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I Ranked Men's Hairstyles from BEST to WORST (C = 🗑️)

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Key takeaways (Men’s hairstyles ranked 2025, best to “stay away”)

This video is a tier-style ranking of trendy men’s hairstyles. A consistent theme across most of the styles is:

Texture and volume (often achieved with texture powder, sea salt spray, clays, and creams)

B-Tier

Fluffy hairstyle (TikTok “bedhead” look)

  • Why it’s ranked B-tier: popular with Gen Z; the creator (a millennial) doesn’t place it higher.
  • What it looks like: an “effortless,” bedhead-like volume that can work with curly or straight hair, and with both longer or shorter lengths.
  • Styling tools/products:
    • Sea salt spray
    • Texture powder (key for volume/texture on flat hair)
  • Styling approach:
    • Sometimes scrunching is needed
    • A diffuser can be used in some cases

S-Tier

Burst fade with a textured fringe

  • Why it’s S-tier: cool/edgy with strong texture emphasis.
  • Notes:
    • Harder to pull off than some other styles
    • Needs the right fashion “energy” (not as easy to pair with a suit-only look)
  • Maintenance: refresh the fade about every 2 weeks
  • Styling approach (simple):
    • Apply texture powder
    • Fluff/massage it into the hair/scalp

Mod cut (retro “60s-inspired,” shaggy)

  • Why it’s S-tier: clean, soft, stylish; seen on models/actors; fits the right personal aesthetic.
  • Styling approach: primarily texture powder for volume/texture

Modern mullet (still popular by Sept 2025)

  • Why it’s S-tier: still going strong; helped broaden the hairstyle movement.
  • Why it’s easier now: less “special”/outside-the-box since you see it everywhere, but still easy to try.
  • Styling depends on mullet length:
    • Mini mullet: texture powder
    • Longer mullet: styling cream or sea salt spray
  • Example cited: Austin Butler

Messy quiff

  • Why it’s S-tier: classic, but styled messier/more modern than “too clean.”
  • Best pairings: works for suits and also the gym
  • Celebrity references: Chris Evans, David Beckham (older/more classic vibe)
  • Styling product: heavy clay (specifically mentioned: 40 series texture clay)
  • Styling approach: set it in place but keep it movable with your fingers (not stiff/perfect)

Modern mullet (explicitly called out as S-tier again)

  • Included above; the video strongly emphasizes it as S-tier due to trend impact.

A-Tier

Short and curly (short sides, curls on top)

  • Who it suits: best for wavy-to-curly hair; not recommended if hair isn’t naturally wavy/curly.
  • Why it’s A-tier: easy maintenance since sides/top stay short; similar to the fluffy style but earlier/lighter.
  • Styling options:
    • Curl cream
    • Sea salt spray
    • Styling cream (recommended for more moisture)
  • Goal: keep curls from becoming frizzy (moisture matters)

Messy textured flow

  • Why it’s A-tier: looks best when someone has naturally great wavy texture; more dependent on hair quality than fades.
  • Celebrity reference / influence: Chase Stokes from Outer Banks sparked social/TikTok trend behavior.
  • Styling options (2 methods):
    • Sea salt spray + scrunch
    • Styling cream: emulsify in hands, work through hair, then scrunch

Buzz cut (ranked A-tier, not top)

  • Why it’s A-tier: highly masculine and easy to manage, but requires strong facial features.
  • Pros:
    • Shows facial structure (cheekbones, jawline, nose, eyes, eyebrows)
    • Minimal product needed
    • Maintenance: buzzed every week or 2 weeks
  • Why not S-tier:
    • Unforgiving and doesn’t suit everyone
    • Example issue: round face makes it look circular
  • Celebrity example: Michael B. Jordan

C-Tier

Edgar cut

  • Why it’s C-tier: the creator strongly dislikes it; says it looks flat/unflattering with straight lines.
  • Alternative suggestion for a similar vibe:
    • Buzz it off (go to a barber and ask to buzz it)

Product/brand callout (used across the hair ranking)

The creator repeatedly emphasizes texture/volume products, especially:

  • Sea salt spray
  • Texture powder
  • Curl cream / styling cream (for moisture)
  • Heavy clay for quiffs

Sponsorship/product emphasis:

  • Forte Series hair products promoted as the go-to for styling these looks
  • Listed at: forteseries.com
  • Also sold on Amazon (with same-day/2-day shipping mentioned)

Notable locations, products, and named people (end of video)

  • Locations: New York City (credited as fashion-forward)
  • Products: Forte Series (texture powder/sea salt spray/styling products implied), 40 series texture clay
  • Celebrities / public figures mentioned:
    • Jacob Elordi (mod cut)
    • Austin Butler (modern mullet)
    • Chris Evans (messy quiff vibe)
    • David Beckham (messy quiff vibe)
    • Chase Stokes (messy textured flow; Outer Banks influence)
    • Michael B. Jordan (buzz cut)
  • TV/show mentioned: Outer Banks
  • Platforms/communities noted: TikTok, social media, Gen Z trend drivers

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