Overgrown Buzz Cut

Overgrown Buzz Cut

 Not quite a buzz, not quite a crop. The overgrown buzz keeps a #4 or #5 guard on top and a #2 or #3 on the sides, leaving just enough length to show your natural texture without any styling required. It's the go-to for guys who want to look intentional without owning a blow dryer.

How to style: You mostly don't. Keep your scalp clean and healthy. If you want a touch of texture on a night out, a small tap of Clay Texture Powder at the roots adds subtle lift, but it's completely optional.

Best for: All hair types. Strong jawlines and defined cheekbones. Zero effort.

French Crop

French Crop

 Similar to the textured crop but with a heavier, more blunt fringe that sits across the forehead. The fringe is the focal point here, adding structure to the cut and drawing attention to the eyes. Works particularly well for guys who want to cover a higher forehead or receding hairline without looking like they're trying to hide anything.

How to style: Towel-dry hair, work a dime-sized amount of Matte Cream Clay between your palms until fully broken down, then push through the top and forward into the fringe. Shape with your fingers. No blow dryer needed.

Best for: Straight to wavy hair. Heart and oblong face shapes. Low effort.

Crew Cut with Skin Fade

Crew Cut with Skin Fade

 The crew cut isn't new, but the 2026 version gets a sharper edge with a skin fade on the sides. Slightly longer on top (about 1.5 to 2 inches) with a gradual fade that starts at the skin near the ears and blends upward. Clean, professional, and takes about 30 seconds to style in the morning.

How to style: A light dusting of Clay Texture Powder at the roots gives instant lift and gritty texture without any visible product. Run your fingers through it and you're done. First clay-based texture powder on the market, only five ingredients.

Best for: All hair types. Round and square face shapes especially. Minimal effort.

Textured Crop

Textured Crop

 The textured crop is the most requested men's haircut in barbershops right now, and it's easy to see why. Short on the sides, choppy and layered on top, with a slight fringe that adds dimension without requiring much daily effort. Works on nearly every hair type, though guys with straight or wavy hair will get the cleanest result. Oval, square, and heart-shaped faces all wear this well.

How to style: Work a small amount of Matte Cream Clay through dry hair, starting from the back and moving forward. Use your fingertips to separate and define the texture on top. If you want more hold and a slightly piecier look, use less product and pinch individual sections.

No-Cut Haircut – long hair, intentionally imperfect

No-Cut Haircut – long hair, intentionally imperfect

 For long hair, 2026 is all about the so-called No-Cut Haircut. Lengths are largely kept as they are, and the look is meant to feel naturally “grown out” – relaxed, effortless and free from sharp, structured edges. Often referred to as the Ibiza look, this style evokes sun-kissed hair and a carefree, laid-back lifestyle.

Key characteristics include barely visible layers, intentionally wispy ends and a natural flow rather than clearly defined lines. The cut works with the hair’s natural texture, enhancing waves or curls instead of trying to control them.

When it comes to styling, less is more. With Hairdreams extensions or wefts, this look can also be achieved if the natural hair hasn’t (yet) reached the desired length – without sacrificing a natural finish.