Upon assuming full-time Test captaincy, Kohli underwent a dramatic grooming evolution. He adopted a sharp, professional cut characterized by a high skin fade (bald on the sides) with a longer, textured top swept to the side or back.
In recent years, Virat has been seen sporting an undercut and quiff hairstyle. The undercut, which involves cutting the hair on the sides and back very short, while keeping the hair on top longer, added a modern touch to Virat's look. The quiff, a hairstyle that involves brushing the hair up and to the side, added a dash of elegance to his overall appearance.
Virat Kohli is as much a trendsetter for his grooming as he is for his batting. From his early days as a rising star to his status as a global icon, the "Virat Kohli haircut" has consistently set the standard for modern men's styling. The 2026 Style: The "Classic Kohli" Fade
Virat Kohli, the former Indian cricket captain, is widely regarded not only as one of the greatest batsmen of all time but also as a significant global fashion and grooming icon. This paper examines the chronological evolution of Kohli’s haircut styles, analyzing how each phase correlates with his career trajectory, public persona, and broader shifts in contemporary masculine aesthetics. From his early "faux hawk" phase to his current refined, structured cuts, Kohli’s hair has served as a barometer of his maturity and influence. The study concludes that Kohli’s hairstyles have directly popularized specific grooming techniques (e.g., the skin fade, textured crop) among South Asian men and the global youth demographic.
