Top 5 Classic Hairstyles Making a Comeback in 2025 – Kensington Barbers

TOP 5 CLASSIC HAIRSTYLES

Sep 30

As London’s premier destination for timeless cuts and modern twists, we’re excited to explore the hairstyles bridging nostalgia and contemporary style in 2025. These revivals blend structured elegance with effortless cool, perfect for sharp office looks or bold, rebellious vibes. Our expert barbers craft these styles to suit your face shape, hair type, and lifestyle. Here are the top trends dominating this year.

The Modern Pompadour: Volume with a Twist

The pompadour, a 1950s rockabilly icon, returns in 2025 with a sleeker, more versatile edge. Moving away from overly greased looks, it now emphasizes natural height and texture, often paired with faded sides for clean contrast. Celebrities like Timothée Chalamet sport variations, merging vintage swagger with modern minimalism. Ideal for wavy or thick hair, it adds instant sophistication.

Modern Pompadour: Volume with a Twist

Why the comeback? In a fast-fashion world, the pompadour’s bold yet polished appeal endures. We recommend a medium-hold pomade for all-day lift without stiffness, customized with a subtle undercut for extra edge.

The Refined Side Part: Timeless Elegance Redefined

The side part, a 1920s-inspired classic, evolves in 2025 with precision lines and low-shine finishes, perfect for professionals seeking understated class. Think Don Draper with modern minimalism: deeper parts for asymmetry or subtle waves for texture. It’s adaptable, suiting straight or slightly curly hair.

Refined Side Part: Timeless Elegance Redefined

Its resurgence ties to structured, nonchalant styles exuding quiet luxury. Using premium combs and lightweight gels, we achieve a flawless divide that holds through London’s unpredictable weather.

The Mullet Revival: Business in Front, Party in Back

The mullet, once an 80s excess symbol, is a 2025 cool-kid staple, now tamed with shorter tops and layered backs for wearability. Popular among athletes and musicians, it offers rebellious flair without full commitment, ideal for curly or straight hair.

Mullet Revival

Its revival taps into 80s and 90s nostalgia, refined for modern tastes. We balance lengths to avoid awkward phases, pairing it with a beard trim for maximum impact.

The Precision Crew Cut: Clean and Confident

The mid-20th-century military crew cut returns in 2025 as the go-to for effortless masculinity. With uniform shortness on top and tapered sides, it’s about sharp lines and minimal fuss. Textured top variations add dimension, suiting thinning hair or active lifestyles.

Precision Crew Cut

Its popularity reflects a shift toward practical, high-impact cuts radiating confidence. Our precision clipper work ensures flawless angles, delivering a quick service with lasting results for busy Londoners.

Curtain Bangs: 90s Nostalgia with Modern Flow

Curtain bangs, straight from the 90s boy band era, sweep back in 2025 for men. This middle-parted fringe frames the face softly, adding youthful, relaxed vibes. Longer lengths offer versatility—tuck behind ears or let them flow for grunge appeal. Great for medium to long hair, it softens strong jawlines.

Curtain Bangs

The trend rides a 90s hairstyle renaissance, blending retro with contemporary edge. We layer them seamlessly, using texturizing sprays for light, movable finishes.

Why These Classics Are Dominating 2025

These hairstyles reflect heritage and sustainable grooming require fewer products, more natural looks. Pop culture, from retro-inspired films to social media revivals, fuels their rise. We blend traditional techniques with cutting-edge tools for personalized results. Whether you’re after a quick fade or full transformation, our barbers ensure you leave looking your best.

Ready to embrace the comeback? Book online today and make 2025 your most stylish year yet!

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Founder

Walid founded Kensington Barbers in 2009, prior to that, Walid owned and operated a barbershop in Beirut, Lebanon. Walid is passionate about making his customers happy through “one haircut at a time.” Walid enjoys grooming his customer whilst listening to their stories. In Walid’s own words, “barbering is a social school because it teaches you self-confidence and social skills as I communicate with my customers throughout my career.” Indeed, the community of Kensington finds joy sitting in Walid’s chair, knowing that he listens to you whilst giving you the first-class grooming service.

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Walid enjoys spending time with his wife and son. Walid is a great chef at home as he finds joy in cooking, loves to travel, and enjoys watching sports at home.

Kensington Barbers is well known for its top-notch services and celebrity haircuts, often gets recommended by clients all around the world. If you happen to visit Kensington, pop in and say hi to Walid and his friendly barbers.