How much length you’re willing to keep, or wait for, decides which of these fits you.
The range runs from a close-cut crop and short spikes to medium blond hair that only sweeps back on its own after a growing-out stage.
Facial hair splits the list too, since a full beard, a closely trimmed one and light stubble each suit a different cut here, so length comes first and I’d settle the beard after it.
1. Swept-back Side Part
A loose side part with everything brushed back is the easiest of these to ask for by name.
Tell your stylist you want the top left long enough to sweep away from the face, with the part cut in so it shows.
Comb the hair back first, then place the part with the comb tip. Leaving it a little loose, not slicked flat, keeps the look relaxed.
2. Full Beard Pairing
Short textured hair looks balanced when a full beard sits beneath it, and I like that the beard gives the face weight the cut alone does not. The hair stays easy while the beard carries the structure.
Bring both to the barber together. A neatly trimmed beard with clean edges at the cheeks and neck keeps the whole look tidy, and it matters as much as the haircut.
3. Tapered Sides, Tousled Top
Short sides against a longer, tousled top give you a cut that looks styled even on a lazy morning. Ask for the sides tapered and the top left with enough length to move.
Work a small amount of product through the top with your fingers, not a comb, so the texture stays loose.
A tapered cut with a tousled top pairs well with a trimmed beard, since the short, blended sides carry down into the jaw and keep the whole shape tidy.
4. Short Textured Crop
Close-cut all over, with just a little more length on top, is about as low-effort as a haircut gets. That extra length is what holds the texture, so tell the barber to leave the top slightly longer than the sides.
Rough-dry it, rub in a touch of product, and you’re done. I’d pick this for anyone who wants a short cut that still has some movement.
5. Short Spiky Haircut
Spikes start with a short, textured top that is long enough to stand up. Ask for the length to be kept on top and cut close at the sides so the spikes read clearly.
Rub a styling product between your palms, then push the hair upward in small sections with your fingertips. Keep the pieces separate and uneven.
6. Medium Center-parted Hair
Medium-length hair parted straight down the middle and worn loose frames the face with no styling tricks. Ask for even length on both sides so the part falls symmetrically; a lopsided cut shows immediately with this look.
Find the part with a comb, then let the hair fall.
If a section flips out, tuck it behind the ear. It’s a good fit if you like your hair long enough to grow out between trims.
7. Medium Swept-back Hair
Blond hair grown to medium length and combed straight back from the forehead has a relaxed, lived-in shape.
Tell your stylist you want enough length to sweep away from the face without falling forward, and have the ends left a little uneven so the hair doesn’t look cut to a line.
Comb it back with your fingers or a wide-tooth comb while it’s slightly damp, then let it dry. Light stubble suits it, and I’d keep the face rough rather than shaved clean.
Expect a growing-out stage, since this length takes patience before it sweeps back on its own.
8. Short Textured Quiff
Lifted at the front and swept upward, a short textured quiff gives a cut some height without needing much length. Ask for the top to stay longer than the sides, and for those sides to be kept short and neat.
Rough-dry the hair with your fingers pushing up and back, then work a small amount of product through to hold the lift.
Pair it with a closely trimmed beard; I prefer that to a full one here, because the quiff stays the focus.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color hair does Chris Hemsworth have?
It runs from blond to brown depending on the look.
The short tousled cuts with tapered sides show up in brown, and the choppy spiked top appears in blond. The medium swept-back version is blond.
How to style your hair like Chris Hemsworth?
At the barber, describe it as tapered sides with a top long enough to fall and shift when he moves. Keep the beard trimmed, with crisp lines along the cheeks and neck, and the whole look comes together.
