When you go in for a haircut, you’re probably thinking about what haircut will look best with your hair type. Or maybe you’re taking your face shape into consideration. If you’re a gent who sports eyeglasses, you probably don’t think about how your cut and frames will interact. Needless to say that some haircuts for men with glasses are more adequate.

But think about it: If you wear glasses to see, they’re on your face all the time. They’re a focal point of your face, and they play a huge role in your everyday life. Why not get a great hairstyle that complements your spectacles?


Jake Owen long hair flow glasses


While glasses are the source of many a taunt in elementary school (the infamous “four eyes”), they’re now a center point in contemporary style. And with so many types of glasses available, they’re a bona fide fashion accessory of their own. After you choose frames that match your personality, all you need is a great outfit and a stellar haircut. And lucky for you, we can help you find a stellar haircut!

We’ve gathered up a comprehensive list of haircuts for men with glasses to help you choose a style that works for you. And since everyone has glasses of all sizes and shapes, we’ve taken that into consideration, so there’s something here for everyone.

John Goodman crew haircut

Shorter Hairstyles for Smaller Glasses
If you have smaller glasses, you’ll want to stick with shorter to medium length cuts. Longer styles can make your head and face unbalanced, leaving you with what could potentially be a fashion faux pas.



Disconnected Undercut with Quiff on Top

Undercut
The undercut is a one haircut that refuses to step out of the spotlight. It’s also one of the best haircuts for men with glasses. If you have smaller glasses, an undercut will add some symmetry to your head with a short cut. And if you want some contrast, you can always keep the sides short and add length on top for a lively variation. The undercut will nicely balance your smaller glasses and give you an all around classic look.


Zac Efron’s Medium Hairstyle

If you’re after a toned-down style that’s great for school, work, or other formal occasions, then the Ivy League may be just the right cut for you. It’s essentially a longer version of the crew cut, and it’s beloved by guys around the world. If you’re a glasses-wearing athlete or enjoy a low maintenance haircut, the Ivy League will work well with your glasses. As a bonus, it requires minimal styling, so you won’t have to spend forever in front of the mirror to get a fantastic look.


Brad Pitt side part hairstyle


The side part is another go-to hairstyle that we almost always recommend. Naturally, it’s one of the best haircuts for men with glasses. A shorter side part will pair nicely with smaller glasses. Combine it with a skin fade on the sides, and you’ll have a well balanced look that’s super trendy. (Bonus tip: Add a skin fade to most of the cuts on this list, and you’ll have a fantastic style!)

haircuts for men with glasses


If you have glasses that fall on the medium or large areas of the spectrum, you’ll have slightly more options. Smaller glasses can easily be overpowered by longer hair, but larger glasses don’t fall victim to this. That said, keep in mind that super short hair (we’re talking #1 all over the head short) will somewhat unbalance your head.



Pompadour

If you’ve got medium to large sized glasses, a pompadour is a fantastic hairstyle for you. The upward swoop of the pomp will draw the eye from your glasses up toward your hair. It’s a killer combo, and while it does require a little bit of styling, the end result is a classic, retro look that we guarantee you’ll love.

Brushed Quiff Hairstyle Blonde

Quiff

Another vertically inspired hairstyle, the quiff is going to be one of 2019’s hairstyle hallmarks, and it’s one of our favorite haircuts for men with glasses. You can add some texture to your quiff and get some serious volume going, or you can comb it back a little bit for a faux pompadour look. It’s a fun, versatile style that goes great with a larger pair of glasses.

Braided Man Bun With Undercut

Man Bun

While longer hair and small glasses can unbalance each other, long hair plus large glasses is a great combination. If you’ve been thinking about rocking the man bun in 2019 along with your frames, do it! We’re giving you the official hairstyle fashion thumbs-up. A benefit of the man bun is that you can wear your hair long and loose or shorter and tied up. Both will pair nicely with medium to large glasses.

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Slicked Back Undercut with Round Glasses
This is yet another style that takes your hair back for a timeless look. The clipped sides and high contrast help your glasses and hair stand out. Pair it with a skin fade for a super contemporary twist on this style.

Since rounder glasses naturally echo the more ovaline shape of your eyes, you want to avoid any haircut that obscures your face too much. If you have round glasses, we recommend staying away from hairstyles with fringes.

Zachary Quinto combed back side part


Comb Over
Like the pompadour and quiff, the comb over takes your hair out of your face and places it in a prominent spot atop your head. This will help to create a nice visual contrast and keep your hair and glasses separate focal points instead of blending into one.

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Line Up + Square Glasses
With square glasses, you can pull off a lot of volume in your hair. You can also choose a haircut with a fringe if you want, but if you do, opt for a clean-shaven face. If you have a beard and a fringe, they’ll compete with each other, obscuring your face in the process.

Brushed Back Longer Sides gentlemen


Brush Up
The brush up is one of the more eye-catching haircuts for men with glasses. You can tone it down for a more subtle look or tease it up high until it’s almost in blowout haircut territory.

Slicked Back Disconnected Undercut


Disconnected Undercut
Like many other cuts on this list, the disconnected undercut will add volume to your hair and provide contrast. It’s another adventurous haircut, especially if you ask for a hard part. However, you can make it more versatile by having less hair on top and sides that are clipped with a medium clipper setting like a #4.


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Relaxed Slick Back and Beard
This hairstyle suggests sophistication with a fun twist.
It works best on thick hair and styling it couldn’t be more simple, just add a little amount of gel to your hand and start styling. If your hair still needs more product, we recommend to finish this look with hair spray to keep the carefree feeling.

Robert Downey’s Ivy League Haircut with Glasses


Downey's Classic Short Side Brush Top
This classic look is great because it takes no time to tussle the locks right into place. The sides are short, so there is no problem there and the top is easily combed into place with a few swipes.

Side Wavy Top with Faded Sides


While the tinted-red octagon glasses draw in the eyes from all corners, having a messy but stylish wavy top goes well with faded sides.

Dyed Layers with Tapered Sides


For a man that really takes his time in a mirror, the dyed layers look amazing. Dirty blonde fits very well with the natural light brown colors of his hair, and the eyebrow bar on top of the circular glasses is a bold choice.

Finely Faded Sides with Dyed Fringe

The disorder is in order here with the skin fade plus the dyed fringe. This is a wake-up-and-get-out-the-door cut, plus it looks appealing with the Lennon-style frames.

Quiff with Mid Fade and Tache


The quiff is still dazzling after all these years. It’s amazing what a little water, wax, and a hair dryer can do to change a person’s appearance. The mustache, small goatee, and studious glasses bring the look altogether.

Undercut Brush Up with Subtle Temple Fade


When needing a change from long hair, the undercut brush up is a good way to look brand new. Subtly cut the sides down, but leave a few inches on the top and brush it up. Add some mirrored shades with an eyebrow bar for maximum effect.

Short Curly Fohawk with Lineup


While David Beckham popularized the fauxhawk in the early 2000s, it’s making a return as we inch closer to 2020. This is a great way for those with curls to look totally different than they ever have before. Thick frames for the glasses and slight stubble wrap up this exciting look.

Spiky Brush Up with Tapered Sides


The long spike look is back and in this shot, it is combined with the hottest look of 2019, the burst fade. Fading generally on the temples or around the ear, the burst fade is getting love from basketball players and rappers all over the world. Rounding off the look is a throwback pair of Ray-Bans.

Textured Bowl Crop with Undercut


The bowl cut has come a long way since your father didn’t want to pay for a haircut so he threw the closest container onto your head. Nowadays, the textured look plus an undercut and the cat eyeglasses make for a millennial Beatle look.

Fringed Texture with Skin Fade



Sometimes there is messy for messy’s sake, and other times there is messy for fashion’s sake. This is the latter with the fringe that is perfectly messy and a pair of chunky glasses as the cherry on top.

Brushed Up Wavy Hair with Glasses

Most men like to get up and go in the morning. If you want that brushed up wavy look (with some great oversized glasses), you have to set that alarm clock a little earlier and spend some time in the mirror.

Slicked Back with Drop Fade


Slicked Back with Drop Fade
The dry slicked back look feels rugged like the wind has been blowing through the hair for hours. With a drop fade, meticulously trimmed beard, and some stunner shades, this is a look for the outdoors.

Shorter Sides with Drop Undercut


Shorter Sides with Drop Undercut
Great for a date or even a fancy night on the town, this moussed up top with short sides and a drop undercut is the epitome of modern hipstersterness. The clunky octagon shades reaffirm that.

Messy Top with Taper Fade


Messy Top with Taper Fade
As summer breezes into fall, the short hair on top grows a little longer. This version of the messy top adds a line or two on the side in the taper fade, which matches perfectly to the classic Ray-Bans.

French Crop with Taper Fade with Glasses


French Crop with Undercut
DJ Snake may run the charts with his music, but his haircut is also causing waves all over France. The French crop with an undercut is perfect for a day on the football field or a day producing music. The yellow lenses in the circular frames help him stand out in the crowd.

Straight Pocky Hair


The Asian Spike and Tapered Sides
A lot of Asian men spend time in the military and afterward, they keep the cut. This basic spike with a slight fade.

Taper Faded Pompadour with Glasses


Pompadour with Taper Fade
The pompadour is timeless and every generation seems to get it right. This cut with a slow taper fade fits very well with the over-the-top glasses.