5 Celebrities Who Rock The Side Sweep

Classic and easy to maintain, the side swept hairstyle is making a comeback and how! Not as a side parting or a slick back, side sweep - as seen in films and runways, is the hottest cut of the moment.

Immortalised by the iconic movie star Cary Grant of the '40s, and most recently reinvigorated by Don Draper from Mad Men, the haircut has always found its significance in the world men's hairstyle.

A close-cropped mane with a slick down side parting, the style is the definition of unfussy elegance and low-maintenance. With stars such as George Clooney, David Beckham and Ryan Gosling embracing the hairstyle, it's a cut that speaks of sophistication and self-assurance.

Here's how to get this look

Run styling cream through your hair and then comb to part your hair on a side you prefer. Finally, using your comb, smooth your hair into place, sweeping it backward on the sides. The parting should be relaxed and undefined.

1) George Clooney

Formal yet relaxed, George Clooney's side sweep is classic and perfectly sculpted. Keep your hair buzz short and give it a side part with the help of hairspray.

2) Ryan Gosling

The man is gorgeous and so is his hairstyle. Neat and tidy, the part is undefined, which is achieved by simply tossing the hair to the side with the help of fingers and some hair mousse.

3) Leonardo DiCaprio

Leonardo's side sweep is more fierce, and rightly so because his hair is longer than the others. Long in the front and medium-cut on the sides are ideal for men with square-shaped face. Use product with low density to avoid hair looking too thin.

4) David Beckham

David Beckham is everything perfect and you'd expect nothing short from his hairstyle either. The hair is long enough on the top to slick back on the side with hair on the side clipped extremely sort - sort of an undercut.

5) Don Draper aka John Hamm

Don Draper in Mad Men is not only synonymous with masculinity but also to the retro haircut that has become increasingly popular in men. The classic side sweep of the '50s can make even a rookie look neat and well-groomed.