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Old money style has taken over, and men’s hair is no exception. The aesthetic that Ralph Lauren built his entire empire around, that polished confidence that doesn’t need to announce itself, is showing up everywhere.
Clean shapes, structured texture, and timeless silhouettes are back in a big way. If your hair has been running on autopilot, it’s time to give it some direction. Here are 5 men’s hairstyles straight out of the Ralph Lauren world, with the step-by-step techniques to pull each one off.
This one is all about controlled volume with a relaxed finish. Start with some salt spray to wake up your hair texture and give it something to work with. Then scrunch some hair clay through your locks for grip and definition.
Blow-dry while finger-curling your front strands, lifting them away from the scalp to encourage natural volume. It pairs perfectly with formal men’s hairstyles you already pull from for events, just loosened up a touch for daily wear.
For medium to longer lengths, this is the move that creates that straight-to-wavy texture effect that looks like you were just born with perfect hair. Apply clay to clean, slightly damp locks and work it through evenly.
Use hair clips to mold the top section into the shape you want, pressing it flat or curved depending on your preference. Let the hair dry fully with the clips in so the shape fully sets. Remove them, and you’ll get structured flow with soft movement that holds all day without any crunch.
A strong contender for the most retro-inspired look on this list. This slicked-back style holds its own at formal events and nice evening outings. Work hair paste or clay through your hair and brush it gently all the way to the back, keeping the strokes smooth and consistent.
The finish should look controlled and intentional, not stiff or plastered down. This is the kind of look that photographs well and feels sharp in person.
The side part is a cornerstone of old money hair, and getting it right comes down to technique. Start with wet hair and work in some salt spray to build texture. Brush everything back while the hair is still wet, then blow dry to set the base shape.
Use hair clay to carve out your parting and define both sides. Secure the sections with clips and let the style sit for a few minutes to lock in the structure. Finish with a light-hold spray.
This one is about building serious volume at the front while keeping the sides clean and sleek. Wet your hair and brush it straight back, using clips to hold both sides in place. Apply a styling creme or gel through the front section, then blow dry while pulling that section upward and forward with a brush.
Once the clips come out, you’ve got that lifted front curl with polished sides. The contrast between the two is exactly what gives this look its personality.
Old money hair for men is all about intention. These five looks all share the same quality, structured without being stiff, polished without looking like you tried too hard. Pick one, run the technique a couple of times until it clicks, and you’ll have a go-to style that holds up for any occasion.
Before you commit, use the TheRightHairstyles virtual try-on tool to see how these looks sit on your face. And for more daily hair styling and coloring ideas, get the HairHunt app on iOS or Android.
