【Japanese Hairstyles】Popular Men's Hairstyles for 2024, as Told by a Japanese Hairdresser

  • June 21, 2024
  • Nov 22, 2022
  • Jacky Wong

Guys, don't you ever think it's hard to order hairstyles?

Even if you have an ideal hairstyle in mind, if you can't convey it well in words, it could lead to a major disaster... In the end, it's safest to show the stylist a picture to explain what you want.

Even among our readers, there may be a lot of people who have an impression that Japanese people are very particular about hairstyles. So if you imitate Japanese hairstyles, you might become fashionable too. That being said, if you are worried about your hairstyle, this article is a must-see for you!

Trending men's hairstyles in 2024 recommended by Japanese hair stylists!

If you're interested in Japanese culture, you're probably not just looking for tourist information, but also interested in cutting-edge fashion, trendy makeup and even hairstyles. (It's not uncommon for men to refer to the fashion and hairstyles of their favorite actors, like Takuya Kimura, Takeru Satoh, Masaki Suda...)

We asked a Japanese hairdresser about the latest men's hairstyles for 2024!

This time, we asked Keiya Iwamoto (left), the CEO of the popular men's salon 'SKILL TOKYO' located in Shibuya, Tokyo, and his assistant Manaka Goto (right), to explain the popular men's hairstyles for 2024 with images.

With this article, you'll never fail any hair order!

2024 Latest Popular Japanese Men's Hairstyle ①: Round Mash

2024 Latest Popular Japanese Men's Hairstyle ①: Round Mash

This classic hairstyle is called "Mash" (マッシュ) for short in Japanese because it resembles a round silhouette like "Mushroom - マッシュルーム / Ma-sshu-ru-mu". It's easy to match with any face type, so it's gaining national popularity.

Among the clients handled by Iwamoto-san and Goto-san, the effortlessly stylish and dynamic round mash, with its cool, face-framing layers, is said to be a highly popular hairstyle choice.

2024's Most Popular Japanese Men's Hairstyle ②: Wave Mash

2024's Most Popular Japanese Men's Hairstyle ②: Wave Mash

Next, we introduce the Wave Mash, recommended for those who like smooth movements.

"A mash style (Bowl Cut Style) that doesn't add extra volume with waves. Strong waves* are easy to style and recommended for beginners! By the way, the texture of the waves can also be expressed with a perm," they say.

*Waves: Refers to curls with a wavy texture

2024 Latest Popular Japanese Men's Hairstyle ③: Gentle Karma (Bro Flow)

2024 Latest Popular Japanese Men's Hairstyle ③: Gentle Karma

In recent years, the mature and cool middle part hairstyle is becoming a staple among young people in Japan.

The medium length that covers the contours while exuding an adult allure is also a point.

2024 Latest Popular Japanese Men's Hairstyle ④: Silky Comma Bangs

2024 Latest Popular Japanese Men's Hairstyle ④: Silky Comma Bangs

"Comma Bangs" is, as the name suggests, a Korean hairstyle styled like a comma symbol. Influenced by the recent Korean wave, hairstyles like K-POP idols are very popular in Japan!

"It's a versatile style that's easy to try even for those who are hesitant to show their forehead, and you can wear it up or down!" It's a hairstyle that can create a sense of smooth movement and classic style.

Let's save the popular men's hairstyles in Japan today!

How was it guys? Have you found the style you want to try next?

In addition to the hairstyles introduced above, Iwamoto-san and Goto-san are sharing various information on Instagram and TikTok every day, so please follow them if you are interested.

【Keiya Iwamoto's Profile】

A hairstylist active in two locations, Shinjuku, Tokyo and Fukuoka. He ranked 5th nationwide in the "Hairstylist Ranking 2023", chosen by the readers of a comprehensive media for hairstylists and hair salons. As of June 2024, he has over 110,000 followers on Instagram.

【Profile of Manaka Goto】

She specializes in men's hairstyles that are popular with women, from a woman's perspective.

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