Check social media or turn on the TV and you'll find old memories everywhere. Icons like Chris Hemsworth, Johnny Depp, and Bradley Cooper have embraced this style since the '90s.
So why is this style so popular? Its roots date back to the '80s and '90s, when fashion embraced the grunge aesthetic. Now in the 2020s, grunge is making a comeback (some might say it never really went away), and with it, so is the messy yet purposefully arranged style.
How to create a peace-out throwback style
Unlike traditional throwbacks that use salt spray, peace-out throwbacks employ a caked-in wet look created by applying clay to damp/wet hair.
If you have long hair, you can easily achieve this style. However, there is no need to worry if your hair is short. Here are some helpful tips.
For best results, start with wet or wet hair. This weighs down your hair and makes it denser. Take the Uppercut Deluxe Clay and rub it between your hands to warm it up. Next, apply it from the back to the front, using your fingers to work it all over your hair. When you apply the clay to damp/wet hair, the sections will begin to set, creating a cohesive look.
How to achieve a lighter pieced-out look
If you want a look somewhere between traditional and piecemeal regression, try this. Use Uppercut Deluxe Clay on short, dry hair for a lighter, more natural look. A more relaxed and effortless peace-out texture emerges. Take a small amount of clay, warm it up in your hands, and apply it evenly throughout your hair.
What is clay?
Uppercut Deluxe Clay provides strong hold with a natural finish, leaving hair soft and matte. One of the distinguishing features of this product is that it can be easily reworked throughout the day.
Whether your hair is short or long, this clay will condition your hair while adding texture and control to a variety of styles. The perfect balance of wax and water-based ingredients provides a firm hold without leaving a hard finish. Just wash it off with water at the end of the day.