Many men have upgraded their grooming routines over the past few years (we see you with that salon-quality shampoo!), but we know that guys still love to keep their routines as low-maintenance as possible. The good news? You can have an A1 grooming routine without needing to put in a ton of work. All you’ll need are a few expert pointers, top-notch products, and a low-maintenance haircut that's easy to style. Speaking of which, if you’re itching to discover the best low maintenance haircuts for men, we’ve rounded up 18 on-trend options. Read on to discover your next style, whether you’re in the market for a short crop or a longer cut.
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What Is the Easiest Haircut for Men to Maintain?
The easiest haircuts for men to maintain are short or long cuts without intricate fades that need to be touched up often. Low maintenance haircuts for men range from short buzz and crew cuts to long layered hair.
Is Long Hair Low Maintenance for Men?
If you prefer to keep your hair on the longer side, the good news is that long hair for men can be super low-maintenance. All you’ll need is a trim here and there (every eight weeks or so) to snip those split ends off and keep your hair in good shape. You’ll also want to invest in a few hair products to promote healthy-looking length. We recommend Redken Extreme Length Shampoo and Conditioner, as well as the Extreme Length Leave-In Treatment With Biotin. This three-step system helps to strengthen weak, fragile, or damaged hair in order to reduce breakage and the appearance of split ends.
The Best Low Maintenance Men’s Haircuts To Try Now
Ready to choose your haircut? Keep scrolling for 18 of our favorite low maintenance haircuts for men.
Buzz Cut
The buzz cut is the shortest chop on this list and one that requires little to no styling time. While you’ll still need to see your barber every couple of weeks to keep your buzz cut clean, your styling routine will be seriously low-maintenance.
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Number 8 Buzz Cut
Not sure how numbers work when it comes to men’s haircutting? Barbers use clipper fades to achieve certain styles, and a series of guards fit onto the trimmer, allowing barbers to get one clean length all over the head. Each guard is numbered, and this corresponds with a particular length.
If you want a buzz that’s slightly longer, a number 8 buzz cut will leave you with a full inch of hair. This allows you to show off a bit of your natural texture. All you’ll need to style your cut is a dime-sized amount of hair gel. If you have curls, try Matrix’s A Curl Can Dream Light Hold Gel.
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Low Fade
If you’re committed to keeping a fade haircut, the low fade is the easiest to maintain. Your barber will taper your fade lower on the sides of your head closer to your ear.
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Crew Cut
A fan of the classics? Opt for a crew cut. Shorter on the sides and slightly longer on top, the crew cut is one of the best ways to keep your look low-maintenance.
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Spiked With Short Sides
This cut is edgy without being high-maintenance. To create a spiked look, grab a hair gel like Redken Brews Holding Gel and use your fingertips to work it through your hair, pulling your strands upward.
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Longer On Top
Keeping the sides of your cut cropped and the length longer on top ensures that you won’t be running back to your barber every two weeks for a touch-up. Not to mention: That extra few inches on top makes it easy to create swept-back styles.
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Short And Swept-Back
Add quick and easy polish to your short haircut by slicking it back with Matrix Controller Gel.
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French Crop
This timeless cut has been making waves on TikTok, and if you’re a low-maintenance kind of guy, the swept-forward ‘do requires minimal styling.
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Low Fade Crop With Curly Texture
The French crop also looks great paired with naturally curly hair (and it’s still super easy to style). A few spritzes of Matrix’s A Curl Can Dream Scrunch N’ Go Defining Spray for Waves and Curls is one of our favorite, easy styling hacks. Simply spray and scrunch on damp hair for lasting definition and moisture without weight down.
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Messy
With low-maintenance styling, we say the messier, the better! Spray some texturizing spray like Redken Dry Texture Spray throughout your mane to create messy, undone texture in seconds.
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Short Shag
Speaking of messy texture, another low-maintenance option for guys with curls and waves is a short shag cut. This cut is shorter on the sides and longer on the top to take some of the weight off while still leaving enough length to let your texture shine. For flexible hold and definition, work the Shu Uemura Art of Hair Uzu Cotton Definition Hair Cream through your hair.
Good hair day by @keys.cutz
Side Part
If you have a short haircut with a bit of extra length at the top, part your hair to the side for instant volume—with barely any effort! This look is great for those with fine hair that tends to fall flat. Pro tip: Use a thickening spray like Redken Volume Maximizer to create the look and feel of thicker, denser hair.
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Tapered Cut
A tapered cut is shortest around the neck and grows gradually in length toward the top of your head. Meaning, it only takes a little bit of product to style your hair, and the grow-out process is effortless.
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Long Hair With Middle Part
Who says men don’t care about the side part vs. middle part debate? If you’re team middle part, you’ll love this low-maintenance long haircut. You can let it air dry to embrace your natural texture, or apply Redken’s Stay High Mousse and give your hair a quick blast with a blow dryer to pump up the volume.
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Mid-Length and Curly
If you want to embrace your natural curls, consider a mid-length cut. Your chop will be long enough to show off your texture, and the in-between length is super easy to manage. Use a styler like Mizani’s True Textures Perfect Coil Oil Curl Gel to define your curls or coils while keeping them hydrated.
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Soft Undercut
Undercuts can be high-maintenance, but luckily, there’s a low-maintenance alternative! This soft undercut will grow out gradually and blend right in with the rest of your locks.
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Ear-Length Hair
Ask your barber for an ear-length cut with long layers. When it comes time to style it at home, use a hair pomade like Redken Brews Cream Pomade for a look with smooth, flexible hold.
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Long Locs
Protective hairstyles are the ultimate low-maintenance hairstyle for men. Once your locs are in, your maintenance routine will be a total breeze. Use Mizani Wonder Crown to cleanse and visibly balance your scalp without needing to remove your protective style.
Next Up: The 15 Hottest Fade Haircuts to Try in 2025
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