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Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s Hair: Short Tapered Curly Hair
At the Giorgio Armani Spring 2025 show, Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s hair was a refined, short, tapered haircut that perfectly balanced his natural curly texture with a polished finish.
Why We Love It:
28 Years Later actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s hair has a structured silhouette while not shying away from the fact he has curly hair.
The tapered sides and back provide a clean, sharp backdrop for the curls on top, which add volume and movement.
While he’s kept schtum on his grooming regime recently, he has said in the past that he’s all about simplicity: cleanse, moisturise, SPF, then he’s good to go.
However, he has also been associated with Tom Ford’s grooming line in the past, raving about the brand’s beard oil and parfum (see MFH’s recommended cheaper dupes in the Get The Look: Products section).
What To Ask Your Barber:
- Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s hair is a great example of how to balance natural curl with structure.
- It’s perfect for those who want the freedom of texture up top with the neatness of a taper.
- The sides and back are cut short with a subtle taper, likely using clippers starting around a #2 guard and faded gradually into the skin near the neckline.
- The taper is not extreme or high-contrast: no harsh lines. It blends smoothly, which means it grows out more easily between cuts.
- Ask your barber to work with your natural curly texture on the top of your head.
- The top is left longer (around 1-1.5 inches) to neaten up his curls without diminishing them. It also enables them to be styled more easily.
- Regular trims every 4-6 weeks will keep the taper sharp and curls in shape.
Get The Look
- Use a sulphate-free shampoo and a hydrating conditioner to keep curls healthy.
- While hair is damp, apply a curl-enhancing leave-in conditioner, then follow with a curl cream to define texture.
- Allow hair to air dry or use a diffuser on a low heat setting to maintain curl pattern.
- Once dry, apply a lightweight styling cream or pomade to add definition and control frizz.
- Using leftover pomade on your hands, take one of the curls, twist it around and press it to your forehead like Aaron’s.
