The cuts that make men look younger aren't trendy. They're the ones that soften age-specific issues — heavier brows, set jawlines, less density at the temple — without trying to disguise them.
Soft fringe over hard part
A soft, textured fringe shortens the visible forehead and softens the brow line. The hard side part does the opposite.
Length on top with movement
A little length and movement on top reads younger than anything cropped flat. Movement signals vitality.
Soft tapers over skin fades
Skin fades exaggerate every angle of the face. Soft tapers integrate.
What to avoid
Slick, shiny, wet-look styling. The harshness ages most faces — matte texture is more forgiving.
—SIR Management