Who says that men should have dull, conservative hair? We believe that your hairstyle should be all about expressing yourself. So, if your personality is fun, outgoing and comical, why not show that? The pompadour is a classic hairstyle that has been popular in men’s fashion for many decades. As well as being flattering and dashingly handsome on every type of man, the pompadour is one of the most exciting and fun hairstyles around. This is the ultimate haircut for any guy who is full of character and wants to let it show. There are too many variations of the pompadour to count which means that you can experiment and play around however you like. So, if you’re ready to try out a fun and refreshing new hairstyle, here are 20 of our favorite examples.

Deep Side Part

This high fashion, experimental pompadour is the perfect cut for trendy guys. It involves a very deep side parting and painstakingly slicked down length. The shaved side of the hair fades right into skin, creating a buzz cut effect.

Super High Pompadour Fade

If we could sum up this hairstyle in one word it would be ‘slick’. You will be the coolest person at the party, in your workplace, and just about anywhere else you go if you rock this dramatically high quiff with sharp lines and sideburns.

Extreme Pompadour

It would take a seriously skilled barber to recreate this incredible haircut. The fade on the sides is about as perfect as it gets and that long pompadour top has been slicked back in a cool, rockabilly way.

Creamy Dream

There’s something very delectable about this coffee and cream colored hairstyle which has been styled into a dreamy ice cream shape. This hair will suit anyone with thick, full-bodied locks, as it stands out so much next to that sharp border.

Sharp Lines with Waves

There is a whole lot of contrast going on here. We absolutely love the juxtaposition between the extremely sleek head of hair; complete with sharply defined hair lines and slick waves, and that scruffy, tousled beard.

Extreme Height

If you’re trying to make a fun statement with your hairstyle, then the best motto is; the bigger the better! This voluminous pompadour is pretty crazy but it’s guaranteed to turn plenty of heads.

The Mohawk

Your pompadour doesn’t have to be pumped up to full height at all times. Opt for shaved sides and you can slick the long hairs down and back to create a cool, lengthy look.

Asymmetrical

Comb your pompadour all over to one side and you’ll achieve this swept coiffure.  We love the fact that this hairstyle looks completely different, depending on what side you look at it from.

Short Pompadour

Don’t be fooled into thinking that your pompadour has to be super high or quirky to look great. You can still play around with this fun hairstyle by opting for a shorter, more conservative version of the style.

Extreme Lines

This is a truly jaw dropping haircut. Not one for the shy or faint of heart, sharply angled lines have been cut into the hairline and the shaved parting around the pompadour is quirky enough to be fit for a cartoon. The pompadour on top has been waxed and combed within an inch of its life to give it such an eye catching effect.

Rockabilly Quiff

Just like the pompadour, the quiff is a retro hairstyle which adds a great amount of height and texture. Unleash your inner James Dean rockabilly by trying out this cool, fifties quaff for yourself.

Floppy Mop Top

Obviously, you won’t feel like, or have the time, to tease and style your hair into a high pompadour every day. Ask your stylist to cut your hair on top into a choppy, floppy mop top and you’ll love wearing it down just as much as up.

Neat Curls

This perfect pompadour incorporates so many different hairstyles in one that we just don’t know where to start. We love the buzz cut shape and the pristinely curled quiff on the top of the head.

High Top

It doesn’t get much more cool or exciting than this super tall high top fade. The deep side part and towering pompadour on top create a totally unique shape.

Ocean Wave

The slick wave on top of this pompadour looks almost ready for a surfer to dive right in. As if that wasn’t cool enough on its own, we love the perfect fade and the disconnect between hairline and beard looks totally modern.

Stylish Curls

If you’re lucky enough to have mountains of thick curls like this man, you will barely need to do anything to your hair to turn it into a tall pompadour. The height of this sleekly lined hairstyle is created purely by the full bodied texture.

Swirling Wave

Play around with the front section of your pompadour to recreate a swirly quiff like this. The great thing about this style is that it is fun enough to rock at a party but smart enough to wear to work.

Harsh Hair Cut

The choppy edge which goes all the way around the hair here is truly show stopping. It’s not just the severe line we love though, the deep side part and sweeping pompadour work together to make the hairstyle stand out even more.

Patterned Pompadour

Many people choose to put the drama into the top of their hair with a playful pompadour, and simply leave the sides in a buzz cut style to gradually fade out. This cut, however, proves that you can make the sides just as eye catching, by shaving in quirky shapes and patterns.

Teddy Boy

This haircut is perfectly polished and totally sleek. It has been waxed and combed into a high rock and roll style, just like the hair worn by the Teddy Boys of the rocking fifties. The stubbly beard, however, gives the whole look a totally modern twist.