Timothee Chalamet Haircut Tutorial from Dune

by JATAI Academy, 25 Mar 2026

In this Timothee Chalamet haircut tutorial, we look at a rising star who has been in many big name movies including the Dune series, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, A Complete Unknown and Marty Supreme. In this video we re-create the Timothée Chalamet Dune haircut which is a longer style with curly hair. Follow along with the transcript and watch the video here.

Timothee Chalamet Haircut Tutorial:

Welcome back to Jatai Academy. I'm Russell Mayes, Director of Content. Today we're going to be doing the best hair in Hollywood, Timothée Chalamet. It is iconic from him starring in Dune. I think it's the coolest haircut that we have seen in a long time. It has just enough length to give it some style, but not so much that it looks completely disheveled and out of sorts.

I'm going to show you how to get the right amount of graduation, the right amount of layering to keep it from looking too bubbly and round, but just the right amount of style. So, let's get started.

Establishing the Length in the Back

So, we're going to start in the center back. We're going to take a middle part all the way down the back. We're going to go from the occipital bone to the mastoid. That's going to give us our first flat section in the back.

I'm using my Jatai Tokyo Scissor. I want a nice long blade. This is 6 in. It's got a good clean point, so I can cut a lot of hair with one section with a longer blade. Tilt my head down. Take a center section right through here.

Now, when I'm cutting curly hair, I want to minimize the amount of tension that I put on the hair. So, that minimizes the amount of push back that I get when I cut it and release it. The more tension that I put on curly hair when I cut it, the more graduation that I'm going to get.

Comb straight down. Find the length that I want. Look at the face. See where that wants to be. Little to no tension. The only tension I'm getting is whatever the comb gives me. I'll clamp my fingers down. Cut that straight across. Comb it again to check and make sure that looks good. That looks good.

Now, we're going to take our next section. I'm going to split that in half because it's so wide. Comb that straight down in its natural fall. There's my guide. The only tension that I'm getting is from the comb.

After I cut the first section, I want to encourage the curl to see how short it's going to fall in relation to the rest of the haircut and the rest of their head. I want to see where that's going to fit.

So, I'm going to encourage that to kind of curl up. I'm not looking for a clean line. I'm looking for overall length. Take a parallel section.

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Again going through and taking a center section. So since I saw his haircut and it's graduated on the bottom lengths and layered on the top lengths, I'm going to start my graduation.

Now I may increase it as we go, but I'm going to start here and I'm going to hold it at that elevation right there. So that's going to bevel my line as I go up and give me a little bit of stack. It's also going to encourage this hair to curl up. There's my length from underneath. Cut that straight across.

So, by elevating it, it's going to cut that top layer a little shorter than the underneath layer, which will encourage graduation. And I'm just going off the elevation that the head shape is showing me. So, I put my comb there. That's the elevation. That's the elevation. That's the elevation. As I go up the head, the elevation increases.

Again, let's encourage that curl. See what my lengths are looking like. And I think that that's going to be just fine. Next section in the back, right to the top of the hairline, right above the ear. Now, we're going to see if any hair reaches, but I am going to continue at the elevation that the comb is showing me.

So, I'm going at that elevation. Take a center section. Comb that out. There's very little to cut there. Next section. Only tension that I'm getting is from the comb. I am not introducing any tension by me gripping my fingers as I take that section to the cut point.

Now the last section here and nothing is going to reach but I am going to check it just to make sure. And I have nothing really reaching there. Yeah, we're good. So, no problem. If he had hair, I would still continue to go until I ran out of hair. Following the same pattern I did underneath.

Establishing the Length in Front

Now, let's come to the side and I'm going to take a natural or center part. And I'm going to go from the first bump of the head right to the hairline directly behind the ear.

So from here, I want this length to be about right at the nose. So I'm going to comb this straight down. Whatever tension the comb gives me, that's what I'm going for. And I'm going to cut it right at the tip of the nose.

I'm going to this length here. I want this to almost be one length. A little bit longer here is okay, but I don't want to go really angular at the front because I want this hair to get out of the face and show the jawline.

If I angle this down, it's going to hide the jawline. So, going straight back gives me the ability to push the hair out of the face, but also reveal that jawline. So, we're going to comb that forward off of that elevation. Angle this back using my guide right at the front. There's my guide. Angle this back.

So now I have this slightly increasing in length from my shortest point right at the center of the nose. Take a parallel angle all the way down into the nape.

Comb that forward. Find my guide underneath. Not a whole lot to cut, but going off the elevation of the head. Finding my length underneath. Pulling that 90 degrees to my part. and then cutting whatever the angle was underneath.

Now, once I reach the back of the ear, now I'm going to pull this still at 90, but I'm going to change my finger angle. So, I had this sort of shape going through here. If I continue that on, I'm going to end up with a hellacious bull cut. It's not going to be cute.

So, right at behind the ear, I'm going to change my level, change my angle, go from short to this corner of the hairline, right through here, and blend the two together. So, I'm changing the angle of graduation that I have right there as I transition from the side into the back.

Perfect. Now, as I start to brush this back, you can see how I still get this to fill in through here, but I exposed the jawline because I held it down and back and then forward to create my graduation on the sides.

Blending

So, now we're going to take parallel section. I'm going to go through and re-wet the hair so I can have a consistent level of moisture throughout. Especially on cutting curly hair, it makes it a lot easier to comb and smooth by using some Jatai Blade Glide. Even though I'm not using a razor, this will still help me get a cleaner cut because it compacts the cuticle, makes it easier to comb.

Coming in right here, finding my level. Nothing to cut right there in the middle. That's good. Still 90. Find my level. Nothing to cut there. That's good. Here. Very little to cut right there. Now here. Finding the right elevation and then continuing that angle down into the nape.

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Take the rest of this side. I doubt there's going to be a whole lot of hair that reaches. Oh, we might have a little something right there.

Very little reaches there. Find the correct angle of elevation. Right through there is perfect. There we go. So, we have graduation this way. We have graduation that way. I have graduation going this way.

Beveling and Layering in Vertical Sections

All right. So, let's start with a center mohawk section from the front all the way into the nape. Since I don't want to layer the top a lot, I'm going to take these first two flat sections. Hold that up just to get an idea of where my length is.

And I've got my length right about there. We're going to take that. See how that progresses. Okay, I think that's pretty good. We're not taking a whole lot of length off. I just want to bevel this shape a little bit.

Take a section. There's my guide. Cut that back. Take a small piece as my guide. And continue that all the way down into the nape.

Continuing to pull everything at 90°. from the head until I run out of hair. I'm going to take from the high point of the head, comb that hair forward. So, I have the high point of my head right here. From there, I'm going to pivot to the corner of the hairline.

So, I had my center section. Now, I'm taking a pivot to the corner. And I'm going to follow the center guide all the way down and continue my layering as I round the head. Small piece as my guide. Hold these two sections into the center of each section.

Cut that through. If there's nothing to cut, there's nothing to cut. If there's something to cut, I cut it. But you got to figure I've cut this already when I cut the side. So if there's nothing hanging out and hanging over it, this is just to make sure everything blends through.

Now I will remove my center section. This was the first section that I created. We're going to get that hidden out of the way.

Beveling and Layering in Horizontal Sections

And now I will pivot again right behind the ear to the mastoid. And I'm going off the bones of the head so that I can match this perfectly on the other side. So now I'll take my second and third section. Hold that straight up.

Take my next piece. There's my guide. Cut that through. Remove the old section. Both of those two together, very little if anything to cut because I've already cut this when I cut it with the sides. So, we make sure everything blends there.

I will remove the second section that I took. So, I had the center, now this second section, now I have the third section. And from here on the top of the head, I'm no longer going to pivot. I'm gonna take a parallel section straight down to the quarter part, which is right there, that peak above the ear.

So now I have my guide from the top and from the back. Pull that up. Very little comes off through there. Everything gets cut 90 degrees. Follow that all the way through and down.

I will remove the third section. Remove the third. Now I'll take the rest of this entire section. Comb it into the previously cut section. There should be very little if any to cut. Just a little bit right there. All good.

After I've cut this side here, I'm going to go back, take my original center section that was the guide that I used for this side. Find that again. Pin out of the way. And do the exact same thing on the other side.

Timothee Chalamet Haircut Final Look

Timothee Chalamet Haircut Tutorial - Final Look

Alright, here's our end result of the Timothee Chalamet hair cut. And I think the shape works really, really well. He's worn this type of shape in varying lengths where a little longer, a little shorter, a little shorter in the back, a little longer in the front, but it's always this sort of shape where it's angled back in almost a bobbish type of shape and then angled and graduated really steeply from the ear down in the back.

And that gives you the ability to open up the the jaw cuz he has a really I mean a Hollywood perfect jawline. So you want to expose that. So, you're trying to get the hair out of the face, but you don't want to cut everything too short. And I think that this works well.

Graduation underneath, little bit of layering on top. Works well on all types of hair, but with Timothée Chalamet curly hair, it looks magical. Magical. So, please add this to your repertoire. It will work wonders on your male clientele and expand your booking abilities.

So, please check out the Jatai Academy. There's all kinds of fantastic information on there that will make you a better hairstylist and barber. Please let us know what you'd like to see in the future. Thank you so much for watching this Timothee Chalamet hairstyle tutorial. We will see you next time.

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14 Back to School Haircut Inspiration Ideas for Kids

by JATAI, 23 Aug 2023

When it comes to kid's hair, sometimes it's easy just to cut their hair at home if it's a simple trim. But sometimes having a professional do the work is necessary and maybe a fun splurge or even a back-to-school look. Without being over the top, here are some cute inspirational cuts for kids that set the tone for a fun, fresh look for the kiddos. Girls @halcyonsalonshelby What's more classic than some curls. This cutie looks ready for her first day back to school with her hair color and beautiful curls on point. It's not too short but not super long either. This is a great look for any little girl. @impactbeauty_byshay A simple bob is always in style. Sometimes a little girl just doesn't want to fuss with long hair. With a one length pretty bob that's curled at the end, this little girl is rockin' it. It's low maintenance, can be styled in various ways and shows off her youthful, feminine energy. @topnotchbeautycorner Adorable, trendy and cute. This little girl has got it going on in a stylish, fun way. The small details like the gold crown trinkets and gold coil around the braid make any little girl look and feel like a princess. @definitionssalonspa Say yes to the curtain bang. Simple curtain bangs that frame the face add some style and depth to long straight hair. Part the hair down the middle for curtain bangs or style them for a side swept bang with a side part to change it up. The curtain bang is versatile! @hairby_angelina_ine This little girl is beyond her years with this asymmetrical bob that is to die for. And with straight one length bangs, her look is sassy and fun. It's sure to catch a lot of adoring attention...from the parents. @balayagemary A heavy chunky bang is always super cute on little girls. They can somehow pull it off much better than adults. Why is that? Combine it with some waves and you've got a feminine, sweet look. It's easy to maintain and very versatile. @holykale.hair Is she growing up too fast? This little girl looks like she has an adult haircut. With a cute French bob, highlights and slight wave, she's letting everyone know she's the queen of trending hair. Maybe not easy to maintain, but it sure is cute! Boys @luiselbarber Doesn't he look sweet? This gentleman's...or should we say gentleboy's haircut is clean, classic and tidy. It's short on the sides with a little length on top and combed to the side. This little man is ready for school. @salonsuccess This little guy is just cool. While it's temporary, a little hair art shows off his creative side. This kid has great hair so having his hair very short on the sides but longer on top makes his look more edgy and stylish. It's a bit higher maintenance, but it's fun! @machitong Can we say mullet? It's not for every little boy, but they sure look cute with one, much cuter than adult males. This kind of cut looks best when the hair is naturally a bit textured. He's pulls it off well. @xv.josh How cute is this little boy? That smile is adorable and the precise and clean lines of his haircut are on point. The extra design at the top just set this hairstyle off. A bit high maintenance, but it's mainly just the outlining that needs regular attention. @hairbiz.withizz Scroll through all the images and you'll see this haircut is more than it seems. At first it looks like a pompadour, but when you look at the back, it's a whole other story. This look works well on a boy with a great head of hair. It's edgy, relatively easy to maintain and stylish. @a1errthing This little boy looks so happy and he should be! This haircut fits him perfectly. It's clean and stylish at the same time. He definitely looks school ready with his perfectly razored outlined hairline and simple hair design in the back. @hairbyscheila For a more tidy, classy look, try a side hard part. It's easy for any barber to create with a razor and it gives an extra pop to any boy's hairstyle. Comb the top of the hair to the opposite direction of the part and use a little product. He's ready to go!

The Evolution of Hairstyles Throughout the Decades

by JATAI, 16 Aug 2023

Hairstyles have always been a significant aspect of human culture, reflecting the trends, values, and social norms of different eras. Let's explore the history and evolution of hairstyles over the decades: 1920s The Roaring Twenties introduced a major shift in women's hairstyles. The iconic bob haircut became popular, characterized by short, straight hair that was often worn with a side parting. This style symbolized women's liberation and a break from traditional gender roles. 1930s The 1930s saw a transition from the boyish bob to more feminine and glamorous looks. Soft waves and curls were fashionable, and women often used hot rollers or pin curls to achieve the desired effect. The Hollywood influence played a significant role in popularizing these glamorous hairstyles. The most popular look was the Hollywood wave which has continued to be a popular look in the 2020s. 1940s The World War II era influenced hairstyles as practicality and functionality became essential. Victory rolls were popular among women, involving rolling and pinning sections of hair to create a prominent wave at the front. Shorter, cropped hairstyles were also prevalent due to the practicality of working women. The victory roll is a popular hairstyles for pinup girls of today. 1950s The 1950s embraced femininity and elegance. Women's hairstyles often featured voluminous curls, poodle cuts, and the iconic bouffant. The advent of hair spray helped maintain these elaborate styles. Men's hair was often slicked back or styled into a pompadour. 1960s The 1960s brought about a revolution in hairstyles, influenced by the counterculture movements and the rise of British pop culture. Women started to experiment with shorter haircuts like the pixie cut and the mod bob. The beehive hairstyle, popularized by icons like Audrey Hepburn, was also a notable trend. 1970s The 1970s showcased diverse hairstyles influenced by the hippie movement and disco culture. Women embraced long, flowing hair, often with center parts. The Afro hairstyle gained popularity among African-Americans as a symbol of pride and identity. Men's hairstyles became more relaxed, with longer hair, shaggy cuts and facial hair. 1980s The 1980s were characterized by bold and dramatic hairstyles. Big hair was in, with women teasing their hair to achieve volume and using copious amounts of hairspray. Perms, mullets, and feathered hairstyles were all the rage. Men also sported voluminous hairstyles, including the famous "mullet" style. 1990s The 1990s witnessed a more casual and grunge-inspired approach to hairstyles. The "Rachel" haircut, popularized by Jennifer Aniston's character on the TV show "Friends," became incredibly trendy. Short, pixie cuts also gained popularity among women. Men's hairstyles ranged from long, unkempt looks to shorter, textured styles. 2000s The turn of the millennium brought a mix of hairstyles. Straight, sleek hair became fashionable, often achieved through the use of straightening irons. Emo and scene subcultures popularized asymmetrical cuts, choppy layers, and bold colors. Men's hairstyles varied from buzz cuts to spiky hair. 2010s The 2010s embraced a diverse range of hairstyles. The ombre trend gained popularity, with hair transitioning from dark to light colors. Buns, braids, and top knots became go-to styles for women. Men's hairstyles incorporated undercuts, fades, and more intricate beard grooming. 2020s And finally, we reach the modern day hairstyles. The 2020s have seen a diverse range of popular hair trends. These trends reflect a blend of past styles with contemporary influences and individual expression. These types of cuts and looks have all been popularized so far. Natural Textures There has been a growing emphasis on embracing natural hair textures and celebrating diversity. People with curly and wavy hair have been encouraged to let their natural textures shine, leading to the popularity of hairstyles like the curly afro, twist-outs, and braid-outs. Bob and Lob Haircuts The bob and lob (long bob) haircuts have remained popular in the 2020s. These versatile styles can be customized to suit different face shapes and hair textures. The blunt bob, textured bob, and asymmetrical lob have been particularly trendy. Pixie Cuts Short pixie cuts have made a comeback in the 2020s, offering a bold and chic look. This style allows for low-maintenance haircare routines and can be customized with different textures and lengths to suit individual preferences. Curtain Bangs Curtain bangs, also known as Bardot bangs or '70s bangs, have gained popularity. This style features long, face-framing bangs that are parted in the middle, creating a soft and romantic look. Curtain bangs can be paired with various hairstyles, from long waves to updos. Shag Haircuts The shag haircut, inspired by the '70s, has been a popular choice in the 2020s. This layered cut adds texture and movement to the hair, often with feathered or choppy ends and best achieved with a razor. The modern shag offers a versatile and effortlessly cool aesthetic. Balayage and Face-Framing Highlights Balayage, a technique that creates soft, natural-looking highlights, has continued to be a sought-after trend in the 2020s. Face-framing highlights, where lighter tones are strategically placed around the face, have also gained popularity as they can brighten and accentuate facial features. Sustainable and Low-Maintenance Styles With increasing environmental awareness and thanks to the pandemic, sustainable and low-maintenance hairstyles have become popular. Effortless, air-dried looks, minimalist haircuts, and styles that require minimal product usage have gained traction. This trend aligns with the desire for a more eco-friendly and time-efficient approach to haircare. Throughout the generations, hairstyles have changed dramatically. Every generation has been characterized by different looks and styles. As people continue to express their creativity with their hair, as new products are developed and as social and political climates change, these all influence how we decide to express ourselves through our personal styles. While some trends have lasted for decades, others have come and gone. Who knows what the rest of the 2020s or 2030s will bring. Whatever it is, we're sure it's going to be memorable.

Bobs, Bobs and More Bobs: The Trend of 2023

by JATAI, 24 May 2023

It seems 2023 is starting off with some fun looks. After a couple years of shagadelic haircuts and mullety styles, the trending looks are taking a more classic approach these days. While shags and mullets may have had their run, the bob is turning out to take centerfold. The great thing about a bob is that it's so versatile. There are many ways to cut and style a bob to match a personality or persona. Bobs can be long or short, blunt or textured, curled or straight with or without bangs. The creative possibilities are endless! Let's look at 10 popular bob styles that get the most love. The Graduated Bob The graduated bob is a type of bob with stacked layers in the back with longer strands in the front. The back of the hair tends to be more curved instead of a hard angle. It is it a difficult haircut to achieve but it looks great when done right. It's a very common and popular short haircut. It can be achieved by using scissors or a razor. A-Line Bob Alternatively, the A-Line haircut refers to the perimeter of the haircut. It is the same as a graduated bob in that the hair is shorter in the back and longer in the front. However, it does not have the stacking of layers in the back. And the front is usually more pointed than a graduated bob. Asymmetrical Bob This type of bob's distinct characteristic is that one side in front is longer than the other. It can have layers or no layers and it can be stacked or not stacked in the back. There are different renditions of an asymmetrical bob, but it's usually a style for someone who wants a little edge to their bob style. French Bob The French bob is a classic bob hairstyle characterized by very short hair, either at the chin line or above. Sometimes it's paired with short bangs too. Think of the movie Amelie and you'll know what this looks like. It usually has lots of layers and texture for a choppy look. For the extra texture, a razor works well. Italian Bob Similar to a French Bob, the Italian bob is slightly longer, usually grazing the chin or below but above the shoulders. It's sophisticated and elegant and has a blunt straight edge. The Italian bob carries weight at the bottom with a lot of volume. It can be achieved by using scissors or a razor...or both at the same time. Lob Lob stands for 'long bob' so the hair generally skims the shoulders or goes slightly past it. This is a popular look in modern times as it gives a happy medium between having short and long hair. When curled it can look shorter and resemble a traditional bob, but when straightened it can look more like medium length hair. Straight Bob A classic, simple no frills bob is the straight bob. With no layers, no texture, no curls or stacking, this look is very basic. It can be cut with bangs if desired, but the general look is one of sleek sophistication. The look is completely symmetrical and lays flat against the head. It can look quite sultry and sexy if done right. Layered Bob This style is also known as a textured bob. Simply stated, this type of bob has more body and movement to give volume. While the straight bob has no layers or volume, the layered bob is all about the extra lift. The extra texture is often achieved by using a razor. Curly Bob With even more texture is the curly bob. The curly bob is full of bounce and volume. It could be layered but it doesn't have to be. This bob is fun and full of life and energy. The curls could be natural or intentionally made with a curling iron or curling tool. The curls can be tight and small or big and loose. There are so many ways a curly bob can look! Modern Bob The modern bob is so 2023. It's what has been trending for bobs in the last few years. And it's THIS bob. While it won't last forever, it is the 'it' style as of late. The modern bob is characterized as casual, cool, soft and feminine. It usually has a slight curl in there and a little volume. It's a simple yet stylish bob that's attractive and eye catching. It's no wonder the modern bob has become so popular. So that's it! 10 bob hairstyles for 2023. Although most of these bobs have been around for many many years, it just goes to show how classic the bob really is. It will never go out of style and there will always be new innovative ways to cut and style a bob. Here's to short hair in 2023. Hair Trends, Women

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Timothee Chalamet Haircut Tutorial from Dune