The Face Shape

A hairstyle can look very different on different face shapes. But here’s the good news: You don’t necessarily have to have the actor’s angelic face shape to rock his bad-boy hairstyle.

“Although [Chalamet’s] face shape is in the square/triangle category, I feel like this style can be suited for others as well,” says STMNT grooming ambassador Jovan Figueroa. “Shapes such as oval and diamond can benefit from this mid-length style, as long as the stylist or barber can create a well-balanced face frame when cutting.”

“A triangular or heart face shape is most ideal when attempting to recreate the famous Chalamet look,” says Xander Fuentes, a stylist at All Hail Studio. However, “the beautiful thing is that mid-length hair is adaptable to any face shape. As a stylist, when a client provides their desired look, it is my duty to work with what they have. This is where personalization becomes key.”

The Haircut

Any good hairstyle begins with a good haircut. “I would suggest getting longer layers, keeping it shaggy around the hairline and ears, and longer on top where it falls right above the eyes,” says celebrity hairstylist Christine Nelli. “A modern shag, which has more layers, would also be great for adding more texture.”

Fuentes adds: “I suggest a square layered haircut, which creates a strong shape that accentuates the jawline. By creating layering all through the hair, it allows you to remove internal weight therefore giving you more movement and texture. Using a texturizing razor when doing this haircut will produce a more natural look for the client. It is important to note that too many blunt lines can compromise the texture that you want to create throughout.”

The Rinse

Nelli recommends washing your hair once, no more than twice, a week. “Washing the hair too much can dry the hair out,” she says. It’s true—your scalp naturally produces sebum (oil) that, for many of us, helps give the hair that perfect lived-in look. “When you want the more undone bedhead look, a lived-in look is where it’s at,” says Nelli.

When it does come time for your weekly rinse, California Born founder Jason Schneidman recommends using California Born Shampoo and Conditioner. “The shampoo has a really great lather and the conditioner won’t over condition so much that it weighs the hair down,” he says.

The Texture

“If you already have wavy hair, this look is really easy,” Schneidman says. “It’s just about locking in those waves.” To do that, it’s key to use the right products to hold your waves in their natural shape. “I use Ouai’s Wave Spray, even with guys who have less wavy hair and need to add more texture to create a lived-in look,” says Nelli. “I’ll spray it in when the hair is wet and then scrunch with my hands and let it air dry.” So even if you don’t have waves that seem as enhanced as Chalamet’s perfectly tousled tendrils, a spritz of Nelli’s recommended wave spray could help enhance your hair’s body and movement.

If you don’t have wavy hair, no need to fret. “It’s ok if you have a mid-length haircut that isn’t curly. Find another handsome dude that has the same texture as you. Personally, I don’t stand by changing your look into something it’s not,” says Schneidman. “i We’re big fans of Schneidman’s ethos and totally agree that mid-length haircuts can be cool no matter what natural texture you have.

The Hold

While a good wet texture spray can help enhance your hair’s body, you’ll still want to give it a little bit of lightweight hold to help support your style so it’ll last. Schneidman recommends California Born Styling Paste, “because it’s not too sticky,” he says. “It has moisture in it so it travels easily through the hair’s length while offering a medium hold and some separation.”

As for Nelli, “I like a good curl cream to compliment the spray afterward, to bring out the waviness and gloss the ends.” You can also use no-crease clips to vertically hold up the hair at the root for added volume and separation around the hairline. Putting a diffuser sock over your blowdryer is another great way to lock in your style and product with a hint of heat if needed, and to protect the hair from frizzing as it dries.

The Volume

“Timothée Chalamet’s style is more of a lived-in natural look, but on some occasions, it’s lived in with volume,” notes Figueroa. Luckily, adding volume is as easy as adding a few spritzes of the right product.

“To get the type of body his hair has I would recommend using STMNT Grooming Spray and diffusing or letting it air dry,” Figueroa says. “This creates the two-day old dirty look without the two-day old dirty hair, giving it that loved-in feel. Pro-tip: For more volume, apply at root and ends first, then the rest of the hair and diffusing. I would then top it off with the STMNT Curl Cream to lock in the look but keep the flexibility, while adding a bit of moisture back into the hair.”