A big forehead can be something that some men are sensitive about. Fortunately, there are many haircuts for men with big foreheads that cover or hide this facial feature. While you should always consider your face shape when choosing a cut and style, a large forehead doesn’t need to limit your choices. Like a widow’s peak or a receding hairline, the best hairstyles for big forehead men play into the shape of your head by balancing out the dimensions of your face. Whether you have a high, long, wide or large forehead, there are a number of ways to style men’s hair to draw attention away and minimize your forehead. To inspire your next look, here are the most popular and trendy hairstyles for big foreheads.
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Haircuts For Big Foreheads
From short hairstyles like the crew cut and crop top fade to longer styles like the comb over and blowout, these haircuts for guys with big foreheads are sure to look good on you! Check out these cool ideas and talk to your barber about the right cuts and styles to make your forehead look smaller.
Caesar Cut
The Caesar cut is a classic men’s hairstyle that takes its name from the Roman Emperor Julius Caesar. The Caesar cut features short hair all around with a uniform fringe in the front. The hair is then brushed forward and the bangs are allowed to cover a part of the forehead.
The Caesar haircut offers the perfect way to hide or minimize a big forehead. It can also be used to cover up bald spots or a receding hairline. If you have fine or thinning hair, add texture to the style to create volume and a fuller look. The cut fits all men’s face shapes, making it one of the more versatile styles.
Buzz Cut
The buzz cut is a military-style haircut created by using electric hair clippers to buzz your head and create a short, uniform length throughout. The buzz cut allows you to define the hairline you want with the option of leaving a short fringe.
Low-maintenance and stylish, most buzz cut lengths don’t require guys to use styling products. Ideal for men with oval or rectangular face shapes, this very short men’s hairstyle can even be cut and maintained at home. Truly transcendent, White, Asian, Hispanic and Black men with big foreheads can try buzzed haircuts and all can pull it off successfully.
French Crop
One of the most popular hairstyles for the modern man, a French Crop is longer in the front with the bangs coming across the forehead. With a fade haircut on the sides and back, this short hairstyle is also trimmed shorter as it blends from front to back.
The crop top is similar to the Caesar as it fits all face shapes, but is different in the fact that it can have a shorter or longer fringe to hide the forehead and hairline as necessary. The textured crop top fade has been trending strong in recent years and continues to be a cool look for men.
Side Swept Undercut
The side swept undercut is a modern and stylish “short sides, longer top” hairstyle for men. With an undercut or undercut fade on the sides and back, the cut works better with medium to longer hair.
Great for straight, wavy, thin or thick hair, you’ll want to use a light to medium-hold pomade. Similar to a comb over or side part, you’ll want to sweep the hair to one side. The goal is to let some of the fringe hang over the forehead for a slightly messy finish.
Crew Cut
The crew cut is a timeless and low-maintenance haircut for men with large foreheads. Longer than a buzz cut but shorter than the Ivy League hairstyle, the crew cut can be achieved with 1 to 2 inches of hair on top paired and a taper fade or undercut on the sides. Men with high foreheads will want to consider leaving more length in the front.
Easy to get and simple to style, the crew cut hairstyle maximizes coverage while minimizing styling needs. You can style the cut by applying hair product and combing to the side, spiking up the top, or leaving it messy and textured. Sleek and classy, this hairstyle suits men of all ages and hair types.
Clean Shave
Why mess with a hairline that highlights your forehead when you can shave your hair off and go with a masculine bald head. This style eliminates the issue of a long forehead by completely getting rid of the hairline that distinguishes its size. It also works for men with thinning hair, bald spots, or receding hairlines.
Guys can use balding clippers for a very short cut and then a razor for a clean shave. Try growing a beard or some heavy stubble to balance out your face by accentuating your jawline. While not the right look for every White, Asian, Hispanic or Black guy, it helps that many women find rugged men with shaved heads very attractive.
Fringe
The long fringe is ideal for men who have large foreheads. With medium-length to longer hair, a long fringe can extend to the eyebrows and help conceal the entire forehead. The layered hair on top is particularly sexy and fashionable as it enhances volume and flow.
To style a fringe hairstyle, most guys opt for the angular fringe. Styled straight, textured, or curled, a fringe is great for informal and formal settings.
Military Cut
Military haircuts come in many styles, depending on the length of the hair. Fortunately, military styles all present the same vintage look. Pairing a military cut with a mid or high skin fade can minimize the contrast of your hairline. For instance, the high and tight fade pulls attention to the haircut on top.
Alternatively, you can ask your barber to keep the hair longer on top and style a gentleman’s side part. While it may seem that only more hair can hide a big forehead, short haircuts can in fact understate the area with a clean look.
Brushed Up Hairstyle
A brushed up hairstyle can be trendy and hot. High-volume styles can make the forehead smaller by elongating the face. A brush up requires medium to longer hair and can be paired with a fade or taper on the sides.
Guys can then style the look brushed upward and back or even directed towards the front like a quiff. A strong pomade, wax or clay will keep your hair styled all day.
Long and Layered
Inspired by the grunge bands of the 90’s, a layered long hairstyle for men can look chic and badass. You can leave shorter layers in the front to shape the face with longer hair throughout for movement and flow.
Not ideal for thin hair, this look is best for men that have thick straight hair. Apply a matte styling product to get a textured, natural finish.
Choppy Crop Top Fade
The choppy crop top fade is a stylish look that’s been trending around the world. This haircut chops up the bangs in front to create asymmetrical cuts along your forehead. Choppy bangs drape over your high forehead to prevent others from seeing where it begins and ends.
While the sides and back should be cut short to provide some contrast, the hair on top along the hairline should have some length. Style your hair messy or neat with your preferred products.
Side Part
The side part is one of the best business haircuts guys can get. Whether you choose a retro side part or a modern parted cut, this hairstyle is classy, fashionable and handsome.
For an edgy variation, try the side part fade. Then add a shaved line for a hard part. Style the look lightly to get some volume and height instead of the traditionally flat finish.
Short and Messy
A short and messy hairstyle can be an effortlessly cool way to style your hair. Not all haircuts for big foreheads require a fringe or styling to cover up the hairline. This hairstyle uses texture to achieve youthful and unique tousled finish. A low-shine or matte styling product will allow your hair’s natural shine to be the focus point.
Bowl Cut
The bowl cut fixes a receding hairline or a high, big forehead. Also known as the mushroom cut, the bowl haircut is trimmed uniform and blunt all around the head. Pair the mushroom hairstyle with an undercut or taper fade for a fresh look you can pull off. If the style doesn’t work for you, style a long crop with a fringe to change things up.
Spiky Hair
Spiky hair has always been a popular option. With short to medium hair on top and a fade, spikes are bold enough to make the forehead seem smaller. Whether you choose thick spikes here and there or little spikes all over, you can’t go wrong with this styling. Just make sure you have thick, full hair as opposed to thin locks.
Blowout Fade
The blowout haircut is a new hair trend. Brushed up and back, the blowout taper fade comes with plenty of volume and flow. The big style can make your forehead look more proportionate and add another dimension to your hairstyle.
Textured Hairstyles
Textured hairstyles have been huge lately. In contrast to the shiny gelled styles of the 90’s, modern men prefer a more natural look. Textured styles combine healthy hair with matte styling products for a clean, full look.
