairstyles, so I am sure there will be a style for you if you want to keep your hair on top longer.

And for the best hair styling products you should have a look in the Moquer shop! We have literally hundreds of different hair styling products to style your longer hair on top and lock it into place for the rest of the day.

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