The 15 Most Attractive Hairstyles for Men (According to Our Readers)

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We collected survey data to find out which men’s cuts are the hottest

Co-authored by Kemi Hill and Sophie Burkholder, BA

Last Updated: August 27, 2025 Fact Checked

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Ever wondered which men’s hairstyle is really the most attractive? Well, look no further, because we’ve got real, hard data to tell you the answer—that’s science for you! Through our Build a Boyfriend simulator, we were able to find out which men’s hairstyles were most desired by people seeking boyfriends. Now, we’re here to share those answers with you with the detailed and data-backed list below.

Which men’s haircuts are the most attractive?

According to our reader survey that involved “building a perfect boyfriend,” the most attractive hairstyle is a curly cut (chosen by 27.1% of users). Short, fluffy, wavy, and bald cuts were also popular. However, the attractiveness of any haircut is highly subjective and depends on the person being asked.

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The Top 5 Most Attractive Hairstyles for Men

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According to our data, curly cuts were the most desired style among our readers, with wavy and fluffy cuts being another significant preference. Even if your hair isn’t naturally super wavy or curly, a tousled cut can give you the illusion of voluminous, beachy waves that are oh so attractive. Tousled hair is mid-length with a crop of longer hair (usually about 3–5 inches (7.6–12.7 cm)) left to grow on top. This hair is usually “mussed up” with a men’s pomade or hair gel for a sexy, just-rolled-out-of-bed look.^{[1]
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The Flow A significant number of our survey participants wished specifically for a boyfriend with wavy (14.2%), fluffy (11.3%), or long (10.3%) hair—which is where the “flow” comes in as a highly attractive men’s cut. The “flow,” which is also known as a “Hockey cut” or a long, round, layered cut, is a long hairstyle for men. The length is usually about 6–8 inches (15–20 cm), with the ends styled for waves and texture. The shorter hair at the front of the head is usually brushed back toward the crown.^{[2]
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- While the flow is easier to achieve for men with naturally wavy or curly hair, it can also be styled in straighter hair with a sea salt spray, volumizing mousse, or curl cream.
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Crew Cut The crew cut is a classic for a reason—and now that reason is backed by data. After curly hair, short hairstyles were considered the most attractive and desirable in our survey results. So, why not keep things simple with a short, tidy crew cut? This style has tapered hair on the sides and back with slightly longer hair on the top (about 0.5–2 inches (1.3–5.1 cm)).^{[3]
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- The Ivy League haircut is another popular variation on the crew cut.
A fade is easy to maintain—and it does wonders for your looks, as well! A good chunk of our readers shared that “short hair” was a desirable choice in their perfect boyfriend, and fades are certainly short! Fades are also super versatile—it’s basically a category of styles where the hair on the sides and back of the head gradually tapers down to the skin. This can include skin fades, high drop fades, messy fades, man bun fades, or any other type of cut that works for your hair texture and overall look.^{[4]
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Despite what you may have been led to believe, a lot of people find bald heads even more attractive than luscious locks. In fact, quite a few of our readers specified that they wanted a bald man when building their perfect, ideal boyfriend. If you don’t have a naturally bald head, you can get one by completely shaving your head with a razor or electric razor.^{[5]
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Other Attractive Hairstyles for Men

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Other attractive men’s cuts include the pompadour, mullet, and buzz cut. Attractiveness is subjective, and there are so many men’s styles that could work great for your hair texture or face shape! Here are some other popular and trendy men’s cuts that still meet the requirements of the “attractiveness” results shared by our readers:^{[6]
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- Pompadour: Hair is swept upwards and back from the forehead into a wave.
- Mullet: Hair is cut short on the sides and front with longer lengths on the top and back.
- Buzz Cut: Hair is cut very short in a uniform length around the head.
- French Crop: Hair is cut short on the sides and back with a long top and textured fringe.
- Quiff: Hair is left long on top and styled upwards in a sweeping wave toward the side.
- High and Tight: Hair is cut very short on the sides and back and slightly longer on top.
- Comb-Over: Hair is left longer on top and combed over to one side or the other.
- Undercut: Hair is buzzed on the sides and back while left longer on top.
- Long Curls: Hair is left to grow 6 in (15 cm) or more and styled into curls.
- Man Bun: Mid-length or long hair is pulled back into a bun at the back of the head.

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Which men’s hair colors are most attractive?

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Brown and black are the most attractive men’s hair colors, according to reader data. Among all of the users who participated in our Build a Boyfriend quiz, brown hair came out on top as the #1 most sought-after hair color in a male. In fact, 44.5% of our readers specifically named brown hair as a desirable physical trait in a boyfriend. That being said, it certainly wasn’t the only color deemed attractive—users also listed black hair (24.8%), blonde hair (19.5%), and generally dark hair as desirable choices.
- As always, attractiveness is highly subjective, and we’re sure you rock whatever hair color you have!