16 Best Medium to Long Hairstyles for Men in 2023

Get on board with these versatile medium to long hairstyles for men.

Sometimes your hair can get a little too long. That’s why we’ve gathered the best men’s medium to long hairstyles you should try out this season. Play around with lengths, fades and find the perfect look for you. From low-maintenance haircuts to more sophisticated options, we’ve got you covered with the best ideas.

1. Middle Part

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It’s time to bring back this ’90s grunge style.

This blast from the past cut will totally upgrade your looks. And a real ace in your sleeve to style all medium to long hairstyles is AXE Messy Look: Matte Gel that adds extra texture.

2. Side Faded Dreadlocks

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Upgrade your dreads with a side fade.

Give your dreadlocks an added boost of stand-out style with a cool side fade.

3. Dyed Hair

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Any of these men’s medium to long hairstyles can be upgraded with some hair dye.

Give any of your medium to long men’s hairstyles an extra-cool look with a bright pop of bright hair color.

4. Edgy Pompadour

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Give your pompadour an edge with some tussled locks.

Want a work-appropriate look that still makes you stand out? Then try styling your cut with AXE Urban Messy Look: Flexible Paste for a tousled look.

5. Afro

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Rock your natural hair in an afro.

Let your natural locks flow freely in your medium-long hairstyle for men by rockin’ this cool afro.

6. Messy Man Bun

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Make your man bun stand out by playing it down with some loose strands.

Try a stand-out style with this messy man bun look. Leave some strands out for added texture and carefree vibes.

7. Styled Side Shave

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Give your side shave a cool design.

Give your side shave a major upgrade by getting a cool design. Make it simple and subtle or intricate; either way, you’ll definitely be the coolest kid on the block with this cut.

8. Classic Man Bun

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Nothing beats a classic look.

A man bun will always be one of the biggest men’s medium to long hairstyles winners, and for good reason. It’s versatile and edgy at the same time.

9. Styled Comb Over

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This isn’t your grandpa’s combover.

Give the classic comb over a modern twist with some volume and style. Use AXE Clean Cut Look: Classic Pomade to give your hair added thickness and volume when styling.

10. Bed Head

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Get the bedhead look.

There’s nothing as quick and effective as a messy look. Run through your hair a few times with some gel to get the tousled bedhead look, for a sexy style all day long.

11. High Top Fade

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Reach new heights of style with this high-top fade.

One of our favourite men’s medium to long hairstyles for natural hair is the high-top fade. The dramatic look is super fresh and all about that clean-cut style.

12. Undercut

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An undercut with a big statement.

This undercut look gives your style an added jaw-dropping edge.

13. Natural Waves

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Go au natural with your medium to long men’s hairstyles.

Who said you actually had to style your hair for stylish locks? Just tame any frizz or unruly strand with AXE Natural Look: Understated Cream and you’re ready to head out.

14. Men’s Blowout

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Got thick long hair? Show it off with this masculine blowout style. Photo credit: indigitalimages.com

If you’re looking to try a hairstyle on medium or long hair that’s straight and neat, consider using a blowdryer to help you achieve the look. To get this blowout style, we recommend prepping the hair with a heat protectant, like TRESemmé Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Sprayand using our handy blowout tutorial for men.

15. Brushed Back

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Brush your longer strands back for a classy style.

Keep it simple with a brushed-back style. It helps to create this look right after a shower so that your hair can dry in a pushed-back position. There’s not much to creating this style, just keep brushing back as your hair dries to get that cool-guy effortless flow.

16. The Air-Dry

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Embrace your texture by styling your hair into an air-dried look. Photo credit: indigitalimages.com

According to the recent fashion trends, air-dried and undone styles for men are going to be the go-to look for everyone. To add more texture to your hair, use a product like Bed Head for Men by TIGI Pure Texture Molding Paste. Take a fingertip amount of the paste, smoothing it into your hands then run it through your strands to create some texture.

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