Jacob Batalon's Hair: How to Get the Look and Styling Tips
Jacob Batalon's hair works because it is a relaxed, textured cut kept slightly longer on top with neat sides, then styled with a light hand. To get a similar look, ask your barber for a textured crop or short scissor cut, use a matte, flexible styling product rather than a heavy wax, and keep the hair itself healthy with a simple wash-and-care routine. Below is exactly how to recreate the style, plus the products and habits that keep thick hair looking its best.
Key Takeaways
- The core look is a textured crop or short cut, longer on top, tidy at the sides.
- Style with a light, matte product for natural movement, not a stiff, greasy hold.
- Healthy hair styles better, so a good wash routine matters as much as the cut.
- Blow-drying at the roots adds the volume that makes the style look full.
- Always use heat protection before any hot tools to prevent breakage.
What is Jacob Batalon's hairstyle?
The signature look is easygoing and versatile: dark, healthy-looking hair with natural texture, kept at a medium-short length on top so it can be worn tousled, swept back, or with a bit of curl. The sides are cut shorter and neater, which frames the face and keeps the whole thing looking sharp rather than shaggy. It suits round and fuller faces particularly well because the volume on top adds a little length and structure.
How do you ask your barber for the cut?
You do not need to name a celebrity. Bring a photo and use clear terms:
- Top: "Leave some length and texture on top, enough to style with movement."
- Sides: "Short and tidy, a low taper or a subtle fade."
- Finish: "Point cut the top so it looks natural, not blunt."
Book a trim every four to six weeks to keep the shape crisp, since this style relies on that contrast between the textured top and clean sides.
Which variations can you try?
| Style | Best for | How to style |
|---|---|---|
| Textured crop | Everyday, low effort | Matte paste worked through with fingers |
| Classic short cut | Smart, professional settings | A little cream for a neat finish |
| Modern pompadour | Making a statement | Blow-dry up, then firm pomade |
| Natural curls | Curly or wavy hair types | Curl cream, air dry, scrunch |
How do you style it step by step?
- Start with clean, towel-dried hair. Style holds best on freshly washed hair.
- Add volume at the roots. Rough-dry with a hairdryer, lifting the roots with your fingers.
- Warm a small amount of product. A pea-sized blob of matte paste or cream between your palms.
- Work it through, not on top. Push the hair into shape with your fingers for natural texture.
- Finish light. A tiny drop of hair oil tames frizz and adds a healthy sheen without grease.
What haircare routine keeps the style looking good?
A great cut only looks great on healthy hair. The style depends on hair that has body, shine and no obvious breakage, and that comes from how you wash and treat it, not just how you style it.
Watermans Grow Me® Hair Growth Shampoo, £14.95
A sulfate-free daily shampoo with biotin, caffeine, rosemary and argan oil to cleanse gently and leave hair looking fuller and healthier, the ideal base for a textured style. Vegan and made in the UK.
View Grow Me ShampooIf you use a hairdryer or any hot tools to build volume, protect the hair first. Heat is one of the biggest causes of the breakage that makes a style look thin and frizzy. See our guide on what causes hair damage for the full picture.
Protect Me® Heat Protection Spray, £13.95
A lightweight leave-in spray that shields hair up to 230C from blow-dryers and straighteners while taming frizz. Spritz before styling to keep hair strong and glossy.
View Protect Me SprayWhat if you want a curlier version?
Batalon's hair is often worn with natural curl, and if you have wavy or curly hair you can lean into that. Keep curls hydrated with a leave-in conditioner, define them with a curl cream, and let hair air dry or use a diffuser on low heat. A drop of nourishing oil at the ends fights frizz and adds shine.
Camellia & Black Castor Hair & Body Oil, £24.95
A lightweight finishing oil to smooth frizz, add shine and define texture or curl without weighing hair down. A little goes a long way.
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Frequently asked questions
What hairstyle suits a round or fuller face like Jacob Batalon's?
A textured cut with volume on top adds length and structure, which flatters a rounder face. A textured crop or a modern pompadour both work well.
How do I add volume to my hair like his?
Blow-dry your hair while lifting the roots with your fingers or a brush, then use a matte paste. Drying with your head tipped forward adds extra lift.
Do I need to style my hair every day?
No. The cut looks good even air dried, so you can skip styling on off days and let your hair rest.
How do I keep curls looking good all day?
Use a curl cream to define and a light oil to control frizz. Avoid touching the curls too much once they set, as that causes frizz.
Can men use hair products made for women?
Yes. Choose products based on your hair type and needs, not the gender on the label.
Should I trim my hair regularly?
Yes. A trim every four to six weeks keeps this style sharp and removes split ends so hair looks healthier.
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