How to Style Men's Medium-Length Hair – A Guide for Guys

Achieving a stylish and well-groomed medium-length hairstyle requires patience, attention to detail, the right grooming products and the confidence to experiment with diverse looks. If you aim to reflect an air of sleek refinement and a touch of mystery, it's time to delve into this comprehensive guide on styling medium hair for guys. 

 

 

How to Style Men’s Medium-Length Hair

Medium-length hair allows you to create dozens of styles that cater to various occasions or looks.

Styling Your Hair Down

• Pompadour: Apply a styling mousse or volumizing product to damp hair and blow dry it upwards and back using a round brush to create lift at the roots. Once dry, use a comb to smooth your hair back and apply a strong-hold pomade to secure the look.
• Tousling: Work a texture-enhancing product, like sea salt spray, into damp hair. Use your fingers to scrunch and twist sections of your hair while blow drying on a low-heat setting. Let your hair air dry for a naturally messy, beach-inspired finish.
• Comb-Over: Apply a light-hold gel or cream to damp hair. Use a fine-tooth comb to part your hair on one side and comb it over to the other side smoothly. Blow dry in the direction of the part for a polished look.

Wearing Your Hair Up

• Man Bun: Brush your hair back and gather it at the crown or nape. Twist it into a bun, secure it with a hair tie and tuck in loose ends for a clean finish.
• Ponytail: Gather your hair at the desired height and use a rubber band to secure it. Make sure the ponytail is tight enough to stay in place but avoid pulling on your scalp.
• Half Ponytail: Take the top section of your hair from temple to temple and pull it back into a small ponytail, leaving the bottom section loose. Secure with a hair tie for a casual, stylish look.
• Top Knot: Gather your hair from the temples up and twist it into a high knot before using a hair tie or bobby pins to secure it.

Trying Formal Styles

• Slick Back Hair : Apply a generous amount of gel or pomade to damp hair. Use a fine-tooth comb to smooth hair back from your forehead, creating a sleek and polished appearance. Finish with a light mist of hairspray to hold everything in place.
• Braiding Hair: Separate and braid your hair into multiple sections. For a more intricate look, try French or Dutch braiding techniques, which keep the hair close to your scalp and create a more refined style.
• Curling or Ironing Hair: Use a curling iron or flat iron to create soft waves or curls. Ensure your hair is completely dry and apply a heat protectant spray before styling. For a formal look, curl sections of your hair away from your face and gently brush through the curls to soften them. Finish with a medium-hold hairspray to maintain the style.

 

 

Caring for Medium-Length Hair

Maintaining the texture and overall health of your hair is crucial if you want to properly style men's medium length hair.

Hydrate

Ensuring your hair remains well-hydrated is essential to prevent dryness, unwanted puffiness and poofing, and to make sure your hair remains manageable and smooth. Apply styling creams, conditioners or serums to the mid-length and ends of your hair to control frizz, provide nourishment, allow for easier styling and improve the quality of your hair. Avoid over-hydrating at the roots so you don’t create limpness, flattening of the hair or greasiness.

Use the Right Products

Styling medium hair for guys should involve using lighter products – like mousse, styling creams and volumizing sprays – to avoid weighing down your hair.

Blow Dry During the Winter or When in a Hurry

Blow drying men's hair during cold weather or if short on time can speed up the styling process – but you want to make sure you minimize heat damage. Use a diffuser nozzle to evenly distribute airflow, reduce frizz and the risk of heat damage, and enhance natural texture. An ionic hair dryer can break down water molecules faster, speed up the drying time and leave your hair shinier and smoother. Be sure to apply a heat defense spray prior to blow drying to create a protective barrier against heat damage and keep the hair healthy and hydrated.

Find the Right Shampoo-Conditioner Balance

You should wash medium-length hair 2-3 time per week depending on the condition of your skin and hair. Shampooing too often can strip away natural oils, dry out hair and cause irritation. Conditioning should be done with every wash, and even in between washes, to maintain moisture and nourish the hair.

Seasonal Hair Care Recommendations for Men

Use moisturizing shampoos and conditioners in the winter to combat dryness, replenish hydration, reduce frizz and prevent brittleness and flakiness. Products that contain shea butter, coconut oil or argan oil can help nourish and hydrate the hair and scalp. Smoothing products that protect the hair from humidity and sun exposure are needed during the summer. Choose shampoos and conditioners that contain silk proteins or keratin to smooth the hair cuticle and control frizz.

Do a Weekly Mask

A weekly hair mask can provide deep hydration and replenish moisture to both the scalp and the hair. It can revitalize your hair, soothe and cool the scalp, create softer and stronger hair, promote healthy growth and make it more manageable overall.

Get Regular Haircuts

Frequent haircuts can help prevent split ends, strengthen hair, promote growth and make your hair look healthier and neater. Depending on how quickly your hair grows, you may need to trim it every 6-8 weeks.

 

 

It’s time to begin your journey to style men’s medium-length hair. Explore our selection of hair styling products online or visit your nearest 18.21 Man Made retailer. Our premium grooming essentials can help you embody an aura of sleek sophistication, refined elegance and an enigmatic presence.

FAQs:

What Are the Best Hair Products for Medium-Length Hair?

Lighter products – like mousse, styling creams and volumizing sprays – help avoid weighing down your hair.

How Often Should I Wash My Hair?

You should wash your medium-length hair 2-3 times a week depending on the quality of your hair and scalp.

How Can I Prevent Split Ends?

Frequent trims, using a heat protectant spray before blow drying and gently brushing your hair can help prevent split ends.

What Are Some Tips for Styling Medium-Length Hair for Guys With a Beard?

Keep the beard neatly trimmed and use similar styling products, like light hold pomades or creams, to achieve a cohesive and polished look when styling medium-length hair for guys with a beard.

How Can I Achieve a Natural, Beachy Look With Medium-Length Hair?

Apply sea salt spray to damp hair, then scrunch and tousle it with your fingers to enhance natural waves and add texture. Finish by using natural hair products, like light creams or oils, to maintain softness and hold.