The modern man bun may seem trendy, but it belongs to a far more classic set of hairstyles. Viking hairstyles are trendy again because they can look rough and come in many different styles.Â
Many guys have Viking hairstyles and don’t even know it. Viking styles include man buns, long hair that flows freely, and even knots.
People have always thought that short hair was more business or classy, but long hair is definitely in style. Our list of the best haircuts for guys will help you find your inner (or outer) Viking.Â
The current man bun may seem like a new style to many men, but it belongs to a far more established traditional traditional haircut group. Viking hairstyles are trendy again because they can look rough and come in many different styles.
Many guys have Viking-style hair and don’t even know it. Viking styles include man buns, long hair that flows freely, and even knots.Â
People have always thought that short hair was more business or classy, but long hair is definitely in style. Our list of the best haircuts for guys will help you find your inner (or outer) Viking.
1. A Temple Shave With Long HairÂ
A temple shave with long, flowing hair is an essential Viking hairstyle. This hairstyle can even seem a little scary, which makes it perfect for a guy who wants to look more rugged and manly.
2. The Viking Man BunÂ
Long hair and a clean-shaven head are the perfect combo for a Viking man bun. When worn in conjunction with the other style, this haircut keeps flyaways at bay while highlighting the shaved sides of the head. To make it look better, try adding a patterned fade instead of shaving the sides. Â
3. Little Bun With Undercut
A little bun with a cut is one of our list’s easier and more relaxed Viking hairstyles. It can be worn with a top knot or a messy bun. Although it takes skill and a steady hand to do the clip, it’s straightforward to show it off once it’s done. You can make your longer hair into any bun you like and let your undercut get attention.
4. AÂ Soft Fade With Long Hair
If you want to take your Viking hairstyle to the next level, skip the unified shave and add a gentle fade to your temples for an even more daring and attractive look. With a thicker fade at the crown, the long hair contrasts nicely with the shorter fade.
5. Ponytail Twisted With Undercut
Many undercuts are stunning on their own, but adding a braided ponytail (or several) to this Viking-style haircut for guys makes it even more detailed and complicated. For the braided ponytail, you’ll need long hair. For the trim, you can choose how thick or thin you want it to be.Â
6. The Top Knot
To display the ferocious and sure-of-kind Viking character, one can still sport a top knot, a more contemporary variation of the traditional Viking hairstyle. Adding a sharp edge to your style is as easy as shaving and accessorizing your undercut.Â
7. Medium Length With Beard
If you don’t want your hair to go past your shoulders, you can turn a medium-length haircut into something more stylish by letting your beard grow. Adding a full Viking beard can make your Viking haircut look more rugged. You don’t have to wait months for your hair to grow out.Â
8. A Long Hair
While some great short Viking hairstyles are out there, the traditional look is often seen with long hair. The real Viking look is long hair without fades or undercuts.
9. Long Hair With A Half Bun
Fades and undercuts look great with buns, but if you want a more rough and manly look, you can put half of your medium—or long-length hair in a messy bun.Â
10. Slickback With Undercut
You can wear your hair longer with this style, but the cutting stands out more when you wear short hair. If you want to enhance your facial features and bring attention to your hairstyle, try smoothing back the top section of your hair.
11. Long Hair And Beard
Viking haircuts will always look like long hair with a beard, no matter how well it is cared for or trimmed.Â
12. A Top Knot With A Beard
For those who think a top knot might not suit their style, you could grow your beard to give this practical and easy hairstyle a more manly edge. Â
13. Buzzcut With Beard
One of the best and most common short Viking haircuts for men is a buzz cut with a beard. Buzz cuts look very manly and are still one of the most straightforward to maintain.Â
14. A Pomade With A High Fade
At first glance, the big pompadour haircut might not make you think of the Vikings. When paired with a high fade, this short style that looks long at first glance becomes very horny and wild.Â
15. Short Ponytail
Those whose hair is currently in that uneasy transitional phase between the various short Viking haircuts and the longer, more conventional cuts can benefit from a short ponytail. Put your hair in a low ponytail and scatter a few strands about your face for a laid-back style.
16. Short Hair Crew Cut With Texture
In popular perception, crew cuts are a more contemporary hairdo. You can achieve a modern take on a Viking style by combining them with a stylish cut or fade. This is it if you want a simple, short Viking haircut.
17. Long, Curly Hair With A Lot Of Volume
Naturally wavy hair makes the Viking style easier to achieve with minimal effort, but using a volumizing product can further enhance the style. You can attempt sleeping with a pair of braids even if your hair isn’t naturally wavy. If you want your waves to last all day, apply some hair mousse first thing in the morning.
18. Hair In Braids
People usually think of women with braided hair, but the Vikings were known to braid their long hair in many different ways. There are many other ways for guys to look like Vikings. One popular style is a French braid that starts at the top of the head.
19. Viking Braid Or Viking Mohawk With Braid
Braiding your hair into a Viking mohawk is a modern-day way to seem like a real Viking. However, to pull off this hairdo, you need longer hair and a shaved temple.
20. A Beard With Braids
If you want to show off Viking-style beards, braid them. But this style might only be suitable for some. When men want to get their beards out of the way for the day, braiding them can be very helpful. Also, they’re not at all like other beard styles.Â
FAQ
How Do You Get A Viking Hairstyle?
To achieve a clean, contemporary Viking cut, let your hair grow long on top and in the back, then shave the sides. After you finish, you can try different Viking haircuts and styles, such as undercuts, bands, and multiple fades.
Why Did Vikings Wear Their Hair Long?
From what we know about archaeology, Vikings didn’t cut their hair because it was easier to tell the difference between free men and enslaved people, whose hair was thought to be very short and chopped because they worked hard.
