What is a ‘Broccoli’ Haircut & Why Do So Many New York Teens Want It?

Have you noticed the haircut that many New York teenagers are sporting nowadays?

If you have a teenager at home you've probably noticed that hair trends have significantly changed over the last few years. The days of a short-haired fade are long gone and a new trend that apparently goes by a few different names is sweeping the heads of New York teens state-wide.

The Broccoli Haircut

According to numerous Hudson Valley barbers the "Broccoli" cut is one of the most requested haircuts for male teenagers. My barber, Rob at In the Cut Barbershop in Fishkill, NY told me that many of his clients request the hairstyle but don't all call it the broccoli cut, yet. He said most times teen clients will instruct him to cut the sides short and don't touch the top. He told us that many barbers have jokingly referred to the cut as the broccoli for a while now.

The haircut, which was described to me as having closely shaved sides and a whole bunch of curls on top has been called various names including the "Broccoli", the "bird’s nest, the "Zoomer perm," and even “alpaca teen gym bro hair" according to WTNH.

Why is it Called the "Broccoli?"

Hairstylist Rene Fris told PopSugar recently that "It’s achieved by cutting the hair in short, uneven layers that resemble the florets of a broccoli. The side can be completely buzz-cut short or shaved very close to the scalp (like a fade)." The next time you are in the fresh produce area of your grocery store look at the fresh-cut broccoli and it will make sense.....LOL! If a teen has natural curls, the cut is easy to achieve, but in many cases, teens with straight hair are now requesting perms in order to get the haircut right.

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My now 13-year-old son asked me a while back if he could get a perm before his next haircut so he could try the hairstyle out. I said yes at the time but thankfully he changed his mind before the appointment...LOL!

How did it Become so Popular?

It depends on who you ask. The popular men's fashion publication GQ credits TikToker and soccer player Noah Beck, YouTuber Jack Doherty, and boxer/influencer Bryce Hall for spreading its popularity.