Greaser hairstyles have re-emerged as a cool modern men’s haircut for hipsters and bad boys! Greaser hair, often rocked by tough or rebellious types, originated in the 1950’s under the influence of youth culture following celebrities such as Elvis Presley, Marlon Brando, James Dean, Eddie Cochran and Johnny Cash. Furthermore, several of the top 50s greaser styles have been inspiration for new hair trends, including the quiff, pompadour and slick back. While the original greaser hairstyle required a slick look as a result of using oil-based pomade, today’s retro styles can achieve the same look with a water-based, high shine hair product.
Contents
- 1 Best 1950s Greaser Hairstyles
- 2 Jelly Roll Hairstyle
- 3 Ducktail Haircut
- 4 Slicked Back Hair
- 5 Greaser Pompadour
- 6 Slick Side Part + Long Sides
- 7 Messy Comb Over
- 8 Cowlick
- 9 Classic Quiff
- 10 Undercut + Greased Comb Over
- 11 Classic Pompadour
- 12 Brush Back
- 13 Thick Wavy Quiff + Short Sides
- 14 Greased Slick Back Hair
- 15 Slick Hard Part Comb Over
Best 1950s Greaser Hairstyles
If you’re searching for a unique cut and style, a 50s greaser haircut may just be a stylish change to your traditional look. However, a trip to your barber is the easy part; the challenge is how to get a greaser hairstyle!
Although it may take practice, we highly recommend you use pomade instead of gel. Some of the best pomades in the market, like Suavecito and Layrite, have been specifically designed to do greaser hair.
Now, let’s take a look at the top men’s greaser hairstyles from the 1950s.
Jelly Roll Hairstyle
Ducktail Haircut
Slicked Back Hair
Greaser Pompadour
Slick Side Part + Long Sides
Messy Comb Over
Cowlick
Classic Quiff
Undercut + Greased Comb Over
Classic Pompadour
Brush Back
Thick Wavy Quiff + Short Sides
Greased Slick Back Hair
Slick Hard Part Comb Over
