Tween Boy Hairstyles

Boys' hairstyles may not get as much attention as those of girls, but with the advent of tween/teen heartthrobs and superstars with notable locks, like Robert Pattinson and Justin Bieber, more boys are conscious of their hairstyle. Fortunately, the options are not as endless as they are for girls, and tween boy hairstyles are still all fairly classic. Does this Spark an idea?

The Faux Hawk

Made popular by rock bands, like Green Day, and other stars, like Taylor Lautner of the Twilight series and soccer symbol David Beckam, the faux hawk is one of the more popular hairstyles for tween boys. The look is simple to achieve, though it does require some maintenance. With a faux hawk, hair is kept the same, fairly short length on all sides except for one single strip or area across the top of the head. To style this longer section, use gel along either side of the strip to style the hair into a mock-mohawk style.

Crew Cut

Possibly the simplest and most classic of popular tween boys' hairstyles, the crew cut gets its inspiration from the military. Known for its low maintenance and clean-cut look, crew cuts among boys have been popular for years. There's no need to style a crew cut; just make sure to shave hair short all across the head when pursuing the style. This style can be achieved at home or at a barber shop.

The Sweeping Shag

Made famous by Justin Bieber, Zac Efron, Robert Pattinson and California surfers, the shag-style haircut allows boys to grow their hair a little longer and not worry too much about styling or upkeep. The upside to this style is that it requires little effort, yet gives off a cool and relaxed vibe. It is recommended that hair be kept above the shoulders and allowed to grow long, but only just past the nape of the neck. Hair in this style is often parted at the side, with hair sweeping a bit across the boy's forehead.

Pretty Boy Spikes

Pioneered by 90s boy bands, this style has staying power in every sense. Boys wearing this style will usually wear their hair short, almost buzzed, on the sides with the hair longer on top. This way, the top and front part of the hair can be spiked up using gel, mousse or a similar hair product. The general effect is a clean, close crop cut with sharp spikes right above the boy's forehead.