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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Aaron Eckhart Hairstyle

Slick and smooth is the main aim for this hairdo. The sides and back are clipper cut short to maintain a neat edge up and around the ears, blending into the top jagged cut layers left long enough top be swept to the side for a formal finish. This look is great for any special occasion.

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

This short and tidy hairdo is cut short and close to the head around the sides and back, blending into the top which is left long enough to be swept to the side for a smooth look and feel. This style will be great for those with fine to medium hair and will need regular trims to maintain shape.

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

Slick and smooth is the main idea for this look. The back and sides are cut short and close to the head, blending into the top which is left long enough to be swept back adding height and lift making it best suited for those with round face shapes.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 10 minutes
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Kenny Wormald Hairstyle

The back and sides of this slick 'do are cut short yet still left long enough to be swept back. The top is left long enough to allow the length to be swept up and back for a smooth and sexy finish. This formal hairstyle will need regular trims to maintain shape and style.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 10 minutes
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Grant Show Hairstyle

This neat and tidy hairdo is scissor cut around the back and sides keeping the length the short enough to sit flat, blending into the top where the length is left long enough to be swept to the side for a flat and formal look and feel. This look is best suited for those with fine hair and will regular trims to maintain style.

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

This short and formal hairstyle is cut short around the back and sides to maintain a neat and tidy edge, blending into the top which left just long enough to be swept to one side with a sharp side part for a smooth and slick finish. A little product is needed for hold and shine.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Oval, Oblong, Square, Diamond, and Triangular
Styling Time: 10 minutes
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Pierce Brosnan Hairstyle

This smooth and formal hairstyle is left long enough around the back and sides to be swept back with a little product, the top is also long enough to be swept back neatly for a slick and glossy look and feel. Regular trims is needed to maintain this style.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 10 minutes
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Chris Colfer Hairstyle

This is slick and smooth hairdo with enough length left on the top to be swept back adding height and lift making this hairdo best suited for those with round face shapes. This 'do 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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Mark Wahlberg Hairstyle

This is a great formal hairstyle with the sides cut short and close to the head around the edges blending into the top which is left long enough to be swept over to the side for a fancy finish. Regular trims will keep this style is shape.

Suitability Info
Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
Styling Time: 10 minutes
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Stephen Rannazzisi Hairstyle

This smooth 'do is cut short and close to the head around the back and sides to maintain a neat and tidy edge blending into the top which is left long enough to be swept back with a little product. This hairstyle is great for those with fine to medium hair and will need regular trims to maintain style.

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