Changing your hairstyle is a great way to express your personal style. However, with so many teen boy hairstyles available, picking a new one isn’t always easy. To make the selection process easier, we created a list of 15 new hairstyle ideas from the extreme to the classy. Some of the more daring options are undercuts and wavy hairstyles. These styles will express your unique personality and give you a bold or refined look.
Let me tell you about something I haven’t seen people talking about when it comes to teen boy haircuts. A good teen boy haircut has the potential to radically improve your posture due to the confidence boost it brings. This is something I have seen so often in my chair. One of the kids I cut was around 15, and all I had to do was change his haircut from the same boring style his mom picked for him when he was 8, to a more textured look and added a fade. I swear that kid left the shop 2 inches taller. His mom was in tears in the waiting room. Good haircuts are life changing.
I understand that there are so many look book ‘teen boy haircuts’ list on the Internet but there is a reason for them. They use the same few images without giving context or explain what those hairstyles mean. And lets face it, not every teenage boy wants to spend 20 minutes styling his hair before leaving the house. So I want to break down the haircuts that are going to make you feel like the best version of yourself. I’m going to tell you my favorites, least favorites, and everything in between depending on how much effort you want to put into it and the type of hair you have. Lets go!
#1: Clean Tapered Cut with That Effortless Textured Top
THIS IS INCREDIBLE!! It demonstrates ease and effort in perfect unison. The longer top is easy and textured so it creates a lot of movement and volume. The tapered sides maintain a fresh and clean vibe. The best part is that it takes only two minutes to style. You just need a bit of pomade on the top and you’re good to go. I always suggest this cut to younger clients because it grows out really well so if you’re not great about coming every three weeks, you will still look good at week five or six.
#2 Going From Curly Chaos to a Clean Buzz
I love the haircut leap! I respect moving from curly volume to a buzz cut! A chop is always a bit scary but it’s so worth it for how easy the cut is to manage. I think this is a practical haircut for sure. The upside is that a buzz cut shows off your face! If you have strong features and cheekbones, you’re going to nail it! Buzz cuts will need upkeep so have fun going to the barbers! A beanie may also be necessary because your head is going to be cold!
#3: That Textured Side Sweep Everyone’s Asking About
I have gotten a lot of inquiries for this style and I can see why! It’s a side-sweep haircut with a modern touch. The shorter sides juxtaposed with the longer top creates an intentional look. It works best for straight and thick hair as it holds its shape the best. If you have a round face, this is an awesome style as the height and texture help to balance out your face. You will likely need to come in more often to maintain the tight shorter sides, but the praise and admiration will certainly be worth the extra visits!
#4: Textured Top with Those Perfectly Tapered Sides
For guys with angled face shapes, my top pick is this one. It’s such a clean style, and the taper enhances your bone structure. The tapered sides give a nice touch, and professional look, plus guys with thick hair will really enjoy the extra volume on top. It will not feel heavy or out of control. To maintain that look and avoid it being messy, it will take some texturizing product which honestly won’t take long at all.
#5: That Faded Pomp with All the Right Texture
This is going to be an amazing haircut and I can already picture the smile on my clients face when it’s done. There will be a nice clean fade on the sides and the length on top is just right. This haircut is really versatile and can be worn a lot of different ways. You can wear it messy for school, and then slick it back for a dressy event. Not a lot of haircuts are as versatile as this one, so enjoy it while it lasts. If you have a narrower face, the extra height on top will all come together to be very flattering. You will need some kind of product to keep in looking fresh, so don’t forget that.
#6: Tousled Top, Clean Sides, Zero Stress
If a teenager walks in and says, “I want to look good but I’m not going to do anything to it in the morning,” this is one of the first cuts I would suggest. Why? Because it styles itself! The top looks tousled which gives a natural and effortless look. The sides are trimmed so you don’t look like you just rolled out of bed. The fringe has a slight asymmetry that I really like, it may be a small detail but it really adds to the overall interest of the cut. The cut is best on thick hair because you need volume to avoid the textured look falling flat.
#7: Tousled Peaks with Clean Tapered Sides
There is definitely something cool about this cut. It’s like that one kid in the movie that everyone wants to be friends with. It is a great balance to have an “I don’t care” and an “I totally care” vibe. The cut works best for dark hair, as it shows all of the dimension in the hair texture. Just as a heads up, this particular cut will require maintenance and some sort of hair product to keep the ends spiked throughout the day.
#8: Big Beautiful Curly Top with a Natural Taper
Curls are meant to be shown off! With this style, you can show off your natural texture by styling the areas around your ears and neck to look clean so it does not look overgrown. The hair on top has a lot of volume which helps give your hair the freedom it needs. Curly hair like this requires moisture. No questions asked. To maintain defined curls and controlled frizz, a good curl cream will be your best friend. Once you establish your routine, you’ll love this cut!
#9: Those Effortless Curls with a Tapered Nape
I love a good curly hairstyle, and this one is no different! The medium length cut is perfect for allowing curls to form and bounce and that taper at the back of the neck is a good way to keep it looking intentional instead of like, “Oh I just haven’t gotten one in a while.” It’s really one of the more versatile cuts because it works for school, it works for going out, it just WORKS! You’ll want a curl defining cream and some to keep up on your trims because curly hair can lose its shape faster than you’d think!
#10: Choppy Fringe and Textured Crown That Actually Works
I always feel excited about this style especially because of the nature of the cut. The choppy fringe is always edgy and super fashion forward. The crown area volume keeps the style light and avoids the bulky finish that I solve for clients ALL of the time honestly. The contrast of the top texture and shorter sides is what this cut is all about. Once the cut is done, styling is effortless, just a little product is needed to finish it off. I will say though the precision on the cut does mean you will want to come back to keep the lines nice and sharp pretty regularly.
#11: Natural Curly High Top with a Crisp Fade
Let’s appreciate that fade because it is stunning! The full curly top with ultra clean faded sides is a striking look. This is the cut you want if you have thick and curly hair, as it keeps the look classy while showing off texture. It’s super versatile and you can wear it to picture day or hang outs. When you are a teenager, that’s basically the best thing ever. You’ll get to see your barber a lot because the fade will need regular maintenance to keep it fresh.
#12: Curly Top Meets a Razor Sharp Fade
With this style I can sense a clear evolution from the last one and I appreciate the refinement! The personality and the texture are great with the curls on top. The razor fade looks so clean and intentional. I know my teenage clients usually have that as a sweet spot, since this style looks like it takes more effort than it really does. It’s going to require some upkeep, like maintaining the fade and keeping that curly top moisturized and defined, but the overall look is so, so, so worth it!
#13: Angled Fringe with a Tapered Neckline That’s Just Right
Don’t be self-conscious about a big forehead. It’s not a big deal. You will love this hairstyle! The angled fringe helps you to create a beautiful face frame, and the neck taper in the back makes it look less stylized. It’s great for straight hair and is low maintenance, which is perfect for school as you may be rushing. You’ll need some product to keep the fringe tamed, and be sure to keep a cut schedule because as those ear lines grow out, it can start to look less neat.
#14: High Contrast Fade with a Stacked Textured Top
This haircut focuses on the awesome textured layered top with a fade. If you have thick hair, this haircut is your best friend. It gives all that density purpose and structure instead of just letting the hair do whatever. It’s a great haircut for a teen who is just starting to care about their hair, and the styling is easy. You will need touch-ups on the sides every few weeks to keep that fade looking fresh. Overall, this cut is ideal for this age because of the low effort and upkeep required.
#15: Sun Kissed Layers with That Wind Swept Vibe
This style features mid-length layers and soft waves creates a friendly and easy-going vibe. The hair color with dark roots and light ends is like a permanent vacation. Not to mention the beachy aesthetic. The way this cut is designed, it’ll almost look effortless on you if you have naturally wavy or thick hair because your hair texture does all the work. You can scrunch in some product if the waves need a little extra encouragement, but you’ll really have to do little to nothing at all. This is the dream hair.
#16: Organized Mess with Tapered Edges
I like to refer to this type of cut as ‘structured chaos’. It may seem like there wasn’t much thought that went into it, but that isn’t true. The tapering of the edges offers a clean and polished look, while the tops offer a lot of personality and movement. This hair cut will compliment any natural waves you have, and that is an important factor I discuss with my clients. This style will require very little maintenance, so feel free to let the edges grow out. The cut will look like you have a lot going on with your hair, even if you don’t.
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