What is the Peaky Blinders Haircut?
The Peaky Blinders haircut is historically accurate. Known as an undercut or textured crop, the haircut originated in Glasgow with the Neds gang. It was also popular with the Peaky Blinders and other early 20th-century street gangs in England because long hair was considered dangerous during a street fight. The Peaky Blinders haircut is called a disconnected undercut, which means any haircut featuring two different lengths. Peaky Blinders cuts also have a fade, referring to hair that grows shorter down the sides until it seems to fade into the skin.
Top Peaky Blinders Haircuts
Thomas Shelby: Textured crop The most iconic Peaky Blinders haircut focuses on a French crop, with a short, tapered undercut and somewhat longer hair on top. This textured crop allows the top hair to fade into the undercut. It’s also the most versatile of the haircuts and suits most face shapes and hair textures. Wear the longer top hair on the forehead, swept to the side, or messy, depending on what season of Peaky Blinders is your favorite.
Arthur Shelby: Slicked-back undercut This variation is also an undercut but leaves the top hair extra long. Slick back or allow the longer hair to fall to one side if your mood is as volatile as Arthur’s.
John Shelby: Undercut crop The shortest of the Peaky Blinders haircuts, this style is an all-business undercut that keeps the top hair short and tight.
Michael Gray: Side part This haircut is based on the Ivy League haircut, which is a slightly longer crew cut with a sharp part that looks as smart as any Harvard graduate.
Isaiah Jesus: Short tapered curls This variation showcases an undercut that leaves the top textured and curly. It’s perfect for wavy, curly, or kinky hair and is dramatic due to a lack of fade in the undercut (meaning it stops sharply).
Alfie Solomons: Length with a beard This Peaky Blinders haircut is more focused on a lumberjack-style beard. The haircut is a longer-length Ivy League cut, but a long, full beard is where it’s at here.
How to get (and maintain) a Peaky Blinders haircut
Thomas Shelby textured crop At the barber: Ask for a crop that is short in the back and on the sides, along with slightly long hair on top that you can style forward or to one side. The barber should thin out the crop edges so they blend into the undercut better. DIY: Set clippers on 1 or 2 for the sides and back, while leaving 2 to 3 inches on top. Thomas Shelby starts out styling his hair forward but notably wears the top hair swept to the side in season 5 of Peaky Blinders. Styling: A grooming tonic delivers both shine and control so you can wear the longer length in whatever direction you like.
Arthur Shelby slicked-back undercut At the barber: Ask for an undercut on the back and sides that leaves much longer hair on top. The length of the top hair is up to you, depending on whether you want to slick it back or let it flop to one side. DIY: Shave high and tight with undercut clippers set to 1 or 2. Leave the hair long on top. Aim for a length that hits the bottom of the nose or top of the mouth. Styling: Using styling pomade makes combing back the longer parts of the hair easier and helps add additional volume.
John Shelby undercut crop At the barber: Ask for an undercut so short that the barber shaves the sides of the head and leaves a short crop on top. DIY: Set your clippers to zero for the back and sides and leave the top just a bit longer. For added contrast, you can also finish by shaving the undercut area. Styling: All you’ll need is a spray wax for this lowest-maintenance Peaky Blinders haircut.
Michael Gray side part At the barber: Ask for the 1920s-style Ivy League cut. It should feature a strong side part with the back and sides cropped (with scissors) for a close feathered look. A cut-throat razor will help define the distinguished part you’re looking for. DIY: Once you set your part, use clippers to gently thin down the top and sides, so they taper around the ears. Leave the top short and neat, so you can wear it close to the head. Styling: Use grooming gel or cream to emphasize the part and provide hold.
Isaiah Jesus short tapered curls At the barber: Ask for a short crop that highlights the natural curl texture on top. DIY: Set the clipper to zero for the back and sides and leave the top a bit longer. Taper and trim the top with both scissors and clippers. You may also wish to shave the undercut completely. Styling: Use an anti-frizz oil that keeps curly or kinky hair styled perfectly..
Alfie Solomons length with a beard At the barber: Ask for a Lumberjack-style beard, along with tips from the barber on the best location for a shave line on the neck (where the beard stops). For the hair, ask for a longer variation of an Ivy League haircut; be sure it fits with whatever beard length you settle on. DIY: Trim your beard with scissors while growing it out, and snip any wayward beard hairs on your cheeks. Styling: Use scissors and a comb meant for maintaining a mustache and beard, along with beard oil for healthy facial hair.
Which Peaky Blinders style is right for you?
Thomas Shelby textured crop This haircut offers the most versatile style for nearly any face shape. It can rest on the forehead, swept back, or worn to the side.
Arthur Shelby longer undercut This cut works best for straight hair that can be slicked back for an authentic Shelby look.
John Shelby short undercut crop This shortest of cropped hair involves the least amount of styling for no-nonsense gentlemen who don’t like to fuss.
Michael Gray Ivy League with a side part The Ivy League represents a softer vintage look for those who like their haircuts less severe.
Isaiah Jesus short tapered curls This style is the ideal Peaky Blinders haircut for men who want to highlight their curls.
Alfie Solomons Ivy League and beard This combination is all about the beard for those who spend more time on their facial hair than they do the hair on their head. It’s also the Peaky Blinders haircut with the longest hair length.
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