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Christopher Chung’s Hair: Wavy, Wet-look Tapered Cut
Christopher Chung’s hair is tidy at the sides, playful up top. The Slow Horses actor’s haircut starts sharp with that clean taper, while those wet-look waves on top add more texture.
Why We Love It:
Christopher Chung’s hair is proof that a cut doesn’t need lots of bells and whistles to look sharp. But, much like his role in Slow Horses, there’s more going on here than first meets the eye.
The taper around the back and sides keeps it clean and modern, while the extra length on top shows off his natural wave. Styled with a wet-look finish, it’s sleek without feeling – or looking – stiff and crunchy.
The beauty of this cut is its adaptability. If you’ve got wavy or slightly curly hair, it works with your texture instead of fighting it.
Keep the length at the top around two to three inches and it’ll give you room to play with styles: finger-comb it forward for an off-duty, curly-fringe-led look, or slick it back for something more red-carpet.
What To Ask Your Barber:
- Ask for a low, tight taper on the back and sides: approx clipper grades 1.5–2 into scissor work.
- Keep around 2-3 inches of length on top.
- Make sure your barber uses scissors to refine the top layers for movement, rather than chopping it too blunt.
- Mention you’re going for Christopher Chung’s hair in a wet-look style – so they know you want enough length for styling with gel or cream.
- Book in with your barber every 4–6 weeks to keep the taper fresh and the top sitting just right.
Get The Look
- Wash your hair every 2–3 days with a moisturising shampoo and conditioner to keep waves defined and frizz-free.
- Apply a leave-in conditioner or curl cream to damp hair if your hair is prone to dryness.
- While still damp, work in a medium-hold gel or styling cream (about a 10p coin-sized amount).
- If you want a little grit you could also add in a little texture spray.
- Comb through with your fingers for a natural, piecey finish.
- Use a diffuser on low heat if you want extra wave definition, or let it air-dry for a softer effect.
- To get that signature wet finish, run a touch of shine-enhancing pomade through dry hair.
- NB: Start with a tiny amount and build up gradually. You’re aiming for glossy, not too greasy.
