The Organized Mess

Hair Style

Guy with messy hair, in profile.

A carefree, organised mess.

This short and messy hairstyle is really versatile. It doesn’t need one type of hair to work, either curly or straight hair can rock this look. 

This messy haircut only needs some product like Messy Look: Matte Gel and a bit of personality for it to work to its full potential.

No need to go over this with a blow-dryer, making sure every individual hair is perfectly placed. This ruffled-up 'do encourages a wild and carefree attitude. 

If you want to go for the full rugged look, team your messy haircut with stubble or a full-on beard. 

The History

HOW IT BEGAN

Short, messy hair goes hand in hand with the young beatnik poets of the 1950s, who sported roughed-up, unkempt looks during this phase. Literary genius puts you above things like hairbrushing.

A guy with a high pompadour.

LEARN THE FUNDAMENTALS

HOW TO
  • DRY

    01

    Towel dry your hair until it’s damp. Dry hair or soaking wet won’t work do. 

  • COAT

    02

    Evenly coat your hands with Messy Look: Matte Gel.

  • DEFINE

    03

    Squeeze Messy Look: Matte Gel through your hair to help define and encourage the texture.

  • MESS

    04

    Go over your hair with a hairdryer to reshape. Add more product to get really wild and messy.