Nautical haircuts are always respectable and trendy and there is one for every age and personality. With different style variations, nautical haircuts make you look cool, clean and simple.
The best nautical haircuts
Some people mistake any short haircut for a nautical haircut. But, there are some unique military haircuts that stand out. We’ve compiled a list of 45 of the best nautical haircuts that look cool and suit anyone without much fuss.
#1. High and flat top
This is a popular version for those who want a neat nautical cut but not too short. Although the sides are cut close to the skin, the hair on the top is left 2-3 inches long and flattened for a more compact look.
#2. High and tight raccoon cut
This is a variation of the Crew Cut and is popular with law enforcement and security personnel. It gives off a very “tall and tight” look. It is also called Skin Fade because hair on the top is kept longer while they fade to the back and side shaved almost to the skin.
#3. High and spiky cut
If you have naturally spiky hair, don’t cut it too short and it will get cut in the front. This is a cool nautical cut, but if you cut them too short, your natural spikes won’t show. The sides and back of the head are shaved close to the skin to emphasize the high, spiky cut at the top.
#4. Regulation cut
This is a standard but popular nautical haircut. At least 2 inches of hair are left on the top and are side combed.
Down the sides and back, the hair quickly tapers to a shorter length and is cut to make them very short near the hairline. Side Parted High Top is his version for those who like to keep their hair a little longer.
#5. tall and tight
Combine longer hair on top with clean-shaven sides and you’ll get the High and Tight nautical haircut. Comb the hair at the top of the forehead. For this very reason, the hair on the top is kept quite long compared to standard marine haircuts.
#6. The ivy league cut
The ivy league haircut is also known as the Harvard clip or Princeton cut. The length of the hair from top to back and sides is gradually reduced in such a way that it shapes the skull.
The density of the hair is also varied and the hair can be styled according to the person’s preference. This nautical haircut offers a lot of versatility and is ideal if you are looking for extensive customization in your haircut.
#7. Crown soldier cut
This is a nautical cut with some style variation borrowed from regular haircuts. The back and sides are shaved to give the top hair the impression of a hat or crown on the head. Go for an undercut and then style the hair from the center to achieve this look.
#8. buzz fade
Typically, the navy haircut buzzes very close to the skin with no more than half an inch of hair. Instead, this buzz has been modernized with a medium fade on both sides of the head. The hair is less than half an inch up.
#9. Short Marine Crew Cut
Many pieces of naval equipment have pomp at the top of the forehead, but this one has the style without all the fuss. Great with and without facial hair, this look works well with a strong, square jaw and thicker textured hair.
#10. Caesar cut
Inspired by the famous Roman emperor Julius Caesar, the navy Caesar cut is characterized by hair flat on top and a short horizontal fringe. The hair on the sides of the head should be kept short while precise bangs help frame the eyes.
#11. Bristle Mohawk
A real mohawk is unprofessional for the marine corps, but this mohawk-inspired look is definitely acceptable and can be described as a marine haircut.
The sides and back are all shaved down to a point of shadow, and a single bristly section of hair is left right on the head.
#12. Shaved sides + beard
Shaving the sides of your hair is always a good idea if you have thick hair and want to keep it tame. Add hair that only covers the top of your head from the crown to the front hairline, and add texture. Pair it with a beard for a more rounded look.
#13. Short curls with design
Keep your hair super short with your natural hair texture tight. Get a fade on one side and add some stripes to act as a design on the other side to make you stand out more than the average guy.
The side with the design should be finished with a leather fade to help the designed section stand out more.
#14. High and tight spikes
The high and tight is a classic look where most of the hair is right on top of the head leaving the sides and back shaved. Get a high fade and use a stiff gel to create spikes in the hair on top.
#15. Side swept fluffy locks
Soft hairstyles are very desirable and they make people want to run their hands through it. You can still get that softness if you have short hair. A good bob can create the texture, and sweeping your hair to one side will make it more visible.
#16. Marine Cut + Line Up for Black Men
This simple short black nautical haircut is as fashionable as it is functional. Strengthen the look of your jawline with a rounded hairline that reaches a point on each temple. A long, thin sideburn also helps define your face shape.
#17. Marine Bald Fade
This short navy fade haircut is as close as you can get to going bald without going all the way. A small vertical strip of short hair should gradually fade to baldness from the temple to the center of the back of the head. This look is very masculine but, thanks to the fade, also stylish.
#18. Low Fade
Low fades vary from buzzing hair to longer hair at the top of the neck and slightly above the ear. This basic cut is perfect for straight hair worn in a simple nautical style.
#19. Ginger Marine High Fade
Light ginger hair cut into a short crew cut with a bald fade has a barely there feel. It draws attention to a full beard and artistic mustache while maintaining a fresh feel.
#20. Marine Cut with Widow’s Peak
Don’t work against unique traits like Widow’s Peak. Instead, make it work within your hair style. Jake Gyllenhaal’s short and simple buzz cut is meticulously maintained and looks great when mirrored with a patch of stubble under his nose.
#21. Low Fade for black hair
A low fade is always in style and makes you look incredibly put together. Keeping hair as short as possible makes maintenance easier. Make sure there are smooth lines around every part of the hairline if you want to stay on trend.
#22. Scan with Fade
The comb is no longer just for balding men. It can make you look slick and gentlemanly. Modernize it by adding a bald fade on the sides.
#23. Cropped hair with medium fade
Choppy styles are a great way to add texture to nautical haircuts that can otherwise look very plain. Having a unique texture will allow you to stand out a lot. Get a medium fade on the sides to help you look clean.
#24. Long Buzzed Cut
Is a classic buzz too short for you? So get a little more hair cut than a total buzz cut. The hair on top should be a little longer than the sides if you want to create a nice shape to your head and avoid looking too smooth.
#25. Long hair up
Guys who want some length should choose to keep their hair as short as possible on the sides and grow the length on top. Style your hair upwards in a soft texture with lots of soft spikes so you can show off all that length without it falling in your face.
#26. Polished Bald Fade
Bald fades look amazing when they are gradual and when the hair on top is smooth. It’s easy to make your hair look smooth if you keep it incredibly short. It also cuts down on daily maintenance.
#27. Decay temple with beard
These days it’s fashionable to have a temple fade that gradually blends into your beard around the sideburn area. Make sure it’s also gradual so the difference in length on the sides of your head is smooth. Above, choose to keep the hair short and brushed forward towards a very straight hairline.
#28. Marine Cut with pompadour
The pompadour look makes you look like a total gentleman. The hair should be just long enough to create a little volume that you smooth into this classic style. Get a fade on the sides so most people’s eyes go to the top of your style instead.
#29. Celeb style with shaved temples
Going celebrity inspired for your nautical haircut is always an option. This will make you appear amazing in the trend. Keep the sides shorter than the top and brush the entire top towards the forehead, covering the hairline. The hair should have a somewhat triangular shape as it moves towards your face.
#30. short and spiky
Looking for a way to spice up short hair? Add a spiky texture. It adds a youthful vibe and makes you look bold. Aim the barbs towards the top of the head and keep the sides neat. If you want to make it easier to maintain the length, make sure you don’t get a fade on the sides.
#31. A stylish fade for young men
Some of the most stylish fades are the very simple ones where most of the back is shaved as well. The longest sections of hair are right on top of your head. The top should not be long enough to be styled but should have a slightly bristling and soft looking texture.
#32. Bald fade for long bangs
Long bangs that blur the forehead can look a bit messy. Style yours up with some soft hold gel so they stay out of your face. The hair should gradually get shorter as you go back, and the sides should include a fade. A nice foam beard can enhance the masculinity of the look.
#33. Disconnected contrast
Some guys prefer a lot of contrast in their looks. If this is you, then consider covering the entire top of your head with short, spiky hair. Shave the sides and do not create a gradual mixture between the two different lengths of hair. Add some thick facial hair on the chin and upper lip with thick cheeks.
#34. Marine Cut with Faux Hawk
A fake hawk can work really well as part of a marine treatment haircut if you don’t let it grow too long. Gently style the hair towards the forehead and make sure that almost the entire top of your head is covered by the longest part of your shirts. Keep all sides the same length until your bangs.
#35. Clean cut with minimal facial hair
Get an even length cut all over your head that is just a subtle covering of hair long enough to show some of your natural texture. The wigs should merge into stubble that gradually fades towards the middle of the cheek. Add a mustache patch and a very short mustache for a clean cut look.
#36. Marine Cut with a pomp comb on top
#37. Bald fade to thick hair
#38. Close cut with line detail
#39. Round bangs with a gradual fade
Haircut regulations of the US Air Force
#40. Low Fade and polished beard
#41. Gradual fade with hard part
#42. Undercut is disconnected
#43. Marine Buzz for thinning hair
#44. middle part
#45. Short Marine Crew Cut
Naval hairstyles comply with the military regulations for grooming which are practical and logical even from a naval point of view. For all we care, they’re cool, stylish and you can never go wrong with a nautical haircut.