A few weeks ago, I walked into my regular barbershop with a simple idea: I wanted to switch things up. Not just a basic fade or trim, but a completely new look. Something with energy. Something with edge. I pulled out my phone, showed my barber a photo of Patrick Mahomes, and said, “Can you give me this?”
He grinned. “You trying to play like Mahomes too, or just look like him?”
We both laughed, but I was serious. That curly mohawk fade he rocks? Clean, bold, and athletic—it checked all the boxes I was looking for.
Let me be clear: I don’t have Patrick’s exact hair type. His natural curls are tighter and more defined, while mine are somewhere between wavy and curly. But my barber, Marcus, said he could work with it and get me close.
We started by letting go of most of the sides. Marcus took the clippers and did a high fade, tight to the skin, leaving just enough to blend smoothly into the top. I watched as the shape began to take form in the mirror—sharp, modern, and already a huge change from my usual look.
Then came the top. He didn’t cut it too much because we’d been growing it out a bit for this. Instead, he trimmed it just enough to shape it, added curl cream, and used a diffuser to help bring out the volume and definition.
It was wild how fast the transformation happened. In under 40 minutes, I had gone from a basic side-part guy to someone who looked like he belonged in a Gatorade commercial.
When Marcus handed me the mirror, I couldn’t help but smile. It was bold but not over-the-top. The kind of haircut that makes you stand a little taller when you walk out.
The real test came after I left the shop.
I went to meet up with some friends that evening, and the first reaction I got was, “Yo, Mahomes called—he wants his hair back.” Jokes aside, they loved it. I had a few people genuinely ask where I got it done, and even a random compliment from a stranger at the gas station.
But beyond the compliments, I noticed something else—it actually felt good to have a haircut that fit my vibe. Not just something clean, but something with attitude. The curls on top gave it texture, the fade made it sharp, and together it all just worked.
The maintenance is surprisingly easy. I just apply a bit of curl cream in the morning, sometimes hit it with a diffuser if I want extra volume, and keep the fade clean with biweekly shape-ups. It’s stylish, sporty, and doesn’t take too much effort to keep looking fresh.
Looking back, I wish I’d made the change sooner. The Patrick Mahomes haircut is more than just a style—it’s a statement. It says you’re confident, not afraid to stand out, and ready to take on whatever comes your way.
If you’ve ever thought about switching up your look and want something that hits the sweet spot between trendy and timeless, I highly recommend this cut. Whether you’ve got tight curls like Mahomes or waves like mine, a good barber can make it work.