Few actors have cycled through as many men’s hairstyles in public as Zac Efron, which makes his red-carpet history a handy reference board. This collection gathers twenty of those looks, grouped loosely from longer to shorter: medium curly lengths, point-cut and razored mid-length cuts, a tapered quiff, a short textured shag, simple crew cuts, a neat faux hawk, an eccentric pompadour and several slick or deliberately messy event styles.
The common thread is texture. Most of the cuts keep the sides tidy and leave enough length on top to push up, sweep sideways or rough up with a matte product. That makes them adaptable to straight or slightly wavy hair of medium to thick density. Men with a longer face shape may prefer the versions with less height, while oval and square faces can carry the taller quiffs and spikes.
Maintenance varies widely. Crew cuts and short textured crops need a trim every three to four weeks but almost no styling, whereas the pompadour and swept-back looks demand a blow-dryer and pomade each morning.
1. Medium Men’s Haircut For Curly Hair
Thick, naturally wavy hair is grown to a medium length and left to fall freely. It’s nearly as easy as a short cut: regular washing and conditioning, plus a little curl enhancer on humid days, is about all the routine requires.
2. Medium Haircut With Point Cut Ends
Angled, point-cut ends give longer hair a modern, youthful outline. Combed forward and to one side, it looks trend-aware, and a pliable pomade or wax adds texture and definition to the separate pieces. Ask for the ends to be point-cut rather than blunt so they separate easily.
3. Elongated Short Haircut With Razored Flicks
Zac Efron keeps a longer cut masculine by paying attention to the details: highlighted, feathered pieces and edgy razored flicks at the sides. The colour accents emphasise the texture without making the style look fussy.
4. Great Short Haircut With Acicular Texture
Straight hair works best for this short-to-medium angled cut with needle-like texture. For anyone open to experimenting, a few colour accents can boost the sense of movement and definition through the top. Keep the sides tidy with a trim every four weeks so the spiky top stands out.
5. Short Tapered Haircut With A Cute Quiff
Zac Efron proves how much a haircut can change an image. Here a short taper with a playful quiff skips colour or length tricks, relying instead on lively texture that’s cute and simple to style.
6. Men’s Textured Shag Haircut
Clippered short with a choppy, textured top, Zac Efron’s shaggy cut is about as low-maintenance as it gets. The edgy texture still looks neat thanks to the short length, and it suits thick hair especially well.
7. Simple Crewcut
A discreet crew cut is one of the easiest short styles, and Zac Efron has worn this version too. It may not be his most memorable look, but there’s no styling and barely any combing involved.
8. Zac Efron Haircut – Faux Hawk
Zac Efron wears a sharp faux hawk with crisp outlines and fine spikes along the centre. It’s an edgy short style that’s easy to achieve by pushing the top towards the middle with a firm-hold wax.
9. Crewcut With Slightly Elongated Top Section
Zac Efron’s crew cut with a slightly longer top section is a wake-up-and-go style needing little to no maintenance. It looks clean and tidy, exactly what many men want from a haircut. Ask the barber for a slightly longer top than a standard crew cut to keep some texture.
10. Elongated Short Haircut With Sideburns
Zac Efron leans into a dandy look with a longer short cut, sideburns and a well-defined, slightly nonchalant finish. Styled up as an edgy pompadour, it shows another side of his style. A firm pomade and a quick blow-dry upward give the front its height.
11. Short Spiky Men’s Hairstyle
A longer top section is pushed upright into classic spikes, a look that suits nights out and parties. Define each spike with a medium or strong hold product and keep the sides short for contrast.
12. Whimsical Wavy Hairstyle
Wavy hair styled with a retro feel gets a modern update from messy, sticking-out ends. The blend of old-school shape and present-day texture keeps the look fun and current. A sea salt spray worked through damp hair before air-drying recreates the loose bends.
13. Zac Efron Hairstyle For Medium Hair
Zac Efron’s grown-out short cut is styled slightly dishevelled, lively and spontaneous but never sloppy. The trick is controlled texture rather than random mess, achieved with a light paste. Let it grow a few weeks past a short cut before styling it this way.
14. Eccentric Pompadour
Longer haircuts make bold styling possible, and Zac Efron takes advantage here with an eccentric, high pompadour. It’s a showstopper for special events, built with a blow-dryer and a strong pomade. Expect to trim the sides every few weeks so the tall front keeps its proportion.
15. Slicked Back Gelled Look
Gelled, slicked-back hair is easy to do at home, but on Zac Efron it’s arguably not the most flattering choice. His face shape benefits more from styles with some volume on top that add length.
16. Elegant Combed Back Hairstyle
Smoothly combed back with a hint of lighter colour, Zac Efron’s dandy style is ideal for formal events, offices and weddings. The subtle teasing and highlights enhance texture even in this sleek finish. A comb and a light-hold, shiny pomade are all you need to copy it.
17. Ironical Messy Hairstyle
Pairing a black-tie outfit with literally messy hair takes a sense of humour. Zac Efron’s red-carpet experiment was bold, showing how much contrast a carefree style creates against formal clothes. Pull it off by keeping the sides neat so the messiness looks intentional.
18. Men’s Grunge Hairstyle
With a black leather jacket and white shirt, a classic haircut might have looked plain on Zac Efron. A grungy, roughed-up style adds intentional tension that pulls the whole outfit together. Work a matte clay through dry hair and push it in different directions for the same effect.
19. Short Disheveled Hairstyle With A Swept Up Quiff
Zac Efron’s casual dishevelled cut with a swept-up quiff complements a fun printed shirt. For everyday wear, choose flexible products that don’t dry hard, keeping the movement visible in this look. Blow-dry the front upward before adding product to help the quiff hold.
20. Zac Efron Hair Style For Curly Hair
Curly hair styled with a wet effect is a summer favourite, as Zac Efron shows. Use the product sparingly, though, or the finish turns from fresh and glossy to greasy. Apply a curl gel to damp hair and avoid touching it until dry to keep the wet sheen intact.
Asking for a celebrity cut at the barber
Bring a clear front and side photo of the specific look rather than just a name, because a star’s hair changes from film to film. Then cover these points:
- How long you want the top in centimetres, and whether the barber should point-cut or razor the ends for texture.
- Whether the sides should be scissor-cut and tapered or clippered, and to what guard length.
- How you plan to style it daily, so the cut is tailored to your routine.
Picking the right product for each style
- Textured crops and shags: matte clay or paste, worked through dry hair with the fingertips.
- Faux hawks and spikes: a medium-to-strong hold wax, pinched into peaks.
- Pompadours and combed-back looks: blow-dry with a round brush first, then a water-based pomade for shine.
- Curly or wet-look styles: curl cream or light gel used sparingly so hair looks fresh rather than greasy.