THERE’S a new hair trend making waves this summer, but it’s not for you – it’s for your partner.
With “hot rodent boyfriends” like Barry Keoghan and Jeremy Allen White turning heads with their shaggy locks and chiseled chins, you can give your man the ultimate celebrity-worthy makeover.
The wererats who have taken over the Internet are known for having angular faces, protruding ears, and compact frames that give them a certain je ne sais quoi.
Taylor Swift’s former 1975 singer Matty Healy and Challengers stars Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist have also become poster boys for the trend.
And while your guy might not be able to go full maggot, he can imitate their signature hairstyles.
American Crew Ambassador and Barber André Zumbo shared the tricks and products that will help you give your man a shy makeover just in time for summer.
INSPO STYLE
Several hairstyles fall into the hot rodent boyfriend category, according to Zumbo.
Saltburn star Barry, who recently made waves with his cameo in his girlfriend Sabrina Carpenter’s Please Please Please music video, has a classic short, textured cut.
Zumbo said this style “typically features a clean, tapered look on the sides and back, with the hair on the top left slightly longer and styled in a natural, textured manner.”
“The look complements your features and allows versatility, suitable for both casual and formal environments”, he explains.
On the other hand, Jeremy, who stars in the Hulu series The Bear, wears his curls in a “messy, loosely textured style.”
Zumbo said the look “adds a sense of casual cool to your appearance.”
BARRY’S STYLE TIPS
Zumbo detailed how to get Barry’s short, textured haircut using an American Crew beauty purchase.
O American crew fiber$14.97, it’s similar to hair gel but has a stronger hold.
Available on Amazon, this product offers “high hold with low shine,” according to its description.
“It’s perfect for creating texture and definition in short hairstyles like Barry Keoghan’s,” he said.
“It’s great for adding thickness and volume to hair while keeping it flexible for restyles throughout the day.”
STEP BY STEP
Zumbo advised towel-drying your hair until it’s slightly damp before applying the gel.
“This will facilitate uniform distribution of the product and achieve the desired style”, he explains.
Next, he said to “emulsify” the gel, which means rubbing a small amount between your palms.
Then, apply the product evenly to the hair, concentrating on the roots and mid-lengths.
“For a textured look like Barry Keoghan’s, use your fingers to tousle and comb your hair while applying product,” he said.
In the fourth and final step, comb your hair as you see fit using your fingers or a comb.
STYLE TIPS FROM JEREMY
Zumbo recommended using American Crew fiber foam It is American Crew Forming Cream to recreate Jeremy’s shaggy hair.
He explained that the foam adds thickness to the hair and “provides a strong, manageable home,” while the cream adds definition with medium shine.
STEP BY STEP
Zumbo said you should start with slightly damp towel-dried hair and evenly distribute the American Crew Fiber Foam, lightly scrunching the hair to diffuse the product.
Then add a small amount of American Crew Forming Cream and rub between your palms to emulsify.
Evenly distribute the product and apply it to the hair, paying close attention to the roots and mid-lengths.
“For Jeremy Allen White’s messy, textured look, use your fingers to tousle and comb your hair while applying product,” he advised.
Finally, use your fingers or a wide-toothed comb to lift your hair, focusing on the crown and front.
Zumbo explained that the styling technique creates volume and the “desired messy, textured effect.”
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