Looking to upgrade your style with the latest men’s hairstyles for 2026? This year is all about modern, versatile haircuts that blend trend‑forward style with everyday wearability. From clean, professional looks to laid‑back, effortless vibes, there’s a hairstyle to match every personality and lifestyle. With the right men’s hair styling products from Watsons, achieving these on‑trend looks has never been easier. Read on to discover the must‑try men’s hairstyles for 2026 and the best Watsons‑approved products to style them with confidence.
Five Men’s Hairstyles 2026:
#1: Old monkey
This daring style features closely cropped hair on the sides and back, with longer hair on top styled into messy spikes or tousled locks, giving an edgy yet carefree vibe.
#2: French crop
This low-maintenance cut has short, textured layers on top and closely trimmed sides and back, creating a neat, polished appearance perfect for the modern gentleman.
#3: Buzz cut
It is ultra-short and uniformly long all over the head, offering a clean, minimalist look that’s easy to style and maintain. It is perfect for those seeking a fuss-free option.
#4: Short curls
A trendy style showcasing short, tight curls or waves all over the head, embracing natural texture and adding visual interest with its bouncy, voluminous appearance.
#5: Dandy cut
Characterised by clean lines and a well-defined shape, this cut typically features shorter sides with longer hair on top.
With that, get ready to elevate your grooming game with our curated list of the top hair styling products for men. From classic pomades to innovative styling sprays, we’ve got everything you need to achieve your desired look. Check out our recommendations and upgrade your hair game today!
Hair Wax
Gatsby Dressing Pomade Ultimate Lock Mini
Gatsby Dressing Pomade Ultimate Lock Mini is formulated with hydrating properties and botanical essence to prevent dryness of hair and split ends and also has a refreshing citrus scent. This wax also gives a firm & tight look with a strong hold and can be easily washed off with just one wash.
FUDGE PROFESSIONAL Matte Hed Extra Strong Hold Texture Hair Wax
This men’s styling clay with extra high hold is the ultimate choice for achieving a matte finish with maximum hold. It is ideal for creating raw and texturised hairstyles that require strong hold. The hair is coated with a dual combination of kaolin and bentonite clays, which effectively absorb moisture, resulting in an extra dry, matte finish. In addition, the polymers and waxes present in the formula provide an extra hold that keeps your hairstyle intact even in high levels of humidity.
ANTHONY Hair And Beard Tamer
ANTHONY Hair And Beard Tamer is a nourishing and moisturizing product that helps to tame and sculpt your hair or beard. It provides a natural, soft, and shiny finish that lasts throughout the day, without the need for gooey gels, dulling pomades, or sticky waxes. The formula contains glycerin, aloe vera, and wheat protein that help to nourish and enhance the shine of your hair or beard.
Simply take a dime-sized amount of the tamer and evenly distribute it onto your towel-dried or dry hair/beard. You can use more of the product for increased hold. Applying it to wet hair provides a wet look while applying it to dry hair provides a natural look. This product is a must-have for anyone looking to achieve a well-groomed, natural style.
Hair Gel
Johnny’s Chop Shop Hair Clay Strong Matt
Johnny’s Chop Shop Hair Clay Strong Matt provides a strong hold and is ideal for defining and controlling your hair. Perfect for creating dishevelled or gravity-defying looks and is suitable for all hair types for a gravity-defying natural look.
FOLLOW ME Super Hard Gel
FOLLOW ME Super Hard Gel (Green Fix) offers a powerful hold and adds volume to your hair while being easy to restyle with water. Infused with aloe vera for extra care, this non-sticky gel is perfect for achieving a variety of hairstyles. Simply apply a small amount to your hair and style as desired.
UBERSUAVE Matte Wax
Ubersuave Matte Wax provides a nice and natural matte finish with excellent hold that allows for many styling capabilities that will last the entire day. Extremely smooth that guarantees easy application and styling. Complemented by the subtle aroma of soothing floral cologne scent that will help you relax. Perfect for shorter textured styles as well as medium-length quiffs!
Hair Pomade
Gatsby Sea Salt Wax Textured Mat
Gatsby Sea Salt Wax Textured Mat is a light and dry hard wax, suitable for attaining a textured and subtle messy look with a matte finish. Made from naturally derived dry powder styling ingredients that are moisture-resistant, contain sea mineral ingredients that are healthy for hair and have an ocean breeze scent.
BLIND BARBER 90 Proof Pomade Tonka Bean Aroma
BLIND BARBER 90 Proof Pomade Tonka Bean Aroma contains hops derived from beer. This pomade provides a strong hold and matte finish when applied to towel-dried hair. It is recommended to use a dime-sized amount of the product and work it through the hair for optimal results. To apply, start at the back of the head and work towards the front to ensure even distribution and prevent clumps at the front of the hair. It does not contain parabens, sulfates, or artificial dyes.
Hair Spray
Gatsby Mandom LongKeep Gel Super Hard
Gatsby Mandom LongKeep Gel Super Hard is non-sticky, oily, and moisture-proof against rain and humidity. Strong setting power for hair that lasts all day and is less flaky due to the flex polymer ingredient.
BYRD Texturizing Surf Spray
BYRD Texturizing Surf Spray is a styling spritz that helps create beachy, textured hair. This reparative spray contains sea salt and coconut water to add natural shine, volume, and texture to your hair. It also includes quinoa proteins, vitamin B5, and sea buckthorn extract to repair and nourish your hair while providing weightless hydration and protecting it from UV and environmental stresses.