Matthew McConaughey’s ever-changing hairstyle has become the topic of many conversations in recent years, as it changes almost every time he stars in a new movie. The Texas native was born on November 4th, 1969 and grew up appearing in TV commercials before breaking out with his first major appearance at age 22 when he starred alongside Patrick Swayze in Dirty Dancing. He became well-known for playing football player Wooderson, who smokes weed all day long while telling everyone how great it is to be over 40 – one of the most iconic characters from Dazed and Confused.
Although he is mostly known for his roles in The Gentlemen (2019), Interstellar (2014), and Kubo and the Two Strings (2016), Matthew McConaughey does have other notable film performances. For example, his role in Sing (2016) which was followed up with a sequel released earlier this year – Sing 2 . In this article, we will examine the many different hairstyles of Matthew McConaughey from throughout the years and try to discover what it is about him that captures our attention so effortlessly. We will also share some of our favorites photos from different moments when Matthew McConaughy wore a certain style; because there really isn’t much not to love about how he wears his hair.
Top 7 Matthew McConaughey’s Hairstyles
As an actor, Matthew McConaughey has had a wide variety of roles – ranging from rom-coms to action movies to historical dramas. For years he has consistently looked good, but this wasn’t always the case; when he started his career he was dressed sloppily and didn’t look particularly handsome. Yet as time went on, McConaughey became the man women dream about – in part because of his changing hair styles which shaped him into what we know him for now. Today we’re taking a look at the seven different hairdos that got Matt where he is today.
1 – Messy Brushed-back Dark Brown Beach Waves
The Matthew McConaughey Messy Brushed-back Beach Waves is an authentic style that has roots in the carefree, fresh attitude of the surf culture. His hair sweeps away from his face, tousled and unkempt but pulled together with a strong hold pomade or wax. The waves are thick and full, styled yet not too difficult to maintain – almost to seem as if they’ve been influenced by nature themselves. It’s combover at the top but it doesn’t really look like he did anything other than let nature take its course.
The first step in creating this style is to apply salt spray all over your hair. This will create a strong hold without being too stiff or crunchy. Next, use a comb or brush to gently work the product through your hair. This ensures all of your strands are evenly covered, but also gives you some freedom to get messy!
Once you’ve applied the product evenly throughout your hair, use a blow dryer set on low heat and let it sit for five minutes. Next, brush your locks in different directions before blasting them with hot air from the other side-up or down. Once done, try running fingers through your tresses to see if they’re still wet- if so, wait ten more minutes before trying again! To finish off your hairstyle, apply texturizing spray sparingly all over the top of one’s head as well as around the edges.
2 – Messy and Dark Curly Hairstyle
Matthew McConaughey’s carelessly shaggy dark curls work well with his tough yet attractive features. They are thick and voluminous, but not too much so. The style is short around the ears, making for a casual yet cool look – he knows how to make something like this seem natural even when it isn’t. He sports some spikes at the back of his head which have been styled only so neatly that they still manage to maintain their coolness; coming off as if he had simply woken up after one lazy day spent lounging around in bed or watching TV all day long. They are feathered right over onto the forehead where there is some spiky height but nothing severe enough to warrant him wearing a hat while out on a sunny day.
If you want to make your hair messy and dark curly, first you’ll need to wash it. Then, take a small amount of styling gel and rub it in your hands. Rub the gel onto your hair next, brushing through so that it is smooth. After doing this, use a curling iron to wrap each strand of hair around itself just like how they would look when they come out of the shower. Letting the heated coils air dry for several minutes helps them lock into place faster – perfect if you’re in hurry! Finally comes my favorite part – spraying hairspray liberally throughout my locks to keep those ends free from frizz even when faced with brutal humidity!
3 – Clean Slicked Back Hairstyle
Matthew McConaughey’s clean slick-backed hairstyle is a fantastic look for men with round faces. His hair is parted and slicked down, with the top pushed forward while the sides are styled backwards. This creates an illusion that elongates his face and makes it appear more angular – something we really appreciated about this style since it appears to have been styled yet still has a little bit of texture to it. It gives off that I woke up like this vibe without looking too deliberate or trying too hard on someone’s part which was what really sold us on using him as an inspiration point when describing how well this haircut would work for men who have soft features such as these.
To begin, take a damp towel and rub it against your hair thoroughly before applying styling product. This will help ensure that the product sets properly and looks neat for longer. To avoid making your hair greasy later on in the day, apply more styling product when you start out – this ensures that you’ll only need to apply one time during the morning or evening routine.
To get the desired style, start by applying a moderate amount of wax or pomade along the strands of your hair. Next, comb through each section carefully in small lengths (around one inch wide) beginning at the top before finishing at your ears. Run this process over and over again so that all of your hair will have been styled with the appropriate product.
4 – Crew Cut Curly Hairstyle
Matthew McConaughey’s short, yet textured crop is an excellent pick for men who want to sport a clean-cut appearance. The cut falls close around the side and back of his head, but flows down onto the top of his head – giving him room to style it how he chooses. As if these benefits weren’t enough, Matthew’s curly locks add character without making his do anything out of the ordinary! This look suits both round-faced gentleman or anyone looking for a hairstyle that will work well no matter what they decide to do with their hair.
In order to get a curly crew cut hairstyle, you’ll need some shaving cream and your hair clippers. First, you’ll want to wash your hair with shampoo and conditioner so that it’s soft enough to be clipped without pulling out much of the strands. Then, rub in the shaving cream all over – this especially goes for rubbing it into the roots at the top of your head; after which spread more of it around the base of your ears and neckline – making sure not to forget those areas where stray hairs may appear from time-to-time.
After applying the shaving cream all over, allow it to soak in your hair for up to 10 minutes before rinsing and drying. Once fully dried, clip away with clippers to achieve a desired haircut length. For curly crew cuts, scissors can be used instead of clippers but with less control. Ensure every section is neatly trimmed so there isn’t any overlap.
5 – Short Wavy Side Parted Style
Matthew McConaughey, famous actor and producer famous for his leading roles in Dallas Buyers Club and Interstellar, has a short hairstyle that is perfect for guys who want to experiment with this popular trend. Sporting locks cut just below the ears, the star has thick waves that seem very natural rather than manufactured – perfect if you don’t want to lose your cool while still looking neat! Paired with side swept bangs to frame the face, it’s easy to see why this hairstyle looks so good on him.
To create this look, first start by applying a styling gel or paste to damp hair. Use your fingers to apply the product evenly throughout your hair and make sure that it’s distributed evenly through the lengths of your hair. Next, blow dry your hair using a large round brush.
This will help separate your curls and make them look more natural and not so harsh. Then go over each section of hair with a straightening iron while holding it horizontally at an angle that is 90 degrees from you head- (if you are looking down on the ground) Again, after use some finishing spray or pomade on top of everything else to keep everything in place (and add shine).
6 – Neat and Brushed-Back Wavy Hairstyle
Matthew McConaughey has always been seen with his hair brushed back and slicked to the side. This hairstyle adds volume without straying too far from its natural look, which also makes it easy for him to style; the haircut itself is between 3-4 inches long – brushing down almost to his cheekbones before brushing straight forward again. On the left side of his head, strands go past his ear lobe while on the right they stop just short of there; he keeps both sides neat by styling them behind his ear or tucking them up under when needed.
To achieve this brushed back wavy hairstyle, first begin with dry hair. You’ll want to wash it and let it air-dry before using a comb to carefully detangle all knots in the hair. Next, part your locks on whichever side you prefer; this will give you more volume at the roots of that particular spot of hair.
Next, brush your hair upwards and away from your face using a round brush – brushing towards the front of your head. Using an electric hair dryer will speed up the process but you can also leave it to air-dry. Once you’ve brushed your top layers upwards and pinned back any loose hairs with bobby pins, use a curling iron or wand (depending on how much volume you want) to twist the bottom edge of your bangs towards your cheekbones for added pizazz!
7 – Slick and Shiny Short Curls
Over the years, Matthew McConaughey has sported many different hairstyles. One of his most recognizable styles is short curly hair – sleek yet full of life. With this look, he features slicked back waves and loose curls which give him an overall polished look without being too stiff or heavy. This perfect combination meshes well with his round face shape and bright blue eyes – a feature for which he was often photographed in magazines such as Cosmopolitan and GQ.
To create these shiny and sleek looking locks, follow these simple steps: first wash your hair using product designed to make it feel soft, nourish it from root to tip so that each strand remains vibrant, then apply a deep conditioner for extra hydration; once done combing through your wet locks after the shower leave the lotion sit on your scalp for 10 minutes before finally rinsing out all residue.
Next, use a wide tooth comb to start from the roots and work your way up gently brushing through one direction. Do not brush too hard or pull on the ends of your hair – you want smooth locks for this part! Then take some shea butter and spread it out over your hands until they’re fully saturated. You’ll need about two tablespoons’ worth for this part. Take small sections of hair at a time (about half an inch each) and wind them around themselves tightly so that they curl at the bottom.
Then, one by one, take all of your desired sections of hair and tie them up in a single knot at the top. Make sure they are aligned correctly with every other strand so that when you step away from your mirror – this final product looks perfect! After finishing this step apply some hairspray to keep these wonderful waves looking flawless for the rest of the day!
How Often to Get it Cleaned Up
Ruggeri recommends returning to your stylist every 4-8 weeks for a quick trim done with scissors. It is important not to use an electric hair clipper and only give minor styling tweaks to anything that is already styled but needs some touching up (texturizing).
Note: Men with straight hair will need to use scissors to texturize their locks regularly because it grows out so quickly. You’ll need to visit your barber every now and again if you want the hairstyle to look just like it did when you first got it or for it not to feel stiff or heavy after a certain amount of time has passed.
