A haircut isn’t just a little snip here and a small trim there, it’s an art! A self-expression! A testament to who you are! Okay… we’re getting too excited. But really a carefully crafted hairstyle can say a lot about your personality and culture.
And, what’s one of the best ways to show that true American pride? By rocking American-style haircuts, DUH! Most of us wanna choose hairstyles that are DISTINCTLY American, because why wouldn’t we?
Unsure of what that even means? Don’t worry that’s what we’re here for. Let’s take a look at some of the most popular hairstyles among Americans so you can choose your new chic and stylish look!
10 American Style Haircuts
Haircuts for Men
The Buzz Cut
Buzz cuts are one of the most sought after haircuts for men. They’re simple to achieve, and easy to maintain. Want a hairstyle that requires quite literally ZERO styling? Buzz it.
They’re also perfect for providing that clean-cut look. It’s givingggg… American soldier style cut for sure. If you want a look that screams polished and precise you truly can’t go wrong with a buzzed look.
The Mullet
Ahhh, the rebellious American-classic cut the mullet loved and adored for generations. If you didn’t already know, mullets are making a comeback! (Why did we ever ditch them in the first place???)
They don’t call this the “business in the front, party in the back” cut for nothin’. The front is easy to style and maintain, and the back requires a liiiitle bit more styling to maintain balance. BUT, the little bit of extra effort is worth it. #MulletFans4ever.
The Classic Taper
Calling all business-men, this hairstyle is your time to shine. Classic taper cuts are timeless. They’re traditional, yet modern. Easy to style, but look like they require plenty of effort.
While you’ve still got some length on the top, the shorter sides and back easily make this a clean and professional look. It’s a great in-between if you want a cut that isn’t super bold, but still looks sharp.
The Undercut
Now, if you do want something edgy and bold, the undercut is the way to go. The stark contrast between the closely shaved sides and the longer top makes it versatile, stylish, and mysterious.
It’s also being reinvented to match modern trends. Totalllyyy up to you, but you can slick it back, keep it messy, put it into a bun, add some product to give it some volume the options are endless.
This is a cut that’s a bit higher maintenance, but it’s sooo worth it.
The Fade
A haircut that has gained mega popularity in the last decade is none other than the fade. It’s modern, it’s hot, and it screams ‘Merica!
With the ability to go for a low, medium, or high fade, it’s super customizable. You can also decide how long you want the top! It’s versatile, trendy, and sharp. Plus, it doesn’t require daily styling if that’s not your thing.
Haircuts for Women
The Blunt Bob
A blunt bob effortlessly screams “I’m that b*tch”. It’s sleek, sophisticated, and classic, but yet still modern and trendy. This cut is neevverrr going out of style.
With the sharpness and crispness of this cut, it’s the perfect way to frame your face and highlight all your best features. Also here’s a little trick if you have thin hair you may benefit greatly from getting a bob! It’s great for giving the illusion of having thicker, bouncier, and fuller hair.
The Choppy Bob
If you want a bob that’s a little less sleek and sophisticated, but a little bit more relaxed and laid-back, go get a choppy bob ASAP.
It adds a textured and playful aspect to the traditional blunt bob, creating a bit more of a youthful and edgy appearance. Plus, it’s practically effortless to style. Add some beach waves, straighten it, curl it, put it in a claw clip, whatever you want!
Long Layers
Two words if you have long hair: Long. Layers. It’s a soft and feminine look that still maintains structure and balance. It’s the BEST way to add some versatility and volume into a regular-shmegular long cut.
The best part about this style is that it’s flattering on everyone. The dimension makes it easy to style, easy to have fun with, and easy to personalize. LOVEEE.
Bangs
Sooo we get that bangs technically aren’t their own category of haircut since you can get them regardless of the overall cut style you choose, but they’re important enough to be included.
Wispy bangs, curtain bangs, bottleneck bangs, blunt bangs you have endless options to choose from! It’s such a fun way to spice up a look. While they are harder to style than other cuts, they’re so chic. Plus, you can always grow them out! You neeeed bangs at least once.
Layered Shag
Before you immediately skip this cut because you’re like “WTF is a shag???”, hear us out. Shags are soooo in. Born in the 70s’, reinvented in the 21st century.
They add movement and texture which effortlessly creates a voluminous look. It was known for its carefree-esc vibe when it first became an American-classic cut, and that still remains true today! We’re obsessed.
How To Choose A Haircut
Choose a haircut that suits your face shape.
Identifying which face shape you have can be super beneficial when you’re trying to decide on a haircut style. Each shape is different and can be enhanced in different ways, so this is something to keep in mind!
For example, long layers are great at elongating an oval shaped face. On the contrary, soft layers work better for square faces if you want to soften out the angles. It’s allll about preference, babe!
Think about how much maintenance you want your haircut to require.
Something you NEED to consider is how much time you’re willing to (or are able to) put into your hair routine everyday. Do you have the time to style it every time you leave the house? Or would you prefer something you can kind of just run your fingers through and be good to go?
How much effort you wanna put into your day-to-day look is a huge factor when deciding which cut you want.
Take your hair type and texture into consideration.
This may just be common sense, but hair texture plays a cruuuucial role in which type of haircut you get. Understanding and knowing your hair type can help you choose a cut that’s both flattering and manageable!
If nothing else, double check with a professional!
At the end of the day, nobody will be able to give you advice quite like a hairstylist. They’re able to visualize your look, take your hair texture into consideration, analyze your face shape, and give you the best personalized advice for what suits you!
Which American style haircut are YOU showing your stylist ASAP???
There are tonnnsss of ways to show your true American pride through haircuts. Short and spunky, medium-length and edgy, long and luxurious as you can see, you have plenty of options to choose from. And if you need some hair inspo, here are some of the best hair styling tools that are great for perfecting your new-do.
We wanna know ALLLL your opinions. Are there any looks we included that you’re gonna try? Any that you could do without? Tell us everything!
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