Justin Bieber's Hair

Q: How can I get Justin Bieber's hair? I mean the hairstyle from when he was young. I think I have the right hair type for it, but please tell me anything I need to know to be able to imitate Justin Bieber's haircut. Is it an easy hairstyle to keep in shape all day or will I need a lot of products and special hair styling tools?

A: If you have a similar hair texture and your hair is naturally straight or only slightly wavy, you should be able to achieve this hairstyle without too much difficulty. Hair type is one of the biggest factors in determining how closely you can recreate Justin Bieber's signature early hairstyle.

The Cut

The haircut itself is a modern variation of the classic bowl cut. Instead of having a blunt, heavy edge all the way around, it uses a softly curved perimeter that frames the face and creates a sweeping fringe. The interior of the hair is layered to remove excess bulk while maintaining a smooth, rounded silhouette. It also appears to have been lightly textured with a razor tool to soften the ends.

One of the reasons this hairstyle became so popular is that it looks effortless, but it actually depends much more on the haircut than on styling products. A well-executed cut will naturally fall into place, making daily styling simple. If the haircut is too short, too heavily layered, or not shaped correctly around the face, it will never have the same look no matter how much product you use.

The Styling

To style the hair, start with freshly washed, towel-dried hair. Use a flat paddle brush and a blow dryer to direct the hair outward from the crown so it naturally falls around the head. While drying, brush the fringe forward and slightly to the side to create the sweeping effect. Keep the dryer moving while following the brush.

If your hair is cooperative, you may not need any styling product at all. However, a lightweight mousse, smoothing serum, or leave-in conditioning cream can help control flyaways, reduce frizz, and give the hair a healthy shine.

The goal is to keep the hair looking touchable and full of movement. The haircut should provide most of the shape, while the styling simply enhances it. If your hair is very fine and prone to static or flyaways, applying a small amount of smoothing serum after blow-drying can add just enough weight to keep everything in place without sacrificing the hairstyle's flow.

Justin Bieber's hairstyle — Justin Bieber - Photo: Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock