Explore our ultimate Start of Autumn men’s wig style guide. We break down the most classic, versatile looks—from timeless buzz cuts to sleek slicked-back styles—to help you pick your perfect first fall wig.

Just as we were still savoring the height of summer, the Start of Autumn has quietly arrived.

As the first solar term of the autumn season, Start of Autumn marks the fading of summer and the approaching of fall.

Yet for most regions across China, the sweltering dog days of summer are far from over, and the heat lingers on even after Start of Autumn. Only the gentle morning and evening breezes carry the faint, crisp breath of fall.

If summer is all about vibrant, carefree charm, autumn holds a romance entirely its own. Pairing refined outfits with a flawless hairstyle adds a fresh, exciting spark to this fall season.

So, how do you choose the perfect first wig style for the start of autumn? We’ve rounded up the most popular, versatile options below:

The buzz cut is an eternally classic style, and the top choice for most men. It comes in a range of versatile variations, including the round buzz cut, square buzz cut, fuzzy textured buzz cut, and induction buzz cut.

The induction buzz cut is kept to a uniform 1-inch length, with neat, even hair across the crown, sharply defined angles along the sides, and a crisp, tidy front hairline. It delivers a sharp, put-together look that amplifies a rugged, masculine vibe.

The round buzz cut follows the natural contour of your head for a soft, rounded silhouette with enhanced depth and texture. It features shorter hair at the temples and slightly longer length across the rest of the head, creating a seamless, layered fade effect. Best of all, it’s simple enough to trim yourself at home with a set of hair clippers.

True to its name, the square buzz cut features an overall square shape, with softened edges rather than harsh, sharp angles for a balanced, polished look.

The fuzzy textured buzz cut comes in long and short variations. It’s created by thinning the hair on the crown to produce a choppy, textured finish, which can be enhanced with a small amount of styling product for a soft, spiky, fuzzy look. It’s more natural, modern, and dynamic than a traditional uniform buzz cut.

This category includes a wide range of short styles with bold, defined lines, making it the perfect pick for guys who want the ease of short hair with a little extra style and personality.

Popular options include textured short cuts, which fall into two main styles: side-swept textured cuts and dynamic forward textured cuts.

The side-swept textured cut is defined by its side part—either a deep 1:9 part or a classic 2:8 part—with the hair styled smoothly to one side for a sleek, put-together finish.

The dynamic forward textured cut features bangs styled forward or slightly flipped up, creating natural volume and lift at the crown for a casual, energetic look.

Another fan-favorite in this category is the textured fringe crop, which comes in two lengths: a long version at 7-9cm, and a short version at 5-7cm. This style requires zero complicated styling—just a quick comb through is all it takes to look polished—making it incredibly popular among students.

A slicked-back hairstyle is created by combing all the hair back from the temples and hairline. If textured fringe crops and textured short cuts are the go-to for younger guys, the slicked-back style is the ultimate symbol of mature, sophisticated charm.

This style comes in a wide range of variations, including the diagonal slick back, side-parted slick back, full slick back, faded side slick back, and Hong Kong-style slick back, to name a few.

The full slick back involves combing every strand of hair straight back from the hairline. It’s the most formal and polished of all slicked-back styles, carrying an understated air of authority and commanding presence.

The side-parted slick back features a distinct part line, with the hair styled back to the left or right, typically in a 1:9 or 2:8 split. It balances the sophisticated gravitas of a slicked-back style with modern, on-trend flair.

For a more relaxed take, the half-slick back takes the side-parted style and leaves a soft, textured fringe styled slightly forward to flatter and frame the face. It avoids the overly formal feel of a full slick back, while still delivering a sharp, stylish look, with the textured fringe adding a casual, bold edge.

The Hong Kong-style slick back rejects the pristine, perfectly groomed finish of a full slick back, instead focusing on creating voluminous, layered texture. It’s styled by picking a central point and sweeping the hair in a circular, rotating direction around it. The intentional, soft messiness adds an effortless, cinematic charm, perfectly offsetting the rigid, stuffy feel that can come with a classic slick back, making it a fantastic choice for younger guys.

Wigs are an incredibly versatile styling tool: with the right piece, you can achieve any hairstyle you love, with a finish indistinguishable from natural hair. They’re the perfect solution for anyone looking to switch up their look, but who can’t achieve their desired style with their natural hair.

The three styles outlined above are currently the most classic, universally flattering options. Beyond these, Korean-style textured perms and a wide range of side-swept bang styles can also be perfectly recreated with a high-quality wig.

With all that said, which style will you pick for your first wig look this autumn?