Formal Short Hairstyles

Men’s short formal hairstyles could be best described as neat, tidy, organized and well groomed. They can be smooth and sleek or wavy and curly- but they're always neat and with a tailored finish.

Hairstyles include classic looks such as college cuts, short back and sides, flat tops, finger waves, wedge cuts, and smooth slick one length cuts. These types of styles look great paired with a suit and tie.

Men’s short formal hairstyles are very quick and easy to create and the shorter styles have lasting prowess, meaning they look fabulous for hours on end. Since styling determines whether or not the hairstyle is formal or casual, it's easy to change a formal look to a casual look and vice-versa.

Hairstyle Textures

Below are the available hairstyle textures for Formal Short Hairstyles. Click on the buttons below to see the specific hairdos for each texture.

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Jon Cryer

This formal hairdo is clipper cut short to maintain a clean and tidy look and feel around the back and sides. The top is jagged cut and left long enough to be swept to the side to create slick and smooth look great for any occasion. This hairstyle is easy to maintain with regular trims every 4- 6 weeks.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 10 minutes
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Ty Burrell

The back and sides of this formal hairdo is cut short and close to the head maintaining a clean and tidy look and feel to the edges. The is jagged cut to allow for texture making it easy to style with a little wax or moulding cream. This look is perfect for those with naturally straight hair.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 10 minutes
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Max Greenfield

This formal hairstyle is cropped short and close to the sides and back for a neat and tidy look and feel, while the top is blended in and left long enough to be swept up and to the side for a smooth and formal finish. This look is great for any occasion and will need a little product for hold and shine.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 10 minutes
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Zac Efron

This glossy hairdo is cut short around the back and sides blending into the top layers which is left long enough to be swept to the side for a fancy look and feel. Highlights are added to the top to achieve a contrasted finish. Regular trims is needed to maintain this shape.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 10 minutes
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Taylor Kitsch

The back and sides of this formal hairdo is cut short and close to the head to achieve a smooth finish to the edges, blending into the top which is left long enough to be swept back for a sleek and sexy look and feel. This look is perfect for any occasion and will need a little product for hold and shine.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 10 minutes
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Dylan McDermott

This formal hairstyle is cut short and neat around the sides and back blending into the top which is jagged cut for texture and shape. This makes it easy to style with a little wax or moulding cream and will need regular trims to maintain shape.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 10 minutes
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Lou Diamond Phillips

This smooth and sexy hairdo is cut short and over the ears around the sides and tapered into the head through the back to maintain a neat and tidy look and feel. The top is left long enough to be swept back for a slick and glossy look and feel. This hairstyle is great for any formal occasion and will need regular trims to maintain style.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 10 minutes
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David Beckham

This short and formal hairstyle is cut short around the back and sides, blending into the top layers that are left long enough to be swept back for a smooth and glossy look and feel. This neat and tidy look is perfect for any occasion and great to frame any round face.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 10 minutes
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Daren Kagasoff

The main idea of this hairstyle was height and shape. The back and sides were cropped short and close to the head maintaining a tidy finish to the edges, blending into the top layers which is left long enough to create maximum volume making it a fab 'do to complement a round face. Product is needed for hold and shine.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 10 minutes
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Daniel Radcliffe

This formal hairstyle is cut short and close to the head around the back and sides to maintain a neat and tidy edge. The top is left long enough to be swept back with a little product for a smooth and swift finish. This formal hairdo is perfect for any occasion and will need regular trims to maintain shape.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, and Diamond
Styling Time: 10 minutes