Mediterranean by Carol Bruguera

When you think of Mediterranean men, you envision swarthy, ruggedly handsome, and casually masculine figures. All these traits contribute to the effortless attraction that women find so irresistible.

Carol Bruguera has created a collection of men’s hairstyles that celebrate this casually masculine allure, captivating attention long after the man has left the room.

The hairstyles are varied but consistently appealing, without appearing too fussy. You get the impression that these men simply wake up, wet their hair, shake it vigorously, and go. Let’s break down the individual looks.

Short-Layered Haircut for Men

Short and simple layered men's hairstyle

This first hairstyle is a simple, short-layered cut. The perimeter is above the ears and squares at the nape, with lengths ranging from one to one-and-a-half inches at the sides, graduating to two to two-and-a-half inches at the top.

The key to this haircut is the texturing. The hair is either razor-cut and thinned with the razor tool to reduce bulk between the scalp and the ends, or point-cut with scissors to lessen the bulk.

Styling is straightforward: use a firm-hold, malleable product (such as sculpting wax) and blow-dry the hair mostly dry. Use your fingers to define the strands and direct the peaks and swirls as desired.

Curls and Waves for Men

Few women can resist the allure of soft curls and waves. Many Mediterranean men have natural wave and texture, and this layered shag hairstyle makes the most of the model’s curls. The length provides horizontal bulk, preventing a gaunt appearance, while the fringe masks the forehead.

The layers are point-cut to add texture and keep the ends light, preventing the style from becoming too bulky. Styling involves a blow-out with a diffused dryer, light styling mousse, and a vented brush. Finish with a dab of smoothing serum on your fingers, running them through the curls to tame stray strands and minimize frizz.

Short Back and Sides

This hairstyle is a classic. The short back and sides are tapered with scissors and graduate to a longer top section that is heavily point-cut for a feathered texture.

Blow-dry the hair mostly dry and apply sculpting paste. You can either comb the hair into your desired style and let it finish drying naturally for a controlled look or rake your fingers through the hair with product for a wilder, more bohemian appearance.

Long Layered Hair for Men

The artist sits on the rocks overlooking the Aegean, charcoal and pad in hand, translating his visions onto paper. He casually tosses his hair back or tucks it behind his ear while working. His hair—long and layered around the face, with a streak of caramel highlight—enhances the look and frames his face.

It blows romantically across his shoulders and face in the wind, spilling seductively across the pillow as he whispers good morning. The key to this haircut: razor-cut layers focused on the leading edges of the sides. The fringe is parted off-center and angled, with the hairstyle achieving an easy blow-out look, finished with smoothing serum to keep the hair sleek and smooth.

Hair: Carol Bruguera