In this style the hair is cut with clippers all over the head, with the sides and back tapered considerably shorter than the top. For styling, a bit of gel or pomade adds shine and gives a more groomed look.

This style is a good option for a man with thinning hair. The hair is cut close at the sides and back and left about two inches long on top. To style, when hair is slightly damp, apply a small amount of styling paste (one with a matte finish) and work it around in the palms of your hand. Distribute evenly through the hair and use fingertips to add a bit of texture.

This is a traditional style with a modern twist. The sides and back are cut clipper short with a tapered neckline. The top may be either combed neatly with a part for the office, or spiked up on top for the weekend. This is a good style for the man who wants shorter hair with options. As pictured, a bit of pomade is worked between the palms and applied to the hair. The hair is then directed back with the fingers with sections at the round of the head pushed slightly forward. Fingers can be used

This style is a good option for a man with natural texture. The hair is cut close at the sides and back and left about two inches long on top. To style, when hair is slightly damp, apply a small amount of styling paste (one with a matte finish) and work it around in the palms of your hand. Distribute evenly through the hair and use fingertips to add a bit of texture. Just don't work too hard at it - this is a very casual style.

For this style, the hair is cut aggressively short on the sides and back with a clean taper at the neckline. The hair is cut finger-length on top. To style, use a pea-sized amount of pomade. Work the product between the palms of the hand and smooth the hair forward on top. With this style, the emphasis is on neatness and the cut should be trimmed every three weeks.

With this style, the hair is cropped short to conform to the shape of the head. Clippers are used to cut the hair short and high past the crown. The top is cut clipper short at the crown and is allowed to get gradually longer towards the front. A light application of pomade provides shine and gives the look a finished appearance.

Named for the styles which were once popular at Ivy League Universities, this style is taken aggressively close with clippers high up the sides and back of the head. The neckline is usually tapered clean with no line at the nape. The hair in this photo is cut finger length on top with a bit more length at the front. While the style looks good towel dried with no product, a bit of pomade or cream can be added to give a slightly more groomed appearance.

With this style, the hair is cut to conform to the shape of the head, with a little extra length in the front. This style works well with most hair types, but is especially well suited for those with fine or thinning hair. To style, work a small amount of styling paste in the palms of the hand and apply to hair. Using the palm of the hand, work the hair in a side to side motion across the top of the head and use the fingers to give a bit of lift in the front.