Best Haircuts for
Men with High Foreheads
A high forehead is easily balanced with the right front — mostly, it comes down to one word: fringe.
By Jessica Hamilton — Master Stylist & Creative Director
A high or large forehead is one of the most straightforward features to balance, because there's a direct fix: bring hair forward. A fringe visually shortens the forehead, while anything that pulls hair up and back exposes and emphasises it. If you know one rule here, it's "fringe forward."
The Fix Is a Fringe
Styles worn forward with a fringe cover part of the forehead and cut its apparent height. The French crop — short, textured, with a blunt forward fringe — is almost purpose-built for a high forehead. The caesar does the same job. Both are low-maintenance and reliably flattering.
The Best Cuts
- French crop: the go-to — blunt forward fringe, minimal forehead on show.
- Textured fringe: a softer, choppier forward fringe with movement.
- Caesar cut: short and forward, very forgiving.
- Curtains or a longer fringe: if you prefer length, worn down over the forehead.
What Emphasises a High Forehead
- Pompadours and quiffs that lift hair up and off the forehead.
- Slicked-back styles that pull everything away from the face.
- Hard side parts with no front coverage.
- Buzz cuts (they expose the whole forehead) — though a buzz can still work if you own it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What haircut is best for a high forehead?+
A fringe is the direct fix — cuts worn forward like a French crop, textured fringe, or caesar cover part of the forehead and shorten its apparent height. The French crop, with its blunt forward fringe, is the most reliable choice.
Q2: How do I make my forehead look smaller with a haircut?+
Wear your hair forward with a fringe. A blunt or textured fringe covers the top of the forehead and cuts its visual height. Avoid swept-back styles, pompadours, and slicked looks that pull hair off the face and expose the forehead.
Q3: What hairstyles make a high forehead look bigger?+
Pompadours, quiffs, slicked-back styles, and hard side parts all lift or pull hair away from the forehead, which emphasises its height. If you have a high forehead and want to downplay it, keep hair coming forward instead.
Q4: Is a fringe good for a big forehead?+
Yes — a fringe is the single best haircut feature for a high or large forehead, because it physically covers part of it and shortens the apparent height. French crops and textured fringes are popular, low-maintenance ways to wear one.
Q5: Can I have a high forehead and still get a buzz cut?+
You can — a buzz exposes the whole forehead, so it doesn't minimise it, but a confident buzz still looks sharp. If your goal is specifically to downplay the forehead, a forward fringe style will do that better.