Rockabilly tutorial
Hairstyle

The rockabilly

21st century rock ‘n’ roll.

The rockabilly lets long-haired guys get into undercut game: why should short and mid-length styles have all the fun? Plus, this'll make you look like someone's big, bad older brother: who doesn't want that?

As well as from the 50s rock 'n' roll era, inspiration for this vintage style comes from the classic long-on-top, short-sided mohawk. A hint of the iconic pompadour hairstyle also comes into play here with the rockabilly's high quiff at the front.

Use the extreme differences – long on top, short underneath and on the side – to get everyone else’s (duller) heads turning.

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How it began

The history

Rockabilly hair is a classic cut that first showed up on 50s rock ‘n’ roll stars, and rockabilly-style music is one of the earliest forms of rock. Think Bluegrass with more hip swinging.

A quiff, rockabilly style.

LEARN THE
FUNDAMENTALS

HOW TO
  • DRY

    01

    Start with completely dry hair. Even slightly damp hair won’t do.

  • RUB

    02

    Rub a quarter-sized amount of Axe Clean Cut Look: Classic Pomade in your palms. 

  • RAKE

    03

    Rake your hands through your hair. Rake through the opposite side of your parting.

  • SMOOTH

    04

    Smooth the back and sides. Sweep the long top in the direction you want it.

  • COMB  

    05

    Comb the top of your hair into shape. Keep the sides smooth and the top slick.