Jacob Elordi Haircut: What to Ask Your Barber For

Searches for the actor’s relaxed hairstyle have reportedly risen by 2,838% in a year. But achieving those loose layers and natural movement takes more than abandoning your next haircut.

There is a particular sort of cruelty in the Jacob Elordi haircut. It looks as though the man has rolled out of bed, run a hand through his hair and got on with his day. Meanwhile, the rest of us are standing in front of the bathroom mirror, wondering why the same approach makes us look as though we’ve spent a fortnight sleeping in a hedge.

The difference, it turns out, is largely down to the haircut itself.

Beauty and wellness booking platform Fresha reports that Google searches for “Jacob Elordi haircut” have increased by a remarkable 2,838% over the past year, with approximately 2,000 searches in the latest month analysed.

Interest extends beyond the cut. Searches for “Jacob Elordi hair” rose 349% year on year, reaching 6,000 in the past month, while searches for the actor’s name increased 280%, with 1.2 million recorded over the same period.

Those figures reveal considerable interest in his appearance, although they cannot tell us how many admirers have actually taken a photograph of him to their barber.

For anyone tempted to do precisely that, there is some good news. The look is achievable without spending half your morning wrestling with a hairdryer. You do, however, need the right foundations.

The secret is in the cut, not the styling

Elordi’s hairstyle is built around softness. There is length through the top, movement around the face and none of the severe contrast associated with a particularly tight fade.

Danielle Louise, a hair and beauty expert on the Fresha app, explains the attraction.

“The appeal of Jacob Elordi’s hair is that it looks relaxed and lived-in rather than perfectly styled. There is movement around the face, softness through the top and enough length for the hair to fall naturally without looking untidy.”

Simply growing your hair out, however, is unlikely to produce the same result.

If the sides, fringe and crown are all left to grow without any attention, the hair can become heavy around the ears while losing shape on top. A little expert intervention prevents the whole enterprise from resembling an overdue appointment.

The essential ingredient is layering. Removing weight from the right areas allows the hair to move naturally rather than hanging in one heavy mass.

What to ask your barber for

The amount of layering matters. Thick hair may require more bulk to be removed, particularly at the sides. Finer hair needs a more restrained approach, as excessive layering can make it appear thinner.

The aim is to create enough structure for the hair to behave itself while leaving it free to fall naturally.

Danielle advises keeping sufficient length through the fringe and crown before attempting the style. The exact measurements will depend on your hairline, natural texture and face shape.

Taking a photograph of Elordi to your appointment is a sensible starting point, but the barber should adapt the cut to suit the hair sitting in front of them.

How to style the Jacob Elordi haircut at home

Having secured the right cut, the next challenge is resisting the temptation to overdo it.

Heavy waxes, shiny gels and a fringe arranged with architectural precision are unlikely to deliver the soft, slightly dishevelled finish that makes Elordi’s hairstyle appealing.

Danielle recommends beginning with towel-dried hair and a modest amount of sea-salt spray or lightweight styling cream.

Work the hair away from your face with your fingers as it dries. If you use a hairdryer, direct the roots towards the position in which you want the hair to fall.

A little matte paste or cream through the mid-lengths and ends can provide the finishing touch. Keep heavier products away from the roots, where they can weigh longer hair down and leave it looking greasy.

Anyone accustomed to wearing their fringe forward may find that the new direction takes some getting used to. Danielle recommends consistently drying the hair backwards for several weeks to encourage it to settle into its new shape.

The idea is to help the hair find its place without forcing every strand into submission.

Why longer hair still needs regular trims

Growing out your hair does not mean entering a prolonged period of separation from your barber.

Danielle recommends a maintenance appointment every six to eight weeks. Rather than removing substantial length, the purpose is to maintain the layers, reduce excess weight and tidy up the ends.

Conditioner is another essential part of the routine. Dry hair is unlikely to produce the softness and movement that this particular style requires, regardless of how much product you apply afterwards.

There is also a useful distinction between recreating a celebrity hairstyle and finding a version that genuinely suits you.

“Use Jacob Elordi’s hair as inspiration, not a blueprint. The best version of the look will work with your own texture, density and hairline. A good barber will be able to adapt it so it feels natural on you.”

Which, ultimately, is rather the point. The most convincing version of an effortless hairstyle is one you can actually live with, preferably without having to rearrange it every time you pass a reflective surface.