Broccolli Haircut

The broccoli haircut is a distinctive hairstyle characterized by tapered or closely cropped sides and back, with voluminous, curly or wavy hair layered on top—giving the appearance of a broccoli floret.

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The top is often permed to achieve the signature texture and fullness, especially for those without naturally curly hair. This style is also known as the Zoomer perm, meet me at McDonald's haircut (UK), bird's nest hair, bussin haircut, and sometimes the wet mop or mop top 2.0.

Key features:

  • Short, faded, or tapered sides and back
  • Layered, curly, or wavy top with significant volume
  • Often styled to push the curls forward, sometimes grazing the forehead or eyes
  • Achieved with natural curls or a perm for those with straight hair

Origins and Popularity

  • The look first appeared in the 1980s among new wave music fans and evolved through various revivals, most notably in the 2010s and 2020s.
  • It became a viral trend among Gen Z and Gen Alpha, largely due to its spread on TikTok and Instagram, and is now a common sight in schools and youth culture.

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  • The haircut has been worn by internet personalities, athletes, and even referenced in pop culture, such as the 2025 film Superman.

Cultural Impact and Perception

  • The broccoli haircut is often associated with teenage and tween boys, and has become a meme and subject of online debate.
  • Some see it as a bold, modern, and low-maintenance style that expresses personality.
  • Others criticize it for its messy appearance or stereotype those who wear it as obnoxious or attention-seeking.
  • Despite mixed opinions, it remains a defining look for young men in the early to mid-2020s, with many barbers specializing in the style.

Styling Tips

  • For those with straight hair, a perm is often recommended to achieve the necessary texture.
  • Use products like curl cream or sea salt spray to enhance and define the curls, and consider air drying or diffusing for volume.
  • The cut is versatile, grows out well, and is generally easy to maintain with the right products.

The broccoli haircut is a striking example of how youth culture, social media, and fashion cycles combine to create new trends that can quickly become cultural touchstones—and, sometimes, sources of controversy or humor