Hairstyle
The rockabilly
21st century rock ‘n’ roll.
The rockabilly lets long-haired guys get into undercut game: why should short and mid-length styles have all the fun? Plus, this'll make you look like someone's big, bad older brother: who doesn't want that?
As well as from the 50s rock 'n' roll era, inspiration for this vintage style comes from the classic long-on-top, short-sided mohawk. A hint of the iconic pompadour hairstyle also comes into play here with the rockabilly's high quiff at the front.
Use the extreme differences – long on top, short underneath and on the side – to get everyone else’s (duller) heads turning.
How it began
The history
Rockabilly hair is a classic cut that first showed up on 50s rock ‘n’ roll stars, and rockabilly-style music is one of the earliest forms of rock. Think Bluegrass with more hip swinging.
Long on top and swept to the side: this is a real rocker's hairdo. Lift the front as high as possible for that proper vintage look.
Kieron Webb - The London Barber
HOW TO
Learn the fundamentals
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01
DRY
Start with completely dry hair. Even slightly damp hair won’t do.
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02
RUB
Rub a quarter-sized amount of Axe Clean Cut Look: Classic Pomade in your palms.
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03
RAKE
Rake your hands through your hair. Rake through the opposite side of your parting.
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04
SMOOTH
Smooth the back and sides. Sweep the long top in the direction you want it.
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05
COMB
Comb the top of your hair into shape. Keep the sides smooth and the top slick.
