10 Sick Ways To Wear Your Long Hair, And Several Others

10 Sick Ways To Wear Your Long Hair, And Several Others

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How to Wear Long Hair for Men

Guys with long hair have limitless options for rocking the flow, from tie ups and top knots to braids and locs, and virtually infinite combinations thereof. Here are just a few of our top recommendations for how to wear long hair for men.

The High Ball

A true classic, like a fine glass of scotch. Some call it a man bun, though it’s no secret we find that name uncomfortable. Find out why, and what we call it, and how to do it, in How to Tie a “Man Bun” (without calling it that).
How to Wear Long Hair For Men - The High Ball (front view)The High Ball (side view)The High Ball (back view)

The Foldover

Tried and true, one of the easiest ways for a guy to wear long hair. Watch a brilliantly thorough tutorial on this one in How to Tie Your Long Hair – 5 Year Anniversary Edition.
How to Wear Long Hair For Men - The Foldover (front view)The Foldover (side view)The Foldover (back view)

The Menstail

Our preferred vernacular in place of “ponytail,” perhaps the simplest way for a man to tie his hair up. Also covered in How to Tie Your Long Hair – 5 Year Anniversary Edition.
Front view of The Braided Hombre hat style.The Menstail (side view)The Menstail (back view)

The Half High Ball

Classic high ball on top, letting it ride in the back. Ideal for shorter hair while you’re still growing it out, El Moreno runs the tutorial in Get Your Hair Out of Your Face.
How to Wear Long Hair For Men - The Half High Ball (front view)The Half High Ball (side view)The Half High Ball (back view)

The Angler

A lot of guys think they’re tough, until their arms are searing in pain from holding them up for 30 minutes trying to tie a fishtail braid. Recommended for advanced longhairs, watch El Rubio suffer in How To Tie A Fishtail Braid For Men.
How to Wear Long Hair For Men - The Angler (front view)The Angler (side view)The Angler (back view)

The Rousey

Double beast mode with a nod to former champion Ronda Rousey. No tutorial for this one, but watch out for the arm bar.
How to Wear Long Hair For Men - The Rousey (front view)The Rousey (back view)The Rousey (side view)

The Double High Ball

When a single just isn’t going to cut it, make it a double high ball, straight up, demonstrated by El Moreno in Get Your Hair Out of Your Face.
How to Wear Long Hair For Men - The Double High Ball (front view)The Double High Ball (side view)The Double High Ball (back view)

The Side Part Low Ball

Perfect for a wedding, a formal luncheon, or a swanky outdoor cocktail party. Featured in How To Tie Your Hair On Formal Occasions, be sure to mind the gash in your forehead from bachelor party weekend.
Front view of The Shaded Snake hat style.The Side Part Low Ball (side view)The Side Part Low Ball (back view)

The Brave

Aptly named, this hybrid style features a combination of wearing it down and twisting it up. Demonstrated by El Rubio in Only The Brave.
How to Wear Long Hair For Men - The Brave (front view)The Brave (side view)The Brave (back view)

The Free Flow

Classic yet often overlooked is simply wearing your hair down, for when you just want to let it ride, unapologetically flying the long hair flag. El Rubio reveals best practices in Wear Your Hair Down Like A Boss.
How to Wear Long Hair For Men - The Free Flow (front view)The Free Flow (side view)The Free Flow (back view)

The Snake

Foes dare not approach the venomous cobra. Sssssssss…
Front view of The Lefty hat style.The Snake (side view)The Snake (back view)

The Low Ball

Just like a high ball. But low.
How to Wear Long Hair For Men - The Low Ball (front view)The Low Ball (side view)The Low Ball (back view)

The Rope

Timeless, and as functional as it is fashionable. Legendary for athletics and the outdoors, El Rubio shows you how to twist it up in How To Braid Your Hair – For Men.
How to Wear Long Hair For Men - The Rope (front view)The Rope (side view)The Rope (back view)

The Sloppy Joe

An excellent look if you can pull it off. El Moreno proves his mastery in The Sloppy Joe – A Style For Kicking Back & Staying Cool.
How to Wear Long Hair For Men - The Sloppy Joe (front view)The Sloppy Joe (side view)The Sloppy Joe (back view)

The Reverse Menstail

Not a lot of great scenarios for this one, unless you wish to look like Cousin It. This and other great ideas in 24 Halloween Costumes for Guys with Long Hair.
How to Wear Long Hair For Men - The Reverse Menstail (front view)The Reverse Menstail (side view)The Reverse Menstail (back view)

Almost Awkward

Gus…before he was El Gustavo. This man grew his hair out to work for The Longhairs. That’s commitment.
How to Wear Long Hair For Men - Almost Awkward (front view)Almost Awkward (side view)Almost Awkward (back view)

The Cloak

Questionable at best, we cannot recommend this long hairstyle for any occasion.
How to Wear Long Hair For Men - The Cloak (front view)The Cloak (side view)The Cloak (back view)

And That’s How to Wear Long Hair For Men

However, we mentioned limitless possibilities. If nothing here caught your attention, explore Long Hairstyles For Men, featuring more dope hairstyles for guys with long hair than you can possibly try for yourself.

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