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Jonathan Bailey’s Hair: Swept Back Wet Look Hairstyle
Slick, suave, and scene‑stealing – and that’s just Jonathan Bailey’s hair! This softly swept back wet look style is serving old school Hollywood but with a softer, modern twist.
Why We Love It:
From Bridgerton ballrooms to dinosaur chasing in Jurassic World: Rebirth, Jonathan Bailey’s hair has had a busier career than most actors. One minute he’s a dashing Regency rake with sideburns sharp enough to duel with, the next he’s wrangling prehistoric predators while maintaining his Hollywood shine.
At Jurassic’s Berlin premiere, he dialled things up with a softly swept back, wet-look vibe that oozed old-school movie star.
Sure, it’s a classic look, but it’s all about a gentle sweep back rather than being severely plastered down, giving it a fresh, unfussy edge.
MFH also has the intel on what Mr Bailey likes in the grooming department: he’s admitted to being partial to Aesop shampoo and conditioner (tasteful, obviously – see Get the Look for details.)
He also apparently keeps a trusty pot of VO5 clay to hand as well. While it might not be the exact product behind this particular premiere look, it’s a classic bathroom staple we should all have on our top shelf.
What To Ask Your Barber:
- Jonathan Bailey’s hair has around 3-4 inches of length on top.
- Your stylist will probably use scissors to create choppy layers with no blunt edges.
- This will enable easier styling and movement whether you’re wanting his wet-look vibe, or when it’s dry.
- He also has a little bit of length at the sides, with a very subtle taper keeping things neat.
- It’s tapered more tightly at the back of the head.
Get The Look
- Start with a good quality shampoo and conditioner.
- If you want the sheen that Jonathan Bailey’s hair has, use this conditioning treatment once a week instead of shampoo.
- Gently towel dry your hair so it’s damp but not dripping – this helps your styling products glide through the hair without clumping.
- You’ll need to add an ample amount of a flexible, wet look gel or a high-shine pomade product.
- Warm it between your palms and rake it through from front to back.
- For more control and to keep it from falling flat, use a hairdryer on low heat while brushing hair gently back with a wide-tooth comb or vent brush.
- Stop before it’s fully dry: you want that slightly damp sheen to stay.
- Rake the fingers through the fringe area, giving it a little lift and pulling down a few strands as Jonathan has.
- Let it settle naturally – this isn’t a rigid slick-back; it’s a bit lived in with movement.
