Reynolds is proof of why a classic hairstyle stays classic. With a few detours towards shag and buzzcuts, Reynolds almost always sports a cropped gentleman’s hairstyle

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Ryan Reynolds can do a lot of different things. He is one of the biggest movie stars and also writes and produces movies. He also runs an advertising agency and an English football team. Reynolds has a lot going on at work, but his grooming resume isn’t as varied, which isn’t a bad thing.

Reynolds shows that an old haircut can still look great. Reynolds almost always wears his hair in a short gentleman’s style, with a few brief forays into shag and buzzcuts. He’ll let the sides grow out, which keeps things neat but doesn’t always need a clipper finish. Read on to learn how to get Ryan Reynolds’s haircut. We asked Alyssa Bachowski, a senior barber at Fellow Barber Williamsburg in New York City, for tips that would work for everyone.

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What You Should Ask Your Barber

First things first: you should be able to tell your barber that you want a gentleman’s cut, worn back, and they should know how to change the style to fit your face shape and hair thickness and density. That being said, if you didn’t get this, you probably need a new barber because this is basic 101 stuff.

That being said, you can be even more clear. Bachowski says to ask for a number three guard clip on the sides, mixed with shears over a comb as it goes up. This will give you the freshest clip on the sides. You could ask for a full scissor tidying, mixed upwards, or a higher clip if you want your side to look a little more grown out.

“I would cut the hair so it is left long enough that it can be combed over to the side, but not too long where it would be weighed down,” says Bachowski. A top cut looks good on everyone. “I would go in and do a point cut to give the hair more movement and texture.” During this step, the barber uses a special pair of scissors to “chops” the hairs, making them slightly different lengths. This gives the hairs more volume, definition, and thickness, especially for straight and wavy hair.

How to Change It for Different Hair Types

 

The gentleman’s cut is a style that looks good on most hair types, but it can be changed to fit different hair types. Here are some changes that can be made to Ryan Reynolds’ haircut for the following hair types and densities:

Curly: Bachowski says to keep the top longer so that the curl pattern is fully shown (rather than cutting things in the middle and dealing with a single halfway curve). This won’t bother you as much if your curls are tight.

 

If your hair is thinning around the crown, use stylers that add density and texture and leave the hair a little longer than usual in those places to make it look fuller.

If your hairline is receding, you don’t have to sweep it up and back like Reynolds. Instead, you can swoop it to one side and part it down the middle of the opposite receding hairline. So, the part takes attention away from one side, and the swooping, forward-worn hair takes attention away from the other.

How to Look Good

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1. Use a hair product that adds texture

To go over this one more time, you want a product that brings out the volume, fullness, and structure in your swept-back hair without adding too much shine or weight. Bachowski says, “A texture paste would help you get this look the best.” Try Fellow Barber texturizing paste, $75. “To use the paste, warm up about a dime’s worth of it between your hands and rub it into your hair from root to tip.” Once the product is in, use your hands to style the hair for a more natural look.

2. Think about getting a blσw dryer, but not too much.

Bachowski also says that a hair dryer can be used to add volume. Keep in mind that using a blσw drier too much can damage your hair, so think about when you can let your hair dry naturally as well. Get an ionic, ceramic, tourmaline, or light-powered hair dryer no matter what.

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How to Keep Up

1. Don’t wash every day

Do not wash your hair every day. This is general advice that doesn’t depend on your haircut. Bachowski says, “Shampoo no more than three times a week.” “When it comes to shampoo, less is more.”

USE A DRY SHAMAN

You can use dry shampoo to soak up extra oil on days when you don’t wash your hair. For this look, it will add volume to the hair and make it look more worn-in. Some of our favorite dry shampoos are actually texturizing blends. You put them on at the roots to give your hair lift and body, and they soak up oil at the same time.

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Taking care of

Bachowski says that you should get your hair cleaned up every two weeks if you keep this cut close-cropped (with buzzed lower sides). Guys who wear their sides a little fuller can probably go four weeks without their top sides getting too big and puffy. She also says that you should get a full-reset haircut every four to six weeks.