8 grooming looks seen on the pitch at UEFA EURO 2020

The best hair & beard styles and tips on how to best imitate them

The first day of the group stage of UEFA EURO 2020 has just concluded. The European football championship, having been postponed by a year due to Covid-19, chose to keep its original name and take place in 11 different European cities to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the competition.  

An opportunity not only to see the most beautiful goals but also to discover the grooming looks that could set this summer's trends. Our barbers and style experts have therefore identified the most successful grooming looks among the footballers and national team staff competing on the pitch.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Buzz Cut (Portugal)

Always a perfectionist, not just on the football pitch, Cristiano Ronaldo can be considered the king of grooming and a source of inspiration for all men who desire a look characterized by neatness and cleanliness. At the Euros, he is sporting a hairstyle he has already proposed several times in the past, his favorite: the Buzz Cut, which has become an absolute trend among men's haircuts. It is a precise cut done with clippers, convenient yet charming, with side shaves that can be worn faded or marked by sharp lines.

Barberino’s Tip: The touch of style added by the Portuguese champion is the sleek wet look at the front, to be worn pulled back or with a side part, which can easily be recreated with the Classic Glossy Pomade.

Bleached hair like Bernardeschi (Italy) and Foden (England)

Inspired by stars like Eminem and former footballer Paul Gascoigne, Federico Bernardeschi sports a very short, bleached look that is reminiscent of the 90s. Also taking a trip into the past with a new hair color is Phil Foden, the Manchester City midfielder who has taken to the field for the European Championships with the English national team sporting a lightened look with silvery shades.
Barberino’s Tip: To avoid the “frizzy” effect on bleached hair, it is best to use oils or moisturizing products that help restore shine and luster, such as Argan Oil.

Taper Fade with Caesar Cut like Insigne (Italy)

The Caesar Cut takes its name from the well-known Roman emperor and its history goes back hundreds of years: it is a haircut primarily characterized by short bangs. Italian national team player Lorenzo Insigne sports a more modern version with a high-quality fade that is very difficult to achieve.

Barberino’s Tip: “Don’t do this at home.” To imitate this look, it is best to rely on the hands of your trusted hairdresser or barber as it requires specific technical and artistic skills.

 Natural curly hair like Locatelli (Italy)

A free and natural style, with curls of sinuous and light shapes. Manuel Locatelli chooses a simple hairstyle, free of products that weigh down the hair.

Barberino’s Tip: For the care of curly hair, thorough scalp washing should be planned to eliminate all the sebum that settles between the hairs, using a gentle shampoo that provides the nutrients necessary for the proper maintenance of the epidermal layer, such as Frequent Use Shampoo. As for drying, it is recommended to always pat the hair dry before blow-drying and to avoid using a hairdryer if the outside temperatures allow.

The Sexy Man Bun like Bale (Wales) and Griezmann (France)

The look featuring long hair worn tied in a practical Man Bun never goes out of fashion. Welsh champion Gareth Bale has chosen the Undercut Taper Fade, which is a shave to accompany the classic Bun. Conversely, French national team champion Antoine Griezmann has opted for a more natural look without any shaves.

Barberino’s Tip: To imitate these two athletes, if you don't already have long hair, you need to be patient, because to get a noteworthy Man Bun, hair needs to be at least 15 cm long. To tame medium-long hair, however, it is recommended to use a flexible product that always ensures manageability. Such as the Discipline Cream which, with its creamy and light consistency, does not weigh hair down and creates a light hold that leaves free rein for creativity.

The Undercut of Marcos Llorente (Spain) and Yannick Carrasco (Belgium)

The Undercut is the perfect cut for fans of side shaves who don't want to sacrifice volume. The haircut proposed by Spanish national player Marcos Llorente and Belgian Yannick Carrasco focuses on practical side shaves that can be worn light or more accentuated, but unlike the Buzz Cut, the central quiff remains more voluminous, perfect to pair with a defined and well-groomed beard.

Barberino’s Tip: The central quiff can be left natural, free and casual (but not messy), or it can be set with a gel like Classic Glossy Pomade for a sleeker and more elegant style.

Afro Hair Style like Sané (Germany) and Pogba (France)

The two footballers show off their afro curls that provide volume and give a unique personality, presenting two variations of the Afro Hair Style.

Leroy Aziz Sané with a thick natural hairstyle is reminiscent of the 70s disco symbol, puffy and round. Paul Pogba's is a more modern version with a high fade: it involves a graduation of the cut from bottom to top, both for the temporal and occipital parts of the head, and is accentuated by the bleached hair.

Barberino’s Tip: To maximize the beauty of the shape of afro hair and tame its rebellious nature, it is advisable to always wrap the hair in a warm towel before and after drying and not to forget the use of moisturizing oils to make the hair elastic, such as Argan Oil.

Hipster Full Beard like De Rossi (Italy)

Daniele De Rossi, at the Euros as a collaborator to national team head coach Roberto Mancini, asserts his own absolutely personal grooming style with a non-conformist and somewhat bohemian beard. He chooses the hipster full beard, a full and thick beard with a handlebar mustache.

Barberino’s Tip: To recreate the professional and clean style of this look, it is better to use specific products and accessories for beard care, such as the dedicated Beard Set.