Patrick Mahomes' time at Texas Tech University didn't only help him fall into a athletic career that would eventually set a professional trajectory for the rest of his life — it would also end up helping him find his iconic hairstyle. The 26-year-old football player told ESPN that he takes his curly locks pretty seriously and does his best to maintain them. "The helmet doesn't do my hair justice for sure, but the headband, the hair, it's kind of part of my brand," he said.
So how can you (sort of) replicate this iconic look? First of all, understand that no hairstyle — but this one in particular — should be limited by gender. Regardless of your identification, we challenge you to give this killer look a try. London-based barber Julius Caesar and co-creator of STMNT Grooming Goods shared how you can take a stab at it.
"Natural curls allow for effortless styling," Caesar told Byrdie. To manage those ringlets into a Mahomes-style look, the outlet suggested a product from Caesar's haircare brand, STMNT Grooming spray, noting that it promises soft, natural hold with "no crunch." The best way to apply it, per Byrdie, is on freshly washed, "towel-damp hair." This will ensure the curls have enough hold to stay in place through whatever comes your way — which in Mahomes case is a lot of heavy-weight athletes and intense tackling. Finally, Caesar added that blow drying the hair can give the look a bit more structure if you're going for the appearance that you put the time into your styling.
