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Charlie Hunnam’s Hair: Swept Back Hair With Volume
Charlie Hunnam’s hair at the premiere of Monster: The Ed Gein Story is slicked back with a subtle front lift: sharp enough for Netflix premieres yet relaxed enough for your local pub or sports bar.
Why We Love It:
Charlie Hunnam’s hair in Monster: The Ed Gein Story was a severe, unflattering 1940s look. But IRL Charlie’s now grown out cut Ed Geins cut shows how a timeless slick-back can get a modern update. The added volume at the front stops it from looking flat.
The classic taper on the sides and back balances polish with a softer, natural finish that avoids a severe “high-and-tight” vibe that fades can give off.
It’s a versatile cut that works across settings: sleek and glossy for formal occasions, or matte and textured for everyday wear. Guys with thick hair will love how easily it holds shape, while those with finer hair can still achieve lift with a blow-dryer and the right pre-styler.
Paired with the beard, the Monster: The Ed Gein Story star’s whole look is rugged with a side order of polish.
This is also a low-maintenance winner too – simply book in for a trim every four weeks to keep the taper neat. And you’ll only need to spend just a few minutes each morning to style.
Charlie has said in past interviews that he prefers grooming routines that are quick and effortless, which is exactly what this haircut delivers.
What To Ask Your Barber:
- Ask for a classic taper on the back and sides: approximately clipper grades 1.5–3, blended into the top
- Ask your barber to leave some length on top – around 3-4 inches – to ensure it’s easy to style with volume at the front.
- Your barber will likely use scissor-over-comb technique to layer the hair throughout to remove heaviness.
- They’ll then tidy the neckline and around the ears for a polished but not severe finish.
Get The Look
- Try not to wash hair more than once every 2–3 days, and use a light shampoo – this ANFOR product is perfect for cleaning hair and scalp, but ensuring your hair won’t go limp.
- Apply a conditioner if your hair is coarse: this cut loves a bit of smoothness.
- Gently towel dry the hair – patting it to remove moisture, rather than rubbing it: that can damage hair follicles.
- Then add a golf-ball sized amount of volumising mousse.
- Blow-dry on medium heat using a vent brush to direct the hair back but lifting it at the front for height.
- Finish with a blast of cool air at the end to lock it in.
- Apply a medium-hold pomade or clay (a penny-sized amount), working it through from crown to front with your hands, ensuring that you lift the hair at the front as you go.
- For a shinier, “red carpet” finish, use pomade; for a modern matte look, go with clay or paste.
- Finish with a mist of hairspray if your hair flops easily.
