The 15 Best Hairstyles For Indian Men To Try

If you are an Indian man, you probably struggle to find the right hairstyle.

We are Asians, so, most of the trending asian hairstyles work well, but still, it’s hard to make it work for you.

That’s why I thought of dropping this blog post. I’ve shared 16 best hairstyles for Indian men that could probably suit any face shape if styled right.

So, no matter whether you are a college-going teenager or an office-going adult man, this 15 Indian haircut for men would be on the list of best hairstyles.

No matter of worry about maintenance or trends, I’ve got everything under cover.

Best Hairstyles for Indian Men

Side Parted Hairstyle

Every Indian has been familiar with the side parted hairstyle I hope.

Most high-school students are somehow familiar with this hairstyle; either you have it or your buddies do.

A side-parted hairstyle is hair that is parted on one side. It is a simple yet stylish hairstyle that works for almost any age and all lifestyles.

Here is how you can style the side-parted hairstyle:

Leave around 4 to 5-inch hair on top and 1-inch on the sides
Use a small amount of coconut oil for a glossy look
Sweep hair toward the top to one side

Whether heading to college or professional office space, a side-parted hairstyle suits all.

Crewcut

The crewcut is a common yet stylish short Indian haircut for men.

You probably heard of the crewcut as the military cut. More like buzzcut, but it slightly differentiates with the style.

Here is how crewcut looks for men:

It typically has 2-inch hair on top
And 1-inch hair length on the sides and back.
You can slightly sweep the front hair to the top to make it a stylish yet clean look.

Again, the crewcut is a popular hairstyle that suits any occasion. But most of the men choose other hairstyles because it is a short hairstyle.

However, if you want to go with the low-maintenance haircut, crewcut can be the perfect hairstyle to choose from.

Here is the list of Best Short Hairstyles for men in case you want to check it out! 12 New Trendy Short Hairstyles For Men

Short Quiff Hairstyle

Another popular hairstyle that men used to have is the short quiff hairstyle. Perfectly fits any professional office worker and doesn’t take so long to style.

This hairstyle typically gives a modern vibe yet gives a neat and professional look.

Here is how you can style the short quiff hairstyle:

Typically have 3-inch hair length on top, especially front.
Having shorter sides and back
Upsweep the front portion of hair to the top to one side.

Giving a slight spiky style on the top front portion.

For any hair type or occasion, a short quiff hairstyle can be a good choice to go for.

Short Side Swept Hairstyle

More like a short quiff hairstyle, a side-swept hairstyle can be the best hairstyles for Indian men. But it is simpler and easier to style than quiff.

Although, it typically is the Indian high school students’ hairstyle.

Most of the Indian students or ones who used to go to school are probably familiar with the short side swept hairstyle.

The sides and back are shorter, not faded.
Leaving 3-inch hair length on top.
Simply brush the top hair to one side.

You can slightly tousle the hair to add more texture and make it more natural. It suits most of the facial features, but more than any hair type, it works well for straight fluffy hair.

However, you can have this style if you have curly hair, but the result might be slightly different than you thought.

A typical high school student’s and the best hairstyle for Indian men.

Short Comb Over Hairstyle

A short comb-over hairstyle might be slightly different and more stylish than other hairstyles, but it is still a better choice if you have straight, thick hair.

Here is how you can style the comb-over hairstyle:

Typically has around 4-inch hair on top
Leaving shorter on the sides and backs
Comb over all the top front portion of the hair to the back to one side.

You don’t have to spend an hour to style it, you can simply use the comb and use styling products for the hold.

Apply a small amount of coconut oil if you want to make it a glossy finish.

High-Fade French Crop Hairstyle

The French crop hairstyle has become one of the trendiest and latest hairstyles in India.

Especially if you are a college goer and want to have a stylish and trending hairstyle to make an impression among your fellow buddies.

Try high fade or mid fade sides and back
Leaving around 4 to 5-inch hair on top
Style a short, blunt fringe on the front
Tousle your front portion of the hair slightly to make it more natural

To make it more modern, you can try a line style on the sides. Use a matte finish product or clay to set your hairstyle.

It works best for teenagers, but for office-goers, you might have to go through the rules of your office space to check whether it is allowed or not.

Medium Textured Quiff Hairstyle

The quiff hairstyle is the most popular hairstyle among men. But the medium-textured quiff hairstyle is so different from what I mentioned before.

You’re adding spice to style the quiff hairstyle more unique and more stylish.

Instead of trying a short, you can try a medium-length quiff hairstyle. Here is how you can style the medium textures quiff hairstyle:

Try low fade on the sides and back or simply short
Leave 4-5 inch hair on top, especially in the front portion
To make it more natural and modern, use your hands to sweep up the front hair to the top side.
Add more texture using a texture comb or your hands.

The aim is to make it more natural by adding more textures, so you can use clay or styling powder to set your hair for hold.

Textured hairstyles are getting trendier these days.

So this medium-textured quiff hairstyle can be the best hairstyle for Indian men, especially for college goers.

Messy Fringe Hairstyle

Among most teenagers, fringe hairstyles are more popular.

Because of the natural style, it gives and flow.

But for Indian men, a messy fringe hairstyle is not that popular, but we are getting used to it. If I’m growing my hair longer, the hairstyles the fringe by itself.

Here is how you can style messy fringe hairstyle:

Shorter sides and backs or go with the fades which will make it more modern.
Leave around 3 to 4-inch hair on top.
Comb all the hair from the top to the front portion, covering half of your forehead.
Tousle your hair in the front to mess it up.
Slightly adjust your hairstyle using your fingers.

The messy fringe hairstyle is a stylish hairstyle that anyone can pull off. Easy to style, best for guys with receding hairlines.

Burst Fade with Mohawk Hairstyle

This hairstyle can be inappropriate for college goers and office professionals, but if styled rightly, you can rock this hairstyle.

This hairstyle typically has:

Fading the sides, and going all the way to the back of both sides.
Leaving around 4-inch hair length on top.
Same length of hair in the back.
Style the spikes on the front and top portion.

If you think 4-inch hair length is too long and looks inappropriate, you can go with 3 inches.

A burst fade with a mohawk hairstyle is a bold and unique hairstyle that makes you stand out from the crowd.

Moreover, there are still a few factors, like hair type, facial features, and others, that need to be considered before having this hairstyle.

One-Side Faded Hairstyle

In 2022, this hairstyle got trending when an actor chose it for a movie called “Mahaan”. One-side faded hairstyles are slightly different from regular faded hairstyles.

It especially works well for Indian college students:

Faded only on one side, leaving the other short (scissors cut).
The back of the head is usually shortened with scissors or clippers.
Leaving around 4 inches of hair on top.
Comb all the hair from front to top.
Then gradually brush all the hair to the sides.

This hairstyle looks modern and stylish and works for anyone, no matter what the occasion.

Buzzcut

You are probably well aware of this unique and manly haircut, the buzzcut.

It is popular and suits almost all face shapes but a few factors may resist you from having it. One fears trying a new one because it is a short hairstyle.

But I saw most of the Indian men (Who are muscular) having this haircut and rocks.

This is how you can style buzzcut if you are an Indian men:

Typically it is equally shorter on all sides and on top.
But you can go with the low faded or mid-faded sides and back
Leaving less than an inch of hair length on top.

One of the best hairstyles for Indian men especially if you have better bone structure in your face. And it works for any occasion and hair type.

Slick Back Hairstyle

If you are an Indian man aged 30+, slicked back can be your go-to hairstyle.

This classic hairstyle works best for oval face shape guys.

Instead of faded sides, you can try shorter sides and back typically leaving 3 inches.
Long enough to brush back.
Leaving 4 to 5-inch hair length on top
Slick all the top portion of the hair to the top back.
Brush side hair to the back to create an elegant look.

Set the slick back hairstyle by applying an amount of pomade or gel to damp hair, then comb it smoothly. Then use a fine tooth-comb for a sleek finish.

A slick back hairstyle is one of the best hairstyles for Indian men that works perfectly for formal occasions and professional settings.