The Peaky Blinders Haircut, what are we talking about?
Fan of the Peaky Blinders series? Then you are surely sensitive to the elegance and style of the Shelby family. Among the distinctive signs, we find this particularly stylish masculine haircut from the 20s. Want to copy it? Here we explain what to ask your hairdresser to reproduce the same cut!
The Peaky Blinders series follows the story of a mafia family in 1920s England.
In terms of the context of the time, it is an atmosphere marked by the First World War. It is in this universe that the men of the Shelby family live. Tommy, the very charismatic main character, returns from France where he fought.
So, the haircuts of the time are very much influenced by the way of life during the war. That is to say, men did not go to the hairdresser. The ideal haircut was, therefore, one that was very short on the sides, or even completely shaved (undercut) and a little longer on the top of the head.
The haircut has also spread widely to all levels of the population. Working-class people used razors on the sides of their heads to avoid paying for the services of a barber or hairdresser.
The Peaky Blinders haircut is therefore this iconic haircut from the 20s. A practical haircut that requires less maintenance. The whole thing is based on very short hair on the sides of the head and more hair on the top of the skull.
The series is such a hit on Netflix today that if you ask your hairdresser for this iconic haircut, chances are you won’t be asked any questions and won’t be asked for a model!
This hairstyle also allows for great versatility: you can opt for bangs, or even slick your hair back. We can see this clearly in the series where the men’s haircuts are a little different from each other with always the same base of shaved hair on the sides.
What haircut should you ask your hairdresser to get a Peaky Blinders style?
A haircut like Tommy Shelby
The character Tommy Shelby, played with talent by actor Cillian Murphy, is the main character of the series. It is around him that the Shelby clan is built and united.
Naturally, Tommy Shelby wore the trendy haircut of the time, which today we could call the “undercut.” It is a cut that is short on the bottom and longer on the top.
If you are asking for this hairstyle, here are the steps that will allow you to look like Tommy Shelby:
- First, use a clipper for the sides and back of the head: no long hair should be visible for a perfect cut!
- Then, at the level of the hair above the head, they are cut but in moderation
- Tommy Shelby usually leaves them long enough to show the volume of the hair about the rest of the head.
- We can therefore texturize this remaining strand using a styling spray to give it volume and movement.
A variation with the style of Arthur Shelby
Arthur, on the other hand, is the eldest of the family. His haircut is slightly different from Tommy Shelby’s. Of course, he also sports the iconic undercut with shaved sides and the back of his head.
The difference is on the top of the head. Unlike Tommy, his hair is very long at the top and it is pushed back to the back of the head. We also add a lot of styling spray for a “slicked back” and waxed hair effect.
This hairstyle highlights Arthur’s mustachioed face and gaze. The result? He looks determined and we know that it suits him rather well…
So, if you want to imitate this trendy haircut, make sure to keep plenty of length for your locks on top of your head. The best thing is to have straight hair.
Then, apply wax generously to your straight hair for a perfect finish. You will be a perfect Peaky Blinders!
A haircut like Michael Grey, son of Polly Shelby
What if you prefer Michael Grey’s haircut? As a reminder, Michael is Polly Shelby’s son, so he’s a cousin of the Shelby brothers.
On the hair side, its cut is characterized by an undercut on the lower sides of the skull. Then, the haircut on the top of the head is slightly tapered. The special feature of this hairstyle?
A prominent side part and naturally wavy hair on top. To perfect this look, you’ll also need hair wax and a comb to properly place your part on your preferred side.
You now have all the information you need to succeed in your haircut, by order of the Peaky Blinders! It’s your turn!