What Masculine Haircut Is Right for You?

By: Alex Wittman

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

Few things make us feel as good as a fresh-to-death haircut. That moment when the stylist (barber, whoever!) hands you a mirror so you can check yourself TF out #yktv. Yeah, don't ever try to tell us we don't know how to enjoy the finer things in life. We're fine AF, and we sure AF know how to enjoy ourselves.

Whether you've already made an appointment for your next haircut or are just daydreaming about new looks, we want to help you find out what masculine haircut is right for you. Oh, and don't get it twisted: It's 2019, my dude. Check a calendar if you don't believe us! These days, you don't need a Y chromosome to rock a masculine haircut. Male, female, nonbinary — these looks and this quiz are for everyone. Yuh, we're woke. Hbu?

Now that we've got all that sorted, what do you say? Are you ready to find out what masculine haircut is right for you? Is your vibe more buzzed or bun? Slicked back or spiked up? Even if you don't think you'll be inquiring after some scissors anytime soon, you know you wanna know. Take our quiz to reveal the masc look you were born to serve.

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Step right up to the mirror,. More or less, what head shape are we working with here?

Square AF

Basically oval
I never know how to answer this question!

Round yet adorable

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ATM, what color is your hair?

Blonde

Blue, purple or an equally extra shade
Red

Brown or black

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Because they're, like, the windows to the soul or whatever, what color are your eyes?

Blue

Brown, hazel or amber
Green

Have you seriously never met someone with gray eyes?!

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Just to clarify: We're talking literally and not figuratively. About how big is your head, fam?

Only slightly larger or slightly smaller than average

Idk, normal-sized?
Kind of small, but that doesn't mean my brain is!

Big AF. I can never find hats.

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Since authenticity is life, we want to know: What's your natural hair texture?

Straight AF

A bit wavy
Seriously curly

Tbh, it kind of depends on the day.

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Ugh, we just can't even when the alarm goes off. How long does it usually take you to get ready in the morning?

Eh, 30 minutes or so.

I require a solid hour.
However long it takes me to roll out of bed.

Hmm, I can get ready pretty fast but prefer to take my time.

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Okay, no cap: Do you enjoy doing your hair?

Tbh, I don't really think about it.

Yes, I live for it.
I can't think of anything I hate more.

Some days, but not usually.

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If you could have your way, how much time would you spend on your hair every day?

Maybe, like, five minutes?

However long it takes to get it right
What is less than zero seconds?

For real, 20 minutes max.

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Currently, how long (or not long) is your hair?

Touching my ears or shorter

At my chin
Lol, I'm bald.

Down to (at least) my shoulders

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Once you've got your new look, how often will you see the stylist to maintain it?

As often as necessary

Every three months for sure
Once a month is fine.

Every six months

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While your main look will obv be fire, do you want to be able to change it up?

Tbh, it doesn't really matter to me.

It can be fun to try something new.
Nah, the simpler the better.

Yes, gimme all the versatility.

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We're sure you're slaying as is. What's your fave thing about your hair ATM?

Def the color!

I love the texture.
Tbh, I don't like anything about it.

Probably the length

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This may seem a little bougie, but how do you feel about using products in your hair?

Eh, I'd rather not.

I'm def open to it.
No way, not my vibe.

Now and then is fine.

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We promise none of these products are that extra, so which are you down to use every day?

Gel

Mousse or hairspray
None, bruh.

Conditioner

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Everyone gets busy adulting but (hopefully) not too busy to forget about hygiene. How often do you wash your hair?

A couple of times a week

Every other day
Whenever it needs it

Every day

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If someone (read: us) asked you to describe your personal sense of style, what would you say?

Classic

Dripping
Casual

Boho meets Euro

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Okay, we're gonna have your BFF describe you. How do they sum you up?

Loyal

Confident
Down to Earth

Chill AF

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You're running way late, but before leaving the house, what do you make sure to grab?

My wallet

My sunglasses
My phone

My calming crystal

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In your opinion (because who else's would we GAF about?), which of these celebrities has the best style?

Channing Tatum

Zac Efron
Zayn Malik

Jason Momoa

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When it comes to keeping your look looking fresh to death, are you willing to spend some money on your hair?

If I have to, but I'd rather not.

Yes, I've got a generous product budget.
No way, I work hard for my money.

Sure, but nothing crazy.

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We swear we're not finna troll you, but have you ever had a bad haircut?

Maybe when I was a kid

No, I have a long history of slaying.
Sort of, but it all worked out.

Yes, so I no longer trust scissors.

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If someone slid in your DMs and said they liked your hair, how would you react?

I'd say thanks and move on.

Um, I wouldn't be surprised.
That would never happen.

I'd be flattered AF and keep the convo going.

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To be looking fresh from head to toe, which of these kicks could you most likely see yourself stepping out in?

Boots

Converse
Nikes

Flip flops

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Just be real with us: How many selfies do you usually snap before getting "the one" to post?

Fewer than 10

Seriously, a countless amount
I don't post selfies.

More than 10

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When you get a fresh haircut, what's the first social-media platform you show it off on?

Snapchat

Instagram
Yeah, I just keep to myself.

Twitter

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lf bae said they didn't like your hair a certain way, how would you react?

I'd take their opinion under consideration.

BYE FELICIA.
Obv, I'd change my look.

Bae would never dare say that.

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When you wake up in the morning, how savage is your bedhead?

Idk, not terrible.

Pointing every which way, bruh.
Lol, it's nonexistent.

It's frizzy AF.

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Once you leave the house for the day, how often do you check yourself in a mirror?

Only when I'm in the bathroom

Whenever I walk past one
Like, never

I check myself in my phone.

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Hey, my dude, do you consider yourself a bold person?

Sometimes, but not usually

Def, I'm not afraid to take an L.
No, I'm not a risk-taker.

Generally, I'm open to new things.

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If all your hair straight-up ghosted you tomorrow (i.e. fell out), how would you react?

I'd be shook, then tilted.

I'd figure out how to own it.
Whatever, nbd.

Someone give me a ride to the wig store!

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