Alright, so I wanted to recreate Stephan El Shaarawy’s iconic AC Milan look. You know, that sharp mohawk and all? I figured, why not give it a shot myself? Here’s how it went down.
First, I needed to get my hair long enough. It took a few months of just letting it grow, resisting the urge to trim it. It was awkward for a while, especially the sides. It felt super messy!
Getting the Mohawk
Once I had some decent length, I went for the big chop. I found some pictures of El Shaarawy online to use as a reference. I was trying my best to tell him how I wanted it, I was showing him picture, after picture. We were talking, about how El Shaarawy’s sides are super short, almost shaved, and how the top needs to be long enough to spike up.
I sat in the barber’s chair, and Man! He started with the clippers, buzzing down the sides. That felt so weird! The top part, he trimmed carefully, shaping it so it would stand up easily.
Styling the Mohawk
After the cut, it was all about styling. I grabbed some strong-hold hair gel that can help me to keep it up. I had to experiment with different products. Some gels made my hair too stiff, others didn’t hold it up all day.
- I apply the gel to my damp hair.
- Then I use my fingers to push the hair upwards, creating that mohawk shape.
- Sometimes, I use a hairdryer to help set it.
Final Result
It took some practice, but finally, I got it looking pretty good! It’s not exactly like El Shaarawy’s perfect mohawk, but I’m happy with it. It is fun to change things up. It is a pretty bold look, and I get some good compliments. Maintaining it is a bit of work. I have to get regular trims to keep the sides short, and styling it every day takes some time. But hey, it’s all part of the fun, right?
