Elvis Hairstyles

Elvis was an icon, yet he also paid great attention to his appearance, such as how his hair was styled for optimal effect and made women swoon. The King was known to use his jet-black locks as an effective seduction tactic; they contrasted beautifully with his striking ice-blue eyes and helped him attract women. But their color was sometimes lighter; he dyed them frequently for various purposes.

Pompadour Hairstyle

The Pompadour is an iconic style perfect for men with wider jawlines and higher cheekbones. First popularized by Elvis Presley and rockabilly culture in the 1950s, its popularity rose again thanks to Bruno Mars, Alex Turner, David Beckham, and Pink all wearing this gender-neutral style.

An impressive pomp requires sufficient hair density and volume. Thin locks may struggle to maintain their shape without some assistance from top-shelf products like Layrite and Uppercut Deluxe pomades – an absolute necessity when creating this look. The Pompadour hairstyle is highly adaptable and fits any face shape or style easily. A smaller pomp can exaggerate recessive chins or round heads, while more moderate quiffs can balance out any asymmetrical features you may possess. That is why it is wise to consult a professional barber when determining your ideal style.

Duck Tail Hairstyle

A ducktail haircut was popular during the 1950s. Also referred to as a duck butt hairstyle or D.A. (for duck’s ass), trendsetters such as Elvis Presley made this slicked-back style famous. A variation of jelly roll involved combing both sides forward and then pushing one side over for an inverted jelly roll effect, forming a center part down the back of the head, resembling a duck’s ass! Pomades or other scented products were used when applying this style. It became iconic among Teddy Boys, Greasers, and Rockers during that era, making its signature style part of rockabilly culture.

Forelock Hairstyle

The forelock is the portion of a horse’s mane that falls across its face like bangs and is often braided for competitions or maybe roached (shaved off) according to breed.

If you want a fancier braid, adding sections of hair between each crossover will add extra dimension and create a better finish. Use your forelock tool or manually to catch and pull up yarn pieces until they all appear at once – either way, it works just as well!

The forelock was traditionally associated with Opportunity or occasion and was often used as a sign of respect when meeting someone of higher rank. The word forelock comes from Latin fabulist Phaedrus, who described his character of Opportunity with long forelocks – this later made its way into Renaissance emblem books and English culture itself. Tugging someone’s forehead or forelocks was often known as showing our respect!

Long Hair

At this point, Elvis donned longer locks that gave off more of a “bad boy” vibe. With its signature swoop at the crown and forelock adorning his forehead, it caught people’s eyes and turned heads.

Larry Geller opened Hollywood’s first high-end men’s salon (serving clients like Marlon Brando) in 1964 and would often wash and style the King’s hair – creating custom dye mixes as well as massaging his scalp regularly and offering fresh hairspray options to keep his appearance looking vibrant and healthy.

As can be seen, Elvis had many distinctive and varied hairstyles throughout his career. As an icon and trendsetter, Elvis inspired countless artists after him to incorporate rockabilly music and style into their music and classes. With such an iconic appearance and jet-black hair, it is no wonder he became such an instantaneous hit among young boys and girls alike.