Raoul Bova’s Hair: Short, Textured, Tapered Cut
He’s one of the new characters in Emily in Paris so it’s just as well Italian actor Raoul Bova’s hair is up to the (stylish) challenge: this short, textured look serves up the cool, while his natural grey colour adds the elegance.
Why We Love It:
Raoul Bova’s hair is the perfect mix of modernity and maturity. Effortlessly suave, in fact.
And we want what he’s having. Which is a short, textured crop – like a softer version of a Caesar cut – with texture and layers on top that can be brushed forward and slightly to the side, as Raoul has in this photo, or can be tousled a little with product for a more casual look.
The texture in this cut shows off the different tones of grey and dark silver in his hair, too, which adds to the overall elegance of this hairstyle.
The taper fade at the sides is another smart touch, adding a streamlined look that frames his face nicely, without feeling too severe.
What To Ask Your Barber:
- Raoul Bovaโs hair is naturally curly – and this cut would work well for thick, curly or wavy hair. But it can be adapted for different hair textures.
- For the sleek, tapered effect, the barber would use clippers on the sides and back.
- Depending on your preference, theyโd likely use a guard size between a #1 and #3 for a gradual fade.
- The hair should taper down smoothly from the temples to the nape, keeping it neat and close to the skin at the neckline.
- The top part of the haircut is where the texture comes in. The barber would switch to scissors to leave a bit more length on top (probably around an inch).
- To achieve the textured look, they would use point cutting or razor cutting techniques to create layers and add movement.
- This gives the hair a relaxed, messy-in-a-good-way vibe, ensuring it doesnโt look too flat or stiff.
- After the initial scissor cut, the barber might go in with thinning shears or a razor to add more definition and remove any excess bulk.
- The most important aspect of the cut is making sure thereโs a smooth transition between the longer, textured top and the faded sides.
- The barber would use a comb and clipper-over-comb technique to make sure there are no harsh lines, creating a seamless blend.
- The result is a clean, modern cut with just enough edge to keep things interestingโperfect for anyone wanting to channel Raoul Bova’s effortlessly stylish look.
Get The Look
- Luckily, Raoul Bova’s hair doesn’t take a huge amount of work to style.
- After a shower, towel dry your hair so itโs slightly damp but not dripping wet.
- Opt for a matte clay, styling cream, or lightweight pomadeโsomething that adds texture without too much shine. Raoulโs style is all about looking effortless, so avoid anything too heavy or greasy.
- Warm a small amount of product between your hands and then run it through your hair, focusing on the top where the texture is.
- Use your fingers to lift and separate the hair, creating movement. For a more tousled, natural look, scrunch the hair slightly as you apply the product.
- Raoul has his hair brushed forward and slightly to the side – do this with your fingers while using a hairdryer on medium heat.
- The sides and back should be left sleek and tapered, but you can lightly run some product through them for a polished finish.
- The contrast between the textured top and the neat sides is key to this cool look.
