
10 Medium-Length Hairstyles Men Can Maintain at Home
Ever had one of those days where your hair just won’t cooperate? You try to style it, but it’s either too short to do anything with or too long to manage without a trip to the barber.
This is precisely why medium-length hairstyles are ideal. They give you enough room to style while still being low-maintenance.
At MASC, we know that looking sharp doesn’t mean spending hours in front of the mirror or constantly booking salon appointments.
In this guide, we’ve rounded up 10 of the best medium-length hairstyles for men, each paired with a visual example. You’ll also learn how to give each style the best care using the high-quality grooming products in our inventory.
1. Shaggy Layers
This hairstyle is laid-back and effortless, perfect for guys looking for low commitment.
This effortless hairstyle is versatile and can fit any face type. It has a casual look and can be shortened or stretched to your shoulders.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS:
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Choppy layers
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Textured
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Falls between the chin and shoulders
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Relaxed rock and roll
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Suitable for various hair types
HOW DO YOU MAINTAIN IT?
To maintain this shape, you need to have regular trims.
You can do the treatment within 4 to 6 weeks. We also recommend shampooing and conditioning 2 to 3 times a week for overall hair health.
HOW DO YOU STYLE IT?
You can pomade your shaggy layers using various products, such as mousse, wax, and pomade, to achieve a particular texture and hold.
BEST FOR?
It is suitable for men with round faces and square faces.
2. Pompadour with Undercut
It's a stylish and versatile medium-length hairstyle that can be dressed up or down. It is effortless to maintain and very fashionable for men on all occasions.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS:
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A high and voluminous pompadour up
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Short buzzed sides and back
HOW DO YOU MAINTAIN IT?
Use quality pomade and wax frequently. These steps would help achieve a good volume of hair. To get your desired length, ensure that you blow-dry with a brush.
HOW DO YOU STYLE IT?
You can slick down the sides with gel for a clean look.
BEST FOR?
It is suitable for men with rectangular, oval, or square faces. It is also best for men with straight and thick hair.
3. Layered Cut
This hairstyle is another style that requires minimal effort to maintain. And it complements most dressing themes. However, to keep the shape, you will need to trim it regularly.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS:
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A look of thick and full hair
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Hair naturally falls into place
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Soften harsh angles to give a balanced look
HOW DO YOU MAINTAIN IT?
Trim your hair every six weeks to keep it in shape and prevent a messy look. You can also utilize styling products or hair growth products to enhance their texture and prevent hair loss.
HOW DO YOU STYLE IT?
You can style the layered cut in various ways using a brush. The goal is to maintain the wavy appearance.
BEST FOR?
It best suits men with thick, naturally wavy hair.
4. Swept Back
It is a medium-length hairstyle that is usually styled away from the face. To achieve a swept-back hairstyle, the front hairline must be at least 4 inches long.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS:
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Length: 4 inches long
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Direction: Away from the face
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Sleek and smooth
HOW DO YOU MAINTAIN IT?
To offer proper maintenance, always use a wide-tooth comb, apply gel, and finish the process with hairspray for added control.
HOW DO YOU STYLE IT?
The best way to style this is by dampening your hair and then applying a styling product, such as gel or wax.
Next, use a comb or your fingers to sweep your hair backwards or away from your forehead.
BEST FOR?
A swept-back hairstyle looks good on men with fine and smooth hair.
5. Comb Over with Texture
This hairstyle gives men a sleek and modern look. Hair is usually combed to one side to achieve this look. The comb-over can be paired with a tapered side for a polished finish.
It is best for casual and formal looks.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS:
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Length: Medium, falling a little above the shoulder
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Side part and swept to one side
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Fade on the sides and back
HOW DO YOU MAINTAIN IT?
Always use a styling cream that adds a natural feel to your hair to help you achieve this look effortlessly. You can use products like the Reuzel Tonic Texture Cream for the style.
This hair cream can help make your hair soft and flexible, especially when creating the side part you need for this style.
BEST FOR?
It fits men with oval, square, or heart-shaped faces. It also looks appealing on curly, wavy, thick, or thinning hair.
6. Textured Undercut with a Side Fade
This hairstyle combines separation, balance of volume, and an undone look. It gives an effortless and natural appearance, especially when it’s correctly styled.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS:
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A balanced thickness
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Good bounce
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Two layers
HOW DO YOU MAINTAIN IT?
Quality products should always enhance the volume and maintain this style. Then you dampen the hair with texturizing lotion.
Avoid over-combing or brushing to maintain your desired wavy hair look.
HOW DO YOU STYLE IT?
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Trim the Sides: Use clippers to create a low or mid fade, blending it smoothly into the top.
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Leave the Top Longer: Keep the hair on top longer for volume and texture.
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Add Texture: Use scissors or a razor to create a choppy, natural-looking texture.
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Style with Product: Apply a matte wax or pomade to add hold and definition.
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Set with a Blow Dryer: Use a blow dryer to lift and shape the top for a messy, voluminous look.
BEST FOR?
It is best for naturally wavy or curly hair.
7. Side Part with Layers
This medium style offers a clean and defined part on one side of the head. It gives your everyday lifestyle a classic and polished appearance, making you feel confident as you go about your day.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS:
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A distinct side part
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A layered texture for volume
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Medium length for versatile styling
HOW DO YOU MAINTAIN IT?
Use hair products like Jack Black's Sleek Finish Texture Cream or Hanz de Fuko's Scheme Cream to maintain your side part style.
Our customers often rave about these, so any of them would be a great choice. Once you’re done applying any of these hair creams, blow-dry your hair and go ahead to style it.
HOW DO YOU STYLE IT?
Blow-dry your hair in the direction you prefer to create a polished side part. Comb your hair while doing that. Use wax or pomade to hold it in place.
BEST FOR?
It is best for fine, thick, and curly hair.
8. Quiff with Fade
A quiff fade haircut combines a voluminous quiff at the top with a gradual fade on the sides and back. It has a quiff-low fade that offers a subtle blend and a high fade with a quiff for bold contrast.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS:
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Quiff top
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A fade side and back
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Medium length
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Versatile styling
HOW DO YOU MAINTAIN IT?
To achieve and maintain the quiff, use hair putty, clay, or wax to hold the style in place and add texture.
HOW DO YOU STYLE IT?
The best way to style it is to get a good haircut and use a hair wax, such as Uppercut Deluxe Easy Hold, or a hair clay like Blumaan Heavy Hold Clay. Either of these products would be perfect for achieving this style.
BEST FOR?
This product is best for men of all hair types and textures.
9. Undercut Pompadour
The undercut pompadour is a medium hairstyle for men. It features short, buzzed hair on the sides and back.
The style also transitions to a longer, styled top swept upwards and back. It creates volume and height for the face.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS:
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Medium length
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Versatile
HOW DO YOU MAINTAIN IT?
A decent haircut and hair styling products would do.
HOW DO YOU STYLE IT?
Make your hair dry and blow-dry it upwards. Then, you can use a good styling product.
BEST FOR?
It is best for men with straight or wavy hair. Additionally, it works well with square or oval-shaped faces.
10. Textured Crop
A textured crop is another medium hairstyle for men. It features short hair on the sides and back, with slightly longer, textured hair on top. This offers a versatile and modern look that can be styled in different ways.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS:
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Short sides and backs
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Textured finish
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Easy to maintain
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Versatile styling
HOW DO YOU MAINTAIN IT?
Always have a stylish haircut to keep the sides and back in shape.
HOW DO YOU STYLE IT?
We recommend using a pomade like the Imperial Classic Pomade to add a nice texture and a good finish to your hair.
This has worked for many customers, and we’re sure you won’t be an exception.
Also, make sure that you use your fingers to make different sections of your hair wavy. Continue ruffling sections until you achieve your desired style.
BEST FOR?
It suits men with straight, wavy, or even curly hair and can be adapted to different face shapes.
Tips for Maintaining Medium-Length Hair at Home
A medium-length hairstyle is the most versatile type of styling for men, but to help you maintain it without going to the salon, follow these tips:
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Always trim your hair every 4 to 6 weeks to avoid going out of style.
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Know your face shape, such as round, oval, square, pear, or heart, and the hairstyles that suit you.
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Know your hair type, such as wavy, curly, straight, thick, or thin hair. Also, know the tools that can give you the desired look, such as pomade, wax, creams, gels, combs, shampoos, conditioners, and more.
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Always use high-quality products for your hair, especially when you want it to stay sleek, shiny, or fall into place.
It’s one thing to know the products to use; it’s another to find a reliable store to get high-quality products. At Masc, we stock a variety of hair products for men in their original packaging, and we also offer free shipping to your destination.