Top 51 Hairstyles For Black Men Getting the best black men haircuts can be tricky. With so many cool black men’s hairstyles to choose from, with good haircuts for short, medium, and long hair, picking just one cut and style at the barbershop can be hard. However, the top hairstyles for black men seem to incorporate a low, mid or high fade haircut with some kind of fresh styling on top.

From short buzz cuts and waves to box and Afro fades to curls and twists, haircut styles for black men have never been so fresh and trendy. Black guys can even create their own unique cuts and styles by combining a taper fade and design on the sides, a shape up at the hairline, and a textured top.

From the buzz cut to the burst fade mohawk to the high top fade, here are 51 popular haircuts for black men. Any black man will be inspired by these badass long and short hairstyles!

Best Black Guy Haircuts To Try in 2020

If you want to look clean and fresh for 2020, check out the latest cool black haircuts, including the afro, flat top, dreads, frohawk, curls and the line up haircut. Combine all these styles on top with a taper fade on the sides and you’ll have one of the most popular hairstyles of any black guy.

Whether you’re looking for a temp fade to go with your naturally curly hair, a retro look with an edge up to show off your long hair on top, or a low burst fade mohawk for a modern flair, you’ll love this collection of black haircuts!

Line Up Haircut

With a buzz cut and line up, this simple yet cool short haircut is a popular one in barbershops. Usually paired with a taper fade on the sides, the buzz cut and shape up look sexy.

Long Top, Short Sides

The burst fade mohawk has been trending strong. This sweet short sides, long top hair trend allows guys to choose from the different types of fades (high, low, mid, bald) and determine whether they want their mohawk to be wide, thin, short, medium or long. Ultimately, the mohawk fade is a badass cut and style women will love!

Temple Fade with Sponge Twists

The temp fade has always been a favorite among black men. The perfect beard also adds a nice touch.

Twisted Curls with Blow Out Fade

Fresh twisted curls combined with a low fade make this style look good.

High Skin Fade with Twists

The high skin fade on the sides creates a stylish profile that really highlights the twists on top.

Faux Hawk Fade

The awesome haircut design on the sides makes this faux hawk fade a hot look for any guy with thick curls.

Frohawk

This frohawk style is ideal for guys who want a short cut on the sides but a long Afro on top.

Low Fade with Twists

This low skin fade, line up, and short spongy twists offers young black boys a modern cut and style that’s sure to impress anywhere!

Line Up with Waves

Adding waves to any buzz cut provides another trendy dimension. Get a good wave brush and pomade to start creating these sleek 360 deep waves. And the thick, full beard makes for a very classy look.

Faux Hawk with Blonde Sponge Twists

Another sick hairstyle for black men, this example combines a modern bald fade with thick sponge twists.

Short Buzz Cut

Burst Fade Mohawk + Thick Beard

Temp Fade + Sponge Twists

Low Taper Fade + Juice Cut + Beard

Box Fade

Buzz Cut + Line Up + Full Beard

Waves + Fade

High Skin Fade + Curly Twists

Dreadlocks

360 Waves + Shape Up

Drop Fade + Curls

Low Afro Fade + Long Twists

Cornrows

High Top Fade + Shape Up

Thick Curly Hair

Burst Fade + Thick Twists + Hair Design

Long Kinky Hair + Full Beard

Curly Afro + Long Beard

High Bald Fade + Designs + Short Afro

Low Taper Fade + Short Textured Hair

Thick Afro + Fade + Goatee

High Drop Fade + Crew Cut + Beard Fade

High Fade + Line Up + Cool Beard Design

Bald Fade + Surgical Part + Short Twists

Low Drop Fade + Edge Up + Afro

Bald Fade + Short Kinky Hair + Full Beard

Shape Up

Line Up Taper

Skin Fade with Waves

Taper and Hard Part with Wave Cut

High Fade with Disconnected Part

Buzz Cut with Beard

Curly Faux Hawk

Flat Top

Short Clean Cut

Skin Fade with Curls

Low Skin Fade

High Fade with Curls

Fade with Beard

Hard Part with Cool Twists