Hollywood's Rogue Forehead Curl Becomes Trending Male Grooming Style

A loose, deliberately imperfect curl on the forehead—known historically as the "kiss curl"—has reappeared among male celebrities. The look, described as a "rogue little curl," offers a relaxed contrast to the precise fades and slick‑backs that dominated recent men's grooming.

Actors such as Jacob Elordi, Paul Mescal, Timothée Chalamet, Austin Butler, Fabien Frankel, Pedro Pascal, and Charles Melton have been spotted with the style, as have footballer Ferran Torres after Spain’s World Cup win. The trend is seen as a way to add motion and a casual, lived‑in feel to haircuts while still appearing intentional.

The modern version differs from its early‑20th‑century predecessor by being looser and less polished, but it serves the same purpose of softening the face and breaking up an otherwise tidy look.