
The look: This textured hair style, with its longer fringe, is the 2009 incarnation of the 'Caesar cut', named after the hair style Roman dictator perpetuus Julius Caesar. While the back end the sides stay neatly trimmed, the fringe should be longer, even eye-brow length. We like it best side swept, with layered detail. To achieve this effect try using a matte wax or a pomade to create the rugged texture.

The men's fringe trend in 2009 comes in a variety of lengths, so can play with the look to suit your face shape:

Whether you take a straightening iron to your hair or enjoy naturally straight hair, the men's fringe trend in 2009 is all about texture.