How To Get Two Iconic Leonardo DiCaprio Haircuts

The only way you haven’t heard the name Leonardo DiCaprio is if you’ve been living under a rock for the past three decades. The American actor and climate crisis Activist became a meme sensation in 2013 after his rendition of an unlawful stockbroker in The Wolf Of Wall Street and again in 2015 after finally winning an Oscar for playing the man who refused to die in The Revenant (2015). His latest work was in the thought-provoking doomsday film Don’t Look Up (2021) starring against major celebrities such as Jennifer Lawrence, Meryl Streep, Cate Blanchett and even pop singer Ariana Grande. And if you haven’t seen it yet, we highly recommend that you do. 

However, in the beginning of his career, the roles DiCaprio took on were quite different from the unconventional characters that you are used to seeing him play today. Leo’s roles consisted of tragic lovers caught up in doomed romances, such as Romeo in the modern, gun-toting retelling of Romeo + Juliet (1996) and as Jack, the handsome, penniless artist, in Titanic (1997). It was this latter role that launched DiCaprio into the limelight and officially branded him with the label of ‘a 90s hunk’. You can thank him for your mum’s obsession with that one Celine Dion song. You know the one. 

So, in honour of this legendary man we have decided to do a breakdown of two of the best Leonardo DiCaprio haircuts and hairstyles for you to recreate. 

90s Curtain Haircut

Credit: 20th Century Fox

The image of young Leo with his soft curtain bangs and buttery highlights glossed on a poster of Titanic was a staple of the 90s. This iconic haircut goes by many names, such as the mushroom (no, seriously), the curtains (understandable), and the floppy (thank you, Hugh Grant) but when you book an appointment with your barber we suggest you ask for the 90s DiCaprio haircut. Better yet, show him the picture (above) of the hair you are trying to recreate so you are both on the same page. 

How To Cut:

For the top of your hair, you’re going to want to point cut into the hair at around six to seven inches - when you pull the hair down it should reach the tip of your nose – and then taper it down to about five inches towards the crown of the head. For the sides, you want to go shorter, and scissor-cut around three to four inches. Then cut the back in the same way at around four to six inches in length. This haircut is all about the layers.

How To Style:

• You’re going to want to start with clean, towel dried hair. The aim is for it to be damp but not dripping.
• You will need some hair cream to keep your hair floppy and relaxed. Apply a pea-sized amount of our Funky Flex Cream to give your hair a strong but firm hold, so you are able to re-shape it thought the day as well as adding a subtle, natural looking shine. Hair cream, also known as styling cream, is light so works perfectly with these longer hairstyles as it doesn’t weigh the hair down.  It will also keep those flyways at bay without your hair looking greasy.
• First create your parting slightly off centre (just like DiCaprio) and then grab your hairdryer and brush. Keep your hairdryer on a medium heat and keep the air flow close to your head. Blow dry your hair away from your parting to maintain the shape. Make sure you are brushing your hair in the same direction to help with styling.
• If you’re going for a more natural look you can leave this style here. However, if you want it to have a higher hold through the day we recommend you go in with some of our Styling Funk. Warm the product up between your fingertips. Make sure to cover the hairs from root to tip. Try to keep the product around the top and front of your hair so your style remains light and movable. 

Slicked Back Haircut

Credit: Red Granite Pictures

If you’re looking for that sophisticated haircut then you have come to the right place. When playing his interpretation of Jordan Belfort in the Wolf of Wall Street, DiCaprio has a mid-length scissors cut with a side parting which he styles by slicking the hair back and over to the side. This is a great look for businessmen and anyone that wants to look like they have that gentleman status. 

How To Cut: 

You will want to scissor cut at around half an inch throughout the whole back of the head and taper it down closer towards the nape of the neck. You don’t want it too short but short enough to look smart. You want to blend this up into the sides and gradually allow the hair to get longer until it reaches two to three inches. Then make sure to comb the sides of your hair down and trim down the hair around the ear to keep things neat. Then for the top and front of the hair you want to cut the hair horizontally at around three to four inches. Make sure to go through the haircut and blend everything together following the shape of the head. 

How To Style: 

• Start with clean, damp hair. To create that high shine use some of our Styling Funk as a pre-styler. Warm the product and apply it throughout the hair from root to tip. 
• Next, use your comb to create that sharp side parting that Leo rocks in the movie and comb your hair where you would like it to dry. Now grab your hairdryer and on a medium heat blow dry your hair in the direction you want the hair to lay until the hair is almost dry. 
• Then apply some Matte Lava Clay to help hold your look in place. Apply it in the same way as the hair wax and focus on the front and sides.
• Finally grab your hairdryer once more and blast your hair with some cold air to set the style in place so it will last all day. 

All of DiCaprio’s hairstyles tend to be some kind hybrid of these two haircuts. So don’t be afraid to experiment with different lengths, partings, and shines. Enjoy looking like one of the most famous man in Hollywood.