Quick answer: Celebrity haircuts for men are famous looks from actors, athletes and musicians that barbers recognize by name, such as the James Dean pompadour, the Fury undercut or the Peaky Blinders cut. To copy one, bring a photo and translate it into three details: side length, top length and finish.
Celebrity Haircuts for Men Styles at a Glance
Every style on this page with its clipper guard, top length and trim interval. Tap a name to jump to that card.
Celebrity haircuts for men are the easiest way to show a barber what you want, because a famous photo explains shape, length and finish in one look. This hub collects 35 widely photographed cuts from classic film stars, modern actors, footballers and musicians, grouped by style, with guard numbers, top length, trim schedule and wording for each, plus deeper guides for five of the most searched names.
Why Do Celebrity Haircuts Work So Well at the Barbershop?
A famous look is a shared reference. Saying you want a James Dean pompadour or a Jason Statham buzz cut tells a barber the shape, rough length and finish faster than any technical description. It also helps you judge a cut before committing, because you have seen it from several angles in films, matches and interviews. The images on this page show generic models in similar cuts, never the celebrities themselves.
Only looks that were widely photographed are included, and eras are approximate, such as around 2012, rather than specific events. Each card turns the look into plain barber terms, so you can ask for it even if the name means nothing to your barber. The men's haircut names guide explains the base cuts behind many of these looks. You still choose the details.
Which Celebrity Haircut Guides Go Deeper?
Five names come up so often that each has its own page with a full gallery, a comparison table and barber advice. Use them when you want several looks from one person or need more detail than a single card can give. Each page follows the same format: rough era, guard numbers, top length, upkeep and what to say in the chair, with a note on who each look suits best.
David Beckham
Fifteen looks from mid-1990s curtains through the buzz cut, mohawk and cornrows to later pompadours. See David Beckham haircuts.
Brad Pitt
Fifteen film and red carpet looks, from long hair and Troy to the Fight Club crop and the Fury undercut. See Brad Pitt haircuts.
Cristiano Ronaldo
Fifteen looks from early curls and highlights to hard parts, pompadours, a top knot and a buzz cut. See Cristiano Ronaldo haircuts.
Zac Efron
Twelve looks from mid-2000s side-swept bangs to a sixties pompadour, platinum blond and a mullet. See Zac Efron haircuts.
Peaky Blinders
Twelve versions of the high, disconnected TV undercut, with the historical short back and sides it draws on. See the Peaky Blinders haircut.
How Do You Pick a Celebrity Haircut That Suits You?
Start with your hair, not the celebrity. A look built on thick, straight hair, such as a slicked side part, will not sit the same way on tight curls, and a curly look will not appear on straight hair without a perm. Match hair type first, then face shape: round faces suit height and short sides, long faces suit fringes and fuller sides, and oval faces can wear most shapes. Our face shape guide helps if you are unsure.
Then check upkeep against your schedule and morning routine, using the table below. Ask your barber to adapt the length to your hairline and head shape; a barber can tell you in a minute whether your hair will hold the shape.
How Do You Pick a Celebrity Haircut That Suits You?
Look type
Examples on this page
Best hair type
Upkeep
Pompadours and slicked styles
James Dean, Cary Grant, DiCaprio
Thick straight or wavy
Every 3 to 4 weeks, daily product
Short crops and side parts
Gosling, Cruise, Clooney
Most hair types
Every 3 to 4 weeks
Buzz cuts and shaved heads
Statham, Elba, Mbappe
Any, including thinning
Every 1 to 3 weeks
Long hair and curls
Momoa, Chalamet, Harry Styles
Thick, wavy or curly
Every 6 to 10 weeks
Textured and coily styles
Michael B. Jordan, Will Smith, Salah
Curly or coily
Every 2 to 4 weeks
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Classic Hollywood Haircuts
These five come from film stars of the 1930s to 1970s, when combed, shiny hair was the norm. For a 1920s TV take, see the Peaky Blinders haircut; for the base cut, the Ivy League.
Trim:Every 3–4 weeks. Short sides keep the pompadour from widening.
Best For:Oval, round, square faces + thick straight or wavy hair.
About This Style
Looser and messier than the greaser pompadours of the same decade, the mid-1950s look linked to James Dean lifts a four-inch top up and back with visible texture. The sides are short and scissor tapered, and the front is pushed up rather than rolled. A light pomade gives hold without a wet shine. It suits thick, slightly wavy hair, which gives the front natural lift.
How to Style at Home
Blow-dry the front up and back with your fingers, not a brush.
Rub a light pomade between your palms and rake it through the top.
Rough up the front so separate pieces show instead of a smooth roll.
Ask Your Barber
"Short scissor-tapered sides, four inches on top, longest at the front. I push it up and back with my fingers, so leave it textured, not blunt."
Trim:Every 3–4 weeks. A neat part needs a sharp outline.
Best For:Oval, long, square faces + straight fine to medium hair.
About This Style
Combed into a clean side part with a soft gloss, the look associated with Cary Grant in the 1940s and 1950s is the model for the gentleman's cut. The sides are tapered short with scissors, the top is two to three inches, and the part sits on the natural parting. Everything lies flat and neat. It suits fine, straight hair and formal settings, and grows out without losing shape.
How to Style at Home
Comb the part in on damp hair with the tail of a comb.
Work a small amount of pomade through for a soft shine.
Comb the top across and the sides down and back.
Ask Your Barber
"Classic side part on my natural parting, scissor-tapered sides, two to three inches on top. Neat and combed with a light shine."
Trim:Every 3 weeks. The mustache and sides both need regular shaping.
Best For:Oval, square faces + straight medium to thick hair.
About This Style
Slicked back with a faint side part and paired with a thin mustache, the 1930s look tied to Clark Gable is the classic matinee idol style. The sides are short and tapered, the top keeps three inches, and it is combed back with a high-shine product. The mustache is trimmed close along the upper lip. It suits square jaws and straight hair that lies flat when combed.
How to Style at Home
Comb a high-shine pomade through damp hair, back and slightly to one side.
Smooth the sides flat with a fine-tooth comb.
Trim the mustache along the lip line with small scissors.
Ask Your Barber
"Short tapered sides with a #2, three inches on top combed back with a slight side part. Keep the top heavy so it lies flat."
Trim:Every 3–4 weeks. The short top grows out tidily.
Best For:Oval, square, long faces + straight or wavy hair.
About This Style
Short, tapered and lightly parted, the 1960s cut linked to Steve McQueen is a version of the Ivy League. The sides are clipped with a #2 to #3, and the top is an inch and a half to two inches, slightly longer at the front so it can be pushed to one side. It needs very little product. It suits active men who want a neat cut that also looks fine unstyled.
How to Style at Home
Towel-dry and push the front to the side with your fingers.
Use a pea-size amount of matte cream if the front lifts.
Leave the part soft rather than combing a hard line.
Ask Your Barber
"Ivy League cut, #2 to #3 on the sides, an inch and a half to two inches on top, longer at the front for a soft side part."
Trim:Every 3–4 weeks. Both the front roll and the back need shaping.
Best For:Oval, round faces + thick straight or wavy hair.
About This Style
Greased into a tall pompadour at the front and combed toward the center at the back, the greaser look from Grease (1978) recreates a 1950s style. The sides are left long enough to comb back, about two to three inches, meeting at the nape in a ducktail. The top is four to five inches with a high-shine pomade. It takes time each morning but gives a strong period look.
How to Style at Home
Comb a strong, shiny pomade through damp hair.
Push the front up and forward into a roll with the comb.
Comb the sides back to meet in a center line at the nape.
Ask Your Barber
"Greaser pompadour, four to five inches on top, sides left two to three inches so I can comb them back into a ducktail at the nape."
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Modern Actor Haircuts
These seven come from films and red carpets since the 1980s, from slicked side parts to locs. For full galleries of two actors, see Brad Pitt haircuts and Zac Efron haircuts.
Trim:Every 3 weeks. The short sides frame the slicked top.
Best For:Oval, square, heart faces + straight medium hair.
About This Style
Glossy and side-parted, the 1920s look from The Great Gatsby (2013) slicks a three to four inch top across from a deep part over short sides. The sides are tapered close, shorter than a classic gentleman's cut, which gives it a sharper outline. A high-shine pomade holds every strand. It works at weddings and formal events and suits straight hair with medium thickness.
How to Style at Home
Set a deep side part on damp hair with a comb.
Comb high-shine pomade through, sweeping across and slightly back.
Smooth the surface with your palm for an even gloss.
Ask Your Barber
"Short tapered sides with a #1 to #2, three to four inches on top with a deep side part, slicked across with shine."
Trim:Every 3–4 weeks. Scissor-cut sides stay neat for a month.
Best For:Oval, long, square faces + straight or slightly wavy hair.
About This Style
Neat and combed but not shiny, the side part from Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011) became a standard request for a smart, modern cut. The sides are scissor cut short rather than clipped, the top keeps about three inches, and the part is combed in on the natural side. A matte or low-shine product keeps it from looking too formal. It suits most face shapes and straight hair.
How to Style at Home
Blow-dry the top across from the part with a brush.
Comb a little matte cream through in the same direction.
Smooth the sides down so the top sits slightly higher.
Ask Your Barber
"Side part on my natural side, sides scissor cut short, about three inches on top. Low-shine finish, neat and combed, nothing slicked or wet."
Trim:Every 3–4 weeks. Short tapered sides grow out evenly.
Best For:Oval, heart, round faces + straight or wavy hair.
About This Style
Short and slightly tousled, the cut from Top Gun (1986) keeps about two inches on top, pushed up and to the side, over tapered sides. It reads clean-cut without looking stiff. The sides are clipped with a #3 and blended into the top with scissors. It is easy to wear daily and needs only a little product, which explains why it is still requested decades later.
How to Style at Home
Towel-dry and push the front up and to one side.
Pinch a small amount of matte paste through the front.
Leave the crown slightly messy for a lived-in finish.
Ask Your Barber
"Taper the sides with a #3, blended into about two inches on top. Push it up and to the side, textured, not slick."
Trim:Every 3 weeks. The faded sides soften quickly.
Best For:Square, oval, round faces + thick straight or wavy hair.
About This Style
After years of long hair in the role, the short cut in Thor: Ragnarok (2017) brought a textured top over faded sides. The top keeps about two inches, messy and pushed forward or up, while the sides fade from a #1 into a #3. A short, groomed beard completes it. It is a good option for men cutting off long hair who want a strong change that still has texture.
How to Style at Home
Rub texture powder into the roots of dry hair.
Push the top up and slightly forward with your fingers.
Keep the beard short with a trimmer to match the sides.
Ask Your Barber
"Mid fade from a #1 to a #3, about two inches on top, choppy and textured. Clean up my beard to a short length to match."
Trim:Every 4–5 weeks. Height needs a layered top to hold.
Best For:Round, oval faces + thick straight or wavy hair.
About This Style
Tall, messy and full at the front, the quiff from Twilight (2008) was one of the most copied cuts of the late 2000s. The top keeps four to five inches, layered so it lifts, and the sides are left medium, scissor cut over the ears rather than faded. It is blow-dried up and left rough. Thick hair holds the height without product; fine hair needs thickening spray first.
How to Style at Home
Spray thickening spray at the roots and blow-dry upward.
Rake matte clay through with your fingers, lifting the front.
Leave it rough and uneven rather than shaping a smooth quiff.
Ask Your Barber
"Messy quiff with four to five inches on top, layered for lift. Keep the sides medium and scissor cut over the ears, no fade."
Trim:Every 3–4 weeks. Short gray hair shows untidy edges first.
Best For:Oval, square, long faces + gray or salt and pepper hair.
About This Style
Short, silver and lightly swept to one side, the look he has worn on red carpets through the 2010s shows how well a crop suits gray hair. The sides are tapered with a #2 to #3, and the top keeps about an inch and a half, pushed forward and to the side. It is close to a soft Caesar but with more movement. Gray hair reads as even and clean at this length.
How to Style at Home
Wash with a purple shampoo once a week to keep gray bright.
Push the top forward and to the side with your fingers.
Use a small amount of matte cream to tame the front.
Ask Your Barber
"Taper the sides with a #2 to #3, an inch and a half on top, swept forward and to the side. Keep the edges soft and natural."
Trim:Every 2 weeks. The fade under the locs needs regular work.
Best For:Oval, square, long faces + coily or 4C hair.
About This Style
Short locs grouped on top with high faded sides, the look from Black Panther (2018) put a modern twist on the high top. The locs are a few inches long and sit upright, while the sides fade from skin or a #0 up to the parietal ridge. The fade frames the locs and keeps the shape tidy. It suits coily hair and needs a loctician for the top and a barber for the sides.
How to Style at Home
Spritz the locs with water and a light oil to keep them moisturized.
Palm-roll new growth at the roots between retwists.
Wrap the hair in a satin durag or cap at night.
Ask Your Barber
"High skin fade into a #1 and #2 up to the parietal ridge, leave my locs on top untouched. Line up the front and temples."
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Celebrity Buzz Cuts and Shaved Heads
These six need almost no styling and suit men with thinning hair or busy schedules. Our buzz cut gallery explains guard numbers in more detail.
Trim:Every 2–3 weeks. The outline blurs before the length grows.
Best For:Oval, square, long faces + dark straight hair.
About This Style
Cut short and even for Speed (1994), this buzz cut is slightly longer than a skinhead, around a #3 to #4 on top and a #2 on the sides. It looks clean and practical rather than severe. The neckline is tapered and the front is left natural. Dark, straight hair shows the even texture best. It suits long faces, which can look more balanced without height on top.
How to Style at Home
Wash with a mild shampoo and pat the scalp dry.
Brush the top forward with a soft brush to keep it even.
Tidy the neckline with a trimmer between visits.
Ask Your Barber
"Buzz cut, #3 to #4 on top and #2 on the sides, tapered neckline. Keep the front natural, no line-up."
Trim:Every 1–2 weeks. Very short buzzes show growth within days.
Best For:Oval, square faces + thinning or receding hair.
About This Style
Clipped very short and paired with heavy stubble, this is the look most people picture for a buzz cut on a receding hairline. A #1 or shorter runs over the whole head, so the hairline matters less and the stubble becomes the focus. It needs clipping every week or two to stay this close. It is one of the most practical options for men whose hair is thinning on top.
How to Style at Home
Clip the whole head with a #1 guard every week or two.
Keep the stubble at the same length with a beard trimmer.
Moisturize the scalp daily to stop dryness and shine.
Ask Your Barber
"Buzz cut with a #1 all over, tapered at the neck. Trim my stubble to an even short length so it matches the head."
Trim:Every week. A smooth shave needs redoing every few days.
Best For:Oval, square, round faces + any hair, including bald.
About This Style
Completely smooth and often paired with a goatee, the shaved head linked to Dwayne Johnson is the simplest look in this gallery and the most demanding to keep smooth. The head is shaved with a razor or foil shaver every two to three days. A goatee or short beard adds definition at the chin. It suits men who are balding and want a clean, deliberate look.
How to Style at Home
Shave the head in the shower with a sharp razor and shaving gel.
Apply a moisturizer with SPF after every shave.
Trim the goatee every few days to keep it compact.
Ask Your Barber
"Shave my head smooth with a razor and hot towel, then shape the goatee short and neat with clean edges."
Trim:Every 2 weeks. Buzz edges and beard lines need regular shaping.
Best For:Oval, square, long faces + coily or 4C hair.
About This Style
Short on the head and fuller on the face, the buzz cut with a groomed beard linked to Idris Elba balances length at the jaw with almost none on top. A #1 or #2 runs over the head, and the beard is kept full but tidy, with a clean cheek line. The sideburns connect the two. It suits coily hair, which looks even at a short length, and men with a strong jaw.
How to Style at Home
Brush the buzz in one direction with a soft brush after washing.
Comb beard oil through the beard each morning.
Line up the cheek and neck edges every week.
Ask Your Barber
"Buzz cut with a #1 or #2, connect the sideburns to my beard, and keep the beard full with clean cheek and neck lines."
Trim:Every 1–2 weeks. A sharp line-up softens within a week.
Best For:Oval, round, square faces + coily or 4C hair.
About This Style
Almost shaved, with a crisp line-up at the front, the cut linked to Kylian Mbappé keeps coily hair at a #0 to #1 all over. The hairline is lined up with a trimmer so the edge looks sharp from the front. It is quick to maintain and practical for sport. The line-up is what turns a plain buzz into a groomed look, so it needs touching up weekly.
How to Style at Home
Brush the hair forward lightly with a soft brush after washing.
Moisturize the scalp with a light oil after washing.
Book a quick line-up touch-up halfway between full cuts.
Ask Your Barber
"Buzz cut with a #0.5 to #1 all over, a sharp line-up at the front and temples, and a tapered neckline at the back."
Trim:Every week. The shaved area must stay smooth for the shape.
Best For:Oval, round faces + dark straight or coily hair.
About This Style
Shaved bald except for a small triangle of hair at the front, the cut worn by the Brazilian striker at the 2002 World Cup is one of football's best-remembered looks. It is often mixed up with Cristiano Ronaldo, a different player. The triangle is a #1 to #2 patch pointing back from the hairline. It is a novelty cut today, but easy to recreate with clippers and a razor.
How to Style at Home
Shave the head smooth every few days, avoiding the front patch.
Trim the triangle with a #1 or #2 guard to keep it even.
Sharpen the triangle edges with a detail trimmer.
Ask Your Barber
"Shave my head smooth but leave a small triangle at the front hairline, about a #2, pointing back. Keep the edges of the triangle sharp."
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Celebrity Long Hair and Curly Haircuts
These six need anywhere from four inches to shoulder length and rely on natural texture. The long hairstyles guide covers how to grow through the in-between months.
Best For:Oval, long, square faces + straight thick hair.
About This Style
Long, dark and falling around the jaw, the look from the John Wick films (from 2014) pairs straight hair with a full, short-trimmed beard. The hair is one length with a few long layers, worn loose and pushed back or allowed to fall forward. It is low on styling but needs patience to grow. Straight, thick hair gives it weight; fine hair can look stringy.
How to Style at Home
Condition every wash and detangle with a wide-tooth comb.
Let it air-dry and push it back with your fingers.
Smooth a drop of argan oil through the ends.
Ask Your Barber
"Long cut to the jaw, one length with a few long layers. Just dust the ends and keep the weight. Trim my beard short to match."
Trim:Every 8–10 weeks. Long waves need only the ends dusted.
Best For:Square, oval faces + thick wavy or curly hair.
About This Style
Long, wavy and worn with a thick beard, the look linked to Jason Momoa, including Aquaman (2018), reaches well past the shoulders. The cut is long layers with the shortest pieces around the chin, so the waves form without weight dragging them flat. It is often worn loose or half tied back. Thick, wavy hair suits it best, and it takes years to grow from short.
How to Style at Home
Apply leave-in to damp hair and scrunch it to encourage waves.
Let it air-dry fully before touching it with your hands.
Brush beard oil through the beard every morning.
Ask Your Barber
"Long layers past the shoulders, shortest pieces at the chin. Remove bulk so the waves form, but keep the length."
Trim:Every 6 weeks. Curls need shaping before they lose definition.
Best For:Oval, heart, long faces + loose curly or wavy hair.
About This Style
Loose, medium-length curls falling around the face, often with a soft part, became the look linked to Timothée Chalamet around 2017. The top keeps four to five inches, the sides cover part of the ears, and the curls are cut dry so each one sits in place. There are no clippers involved. It suits loose curls and waves and works well on long or heart-shaped faces.
How to Style at Home
Rake curl cream through soaking-wet hair to group curls.
Scrunch upward and diffuse on low heat or air-dry.
Separate the curls lightly with your fingers once fully dry.
Ask Your Barber
"Dry-cut curls, four to five inches on top, sides covering part of the ears. Shape it so the curls fall around my face with a soft part."
Trim:Every 8 weeks. Long curls need only light trims.
Best For:Oval, long faces + curly or wavy hair.
About This Style
Long, loose curls pushed back from the face, often under a headband or scarf, were the look of Harry Styles around 2014 to 2015. The curls reach the shoulders, and the cut uses long layers so the shape is even rather than triangular. Pushing the curls back shows the face. It suits naturally curly or wavy hair and needs regular moisture to stay soft.
How to Style at Home
Comb leave-in through wet hair with your fingers.
Push the curls back and let them air-dry without touching.
Use a headband on days when the curls need control.
Ask Your Barber
"Long layers to the shoulders so the curls sit evenly, not in a triangle. Dry-cut if possible and keep the length."
Trim:Every 10 weeks. Uneven ends are part of the look.
Best For:Oval, long faces + straight or slightly wavy hair.
About This Style
Messy, shoulder-length and often lightened, the early-1990s grunge look linked to Kurt Cobain is defined by not looking cut. The hair falls around the face with uneven, choppy ends and no part line. A barber can create it with point cutting and razoring to break up straight edges. It needs almost no styling and suits straight hair that falls naturally forward.
How to Style at Home
Wash less often so the hair keeps some natural texture.
Scrunch a little sea salt spray into the ends.
Let it air-dry and leave it messy around the face.
Ask Your Barber
"Shoulder-length cut with choppy, uneven ends, point cut or razored. No part and no neat lines; it should look grown out."
Best For:Oval, long faces + dark curly or wavy hair.
About This Style
Dark, chin-length curls, often half tied back, defined the Game of Thrones look from 2011 to 2019. The curls are cut in long layers so they clump, and the top half can be pulled into a small knot at the crown. It pairs with a short, full beard. Naturally curly hair gives the shape easily; wavy hair can get close with curl cream and some patience.
How to Style at Home
Apply curl cream to wet hair and scrunch it upward.
Air-dry, then tie the top half back if it falls in your eyes.
Keep the beard at an even short length with a trimmer.
Ask Your Barber
"Long curly layers to the chin, cut so the curls clump. Keep enough length on top to tie half back. Shape my beard short and full."
Trim:Every 3–4 weeks. Color roots show long before the cut grows out.
Best For:Oval, round faces + healthy straight or wavy hair.
About This Style
Bleached platinum on a short crop, with a darker beard, the look linked to Lionel Messi around 2016 surprised many fans. The cut itself is simple: short sides with a #2 and an inch and a half on top, pushed forward. The color does the work. Dark hair usually needs bleaching in two stages and a toner to reach a cool blond without orange tones.
How to Style at Home
Use purple shampoo weekly to keep yellow tones away.
Condition with a leave-in after every wash to protect bleached hair.
Push the top forward with a small amount of matte cream.
Ask Your Barber
"Short crop with a #2 on the sides and an inch and a half on top, pushed forward. I am bleaching it, so trim off any dry ends."
Trim:Every 2 weeks. The faded sides blur the strip fast.
Best For:Oval, round faces + straight, wavy or curly hair.
About This Style
Spiked up in a central strip over short faded sides, the mohawk linked to Neymar around 2010 to 2012 was copied widely in Brazil and beyond. The strip is about two inches, gelled into a ridge, while the sides fade from skin or a #0.5. It is louder than a faux hawk because the sides are so short. Curly or wavy hair can wear it with the curls left in the strip.
How to Style at Home
Work a firm gel through the strip while damp.
Pull the hair up and toward the center into a ridge.
Let the gel set before touching to keep the spikes stiff.
Ask Your Barber
"Mohawk with a skin fade on the sides, leave a two-inch strip down the middle from front to crown. Keep the strip narrow."
Trim:Every 1–2 weeks. Designs and color fade quickly.
Best For:Oval, round, square faces + coily or 4C hair.
About This Style
Dyed patterns and shaved designs on a high fade marked the looks of Paul Pogba around 2016 to 2018, changing often. The base is a high fade with a short, coily top dyed blond or bright colors, sometimes with lines or symbols shaved into the sides. It needs a barber skilled in designs. Each design lasts about a week, so it suits men who visit the shop often.
How to Style at Home
Keep the scalp moisturized to protect the dyed hair.
Brush the top lightly to keep the shape even.
Book a design touch-up every week or two.
Ask Your Barber
"High fade from skin, short coily top about an inch. I want a shaved design on the side and the top dyed, so keep the lines clean."
Trim:Every 6 weeks. Curls hide growth and keep their shape.
Best For:Oval, long, square faces + curly or coily hair.
About This Style
Full, round curls with a thick beard, the look linked to Mohamed Salah since around 2017 is one of the most recognizable on the pitch. The curls are left long all over, four to six inches, shaped into a rounded outline. The beard is full and kept tidy at the edges. It needs moisture more than cutting, and suits curly or coily hair with a lot of density.
How to Style at Home
Apply curl cream to soaking-wet hair and scrunch upward.
Shape the outline with an afro pick once dry.
Comb beard oil through the beard every morning.
Ask Your Barber
"Shape my curls into a rounded outline, about four to six inches all over. Keep the length and tidy the beard edges."
Trim:Every 4 weeks. Longer tops stretch the time between visits.
Best For:Oval, square faces + thick straight or wavy hair.
About This Style
Longer on top and slicked back, often with a headband on the pitch, the look linked to Jack Grealish around 2020 to 2021 sits between a slick back and a flow. The top is five to six inches, combed back with a light gel, and the sides are short but not faded. The length means the hair moves during play and falls back into place.
How to Style at Home
Comb light gel through damp hair from front to back.
Smooth the sides back over the ears with your palms.
Use a thin headband during sport to hold it in place.
Ask Your Barber
"Five to six inches on top to slick back, sides short with a #3 and no fade line. Keep weight in the top so it lies flat."
Trim:Every 8 weeks. Tied-back hair hides most of its growth.
Best For:Oval, long faces + straight or wavy long hair.
About This Style
Long blond hair tied back, usually in a ponytail or small bun during matches, has been the look linked to Erling Haaland in the early 2020s. The hair is shoulder length or longer, with no layering, so it ties back cleanly. It keeps hair out of the face during sport while still showing length. Straight hair ties most smoothly, and a soft elastic avoids breakage.
How to Style at Home
Brush the hair back while dry to avoid knots.
Tie it at the back of the head with a soft elastic.
Smooth stray pieces at the temples with a little light gel.
Ask Your Barber
"Keep the length past the shoulders and one length so it ties back easily. Just tidy the ends and remove any split pieces."
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Musician Haircuts
These five come from pop, rock and hip-hop, from early-1960s mop tops to the swoop and the high top. Each one turned into a barbershop request after it appeared on stage and in videos.
Trim:Every 4–5 weeks. The swoop needs keeping out of the eyes.
Best For:Oval, long, heart faces + straight fine hair.
About This Style
Swept across the forehead in a smooth curve, the swoop linked to Justin Bieber around 2009 to 2010 filled barbershops with teenage requests at the time. The front is three to four inches, cut at an angle so it falls to one side, and the sides and back are scissor cut close. It suits straight, fine hair, which falls into the swoop without much product.
How to Style at Home
Blow-dry the front across in the direction of the swoop.
Smooth a small amount of styling cream over the fringe.
Flip the very ends slightly so they do not sit in the eyes.
Ask Your Barber
"Swoop fringe of three to four inches cut at an angle to one side, sides and back scissor cut close. Keep it smooth."
Trim:Every 3 weeks. Both height and sides need regular work.
Best For:Round, oval, square faces + thick straight or wavy hair.
About This Style
Tall and smooth at the front with short faded sides, the quiff linked to Zayn Malik around 2013 to 2014 combined boy band polish with barbershop sides. The top keeps four to five inches, blow-dried up and slightly back, and the sides fade from a #1 to a #2. Pomade with a little shine holds it. Thick, dark hair gives the clearest shape.
How to Style at Home
Blow-dry the front straight up with a round brush.
Work pomade through, pushing the front up and slightly back.
Smooth the sides flat so the height reads clearly.
Ask Your Barber
"Mid fade from a #1 to a #2, four to five inches on top, longest at the front. I blow-dry it up into a tall quiff."
Trim:Every 2 weeks. Line-up and beard edges soften quickly.
Best For:Oval, round, square faces + coily or 4C hair.
About This Style
A low taper, a sharp line-up and a full, groomed beard under a short top: the look linked to Drake through the 2010s is a standard of modern barbershops. The top is half an inch to an inch, brushed for an even surface, and the taper sits low around the ears and nape. The beard connects through the sideburns and is lined up at the cheeks.
How to Style at Home
Brush the top in one direction with a soft brush daily.
Apply beard oil and brush it through each morning.
Wear a durag at night to keep the top flat and even.
Ask Your Barber
"Low taper at the temples and nape, half an inch to an inch on top, sharp line-up. Connect my beard through the sideburns and line up the cheeks."
Trim:Every 4–5 weeks. The fringe needs trimming above the eyes.
Best For:Oval, long, heart faces + straight hair.
About This Style
A full fringe brushed forward over the brow, with the sides covering the tops of the ears, the mop top worn by the Beatles in the early 1960s was considered long for men at the time. The hair is cut evenly all around with scissors, slightly rounded at the back. It suits straight hair and long faces, and is the ancestor of many modern fringe cuts.
How to Style at Home
Brush the hair forward and down while blow-drying.
Smooth a little styling cream over the fringe.
Check the fringe sits just above the eyes, not on them.
Ask Your Barber
"Sixties mop top, full fringe to just above my eyebrows, sides covering the tops of the ears, rounded at the back. All scissor work."
Trim:Every 2 weeks. The flat top and faded sides lose shape fast.
Best For:Oval, round faces + coily or 4C hair.
About This Style
Flat on top and faded on the sides, the high top linked to Will Smith in the early 1990s defined the decade's hip-hop style. The top is grown three to four inches and cut flat with clippers, while the sides fade from skin or a #0 up to the top. Picking the top before the cut makes the flat surface even. It needs coily hair dense enough to stand up.
How to Style at Home
Pick the top upward with an afro pick each morning.
Pat the sides and edges to keep the outline square.
Sleep on a satin pillowcase to protect the flat top.
Ask Your Barber
"High top fade, sides faded from skin up to the top, three to four inches on top cut flat and square. Line up the front."
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How Do You Ask Your Barber for a Celebrity Haircut?
Bring two photos of the same look, one from the front and one from the side, from roughly the same year. Then translate it: name the side length and type (fade, taper or scissor cut), the guard number at the shortest point, the top length in inches and how you style it. Say what you like most about the look, such as the height at the front or the texture, so the barber knows which detail matters. Our how to talk to your barber guide has more phrasing.
Be ready for adjustments. A barber may suggest a lower fade for a flat crown, a different part direction for a cowlick or a shorter top for fine hair. These changes make the look work on your head rather than copying a film set, where hair and makeup teams, wigs and extensions are common. Expect the result to look like a cousin of the photo, not a copy, and that is usually a good thing.
Clipper Guards Used in Celebrity Haircuts for Men Styles
A clipper guard is the plastic comb that clips onto the blade and sets how much hair is left: a #1 leaves 3 mm (1/8 inch), each step up adds about 3 mm. The right column lists the cards on this page that call for each guard. See the full clipper guard numbers guide for the complete chart.
Clipper guard sizes for celebrity haircuts for men styles
Most of these cuts depend on the right product. Pompadours and slicked styles need pomade, short textured crops need matte clay or texture powder, curls need curl cream, and long hair needs conditioner and a leave-in. Our pomade vs clay vs wax guide explains the hold and shine of each. A blow-dry for thirty seconds before product makes most short styles hold their shape for longer.
Book the next trim before leaving the shop. Faded and buzzed looks lose their edge in two to three weeks, side parts and pompadours in three to four, and long looks can wait six to ten weeks. Between visits, a quick neckline tidy at home keeps any cut looking newer for longer. Swap to a lighter product if a style starts to look stiff or greasy by midday.
Which Celebrity Haircuts for Men Is Right for You?
Pick your hair type and how much upkeep you will put in. The matches below come from the Best For and Maintenance notes on each card. Upkeep follows the Maintenance badge: low means a cut every 3 to 6 weeks and almost no daily styling, high means weekly line-ups or daily product.
Celebrity Haircuts for Men by hair type and upkeep
Q1: What is the most requested celebrity haircut for men?+
There is no reliable public count. Names that come up often include the Peaky Blinders undercut, the Brad Pitt Fury cut, the David Beckham faux hawk and classic pompadours linked to 1950s film stars. Short, faded cuts linked to footballers are also common, because they are practical and quick to style.
Q2: Is it okay to bring a celebrity photo to the barber?+
Yes, and most barbers prefer it. A photo shows the shape, length and finish better than words. Bring a front and side view from the same era, and add your own details, such as how short you want the sides and how you style the top, so the barber can adapt it to your hair.
Q3: Will a celebrity haircut look the same on me?+
Not exactly, because hair type, density, hairline and head shape all change how a cut sits. Many film looks also use stylists, wigs or extensions. Choose a look from someone with similar hair to yours, then let your barber adjust the length and shape so it suits your face rather than copying it line for line.
Q4: Which celebrity haircuts suit thinning hair?+
Short looks hide thinning best. The Jason Statham buzz cut, the Dwayne Johnson shaved head and the Idris Elba buzz with beard all reduce the contrast between hair and scalp. Short textured crops, such as the Hemsworth cut, also help when styled with texture powder rather than heavy pomade, which separates fine hair.
Q5: Which celebrity haircuts work for curly or coily hair?+
Try the Michael B. Jordan locs on top, the Will Smith high top, the Mohamed Salah curls, the Timothee Chalamet curly cut or the Harry Styles long curls. Each uses natural texture rather than fighting it. Ask a barber experienced with your curl pattern, and use curl cream or leave-in instead of pomade.
Q6: Are the photos on this page of the celebrities?+
No. Every image on this page shows a generic model wearing a cut similar to the look described, so you can see the shape and length on an ordinary head. None are photos of the people named. For an exact reference, find a press photo or film still from the era on the card.
