Ivy League Haircut: 20 Modern Preppy Looks
The Ivy League haircut, also known as the Princeton clip, certainly has its roots in everything preppy and Americana. But this look has evolved to suit a variety of styles. It can skew as hipster or athletic as you like.
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Go for a classic Ivy League or introduce some modern touches to the style – combine it with a fade, try a shaved part, style with spikes or pair with a beard. Here’s a good list of ideas on the subject.
#1: Long Ivy League
This is the classic version of the preppy cut. We see this often on professionals and on celebrities too. To get this high-end appeal, get a semi-short or medium taper on the sides and back. Keep the shortest hair at a quarter of an inch and the longest hair at two to three inches.
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#2: Stylish Quiff
While the Ivy League haircut typically incorporates a side-part, it can be styled in many ways. The difference in length between the longer hair on top and the shorter hair on the bottom isn’t too drastic, but the quiff stands out. This modern version is swept forward for volume.
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#3: Short and Spiky Haircut
A short haircut is low maintenance and easy to style. But you have to make sure that it isn’t boring. This look uses just the right amount of pomade or styling cream to create volume. For a messy, imperfect effect, use your fingers—not a comb.
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#4: Ivy League with Comb Over
Because of the side-sweep, this version reads a little more classic, but it’s also modern thanks to the low fade. Notice how the styling is perfectly smooth? That’s the work of a comb. Learn which tools help to provide the desired effect. You can add gel to the hair and then sculpt it with a comb.
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#5: Classic Smooth Hairstyle
This Ivy League haircut has a key element—volume in the front. It’s not really that hard to achieve day-to-day when your stylist leaves that part of the hair longer, and your hair isn’t too thin. Simply use your fingers and some gel or holding spray. Five minutes with a blow dryer will also do the trick.
