The world of men's hairstyles is undergoing significant transformation, as evidenced by notable events like the Sanremo Festival 2025 and the BAFTA 2025. These gatherings have spotlighted not only musical performances but also fresh and viral hairstyle trends making waves on social media.
The Sanremo Festival, known as a showcase of trends, has introduced a variety of eye-catching hairstyles. Among the standout styles is the Alpaca cut, popularized by artists such as Stash, Tony Effe, and Rocco Hunt. This haircut boasts curly and voluminous waves, reminiscent of the wool from the South American alpaca. Hair stylists from Bullfrog refer to this as the Blowout taper, channeling the essence of the 1980s with modern flair — featuring neatly defined curls on top and gradual fades on the sides, creating captivating contrasts.
Further fueling the creative hairstyle fire, Achille Lauro unveiled his dandy take on the sleek style, contrasted with Irama's more rebellious tousled look, showcasing the current boldness trending among men.
Moving beyond Sanremo, the BAFTA 2025 red carpet was graced by Timothée Chalamet, who showcased an updated bowl cut, proving the enduring charm of classic styles adapted for today's aesthetics. Other actors like Adrien Brody opted for the Executive Contour, exuding 1950s sophistication with its structured lines and neat finish.
One trending style making its comeback is the soft mullet, as presented by Irama on the Ariston stage. Once making waves during the 70s and 80s, this hairstyle is defined by full, lively bangs and soft waves, allowing movement and volume. With its intentionally wild texture, the soft mullet invites customization to suit various face shapes and lifestyles, making it both bold and refined.
Timothée Chalamet’s interpretation of the bowl cut breaks free from traditional bulkiness, presenting thin, wispy lengths near the eyes, demonstrating how classical cuts continue to find their place amid contemporary fashion.
Also paying homage to the past, Damiano David embraced the 90s nostalgia with his 'M' shaped curtain cuts framing the face. This hairstyle, once iconic among heartthrobs like Leonardo DiCaprio and Nick Carter, is regaining popularity as younger generations seek vintage looks.
Meanwhile, Bradley Cooper leads with long hair styled back, depicting the classic ‘swept back’ finish, accommodating longer locks without overwhelming the facial features. David Beckham, after sporting the buzzcut last year, has returned with his signature low fade cut, which elegantly blends length on top with gentle fades on the sides for dynamic flair.
There's no denying the charm of voluminous curls as Adam Brody sports his full, round curly hair complemented with salt and pepper facial hair, presenting yet another dimension to modern masculinity.
Finally, embracing retro vibes, Achille Lauro turned heads at Sanremo with his sleek, vinyl-like finish hairstyle styled to one side, encapsulating the dandy aesthetic. The sleek look, adored by many, exhibits how hairstyles are as much about story-telling as they are about individual expression.
The hairstyles showcased recently reflect broader cultural shifts and the constant evolution of masculinity. They provide men not only fashion choices but avenues to express their identities creatively. The hairstyles of Sanremo and BAFTA signify not just trends, but markers of individuality and bold personality expressiveness through hair, making it clear: 2025 is set to be a vibrant year for men’s hairstyles.