Long Hairstyles for Men

You’ve stopped booking the barber every three weeks, the back is past your collar, and someone has already asked if you’re growing it out. You are. So what should it look like when it gets there?

Truth be told: the capricious rules of fashion no longer dictate that long haircuts should remain firmly in the box labeled ‘aging band geeks, Woodstock attendees and every member of Guns ‘n’ Roses’. High-profile celebrities like Keanu Reeves, Jared Leto and even Harry Styles have reopened said box and discovered the artifacts within, brushing off the cobwebs and proving that shoulder-skimming locks can steal the show once again.

Below are 31 long hairstyles for men, two photos each, from shoulder-length waves to a Viking half-up, each with the words to use in the chair. Our list will have you looking more like Jason Momoa and less like a disheveled casualty from the most recent Viking-Anglo Saxon scuffle. There’s a fine line, trust us.

Shoulder-length hairstyles for men

Shoulder-length hair with a full beard

Bearded man with wavy brown hair falling to his shoulders, turned to the side — The waves fall past the jaw to the shoulders, with the beard kept full.

Bearded man with dark curls falling to his shoulders — Curls grown to the shoulders, with the beard kept full to match.

A good first long cut: let it reach the shoulders and ask for long layers so it falls in waves instead of a triangle. A full beard balances the length at the bottom of the face. Wash it less than you think, since a day-two wave holds better than a clean one.

What to ask for Grown to the shoulders with long layers, the ends left soft, beard kept full.

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Keanu Reeves's messy shoulder-length hair

Bearded man in a dinner jacket with dark hair falling to his jaw — Pushed back loosely, the ends curl just above the collar.

Young man with thick, messy dark hair falling to his shoulders — Left loose, the waves flip out at the shoulders.

Keanu Reeves pushes it back with his fingers and then leaves it alone. That’s most of the trick. The length falls between the jaw and the shoulder, so it moves without getting in your eyes. With a beard and a dinner jacket it reads grown-up rather than grown-out.

What to ask for Trim the ends only, keep the length at the jaw to the shoulder, no layers around the face.

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Collar-length waves

Young man in a grey sweater with wavy dark hair falling to his collar, seen at an angle — The waves are cut to the collar, with the front falling past the cheekbones.

Smiling man with wavy light brown hair parted in the centre and falling to his jaw — Centre-parted waves that flip out just above the collar.

This is the stage just before shoulder length, when the front finally tucks behind your ears. Bradley Cooper’s version keeps the waves loose and the beard close. Ask for the weight to be taken out through the middle, or wavy hair puffs out at the sides at this length.

What to ask for Collar length at the back, long enough in front to tuck behind the ears, weight taken out of the waves.

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Tucked behind the ears

Man in sunglasses with long dark hair tucked behind his ears and a beard, in black and white — Long enough to tuck behind the ears and fall below the collar.

Young man with a moustache and long dark hair falling past his shoulders — Worn loose, the length falls past the shoulders in soft waves.

Tucking the front behind your ears is the move that gets you through the awkward months. It keeps the hair off your face and shows the jaw. Once it falls past the collar, you can wear it loose, as in the second photo.

What to ask for Ends trimmed level with the collar, front left long enough to tuck behind the ears.

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Straight shoulder-length cut

Bearded man with straight, streaked hair falling to his shoulders — Straight hair cut to the shoulder and swept back from the face.

Young man in a white vest with straight, centre-parted brown hair falling well past his shoulders — Grown longer, the straight length falls past the chest from a centre part.

Straight hair at this length can hang flat, so the cut adds a few long layers at the front to give it somewhere to go. Swept back, it clears the face. Worn forward, it frames it. Both need nothing more than a light cream.

What to ask for One length to the shoulders, a few long layers at the front, swept back.

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Shoulder-length cut on thick straight hair

Laughing young man with thick black hair falling past his chin — Thick hair holds the shape of a shoulder-length cut.

Slicked back instead, with the length resting at the neck.

Thick straight hair holds a shoulder-length shape well, as long as the bulk comes out. Point cutting through the middle stops it sitting like a helmet. It also slicks back well when you want it off your face.

What to ask for Shoulder length, thinned through the middle with point cutting, ends kept blunt.

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Shoulder-length waves with a centre part

Smiling man in a suit with wavy golden-brown hair to his shoulders, parted in the centre — A centre part lets the waves fall evenly on both sides.

Smiling man with a moustache and curly light brown hair falling to his shoulders — Curlier waves, left loose to the shoulders.

A centre part splits the waves evenly, so neither side gets heavier than the other. It works on wavy and loosely curly hair. Scrunch in a curl cream while it’s damp and don’t touch it until it’s dry.

What to ask for Centre part, shoulder length, long layers so the waves fall evenly on both sides.

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Long straight hair for men

Very long centre part

Man in a black T-shirt with long, straight black hair falling past his shoulders from a centre part — The centre part lets the length fall straight on both sides to the chest.

Man with long, straight black hair falling past his shoulders, seen outdoors — A centre part with the length falling to the chest.

Past the shoulders, a centre part looks deliberate. Jared Leto lets his hang straight and loose, with a lighter shade at the ends. The cut at this length is mostly maintenance: dust the ends, keep them even, and leave the rest alone.

What to ask for Centre part, length kept past the shoulders, ends dusted every few months, no layers at the front.

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Brad Pitt's straight long hair

Man with straight blond hair past his jaw and a goatee — Straight to the jaw and below, tucked behind one ear.

Man with very long, straight black hair falling over his chest, head tilted down — Straight and heavy, the length falls well past the chest.

Straight hair past the jaw with a soft side part, tucked behind the ear on one side. Brad Pitt pairs it with a goatee, and the goatee keeps the long line going down the face. The layers from the cheekbone down stop straight hair from hanging like a curtain.

What to ask for Past the jaw, a soft side part, face-framing layers from the cheekbone down.

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Long blond side sweep

Bearded man in a black T-shirt with long blond hair swept back and falling past his shoulders — Swept back from a slight side part, the blond length falls past the shoulders.

Young man with straight, copper-blond hair swept to one side past his ears — Swept to the side from a deep part, the ends falling past the ears.

A deep side part sweeps the front across and back. On straight hair that gives some lift without product. Chris Hemsworth wears it to the shoulders with a bit of stubble. Blow-dry the front in the direction of the part and it’ll stay there.

What to ask for Deep side part, length to the shoulders, layers through the front so it sweeps away from the face.

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Long hair with a middle part

Man with long, straight black hair parted in the middle and falling past his shoulders — A middle part lets straight hair fall evenly on both sides.

Young man in a leather jacket with dark hair parted in the middle and falling to his shoulders — Parted in the middle, with the ends curling under at the shoulders.

The long version of curtains: the front falls away from a centre part and the rest keeps growing. It suits straight and slightly wavy hair. It’s a forgiving part to wear while growing out, because both sides get heavy at the same rate.

What to ask for Centre part, the front cut to the cheekbone, the rest grown to the chin or longer.

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Long layered and wavy hair

Long layers

From the side, the layers start at the cheekbone and run to the shoulder blades.

Young man in a black hoodie with long, layered black hair and a fringe falling over one eye — Layered through the length, with a long fringe swept across the face.

Layers are what stop long hair from going flat on top and wide at the bottom. Tom Cruise’s cut starts them at the chin, so the hair moves around the face and keeps its length at the back. It’s also the cut to ask for if your hair feels heavy.

What to ask for Long layers from the chin down, length to the shoulders, a loose side part.

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Long textured waves

Bearded man in a leather jacket with long, wavy dark hair falling past his chest — The waves are left loose and full, with no blunt line at the ends.

Bearded man with long, wavy dark hair, seated on a wooden chair with a hand at his beard — Left to dry on their own, the waves spread wide past the shoulders.

Jason Momoa’s hair is long, wavy and a little wild, and a full beard makes it look intended. The cut is invisible: the barber takes out weight and leaves no hard line at the ends. Sea-salt spray on damp hair gives the texture.

What to ask for Leave the length, remove bulk with point cutting, no blunt line at the ends.

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Long shag

Man with a dark shag and a pink-streaked fringe, in a green jacket — Choppy layers at the crown, a heavy fringe and a longer back.

Man with a dark, shaggy cut, a choppy fringe and longer back — A heavier fringe over choppy layers at the crown.

A shag stacks short layers at the crown over longer ones underneath, so the top has volume and the ends stay light. On long hair it reads seventies rock rather than salon. Air-dry it and rough it up with your fingers.

What to ask for Short layers at the crown, longer layers underneath, feathered ends, a curtain fringe.

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Long curly hair, afros and locs

Long curls

Young man with long, dark curls falling past his shoulders — The curls fall evenly to the shoulders, full at the sides.

Long curls need a cut done dry, because curls shrink as they dry and a wet cut comes out shorter than planned. Long layers keep the shape round. After that it’s curl cream, a diffuser, and no brush.

What to ask for Cut dry, curl by curl, long layers so the shape is round rather than triangular.

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Colin Kaepernick's afro

Shaped round and even, with the beard following the line of the hair.

Man with a full, rounded afro, seen from behind in a white vest — From behind, the afro keeps an even round shape down to the nape.

An afro grown long is shaped rather than cut, with the barber rounding it off so it’s even all over. Colin Kaepernick wears his full, with the beard kept close to it. Moisturise it every day and pick it out from the roots.

What to ask for Shape the afro round and even, trim the ends only, line up the beard.

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Long locs

Long locs take years to grow, and the upkeep is at the roots. A loctician retwists the new growth every four to eight weeks so the parts stay clean. Worn loose they fall past the shoulders, and they tie back well. Starter, short and half-up locs are in our Black men’s haircuts guide.

What to ask for Retwist at the roots, keep the parts clean, trim any thinning ends.

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Professional long hairstyles for men

Slicked-back long hair

Bearded man in a white linen shirt with his wavy dark hair combed back, seated — Combed back from the forehead, with the waves left soft at the nape.

Bearded man in a linen shirt with his hair combed straight back — Combed straight back from the forehead with a soft shine.

The slick back is how long hair goes to the office. Jake Gyllenhaal combs his straight back with a little shine, and the length reaches the collar. Use a cream rather than a gel, so it stays soft enough to move.

What to ask for Longer on top, long enough at the back to reach the collar, combed back with a matte cream.

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Swept back for work

Bearded man in a black suit with his long hair swept back and tied, seated and looking to the side — Swept straight back and tied at the crown, so the length stays off the collar.

Bearded man in an open white shirt with long, dark hair swept back behind his shoulders — Swept straight back and left to fall down the back.

It’s swept back but not slicked, so it looks tidy without looking set. It works with a blazer and an open collar. Push it back with a little cream after a shower and let it fall where it wants.

What to ask for Length to the collar, layers through the top, pushed back and left to fall on its own.

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Long hair with a side part

Bearded man in a suit with long, wavy hair falling past his shoulders — The front sweeps back from the part and the length falls behind the shoulders.

Bearded man with long, wavy dark hair swept back from a side part — The front sweeps back from a side part and the waves fall to the chest.

A side part makes long hair look combed in about ten seconds. The front sweeps back over the part and the length falls behind the ears. Tuck it back and it passes in a suit.

What to ask for Side part, length past the jaw, the front long enough to sweep back over the part.

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Hand-slicked shoulder-length hair

Bearded man in sunglasses and a white shirt with wavy hair pushed back to his shoulders — Pushed back by hand and left to fall behind the ears.

Young man in a white shirt and black tie with long dark hair pushed back to his shoulders — Pushed back and down, with the ends resting on the collar.

Pushed back with your hands rather than a comb, so it stays off the face and still looks loose. It’s the office version of shoulder-length hair. A little cream holds it.

What to ask for Shoulder length, even at the back, long enough on top to push back behind the ears.

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Man buns, ponytails and top knots

Kit Harington's man bun

Bearded man in a dinner jacket with his hair tied in a low bun — Tied low at the back of the head, with the front pulled back.

Man in round glasses with his hair tied in a bun on top of his head — Tied on the crown, with a few strands left loose at the sides.

A man bun needs enough length on top to reach the back of the head before it’ll stay tied. Kit Harington wears his low and loose at the back of the head. Use a fabric tie rather than an elastic, since elastics snap long hair.

What to ask for Long enough on top to tie back, the sides and back kept the same length, the ends trimmed.

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Low ponytail

Pulled back at the nape, with the ends tied loose.

Pulled back at the nape into a short tail.

The low ponytail takes seconds: pull it back at the nape and tie it. Leave the front loose, as in the first photo, or pull everything back for a cleaner line. It works anywhere a bun looks too much.

What to ask for Shoulder length or longer, even all round, pulled back at the nape.

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Top bun with an undercut

Young man with the top of his hair tied in a bun over short sides — The long top is tied up, and the sides are cut short.

Bearded man with long dark hair tied up in a bun, loose strands at his face — Without the undercut, the whole length goes into the bun.

Tie the top in a bun and keep the sides short, and you get long hair without the length at the neck. It’s easy to keep tidy, since the undercut needs a clipper every few weeks. Without the undercut, the whole length goes into the bun.

What to ask for Undercut at the sides and back, number 2 to 4, the top grown long enough to tie.

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Half-up hair, braids and Viking styles

Half-up top knot

The top section is knotted at the crown and the rest hangs down the back.

The top is knotted at the crown and the rest falls past the shoulders.

Tie the top half at the crown and leave the rest down. It keeps the hair out of your face and shows the length at the back. It also hides a day with no wash.

What to ask for Long all over, the top section tied at the crown, the rest left down.

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Viking half-up

The top is pulled back and tied high, the sides left loose.

Bearded man with his long hair pulled back and tied high, looking down — The top is pulled back and tied high on the crown.

The Viking half-up pulls the top back and ties it high, often with a braid or two at the sides. On wavy hair with a beard it doesn’t need any help. Leave some pieces loose at the front.

What to ask for Long all over, the top pulled back and tied high, the sides left loose.

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Braided long hair

Smiling man with long hair braided back from the crown, seen from the side — Braided back from the crown, with a few loose strands at the face.

Bearded man in a bucket hat with his long hair in two braids — Two braids instead of one, falling in front of the shoulders.

A braid from the crown keeps long hair tidy all day and makes waves when you take it out. It needs length at the back without short layers, or the ends poke out. Braid it loosely so it doesn’t pull at the hairline.

What to ask for Long enough to braid from the crown, the ends trimmed even, no layers at the back.

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Long hair with an undercut, and the grow-out

Long top with an undercut

Bearded man in a leather jacket with a long top swept over short sides — The top is long and swept over, with the sides cut short.

Man in a barber's cape with his long top tied in a bun over a faded undercut, seen from behind — Grown longer, the top ties back into a bun over the faded sides.

The undercut keeps the sides short while the top grows long, so you can try long hair on top first. Sweep it back when the top is long enough, or over to the side before then. When you’re ready, let the sides grow and the undercut goes.

What to ask for Undercut at the sides and back, number 1 or 2, a long top swept back or to the side.

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David Beckham's longer quiff

Bearded man with a longer quiff swept up and back, in black and white — Pushed up and back at the front, with the sides kept neat.

Swept up and back from the forehead, with the length carried to the crown.

The first stop when you’re growing it out: a quiff with enough length on top to push up and back. David Beckham’s sits over a short beard with the sides kept neat. Blow-dry it up at the front before any product.

What to ask for Scissor cut, three to four inches on top, the sides tapered but left long enough to comb.

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Long hairstyles for Asian men

Japanese layers with bangs

Young man in a dark suit with layered black hair and long bangs parted in the centre — The bangs are long enough to part, and the layers fall to the neck.

Smiling man with a moustache and long, straight black hair — Grown longer, the layers fall past the shoulders.

Straight, thick hair takes choppy layers well, and bangs to the eyebrows finish it. Jin Akanishi’s cut is shaggy all over and lands at the neck. Ask for the ends texturised so they don’t hang in one block.

What to ask for Heavy layers, choppy bangs to the eyebrows, the length to the neck, ends texturised.

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Korean-style volume and layers

Young man in a black T-shirt with dark hair swept up and to the side over short sides, looking down — Swept up and to the side, with the sides cut short underneath.

Grown out, the cut falls into soft layers to the neck.

Korean salons build long men’s hair around volume at the front. Hyun Bin’s shorter version sweeps it up and back, and grown out, as in the second photo, the same cut falls into soft layers to the neck. Blow-dry the front up and back, then run a little cream through the lengths.

What to ask for Long on top and swept back at the front, the sides kept full, the back cut into soft layers to the neck.

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What counts as long hair for men?

Long hair on a man is anything that reaches the collar at the back and can be tucked behind the ears at the front. Shoulder length is where most people would call it long without arguing. Below the collar, the cuts in our medium-length haircuts guide run out of room, and the looks on this page take over.

Long hair still gets the same basic choices as short hair: one length or layered, a part or none, and worn down or tied up. What changes is that the cut matters less day to day and the growing matters more. Most of the looks above are the same length worn a different way.

How to style long hair for men: 6 expert tips

‘With great hair, comes great responsibility’. While this is admittedly a rather creative interpretation of Voltaire’s omnipresent advice, it nonetheless should be heeded. You are responsible for taming that voluptuous head of hair and providing it with the appropriate care.

If time is of the essence

Long hair can be a saving grace for those who despise faff. If you wake up looking like you’ve been dragged through a hedge backwards or just want a quick-fix, it’s super easy to slick that mane into a braid, messy bun or ponytail.

At the same time, longer haircuts are perfect for those who love to experiment. More hair logically means more options. If you enjoy making a statement, your hair could be the ultimate cherry on the cake with the endless styling possibilities!

Stuck for ideas? Think Viking-style, messy man-bun or ponytail variations. Be inspired by your favorite long-haired celebrities— they don’t tend to be wallflowers…

Maintenance considerations

For long hairstyles, you can get away with visiting your barber only once every 3 to 6 months. Of course, if you’re still growing your hair to its full capacity, the longer you leave it, the better.

However, those with more complex styling requirements (any sort of fringe, or a long/short fusion style) will need to make the trip a little more often. You can always nip in for a quick trim on the necessary bits while leaving the back to flourish.

If you want to maintain shoulder-length, just visit every 6-8 weeks to keep it shipshape and manage any, um, damage. Shameless rhyming couplets aside, the general rule is this: the shorter the style, the more hair appointments you’re going to need. Simple.

Messy or structured?

Newsflash: long hairstyles on men can look just as polished as your classic buzzcut. Okay, obviously, it takes a little more effort (unavoidable, really, when the buzzcut is the hair equivalent of a pizza delivery: ready to go with no prep required).

But, paired with a clean middle (or side) parting, a swept-back ponytail can exude the ultimate ‘reigned-in’ polished chic. You know, the classic ‘I’m actually eccentric but I will acquiesce on this occasion’ look.

However, if you prefer a messier, un-done aesthetic, then hallelujah, that happens to be long hair’s favored style, too.

Unlike with some shorter cuts, (where often the contrived ‘effortless’ look actually demands an obscene amount of effort and therefore becomes somewhat paradoxical), long hair is made to be loose and casual. Either way, whether the day requires a messy or structured look, long hair can be your willing compatriot.

Texture and thickness

The success of a long hairstyle can ultimately come down to the texture and thickness of your hair. Asian hair tends to be straight and thick, hence why longer haircuts are sometimes favored by and look great on Korean and Japanese men.

However, the style is open to all ethnicities, providing your hair is thick enough (fine hair often looks wispy and lackluster when left to grow).

Ideally, your hair will be naturally quite lustrous, and carry a gentle wave for maximum versatility. Dead-straight hair can appear quite severe if left to hang on its own accord, and curly long hair can risk channeling Queen’s Brian May (sorry Brian).

Face shape

Oval: This is hands-down the best face shape to cater to longer hair. Oval faces are balanced and can effectively carry a large range of hairstyles. So, oval faces, you’re good to go.

Long: Why the long face? Is it because you just learned that long hair doesn’t flatter a long face shape? Unfortunately, the longer your hair, the more it will lengthen your already longish face. Not recommended, sorry.

Square: Longer styles are acceptable here, providing you ask for a few layers to frame and soften your angular jawline. Subtle layering around the face can work wonders for balancing a quadrilateral visage.

Heart-shaped: Heart-shaped faces tend to work best when paired with a long, side-swept fringe (bangs) to frame and create balance. So long as the length of the rest of your hair considerably exceeds your chin, what happens from there down is up to you.

Round: This is where straight hair can be a blessing, as it can elongate the face and bring equilibrium to a rounder face shape. Otherwise, wavy long hair can work by providing more volume at the roots and resulting in a similar face-lengthening effect.

Age

Unfortunately, hair has an often unwelcome habit of thinning out as we get older. In this case, long hair can serve to exaggerate the aging process. However, if you find your hair has retained a lot of its youthful luster, you’re generally free to embrace longer hairstyles.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with a silver mane (lion’s manes actually go grey with age, too, and we don’t see the King of the Jungle looking any less majestic).

Terminology: How to explain what you want to your barber

The absolute number one rule is to explain to your barber that you’re growing your hair out.

Returning to the same barber each time will help you achieve your ultimate hair goals, too. That way, they can see the process through from start to finish while being aware of your desired final look, and subsequently, keep on top of the maintenance.

Layered or blunt

Longer hairstyles come with a little less jargon than shorter styles. Layering is a technique used to thin out very thick, heavy hair, while blunt cuts serve to thicken wispy ends, creating a more voluminous appearance.

Fringe (or bangs)

Asking for a fringe (‘bangs’ in the US) will help to frame certain face shapes to optimize your existing features. When you ask for a fringe or bangs, you’re asking for shorter hair to fall on or around your forehead. The particulars (length, layered or blunt) are up to you and your barber to decide.

How long does it take to grow long hair?

From a short back and sides to the shoulders takes most men somewhere between a year and a half and two years. Hair grows about half an inch a month, and the sides have further to go than the top. The top gets there first, so plan for the sides and back to catch up.

How do you get through the awkward stage?

The awkward stage is the few months when the sides stick out and nothing tucks behind the ears yet. Keep seeing a barber, but ask only for a tidy of the neckline and the ends, and let everything else grow. A little cream pushed back, a cap on bad days, and a hair tie once the top reaches the back of the head get you through it.

Can long hair look professional?

Yes, when it looks deliberate. Keep the ends trimmed, wear it back or tied (a slick back, a low ponytail or a low bun), and keep the beard as tidy as the hair. The professional looks above work with a suit. Loose, unwashed hair reads as unprofessional at any length.

How do you keep long hair healthy?

Wash it two or three times a week rather than every day, and condition it every time. Dry it with a towel pressed into the hair rather than rubbed, and brush it from the ends up. Book a trim every two or three months to take off the split ends before they travel.

Considering a change? Our guides to fade haircuts and curly hairstyles for men might inspire your next barber visit.

The only real rule with long hair is to decide what it’s going to be before it gets there. Pick a look above, show your barber both photos, and tell them you’re growing it out. Then leave it alone for longer than feels comfortable.

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