01 of 11
The Classic
Photo: Dario Cantatore / Getty Images
The first thing that comes to mind when most people think of brushed back hairstyles for men is this type of “classic” look. It’s very Ivy League and sporty, but manages to be dashing at the same time.
02 of 11
In Fashion
Photo: Vittorio Zunino Celotto / Getty Images
More and more, you see this type of brushed back style on male models and on red carpets.
03 of 11
Less Product
Photo: Peter Michael Dills / Stringer / Getty Images
Keeping a brushed back style doesn’t mean you need to put lots of gel or other products in your hair. If your hair type allows, you can use a minimal amount of product to keep your hair styled and under control. This model’s hair has a softer, more natural look than some of the others in this gallery.
04 of 11
Tousled Locks
Photo: Astrid Stawiarz / Stringer / Getty Images
This model, seen backstage before a fashion show, is wearing a more tousled brushed back style that really only requires a little effort. To achieve this look, blow dry your hair before applying styling paste—it’s really that easy.
05 of 11
Wavy hair
Photo: Vittorio Zunino Celotto / Getty Images
This model has wonderful thick, wavy hair. Using a product like a pomade or a form hold styling gel, you can “brush” your hair back with your fingers. Apply the product to dry hair, as it will tame the curl and wave.
06 of 11
Pompadour
Photo: Vittorio Zunino Celotto / Getty Images
The pompadour a fun hairstyle, but it takes the right person—and a lot of effort—to pull it off. If your vibe and look are both well-defined, and you have the hair to rock this iconic ‘do, then go for it!
07 of 11
Gerard Butler has it under control
Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images
Actor Gerard Butler has thick and curly hair, which can be unruly even on the most groomed people. But here, at a red carpet event, he has it fairly under control. His hair is longer in this photo, but there’s obviously quite a bit of styling product being used to keep it in place. Hey, it’s working.
08 of 11
Taming Your Hair
Photo: Dario Cantatore
Some guys might like to brush or comb their hair back, just because it’s the best way to tame an otherwise unruly, thick head of hair. This dude has enviable thick hair, but by growing it longer and using a pomade to keep it combed back, it looks tidy and under control. If he didn’t wear his hair this way, it would be a challenge to find a style that would look as nice.
09 of 11
Hipster or rebel?
Photo: Astrid Stawiarz / Getty Images
Even with platinum blond hair, this guy gives off a James Dean vibe.
10 of 11
Perfectly coiffed
Photo: Dario Cantatore / Stringer / Getty Images
Donning a hairstyle that is perfectly coiffed might require a little work but it sure looks nice. Furthermore, the hair isn’t just combed straight back, but is sort of parted on the side and has a little direction. You may not only need gel and/or a styling paste to achieve this look, but a little hairspray too.
11 of 11
Combed and parted
Photo: Julien M. Hekimian / Getty Images
Of course, another classic way to wear brushed back hairstyle is to actually part it and comb it using a pomade or gel. This style looks great on people of all ages, and has a retro appeal as well.
01 of 11
The Classic
Photo: Dario Cantatore / Getty Images
The first thing that comes to mind when most people think of brushed back hairstyles for men is this type of “classic” look. It’s very Ivy League and sporty, but manages to be dashing at the same time.
02 of 11
In Fashion
Photo: Vittorio Zunino Celotto / Getty Images
More and more, you see this type of brushed back style on male models and on red carpets.
03 of 11
Less Product
Photo: Peter Michael Dills / Stringer / Getty Images
Keeping a brushed back style doesn’t mean you need to put lots of gel or other products in your hair. If your hair type allows, you can use a minimal amount of product to keep your hair styled and under control. This model’s hair has a softer, more natural look than some of the others in this gallery.
04 of 11
Tousled Locks
Photo: Astrid Stawiarz / Stringer / Getty Images
This model, seen backstage before a fashion show, is wearing a more tousled brushed back style that really only requires a little effort. To achieve this look, blow dry your hair before applying styling paste—it’s really that easy.
05 of 11
Wavy hair
Photo: Vittorio Zunino Celotto / Getty Images
This model has wonderful thick, wavy hair. Using a product like a pomade or a form hold styling gel, you can “brush” your hair back with your fingers. Apply the product to dry hair, as it will tame the curl and wave.
06 of 11
Pompadour
Photo: Vittorio Zunino Celotto / Getty Images
The pompadour a fun hairstyle, but it takes the right person—and a lot of effort—to pull it off. If your vibe and look are both well-defined, and you have the hair to rock this iconic ‘do, then go for it!
07 of 11
Gerard Butler has it under control
Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images
Actor Gerard Butler has thick and curly hair, which can be unruly even on the most groomed people. But here, at a red carpet event, he has it fairly under control. His hair is longer in this photo, but there’s obviously quite a bit of styling product being used to keep it in place. Hey, it’s working.
08 of 11
Taming Your Hair
Photo: Dario Cantatore
Some guys might like to brush or comb their hair back, just because it’s the best way to tame an otherwise unruly, thick head of hair. This dude has enviable thick hair, but by growing it longer and using a pomade to keep it combed back, it looks tidy and under control. If he didn’t wear his hair this way, it would be a challenge to find a style that would look as nice.
09 of 11
Hipster or rebel?
Photo: Astrid Stawiarz / Getty Images
Even with platinum blond hair, this guy gives off a James Dean vibe.
10 of 11
Perfectly coiffed
Photo: Dario Cantatore / Stringer / Getty Images
Donning a hairstyle that is perfectly coiffed might require a little work but it sure looks nice. Furthermore, the hair isn’t just combed straight back, but is sort of parted on the side and has a little direction. You may not only need gel and/or a styling paste to achieve this look, but a little hairspray too.
11 of 11
Combed and parted
Photo: Julien M. Hekimian / Getty Images
Of course, another classic way to wear brushed back hairstyle is to actually part it and comb it using a pomade or gel. This style looks great on people of all ages, and has a retro appeal as well.
01 of 11
The Classic
Photo: Dario Cantatore / Getty Images
The first thing that comes to mind when most people think of brushed back hairstyles for men is this type of “classic” look. It’s very Ivy League and sporty, but manages to be dashing at the same time.
02 of 11
In Fashion
Photo: Vittorio Zunino Celotto / Getty Images
More and more, you see this type of brushed back style on male models and on red carpets.
03 of 11
Less Product
Photo: Peter Michael Dills / Stringer / Getty Images
Keeping a brushed back style doesn’t mean you need to put lots of gel or other products in your hair. If your hair type allows, you can use a minimal amount of product to keep your hair styled and under control. This model’s hair has a softer, more natural look than some of the others in this gallery.
04 of 11
Tousled Locks
Photo: Astrid Stawiarz / Stringer / Getty Images
This model, seen backstage before a fashion show, is wearing a more tousled brushed back style that really only requires a little effort. To achieve this look, blow dry your hair before applying styling paste—it’s really that easy.
05 of 11
Wavy hair
Photo: Vittorio Zunino Celotto / Getty Images
This model has wonderful thick, wavy hair. Using a product like a pomade or a form hold styling gel, you can “brush” your hair back with your fingers. Apply the product to dry hair, as it will tame the curl and wave.
06 of 11
Pompadour
Photo: Vittorio Zunino Celotto / Getty Images
The pompadour a fun hairstyle, but it takes the right person—and a lot of effort—to pull it off. If your vibe and look are both well-defined, and you have the hair to rock this iconic ‘do, then go for it!
07 of 11
Gerard Butler has it under control
Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images
Actor Gerard Butler has thick and curly hair, which can be unruly even on the most groomed people. But here, at a red carpet event, he has it fairly under control. His hair is longer in this photo, but there’s obviously quite a bit of styling product being used to keep it in place. Hey, it’s working.
08 of 11
Taming Your Hair
Photo: Dario Cantatore
Some guys might like to brush or comb their hair back, just because it’s the best way to tame an otherwise unruly, thick head of hair. This dude has enviable thick hair, but by growing it longer and using a pomade to keep it combed back, it looks tidy and under control. If he didn’t wear his hair this way, it would be a challenge to find a style that would look as nice.
09 of 11
Hipster or rebel?
Photo: Astrid Stawiarz / Getty Images
Even with platinum blond hair, this guy gives off a James Dean vibe.
10 of 11
Perfectly coiffed
Photo: Dario Cantatore / Stringer / Getty Images
Donning a hairstyle that is perfectly coiffed might require a little work but it sure looks nice. Furthermore, the hair isn’t just combed straight back, but is sort of parted on the side and has a little direction. You may not only need gel and/or a styling paste to achieve this look, but a little hairspray too.
11 of 11
Combed and parted
Photo: Julien M. Hekimian / Getty Images
Of course, another classic way to wear brushed back hairstyle is to actually part it and comb it using a pomade or gel. This style looks great on people of all ages, and has a retro appeal as well.
01 of 11
The Classic
Photo: Dario Cantatore / Getty Images
The first thing that comes to mind when most people think of brushed back hairstyles for men is this type of “classic” look. It’s very Ivy League and sporty, but manages to be dashing at the same time.
02 of 11
In Fashion
Photo: Vittorio Zunino Celotto / Getty Images
More and more, you see this type of brushed back style on male models and on red carpets.
03 of 11
Less Product
Photo: Peter Michael Dills / Stringer / Getty Images
Keeping a brushed back style doesn’t mean you need to put lots of gel or other products in your hair. If your hair type allows, you can use a minimal amount of product to keep your hair styled and under control. This model’s hair has a softer, more natural look than some of the others in this gallery.
04 of 11
Tousled Locks
Photo: Astrid Stawiarz / Stringer / Getty Images
This model, seen backstage before a fashion show, is wearing a more tousled brushed back style that really only requires a little effort. To achieve this look, blow dry your hair before applying styling paste—it’s really that easy.
05 of 11
Wavy hair
Photo: Vittorio Zunino Celotto / Getty Images
This model has wonderful thick, wavy hair. Using a product like a pomade or a form hold styling gel, you can “brush” your hair back with your fingers. Apply the product to dry hair, as it will tame the curl and wave.
06 of 11
Pompadour
Photo: Vittorio Zunino Celotto / Getty Images
The pompadour a fun hairstyle, but it takes the right person—and a lot of effort—to pull it off. If your vibe and look are both well-defined, and you have the hair to rock this iconic ‘do, then go for it!
07 of 11
Gerard Butler has it under control
Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images
Actor Gerard Butler has thick and curly hair, which can be unruly even on the most groomed people. But here, at a red carpet event, he has it fairly under control. His hair is longer in this photo, but there’s obviously quite a bit of styling product being used to keep it in place. Hey, it’s working.
08 of 11
Taming Your Hair
Photo: Dario Cantatore
Some guys might like to brush or comb their hair back, just because it’s the best way to tame an otherwise unruly, thick head of hair. This dude has enviable thick hair, but by growing it longer and using a pomade to keep it combed back, it looks tidy and under control. If he didn’t wear his hair this way, it would be a challenge to find a style that would look as nice.
09 of 11
Hipster or rebel?
Photo: Astrid Stawiarz / Getty Images
Even with platinum blond hair, this guy gives off a James Dean vibe.
10 of 11
Perfectly coiffed
Photo: Dario Cantatore / Stringer / Getty Images
Donning a hairstyle that is perfectly coiffed might require a little work but it sure looks nice. Furthermore, the hair isn’t just combed straight back, but is sort of parted on the side and has a little direction. You may not only need gel and/or a styling paste to achieve this look, but a little hairspray too.
11 of 11
Combed and parted
Photo: Julien M. Hekimian / Getty Images
Of course, another classic way to wear brushed back hairstyle is to actually part it and comb it using a pomade or gel. This style looks great on people of all ages, and has a retro appeal as well.
01 of 11
The Classic
The first thing that comes to mind when most people think of brushed back hairstyles for men is this type of “classic” look. It’s very Ivy League and sporty, but manages to be dashing at the same time.
01 of 11
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02 of 11
In Fashion
More and more, you see this type of brushed back style on male models and on red carpets.
02 of 11
02
03 of 11
Less Product
Keeping a brushed back style doesn’t mean you need to put lots of gel or other products in your hair. If your hair type allows, you can use a minimal amount of product to keep your hair styled and under control. This model’s hair has a softer, more natural look than some of the others in this gallery.
03 of 11
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04 of 11
Tousled Locks
This model, seen backstage before a fashion show, is wearing a more tousled brushed back style that really only requires a little effort. To achieve this look, blow dry your hair before applying styling paste—it’s really that easy.
04 of 11
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05 of 11
Wavy hair
This model has wonderful thick, wavy hair. Using a product like a pomade or a form hold styling gel, you can “brush” your hair back with your fingers. Apply the product to dry hair, as it will tame the curl and wave.
05 of 11
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06 of 11
Pompadour
The pompadour a fun hairstyle, but it takes the right person—and a lot of effort—to pull it off. If your vibe and look are both well-defined, and you have the hair to rock this iconic ‘do, then go for it!
06 of 11
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07 of 11
Gerard Butler has it under control
Actor Gerard Butler has thick and curly hair, which can be unruly even on the most groomed people. But here, at a red carpet event, he has it fairly under control. His hair is longer in this photo, but there’s obviously quite a bit of styling product being used to keep it in place. Hey, it’s working.
07 of 11
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08 of 11
Taming Your Hair
Some guys might like to brush or comb their hair back, just because it’s the best way to tame an otherwise unruly, thick head of hair. This dude has enviable thick hair, but by growing it longer and using a pomade to keep it combed back, it looks tidy and under control. If he didn’t wear his hair this way, it would be a challenge to find a style that would look as nice.
08 of 11
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09 of 11
Hipster or rebel?
Even with platinum blond hair, this guy gives off a James Dean vibe.
09 of 11
09
10 of 11
Perfectly coiffed
Donning a hairstyle that is perfectly coiffed might require a little work but it sure looks nice. Furthermore, the hair isn’t just combed straight back, but is sort of parted on the side and has a little direction. You may not only need gel and/or a styling paste to achieve this look, but a little hairspray too.
10 of 11
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11 of 11
Combed and parted
Of course, another classic way to wear brushed back hairstyle is to actually part it and comb it using a pomade or gel. This style looks great on people of all ages, and has a retro appeal as well.
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