Curious about the man bun? The man bun hairstyle ascended as an edgy, fashionable alternative to wearing men’s long hair naturally. The man bun haircut is styled by grasping all of your hair at the crown of your head and then using a hair band or tie to fashion the hair into the bun. The best man buns generally requires at least 10 inches of hair to comfortably tie up. This means that most guys will need to grow long hair over the course of several months in order to do a man bun. However, the man bun has many different variations.

For example, guys can get a man bun fade where the sides are tapered for contrast. In fact, the man bun taper fade is one of the most modern and popular versions of the classic look. Similarly, men can ask their barbers for a man bun undercut or even a man bun with shaved sides for a low-maintenance, masculine cut. Finally, pair a man bun and beard together and take advantage of the ultimate men’s hair and beard trends.

With so many ways to grow, style and tie a short and long hair man bun, it’s important to see the coolest ways to rock a man bun hairstyle before choosing the best look for you. Here’s our guide on the different man bun styles.

What Is A Man Bun?

A man bun is simply a long hairstyle for men that requires gathering all your hair into a bun. Similar to a top knot or man ponytail, the difference is a more rounded knot of hair that rests in the back of the head as opposed to the top. To get a man bun tied up, you’ll need to grow out your hair to at least several inches.

However, men who want the man bun can cut their hair on the sides short or long. For example, you may want to add an undercut, taper fade, bald fade, or even shaved sides to contrast with the longer hair on top.

How To Grow A Man Bun

Guys always wonder how long it takes to grow a man bun. The truth is you won’t get a long man bun in a month; however, if just want a mini man bun with short hair, that’s feasible in 2 or 3 months, depending on your length of hair right now. While hair growth is largely predetermined by genetics, here are some tips on how to grow a man bun.

For starters, be patient. Hair grows about half an inch per month. And although there are different stages to growing a man bun – some of them will be awkward – the end result is well-worth the wait. Just remember that there are plenty of short and medium length hairstyles you can get as your man bun grows. For instance, the long comb over, textured modern quiff, spiky hair, slick back, and fringe are all cool men’s haircuts to style while you wait through the different man bun stages.

To ensure maximum hair growth, you may want to consider these hair strengthening shampoos. Although some of them are designed as hair loss shampoos for men, the formula also lends itself to growth. The high-quality ingredients in these washes will nourish hair follicles, provide the necessary hydration and conditioning, and essentially provide your scalp and strands the perfect environment to grow.

The other important step to be mindful of is maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Growing your man bun out is all about stimulating growth. While you may not be able to grow your hair longer and faster overnight, you can definitely make sure it is growing at its fastest rate. This means a balanced diet for optimal nutrition, regular exercise for increased blood circulation, stress relief to avoid slowing growth, and plenty of sleep and rest for improved hormone production.

Finally, our last tip is to get a trim once every 3 months. The goal here is not to cut any meaningful length, but to trim about a quarter inch off the tips to get rid of split ends that may be stunting growth. Make sure to let your barber know of your plan to grow a man bun so he/she can advise you on how much length to trim.

How To Do A Man Bun

You’ve probably seen a few guys with hair buns, but may still be wondering how to do a man bun. The final look really depends on your hair type, the length on top, how you like to style your hair (messy or neat), and whether you have short hair on the sides. Similarly, how tight you want your hair and what feels comfortable to you will determine how you tie your man bun.

Here’s how to do a man bun with short, medium, or long hair.
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1. Start with freshly washed hair that is slightly damp. We recommend towel-dried hair for just the right amount of moisture.
2. For a shiny finish, apply a good smelling pomade or wax. Otherwise, for a lightweight touch and a natural, textured look, use hair clay or cream.
3. A full man bun requires all the hair on your head. Start by brushing all of your hair to the back of your head and hold all of the strands at one point.
4. Next, use a hair band to tie it in place. We recommend you double knot the hair tie for a secure fit.
5. To create a man ponytail, you can leave the hair hanging. However, if you want a bun, grab your hair, and wrap it around the tie. Another option is taking the end of your hair and looping it into the hair tie to create a knot.

How you style the man bun depends on how much hair you have to work with. Furthermore, with no exact right or wrong look, how you get a man bun is all about personal preference and art so be creative and find unique ways to tie your hair bun.

Click here for the full article from Men's Hairstyles Today with the best and the coolest ways to wear a man bun. 

We asked, they confessed.

Considering that barbers and hair stylists dedicate their lives to making you a better-looking person, their good side is a fruitful place to be. And when you think about the fact that they're regularly coming at you with sharp objects, having your hair person like you can even make for good preemptive self-defense. So we asked an array of folks in the business to tell all—confess what, exactly, annoys them about the person sitting in their hydraulic chairs. Before we get to the juicy stuff, the fine barbers and hair stylists we asked to confess their client's bad habits wanted us to let you know that there is no crisis of manners happening in salons across the nation. Actually, they say 99% of you are really good at sitting there and getting your haircut (though it's not that hard so don't congratulate yourselves quite yet).

Leave Yoko at home

"It's really uncomfortable when their significant other is standing over your shoulder directing the cut," says just about every barber from almost every city. Fair enough, nobody likes being micromanaged, so if your lady friend insists on controlling your hair, either go to her person or take notes so you can explain what she wants yourself.

Don't think you can get away with a video chat either. "I find it insulting," says a barber in a New York City men's salon.

And, on a side note: if your trusty stylist is a woman and she's even remotely attractive, once your girlfriend meets her, there's a good chance you'll never be allowed to go back. "It's happened," says a bombshell stylist out of NYC.

Stop staring

You keep your eyes open during a shampoo and/or shave. Totally understandable that it can be uncomfortable to be making eye contact with the stranger whose hair you're lathering up, but shaving? Since there's a razor being pressed so close to things like jugular veins, it's a little more difficult to fight the impulse to keep your eyes open.

Don't moan (yes, really)

You moan in ecstasy from a really good shampoo. "That just makes me rush the job," says one regular shampoo-giver in Indianapolis. And if you moan and keep your eyes open at the same time? "Ewwwwwww," she squeals.

Don't cut your own hair

Since you're not five years old, it should go without saying that you shouldn't cut your own hair, but even cleaning up your own neckline can be really frustrating. "I've seen crooked lines, chunks taken out and borders that have been taken up way too high, and they can be difficult to fix," says a barber from San Francisco. A problem easily avoided since many barbershops will clean up your borders for less than a cost of a full cut. Just ask.

Manage your expectations

By all means bring in celebrity photos, but understand that, "We give haircuts, we don't rearrange faces," says a hair stylist based in Chicago. So basically, if you want Justin Timberlake's hair, depending on what's physically possible, you can pretty much have it, but that doesn't necessarily mean it'll bring your sexy back.

Keep the conversation light  
(OK, this one doesn't apply to us because I LOVE our conversations) 

"I'm not saying that, as a rule, you shouldn't talk to your stylist about the intricate details of your love life. If you have a very close and long relationship with that person, it's fine. But if that's the case the stylist usually knows your wife and likes her as well. Ninety-nine percent of the time the stylist will never say anything to her, but 99% will tell someone in the salon and it's a small world," says one NYC-based hair stylist. Consider yourself warned. Keep your personal life to yourself.

Don't wear earphones

Remove them. Or, put another way, don't be an asshole to your stylist. One DC-based men's stylist tells us of a customer who insists on getting cut with his oversized Beats by Dre firmly planted on his ears and then gets frustrated when the stylist accidentally knocks them during the cut. Don't be that guy.

Brush your teeth and put on some deodorant

Unleashing a torrent of malodorous breath or body odor on any person in close proximity who is also holding scissors is not a good idea. It's even worse when you're depending on them to take their time to make you look good. "Do what you can to make your breath not stink, just don't chew gum," says a barber out of Austin Texas.

Stay still, goddammit

There's a sharp object near your face and you squirming only distracts the person holding it. This annoys your barber and could turn out poorly for your ear.

Hair length doesn't determine price

Short hair isn't always less work than long hair. If getting a simple one-length-all-over buzz, don't go to an expensive barbershop.

Don't touch things that aren't yours

Under no circumstances should you touch your barber's scissors or clippers, especially to pick them up to fix something. "Back off…" says one Arizona-based barber.

Remember: they're barbers—not mind readers

This is a problem most easily solved by bringing in photos of what you like, having a conversation about what is truly possible and then being open to settle for reality. "Most stylists won't give their opinion unless you ask," says one Boston-based stylist. They see and know a lot, so you should probably ask. And when they do give their opinion, it's in your best interest to listen.

Pretend you're at the movies

So please don't text or talk on the phone while someone is cutting your hair. "Nothing is ruder than a client waving you off so they can answer a call while you're in the middle of cutting their hair. If it's an emergency, you can say, 'Excuse me, but I have to take this,'" says a stylist based out of Los Angeles.

You can't change your mind mid-cut

File this under the obvious but, a haircut isn't like a car, a shirt, or even dinner. Once the cut is underway, it's damn near impossible to modify the proceedings.

It's a barbershop, not a bar

Serving bourbon or beer at barbershops is a recent trend, but as it turns out, when all that imbibing leads to you snoring and drooling over everything, it's a bitch to the entire barbershop. Everything in moderation.


This first appeared at Esquire

​This Is Us is a tearjerker, almost entirely because Milo Ventimiglia’s hair just looks that damn good. (A roster of great actors helps, too.) We put Ventimiglia front and center on our November cover a bit cleaned up by comparison to his small-screen persona—but no less rakish.

Wondering how you can replicate his long locks for yourself? We got some pointers from Justin Virgil Gramelspacher, master barber at Blind Barber in New York City. (You can find him at the East Village and Moxy Times Square locations.) Here’s what Gramelspacher taught us about Ventimiglia’s hair, and, as an added bonus, about his equally renowned mustache, too.

The Kind of Hair You Need

You need to have moderately curly, wavy, or straight hair if you want to replicate this style (though the result will vary from one guy to the next), Gramelspacher says.

“It’ll need to be cut and styled based on your individual texture and density,” he says.

If you’re receding at all, don’t shy away from the look, either: He says that Ventimiglia’s cut works well on both a full or receded hairline.

What Kind of Regimen Does it Require?

You need to get yourself in a barber’s chair every 6-8 weeks in order to properly texturize the hair and reduce any bulk, Gramelspacher says. That seems counterproductive, but if you don’t clean it up as it grows, then you’ll suffer through a year of growth (and awkward hairstyles) until you reach the promised land.

He advises shampooing three times a week—no more, no less—before bed if it gets too dried out after a wash. (“This allows some of your natural oils to return overnight and your hair will be easier to tame in the morning.“)

Always follow a shampoo with conditioner to restore nutrients and softness to your hair after a drying wash. We’re fans of Blind Barber’s shampoo and conditioner.

How to Do You Style It?
“Long hair has to move but you still want it to hold a shape,” Gramelspacher says.
That means you want to avoid sticky or greasy hair products with high hold.

“For a low-commitment approach, comb sea salt spray (Verb Products Sea Spray) or clean-hold gel (Kiehl’s Grooming Solutions Clean Hold Styling Gel) through towel dried hair to set the shape, and let it air dry. Once the hair has dried, run your hands through it repeatedly to break up the stiff bonds that form. Don’t worry, the product will still be there, doing its job invisibly. Follow up with styling cream (V76 Grooming Cream Ultralight Hold) to give weight, nourishment, and separation to the hair.”

If you have thin or thinning hair, you should consider using a blow dryer (after the gel or salt spray, but before the styling cream). Gramelspacher says this is an effective way to increase density and volume.

And if you have curly hair: “Work a generous amount of anti-frizz cream (Living Proof NourishingStyling Cream) through towel-dried hair, and blow dry to activate and relax the curl for a wavier look.”

How to Transition This Cleaned-up Look Into a Grittier Style (like Ventimiglia’s character on This Is Us)

This style is kind of the longest it can be before things look a little too gritty. That being said, you can still grow it longer, but it’s advised that you continue seeing your stylist every 2 months to texturize the hair and clean up the ends—even if you want to look a little less refined. (Again, the goal isn’t to feel awkward during growth.)

Mustache maintenance is pretty DIY.
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“Use an electric trimmer with a number 1 or 2 guard and rake downward, with the grain, along the mustache,” Gramelspacher says. “Repeat until the bulk is even and smooth to the face. Remove the guard and use the bare blade to trim any stray hairs that extend from the bulk along the lip line.”

In this case, less is more.
How to Grow and Maintain a Mustache

This article appeared on Men's Journal

The Festive Season is here and winter has already set in! This is a time when our hair needs to look its very best, despite the cold weather outside.

Not only does winter affect your skin it also causes problems for your hair. Therefore, it’s time to talk about winter hair care.

“You may already moisturise your skin during the winter months BUT what to do about your hair and scalp?” 

To help you sparkle this season, we’ve put together TOP 10 TIPS about how to keep your locks looking A-grade all winter!

1. Keep Your Home Warm but NOT Hot

Make sure you don’t get a temperature shock when you get home or when you’re going out. If the temperature inside your house or apartment is much warmer than outside it can irritate your skin and scalp.

2. Turn the Hot Water Down

BRRRR… It’s cold, we know! A really hot shower feels so good on a cold weather day. BUT if you wanna care for your scalp, you should turn the temperature of your shower down. Hot water is neither good for your skin or your hair.

Hot water dehydrates your skin and hair. It’s actually like cooking the moisture out of your skin, creepy right?!

Well, to help temper your use of hot water, keep the water heater at the same position all year round OR even better, see if you can edge it down in the fall and winter season.

3. Wash Your Hair to a Minimum

How often are you shampooing? Well, in the cold weather season we found, that if you’re shampooing your hair two or three times a week, you can prevent your hair from drying out too much.

4. Oil Your Hair

During the winter season, your scalp will be drier and that can lead to dandruff and scalp irritation, which in the worst-case scenario can lead to hair fall.

No matter how busy you are, really don’t forget the oil your hair needs. It’s really important to keep your scalp moisturized!

Use olive or coconut oil, massage it into your scalp and leave it in for 20 minutes, and finally rinse it out with shampoo and conditioner.

5. Double Up On Conditioner

Yup, conditioner is a must! We’ve said it before, conditioning your hair after shampooing should be an important part of your hair routine.

During winter we recommend you to use a deep conditioner plus a leave in treatment, especially for those who are living up North.

6. Dry Your Hair Correctly

When it comes to drying your hair, you should really treat your hair with care.

Even though a blow dryer is the best tool if you wanna style your hair to perfection, it can also be really harmful to your hair as the heat can dry out your hair and scalp.

Therefore, it’s important that you protect your hair with heat protection before you blow dry it. Keep in mind, that heat protection is as important as the actual blow drying part!

7. Allow Your Hair to Air Dry

If possible, it’s a good idea to let your hair air dry and limited your use of tools like dryers and flat irons. Still, be aware that going outside with wet hair in cold weather can cause your hair to freeze and break.

So if you don’t have time for your hair to dry naturally before going out, then blow dry it and use the cool setting. Once again, remember to use pre-styling spray or a leave-in conditioner before blow drying.

8. Have Your Hair Trimmed Regularly

Whether you have long or short hair, winter weather can make the ends of your hair dry and brittle. Regular trims will keep your hair in good condition and reduce the risk of split ends.

9. Throw On The Hat

To be cool and warm! Well, when the wind starts to blow, it’s time to throw on the hat. Yeah, that means saying goodbye to that awesome hairdo you’ve spent all your morning creating.

Still, wearing a hat can add an edge to your look. Just remember to pick a hat that fits your style and face shape!

10. Eat Balanced & Stay Hydrated

Eating a healthy diet full of vitamins is the best way to keep your hair and scalp looking and feeling healthy. Also, make sure you drink plenty of water to keep your hair and scalp hydrated.

Well, are you set for the winter? Make these TOP TIPS a part of your hair care routine. A little extra care will make a big difference!
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This article appeared on SLIKHaar

If you’re a bit of a goldilocks when it comes to your hair – not too short, not too long, but in between – then you’ll be pleased to know there is plenty of inspiration when it comes to men’s medium hairstyles.

In fact, medium length hairstyles are amongst the most popular with your favourite male celebrities. Just take Chris Hemsworth’s effortless blonde tresses, Leonardo DiCaprio’s ever changing hairdos, Bradley Coopers sharp and slicked back hair or Colin Farrell’s edgy mid-length style.

With medium length hair, whether you’re rocking it long on top and sharp on the sides, or leaving at tousled and fuss-free, you’re open to more styling options that can be part shaved, straight, wavy and of course, with as little or as much product in your hair as you like.
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Check out some of the men’s medium hairstyles and haircuts below along with our expert tips on how to maintain it.

Just because you aren’t rocking an elaborate mohawk or mullet, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be spending anytime styling and maintaining the quality of your mid-length hair cut. With these easy tips and tricks you can take your mop top from drab to dapper.
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1. Start with clean, towel-dried hair.
2. Using a blow dryer, begin directing air upwards to the scalp until fully dry.
3. Use a brush to take down any unwanted volume on the top on sides.
4. If you have wavy hair, work in a matte paste or cream.
5. If you have straight hair, try a higher-shine wax. Or, for a wet look, comb through some leave-in conditioner from the root to the tip when hair is still damp.