Joshua Jackson’s Hair: Greying, Swept Back, Tapered Cut
The older millennials amongst you might remember Pacey from Dawsonโs Creek. Well, IRL Joshua Jackson’s hair shows heโs grown up, glowed up, and gone full silver fox.
Why We Love It:
Joshua Jackson’s hair is serving what MFH likes to call ‘grown-man grooming’.
It’s cropped short on the back and sides with a gentle mid-taper, while the top has a soft, natural wave thatโs been gently swept back.
There’s a bit of length on top – but not too much – which allows his natural curl pattern to soften into a wave.
That means it’s much easier to style, giving you loads more time back to press that snooze button a few more times.
So curly-haired guys take note: if youโre battling the frizz gods this oneโs all about working with the texture, not against it –ย courtesy of a skilfully executed cut. It’s proof you can tame curls without killing the movement.
MFH also loves that Joshua is letting his salt-n-pepper colour take centre stage, which is more proof that unleashing your silver fox is the quickest way to add gravitas.
What To Ask Your Barber:
- If you’re keen on Joshua Jackon’s hair vibe, ask for a mid-taper on the back and sides.
- Keep the top a bit longer (Joshua’s looks to be around 1-1.5 inches) which will allow your natural texture to show while keeping it under control.
- Your barber will likely use a point-cutting technique on top to help showcase the hair’s natural movement, but also to take out the heaviness.
- When they’re drying the hair at the end, explain that want a natural sweep-back with a little bit of volumeโnot over-styled, but polished
Get The Look
- Joshua Jackson’s hair looks shiny and healthy.
- A key to healthy hair is to not wash it too often. Aim for no more than 3 times a week.
- Always use a nourishing shampoo and conditioner formulated for curly hair.
- If your greys are looking a little yellowy, try a silver or purple shampoo and conditioner once a week to take away the brassiness.
- Very gently pat wet hair dry with a towel. Never rub it because this can damage the hair and make it look frizzy as it dries.
- Apply a volumising product with a little bit of hold, like a mousse.
- If you want Joshua’s polished look, use a hairdryer on medium heat.
- Tousle the top of the hair to dry it, then use a vent brush to softly sweep it back.
- Finish with a styling product like matte paste or lightweight pomade to hold the shape without losing texture
- Optional: use a touch of shine serum or shine spray to make the greys gleam like Joshua’s..
