I never thought I’d walk into a barbershop and say the words, “Give me the Trump.” But last Saturday, that’s exactly what I did. I was feeling bold, maybe a little reckless, and decided to shake things up with something different. Say what you want about Donald Trump—his hair is iconic, and I figured it would be a fun conversation starter, if nothing else.
I walked into “Sharp Edge Barber Co.,” a small but modern shop in my neighborhood. I’d been there a couple times before and liked the vibe. Loud music, clean chairs, and a crew that actually listens to what you want. Ryan, my usual barber, looked at me and raised an eyebrow the second I sat down.
“So, what are we doing today?” he asked, cape already draped over my shoulders.
I hesitated for a second, then said, “Okay, hear me out… I want the Trump haircut. The new one. Not the old wild combover—but his recent slicked-back look.”
Ryan blinked. “You serious?”
“Yeah. Let’s do it.”
He laughed and pulled out his phone. “Alright, let’s get a reference.”
We looked up a few pictures—his campaign rally look from earlier this year where the hair looked more controlled, less windblown chaos. To be fair, it wasn’t half bad. Still very “Trump,” but cleaner and styled.
Ryan nodded. “Okay, we can work with this. We’ll keep volume at the top, tight on the sides—kinda a modern conservative slick-back.”
The clippers buzzed to life and off we went.
As the haircut began, I could feel people glancing over, especially when Ryan announced to the shop, “Yo, this guy’s getting the Trump cut!”
One of the younger barbers laughed. “Bold choice, man!”
I was committed now, and honestly? It was kind of fun being the center of attention. Ryan worked fast but with care. He trimmed the sides close but not shaved, leaving enough length to blend it smoothly into the top. Then he tackled the top—blow-drying with a round brush, adding volume, and using a firm-hold pomade to lock it in place.
After about 30 minutes, he spun the chair around so I could see the result.
And wow. I actually liked it.
It didn’t scream “political figure.” It was neat, powerful-looking, and oddly flattering. Ryan had given it a modern twist, not too old-school, not too flashy. I looked like someone important—like I had meetings to attend and things to sign.
The reactions afterward were even better. A couple of my friends thought I lost a bet. One coworker straight-up asked, “Did you mean to do that?” But others said I looked sharp and more “put together.” Even my mom said I looked “like a businessman”—I’ll take it.
Would I keep it long-term? Maybe not. But for now, I’m enjoying the change. It’s easy to maintain and definitely gets people talking.
So yeah—next time you’re in the barber’s chair and thinking of something different, don’t be afraid to go bold. Even if it’s inspired by someone as headline-worthy as Trump. Just make sure you’ve got a barber like Ryan who knows how to work the magic.
Sometimes, taking a risk with your Trump Haircut is exactly what you need to feel fresh and confident again.