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Real Long Hairstyles For Men
From Real Guys With Long Hair
There is a lot of trash on the internet, and we’ve reviewed dozens of articles claiming, “the best long hairstyles for men.” Invariably we find a bunch of celebrity photos ripped off the internet, and few real authors with names or faces, much less actual guys with long hair.
In this post, we are the actual guys wearing these long hairstyles for men (and showing you how to do them). We’ve been doing long hair tutorials for over 10 years; here you’ll find a definitive collection of tips, articles, videos, photos and more, broken down by category.
These are some of our favorite men’s long hairstyles, but there are many more under the sun. In any case…this will give you a damn good idea of what to do with that head of lettuce.
A Note on Hair Length
Most of the styles presented here are for hair that’s long enough to tie up. That means you’ve been growing for a year or longer, or it’s at least eight or nine inches in length.
If you’re still dealing with awkward stage hair, visit The Center For Awkward Stage Hair, the world’s most comprehensive guide for growing long hair and overcoming the awkward stage—but save this page for inspiration.
Regarding Long Hair, and Men
One of the best things about long hair is all the different styles you can try...but how do you do them? Especially if you're a guy?
Most women grow up learning about hair, talking about it, using products, braiding, brushing and styling it. It’s ingrained in female culture, but not so much for guys. With few exceptions, it’s typically not part of our upbringing.
Even so, long hair is a craft, a skill that can be mastered. We don’t have to be hair experts, but if you’re going to have long hair, you want it to look good, you want it to be healthy, and you want to know what to do with it.
A Place For Guys With Long Hair
At The Longhairs, we’ve been learning, practicing and publishing long hair tips, tutorials and education since 2014. So dive into this detailed guide, and try these long hairstyles for men. Rock some different looks. See what you like. Get proficient in the hair game. And above all…keep lettin it ride.
Long Hairstyles For Men
Long Hairstyles for Men from The Longhairs
Tie-Ups & Man Buns
We should clarify the term ‘man bun,’ a term undoubtedly coined by women. While thoughtful, this refined long hairstyle deserves a more dignified name. We call it a high ball...like a fine glass of scotch.
The Menstail, The Foldover
The basic, original men’s tie-ups for fast, easy and out of your face quickly. Full video tutorial, step-by-step photo walk-through and several variations demonstrated by El Rubio.
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The High Ball
“Hang on guys, I need to tie up my man bun,” won’t fly with the bros. It’s even more grievous considering how badass this dignified men’s long hairstyle really is. It’s a high ball…and here’s how to tie it up.
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The Double High Ball
The only thing better than a high ball is a double. Another proprietary number from The Longhairs, with a full-length video tutorial from your boy El Moreno.
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The Side-Part Low Ball
A formal long hairstyle for weddings, fancy dinners, swanky outdoor cocktail parties, and other dignified affairs.
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The High Tie, The Mai Tie, The Reverse Necktie
Our second installment of How To Tie Your Long Hair – For Men, with three clever tie-ups to add to your repertoire, demonstrated by El Rubio.
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The High Ball Rope, The High Ball Twist, The Foldover Twist
Three men’s long hairstyles that are sure to impress, but easy to pull off, with a little extra flavor for added flow. See how to tie them with El Rubio from the Ocean Beach field office.
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The Sloppy Joe
With a far cooler name than “messy bun” or “messy man bun,” The Sloppy Joe is a fast, easy and exceptionally handsome long hairstyle for men.
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The Gentleman’s High Ball
Our most refined tutorial on how to tie a man bun, in our most polished video, and quite possibly the most entertaining. Enjoy this spirited demonstration.
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The Foldthrough
A saucy tie-up with a twist, requiring a minimum hair length of mid-areola. This advanced twisted bun is recommended for serious hair guys.
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Long Hairstyles for Men from The Longhairs
Braid Styles
Useful and versatile, braids highlight the skill and craft of long hair. They’re suitable for a myriad of applications, with limitless variations and styles that can really impress.
The Rope
The most basic and modest of men’s braids. Perhaps the easiest braid to learn, this is a great place to start twisting with a multiple-angle video tutorial from El Rubio.
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The Brave
A men’s long hairstyle for courageous warriors and other longhairs. Most likely employed by William Wallace while slashing and hacking his enemies on the battlefield.
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The Angler
A next-level men’s braid commonly known as the fishtail, but since we’re men and we can do what we want with our hair, we call this one The Angler.
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The Sidekick
Step into The Longhairs East County Headquarters while El Rubio shows you how to tie a side braid for men, or as we like to call it…The Sidekick.
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The Roman Candle, The Magna Carta, Willie Nelson Braids
Ideal for Independence Day and other holidays permitting the widespread use of explosives, it’s hard to beat the classic, time-honored Willie Nelson braids.
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The Split Tail
El Rubio takes a timeout from a raucous bachelor party weekend to show you a super sick triple braid style we like to call The Split Tail.
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The Apéritif
The French braid is ideal for weddings, outdoor cocktail parties and swanky holiday mixers, and since everything French is a little bourgie, we call this one…The Apéritif.
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Viking Braids
You’ve seen viking braids, you want viking braids…you don’t know HOW to tie viking braids. Learn now with this advanced tutorial for guys with flow.
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The Commando
Disappointingly not named after Major “Dutch” Schaefer in Predator, the Dutch braid is still an elite killer. Or make it a double, forming The Reverse Double Barrel French Revolution.
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Cornrows
Watch El Moreno get twisted up with Brookie B at our HQ and see what his experience was like through, “an exercise in self-confidence, and owning it.”
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Long Hairstyles for Men from The Longhairs
Locs (Dreadlocks)
Commonly referred to as dreadlocks, the history of locs spans thousands of years, playing a meaningful role in cultures around the world. A cornerstone among long hairstyles for men.
Why We Call Them Locs
There’s a conversation to be had about the origin of the term “dreadlocks.” Dive into where the term came from, and how locs have been viewed throughout history.
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How To Start Locs
Our essential guide for how to start locs for men. We cover the methods, hair preparation, and long term maintenance to get your locs flowing on point.
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Long Hairstyles for Men from The Longhairs
Styles With Accessories
Expand your skill set with these men’s long hairstyles using accessories and apparel, including headbands, headwraps, hats, beanies, hair clips and more.
How To Wear A Hat With Long Hair
Perhaps man’s most versatile apparel item, there are many ways to wear a hat with long hair. Here’s a mix of looks and styles for long hair with a hat, from your boys with flow.
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How to Wear a Beanie With Long Hair
Inclement weather and freezing temperatures pose a potential threat to your locks. Protect your flow from damage in winter with tips for wearing a beanie with long hair.
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How to Wear a Headband With Long Hair
In this original video we show you five ways to wear a headband with long hair, demonstrating real life scenarios for when these babies will come in handy.
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Headband Hairstyles for Men
Over 25 headband hairstyles for men featuring thick headbands, thin headbands and headwraps, and styles for guys with short, medium-length and longer hair.
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How to Use Bobby Pins
El Andrew skillfully demonstrates how to use an often overlooked―but extremely useful―hair tool for guys: the bobby pin.
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Using A Hair Clip
When you just want to chill at home and you don’t want to bother with your hair—but still get it out of your face—there’s “The Clip,” with our boy Will Spellman.
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Long Hairstyles for Men from The Longhairs
More Long Hairstyles
All the men’s long hairstyles that don’t fit into a specific category, from the awkward stage and the mullet, to long curly hairstyles, wearing your hair down and more.
Long Curly Hairstyles
Not a bunch of pansy-ass, poster-boy, glamor-shot, sissy-pants stock images ripped off the internet. Just real photos of real bros with real long, curly hairstyles.
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Long Hairstyles For Straight Hair
Five of the best, easiest and most suitable long hairstyles for guys with straight hair, whatever the occasion or activity.
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Awkward Stage Hairstyles
You’re growing long hair, but desperately wondering what the hell you can do with it in the meantime. Here are over a dozen awkward stage hairstyles you can pull off today.
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Styles For Miles
A collection of photos showing a variety of long hairstyles for men. No tutorials, but you’ll see lots of styles from different angles. Some are more…daring than others.
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Tips For Wearing Your Hair Down
The all-natural, letting it all hang out, unapologetically flying the long hair flag. But tangled, roughed up and raggedy is no way to go. Here’s how to wear your hair down like a boss.
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The Mullet
In this constitutional post we examine The Mullet, its many names, various forms and crucial functions, before revealing a stunning mullet transformation.
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Long Hairstyles For Athletes
Athletes face unique challenges in dealing with long hair. Fortunately we’ve compiled this handy post on how to wear your hair while you’re ballin it up, or whatever sport you’re into.
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How to Dry and Style Your Hair
In a hilariously entertaining video tutorial, El Rubio demonstrates fast & effective techniques for drying your hair, along with two of his go-to long hairstyles. Worth watching.
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There ya have it boys. That’s a serious roundup of long hairstyles for men. If you’ve got anything to add, or anything you want us to cover, let us know in the comments.
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