Zac Efron’s Hair: Short Crop Haircut
Zac Efron’s hair is giving top-of-the-crops, just-woke-up-like-this energy at the LA premiere of his new Netflix romcom, A Family Affair.
Why We Love It:
Zac Efron’s hair has seen a fair few styles in its time – from classic quiff to bleached and gravity defying – but this short crop haircut is one of the actor’s most easygoing, low maintenance looks yet.
A crop is characterised by its short back and sides, paired with a little more length on top and often a very short fringe. The beauty of this style lies in its relaxed versatility.
The star of new Netflix hit A Family Affair also took to the screen in 2023 biopic The Iron Claw – alongside The Bear’s Jeremy Allen White – for which his hair enjoyed a major shake-up.
Set in the world of 1980s pro wrestling, the film saw Zac sport a custom mullet wig by renowned creator Robert Pickens – who is also responsible for Millie Bobby Brown’s iconic Eleven buzzcut wig in Stranger Things. Now, there’s some fun trivia for your next quiz night.
What To Ask Your Barber:
- Zac Efron’s hair is a short crop – aka, short back and sides that blend into the slightly longer hair on top of his head. There’s also a very short fringe close to the hairline.
- Your barber will likely use clippers on the back and sides; you could consider a low, mid or even a high fade for a starker contrast.
- They may use a point-cutting scissor technique to create texture on top.
- Ask for a cut with styling versatility, so you can brush it forward, sweep it to the side and experiment with different levels of choppiness.
- Short haircuts can require semi-regular trims to stay neat and fresh. Chat about how often to leave between appointments, based on how much you’re happy to let your style grow out.
Get The Look
- Top news: a look like Zac Efron’s hair is pretty low maintenance in the styling stakes. You can play around with different levels of texture and product, or simply wash and go with a coffee in hand. Too easy.
- Warm a pea-sized amount of lightweight styling product, like a wax or clay, between your hands – or use a few spritzes of sea salt spray – and then work it through gently-towel-dried hair.
- Steer clear of products with too much shine or heaviness, as this could weigh your hair down and make it look greasy.
- Use your fingers or a comb to brush the top forward and slightly to one side, while still leaving a hint of tousled, choppy texture. There, you’re done – nailed it!
