

Searching the internet for trending styles and finding a barber whose clientele reflects the look you're going for is key. You have to find your own unique style, and sometimes that means trying out a few different looks. Every face shape has hairstyles that accentuate it the best, but that's not to say you're confined to one or a few styles. If you're trying to change up your look with a fresh new style, Alexander says to start by identifying your face shape. “There is also the wave length cut-there’s a big wave community for black men." “In Philly, the best hairstyle is a dark or low caesar,” says the Philadelphia native.

We asked him to weigh in on some of the best haircuts for black men with tips and grooming resources for guys to keep in mind, and he delivered with specifics.

Whether it's short and cropped or styled in box braids, the best hairstyles for Black men are decided by men like celebrity barber Faheem Alexander. But only recently has Black hair been given its due and celebrated in mainstream media, and it's thanks in part to the stylists and barbers of Hollywood's leading men showcasing the versatility of natural-textured hair in films and on TV. From short and wavy to kinky curly, Black hair is incredibly diverse and boats an impressive range of textures and thicknesses. Black hair is an expression of identity, culture, and even history.
