Your Cheat Sheet to Pulling Off an Incredible Hairstyle for Any Occasion
When it comes to a formal occasion, your hairstyle should have just as much consideration as your outfit. The hair on your head should complement your overall look, not diminish it.
But when it comes time to look suave, choosing the perfect formal hairstyle can be a daunting task for some men, especially if they aren’t quite sure what to do with it.
Styling your hair is different for every guy as we all have different hair textures and lengths. While some men like to play around with a natural look, others tend to go for a more well-groomed appearance that a pair of clippers or scissors can help to achieve. For instance, men with shorter hair opting for a taper cut or fade can bring out your classier side, while those with long hair can add a few products to their hair to amplify texture, slick back the hair, or put it in a bun to have a well-polished hairstyle.
No matter which look you decide to go with, remember to keep it appropriate for the occasion. To help you look your best at your next formal event, we chose a few of our favorite formal hairstyles for men that are best represented by some very famous men in Hollywood (including a step-by-step process to help you style it, too).
Slick Back (as seen on Colin Farrell)
Actor Colin Farrell has his hair slicked back with grooming paste or gel to ensure it stays in place. This is a popular look among men for an effortless formal hairstyle.
How to Style:
Wash your hair and towel dry until it's damp.
Apply a good amount of product to your hair and evenly distribute it.
Comb the hair words to the back of your head. This step will give you the slick-back look that you want.
Let your hair dry naturally or use a blow dryer.
After the hair is dried, you can decide if you would like to add more product to your hair, depending on how firm you want your hair to be.
The Pompadour (as seen on Tan France)
Fashion designer and TV personality Tan France always keeps his hair swept upwards in the classic pompadour hairstyle. To achieve this formal look, it's all about giving your hair the perfect amount of volume.
How to Style:
Start with towel-dry hair and blow-dry your hair with a vent brush combing your hair up and back to give it volume.
Once your hair is dry, take a dime-size amount of paste or pomade and work it through your hair. Don’t use too much as this will weigh your hair down.
Next, take a brush and push the hair back on the side and straight up on top to shape the pompadour.
You can add more product to your hair if it isn’t slicking back properly.
After you have the desired height of your hair and the pompadour styled in place to your liking, finish off the hair with some hairspray.
Comb Over (as seen on George Clooney)
An icon for various reasons, George Clooney has been styling his hair in the traditional comb over look for years. It’s a classic hairstyle for many men because it doesn’t require much maintenance.
How to Style:
Comb your hair forward and set your side part.
Once you have your part, brush the hair to the opposite side.
Apply product to your hair from root to tip.
Then comb your hair away from the part while pushing it back slightly to add more volume.
To ensure that your hair doesn’t move, use hairspray. It also comes in handy to add some shine to your hair.
Short Quiff (as seen on Liam Hemsworth)
Australia native Liam Hemsworth is rocking the modern short quiff hairstyle. It’s a great hairstyle for men who have short hair and are looking for something a little more natural.
How to Style:
Make sure your hair is clean but not stripped of its natural oils. Your quiff will look better with the more texture it has.
Apply product to your hair.
Run your fingers through your hair, styling it upwards for a classy and textured style.
Bald (as seen on Terry Crews)
Terry Crews has been rocking the bald head look for many, many years. It's a classy look for any guy who is starting to notice a receding hairline, hair loss, or pattern baldness.
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