Timothée Chalamet's Peak Timmy Haircut Is Back. Here's How to Get it at the Barbers.

Earlier this year, my colleague wrote that Timothée Chalamet’s haircut—a grade 3 crop at the time—was the reason his Oscar campaign failed. Well, after a year of experimentation following his foray into buzzcut territory as Paul Atreides in Dune, the actor has returned to a medium-length cut that we’re likening to his Call Me by Your Name ’do.

It was at the Victoria’s Secret fashion show, where his girlfriend Kylie Jenner walked in the Fantasy bra, that he debuted the longer hair. The bountiful curls are well-nourished (his girlfriend, I repeat, is Kylie Jenner) and really hark back to his hair-god heyday. But naturally, there’s been some growth: it’s a more grown-up take on his former cut.

“Chalamet’s latest look feels like one of his more refined and mature styles to date. The center part and longer, loose curls give the hair a relaxed, natural feel while still looking considered,” explains Maxwell Oakley, founder of the London-based barbershop brand Supply 91. “It’s a great example of how growing your hair out can completely change the feel of a look without needing to do anything too drastic.”

So, curly-haired friends, how do you get it? “The key to achieving this hairstyle is getting the layering right. You want to keep the external length relatively long while introducing mid-length layers throughout the hair. These shouldn’t be too long or too short; you’re looking for that middle ground where the layers create movement and texture without taking away from the overall length.”

Chalamet’s fringe is cut slightly shorter than the rest of the hair, which helps give it a little more lift and life. Oakley adds: “It also allows the hair to fall naturally away from the face when center-parted, keeping it out of the eyes without losing that relaxed, slightly undone feel.”

But what’s so good about this hair is its functionality and sense of ease. It requires little maintenance away from the barber’s chair. “This style works particularly well on Timothée because he has a natural wave in his hair. For anyone with curly hair, growing it out can be a great way to embrace your natural texture. As the hair gets longer, the added weight can help loosen tighter curls into a softer wave, creating a more relaxed shape that’s often easier to manage. Rather than fighting against your natural texture, the idea is to work with it and let the hair fall more naturally.”

And if you don’t have Chalamet’s curls? Well, Oakley thinks you can still get the look. “If your hair is naturally straighter, the first step is to grow it out to a similar length. From there, a loose perm can help introduce that natural-looking wave and movement. The aim isn’t to create tight curls, but to give the hair enough texture to fall into place naturally.”

Chalamet knows this type of cut is reigning supreme in 2026. His is just a better version. “This is also a great look for the year because we’re seeing a continued move towards longer, looser hairstyles,” Oakley says. “We’ve seen the mod cut evolve from the mullet, with the length gradually increasing into what’s become known as the flow cut. Timothée’s look feels like a natural progression of that movement: a little more grown out and refined, with a softer, wavier finish. It has a distinguished quality without feeling overly styled, making it a great option for anyone wanting to grow their hair out while keeping it contemporary.”

Let’s hope it stays.