30 Hard Part Haircut Ideas

With well controlled comb over styling and sharply faded sides, this hard part haircut is the perfect blend of vintage aesthetics and modern trend. To get your hair looking this crisp, use a strong hold pomade and a comb to set hair perfectly in place.

For hair that’s longer on top, a hard part detail makes it possible to slick hair back while retaining a clearly marked part. While longer hair can make for an awkward growing out period if you’re tired of having a hard part cut, you can always part your hair in the opposite direction to hide this section as it grows out.

Even with a very short haircut where a part isn’t actually changing the direction your hair is facing, a hard part is a nice way to add crisp detail.

With a subtle hard part that only extends midway towards the back of the head, this classic haircut gets an extra dose of style while maintaining an air of professionalism. We love this starter style for any guy looking to try out this look for the first time.

Guys with thicker hair can get this brush up style with the right combination of hair products and blow drying. Apply a volumizing mousse to damp hair and blow dry using an upward motion to give hair lots of lift. Finish with a small amount of a defining product (like styling cream or texturizing paste), and top with hairspray for maximum hold.

Take your comb over style to the next level with the bold detail of a shaved hard part.
If you like classic dapper hairstyles with a modern touch, this cut is a great option.

Although the classic hard part haircut is a shorter combover style, the razor line detail works just as well with this longer, trendy haircut.

This short razor line creates definition in hair that’s too short to part, and is just one of many perfectly executed details in this fresh fade haircut.

This haircut leaves hair short and tapered at the sides, but is long enough on top to execute a seriously impressive sculpted quiff look.

With a high and tight skin fade right up to a hard part, this haircut means you only need to worry about styling the top section of your hair. Style with a comb and a strong hold pomade to recreate this sharply controlled look.

This hard part haircut mixes modern faded sides with the vintage charm of a slicked back pompadour. Pair with a leather jacket for the ultimate cool-guy style, or wear this haircut with a shirt and tie to bring some edge to your business-casual daywear.

The texture in these natural curls is balanced with sharply faded sides, while a hard part provides extra definition in this artsy, asymmetrical haircut.

This hard part haircut shows how a razor line detail is the perfect enhancement to comb over styles.

With longer hair on top swept to one side of a hard part, this haircut blends natural texture with cleanly faded sides.

For men with a receding hairline, a hard part that’s directed diagonally towards the crown of the head helps to section hair in a way that maximizes volume.

This slim hard part creates definition without overpowering the style, adding a nice finishing touch to a classic low fade haircut that looks good on almost everyone.

Add a little extra detail to a faded buzz cut with a hard part detail. When the rest of your hair is this short, a razor line is easy to grow out, making this a nice low-commitment look.

Thick hair helps to give this comb over style incredible structure, while a hard part separates the longer pieces on top from shorter faded sides.

This hard part haircut is unique thanks to its razor line detail being placed in the centre of the head instead of off to one side. While middle parts for guys might not be a major trend right now, this look works thanks to natural curls that the part can disappear into.

If you have trouble styling your thick hair in a particular direction, try using a hard part to control your hair’s movement while providing added visual detail.

With a super sculpted style on both sides, this hard part works to create two distinct shapes, making the finished product look like a work of art.

This hard part haircut keeps things simple with softly swept hair on top, and is much more low-key than many of the meticulously styled comb-overs we’re used to seeing. The part itself adds subtle detail without overwhelming this style, meaning it won’t look out of place with athletic wear or a suit and tie.

This pompadour haircut doesn’t look out of place in a modern setting thanks to tapered sides that don’t need to be slicked into place. With the back and sides nice and short, you can spend your time styling the longer hair on top into this picture-perfect pompadour style. While heavy, oil-based pomades may have been popular in the ’50s, we recommend something a little softer that will hold hair in place without making it look greasy.

The hard part is an essential part of this flat top haircut, as it creates the definition between the sections of different heights, usually referred to as a “step”. Keeping your hard part freshly shaved is important in any haircut where it’s featured, but it’s even more crucial in a cut like this where the razor line is the star of the show.

We may be more used to seeing a hard part detail with straight, slickly styled hair, but there’s no reason why it can’t work equally well as part of a curly look. In this particular haircut, faded sides and the distinct hard part help to bring balance and control to the wild curls on top, making this longer look clean and professional enough for any occasion.

With a hard part close to the middle of the head and hair combed over on either side of the razor line detail, this vintage looking haircut takes us back to the dapper decades following the turn of the 20th century.

This hard part haircut is hipster styling done to perfection. A closely groomed beard and waxed moustache embrace facial hair trends without an ounce of sloppy styling, while the haircut uses the shorter sides and long-on-top silhouette that’s been dominating men’s haircuts. Throw in a hard part and some artistic coloring choices, and you’ve got the bold execution of a bevy of top trends.

Looking to get a little geometric asymmetry in your flat top haircut? This curved cut takes hair artistry to the next level, resulting in a surprisingly wearable style. The hard part detail is the cherry on top of this style: you could go without it, but why?

Bringing the bald-sided style to a new place, this haircut features slicked hair on either side of a hard part, while abruptly shaved sides provide a drastic contrast. The overall look is sharp, slick, and edgy done right.

This over-the-top style gets an extra dose of precision with a hard part that perfectly borders the faux hawk.