Mid Length Hair for Men – Stylish Look with A Rebellious Streak

by John Griffith
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Although we do love a good disconnected undercut or fade, it’s impossible to deny that longer hairstyles are coming back in a big way this year. Look at Jared Leto’s beard and mid-length layered hair combination, Keanu Reeves’ raven locks, or Game of Thrones‘ star Kit Harrington’s longish curls, and you’d definitely agree that mid length hair is one of the hottest styles for men at the moment. If you’d like to try the look out for yourself – now is the best time. Just remember – although growing out your hair may seem like a pretty straightforward process, there are a few important things you should bear in mind. Your face shape is very important – if you have a rounder face, it is advisable to go for a layered style which creates more volume towards the top of your head, while staying relatively leaner on the sides. Guys with slimmer faces, on the other hand, can afford to go for long and voluminous hair. Mid length shaggy styes are ideal for men who have strongly pronounced facial features, like large ears or a big nose. Another important point to bear in mind is that there will be quite a lot of awkward stages while your hair is growing. As it starts to get longer it will become unruly, and there will be days when you’d feel like putting  paper bag over your head. Don’t be discouraged though! The final result will make it all worth-wile. Finally, and perhaps most importantly – do not go overboard with hair products and grooming! Using too much gel or conditioner can lead to increased greasiness, which is one of your worst enemies. Also, try to avoid blow dryers unless it’s absolutely necessary. To help you get started, here are some awesome suggestions for styling longer hair:

Combine your mid length hair with a classy turtleneck for a cool vintage style

mid length hair, young man with sunglasses, wavy side-parted hair, black turtleneck and lightly colored trousers

A cool suggestion for guys with curly hair

mid length hair, man leaning on brick wall, curly hair parted to one side, stubbly beard and white shirt

Mid length hair suits gents of all ages

mid length hair, mature man with curly windswept white and grey hair, white beard and mustache

A cool and stylish side-sweep

mid length hair, smiling young man, curly and wavy hair swept over one eye, cardigan with shirt and tie

This style looks great with a beard

mid length hair, thoughtful man with big beard and white t-shirt, swept back hair with one lose strand

The man bun

mid length hair, bearded man with man bun, wearing black coat with big collar, looking to the side

Styling idea for guys who have thick, wavy hair

mid length hair, formally dressed man, in tuxedo and bowtie, curly dark hair swept to one side

Cool, messy style for stylish young men

medium length hairstyles, young man with messy hair, gelled up bangs with two strands of hair on his face

The man bun and shaggy beard combination remains a popular choice

medium length hairstyles, bearded man leaning on railing, looking down and to the side, hair tied in man bun

Mid length hair idea for blonde guys

medium length hairstyles, young man with blonde hair, side parted and messy, tucked behind ear

A cool messy look 

medium length hairstyles, man with winter coat, curly hair swept back, short beard and mustache

Long slicked back bangs

medium length hairstyles, dark-haired man with slicked back bangs, short beard and mustache

Chris Hemsworth rocking the mid length hairstyle

medium length hairstyles, Chris Hemsworth holding his hair with one hand, wearing dark blue blazer and white shirt

A popular look for boys and younger men – mid length bangs combined with shorter hair

medium length hairstyles, male teen with brown hair, one side cut short and the other long, and falling over face

Smart style for fashion conscious working professionals

shoulder length hair, auburn haired man with glasses, mustache and beard, blue pinstriped shirt and coat

Haircut for teens with unruly curly mops

shoulder length hair, male teen with curly messy unruly hair, wearing grey sweater

Mid length beard and wavy side swept hair

shoulder length hair, bearded man with brown wavy hair, swept to one side, wearing dark blue blazer

Brushed back hair for a smart, business look

shoulder length hair, red-haired formally dressed man man with mustache and beard, hair slicked back and tucked behind ears

Slick and smooth

shoulder length hair, serious-looking man with dark, slicked-back hair, dressed in dark suit with tie and handkerchief

Dirty blonde wavy mid length hair 

shoulder length hair, dirty blonde man with beard and mustache, wearing khaki jacket and blue chunky knit scarf

Here is another cool option for gents with curly hair

shoulder length hair, young man with bushy eyebrows, dark curly hair with gelled up bangs, stubbly beard and mustache

If you have finer hair but want to go for a longer style, we recommend letting it grow to your chin. 

shoulder length haircuts, dirty blonde man in profile, stubbly beard and mustache, wearing grey t-shirt

Cool cut with side bangs

shoulder length haircuts, dark-haired smartly dressed man, with side bangs covering his forehead

Natural look for blonde guys

shoulder length haircuts, blond man with layered messy hair, wearing glasses and a dark jumper

Simple but effective side sweep

shoulder length haircuts, Chris Hemsworth wearing black shirt, dark blonde gelled-up hair tucked behind his ears

Messy hairstyle for curly hair

shoulder length haircuts, man with wavy brown hair, bangs swept to one side, wearing dark blue low-cut sweater

Relaxed swept-back style

shoulder length haircuts, bearded man with sunglasses, hair partially tucked behind ear, scarf and plaid shirt

Another option for curly dudes

shoulder length haircuts, smiling curly man in white shirt, messy brown hair

A cool and casual man bun look

medium length hair, sitting dark blond man, hair tied in a man bun, mid-length beard and mustache

Layered cuts add volume and are surprisingly easy to style

medium length hair, close up of dirty blond man, layered messy haircut and black shirt

medium length hair, bearded man looking down, gelled-up messy hair in pompadour style, arm tattoos and watch

Another curly style we love

medium length hair, man with side-parted curly blonde hair, stubbly beard and mustache, wearing light blue shirt

If you want a really edgy look, why not combine longer bangs with short, faded sides?

medium length hair, asian man clad in blue facing down, with undercut hairstyle, long bangs and short faded side

medium length hair, smiling man with stubble beard, dressed in suit and tie, wavy hair slicked back and tucked behind ear

Side swept pompadour

medium length hair, man with trench coat, short beard with mustache and earring, side-swept pompadour bangs

Don’t be afraid to experiment – try a messy look!

shoulder length hairstyles, close up of brunette man with curly and wavy hair, groomed mustache and beard

Curly mid length hair

shoulder length hairstyles, man with curly brown hair, with mustache and beard, wearing dark parka over green shirt

Disconnected undercut – pompadour and faded sides

shoulder length hairstyles, young man in profile, with disconnected undercut, wearing light blue plaid shirt and earring

Swept back black hair

shoulder length hairstyles, man with white shirt and bowtie, black hair slicked backwards

Neat man bun and well-groomed beard

shoulder length hairstyles, bearded man sitting at a table, holding white mug, hair tied in man bun

shoulder length hairstyles, man with shaggy messy hair, wearing black blazer, red shirt and scarf

Shoulder length blond hair, casually tucked behind one ear

shoulder length hairstyles, blond man with black leather jacket, layered hair tucked behind one ear

hairstyles for medium length hair, smiling man in black t-shirt, stubble beard and mustache, dark hair parted to one side and slicked back

Long wavy bangs combined with short sides and back

hairstyles for medium length hair, auburn haired man with long, wavy bangs partly covering his eyes, short beard and mustache

Side parted hair with long bangs

hairstyles for medium length hair, young man with mustache and goatee, hair cut short on one side and left longer on the other

hairstyles for medium length hair, platinum blonde man with glasses, hair gelled up in messy pompadour style

Pompadour with faded sides

hairstyles for medium length hair, blonde young man with disconnected undercut and pompadour, wearing dark winter jacket

Edgy, stylish look

hairstyles for medium length hair, formally dressed bearded man, hair cut short at the back, long bangs partially covering his forehead

Long blonde bangs with undercut (and a cute cat!)

hairstyles for medium length hair, blonde man with undercut, hair swept over to one side, big beard and mustache, plaid shirt and cat

Disconnected fade 

hairstyles for shoulder length hair, young man with glasses, messy hair gelled up in pompadour style, disconnected undercut nd winter coat

Man bun with short undercut

hairstyles for shoulder length hair, serious looking man, with stubble beard and mustache, short undercut and man bun

Stylish brushed back hairstyle

hairstyles for shoulder length hair, smartly dressed man with stubble, dark brown hair brushed back

Thick, shaggy black hair and a mustache

hairstyles for shoulder length hair, man with dark mustache and short beard, messy wavy hair brushed backwards, with a few loose strands on his face

Cool swept back style for curly hair

hairstyles for shoulder length hair, curly man with dark brown slicked back hair, dark blue pinstriped shirt and stubble beard

hairstyles for shoulder length hair, man with brushed back curly hair, stubble beard and mustache

hairstyles for shoulder length hair, young man with unruly and messy layered curly hair, bangs partly falling on his face, dark blue t-shirt

man with messy mid length hair, stubble beard and mustache, wearing shirt over white t-shirt

Black curly hair

close up of man with messy curly black hair, curly black beard and mustache, wearing white shirt and black blazer

Layered side-swept hair

man with shiny black hair, swept to one side, dressed in black coat and black turtleneck sweater

smiling young man with curly hair, swept to one side with a curly strand falling on his forehead

Layered blonde hair

man with blond layered hair, parted in the middle, tucked behind his ears

Side-parted wavy hair

bearded man with wavy brown hair, cut short on one side and left longer on the other, strand of hair falling on his eye

Gelled-up, swept back hair

man in grey blazer with handkerchief, wearing white shirt and tie, mid-length beard and gelled back messy hair

Surfer style locks

topless man leaning on surfboard, with wet layered hair, strands falling on his face, sea waves in the background

dark-haired man with stubble beard, wearing a black t-shirt, side-parted slicked-back hair

David Beckham and his trade-mark mid length disconnected undercut

David Beckham wearing white t-shirt, with arm tattoos and stubble beard, hair with undercut and pompadour

man with wavy layered hair, bangs swept to one side, very short mustache and beard, wearing blazer and white t-shirt

1980’s style

smiling man looking down in profile, with stubble beard and mustache, wearing light denim jacket and dark blue t-shirt, straight chin-length hair

Wavy combed over hair

young man with light brown hair, wearing denim shirt, looking down and holding his necktie

The longer the hair – the bigger the beard!

man with big beard, in profile and looking up, smooth dark blond hair tucked behind his ears, blue floral shirt

man with dark brown messy swept back hair, stubble beard and mustache, wearing black blazer and trousers with white top

Shaggy layered hair and stubble

close up of smiling youth, fine brown layered hair, several strands falling on his face

close up of smiling man with stubble, long dark slicked back hair, tucked behind his ears

Long blonde hair tucked behind the ears

blonde man with hair tucked behind his ears, wearing a formal black suit with vest and tie

Slicked back hair and beard

digital painting of Jared Leto, smiling with slicked back dark hair, beard and mustache

young man with curly hair, swept to one side, wearing dark grey blazer, chequered shirt and brown tie

A great idea for guys who have fine curly hair

close up of curly man with messy hair, strands falling on his face, with short beard and mustache,

John Griffith

John Griffith is a young, passionate journalist. Writing has been John’s hobby ever since he was a boy. He has worked in some of the UK’s most successful news portals over the course of his professional career but found his forever home at Archzine.