Sidharth Malhotra's Ek Villain Haircut Decoded: Visual Styling Guide & Barber Tips
By Elena Rostova
A good cut provides the foundation, but product choice dictates the final result. If you apply high-shine pomade or heavy wax, the hair will cluster together into flat patches, entirely ruining the rugged silhouette. The secret to Malhotra's screen appearance is zero reflection and maximum friction.
Start with towel-dried, damp hair. Spray four to six pumps of volume texturizing spray or sea salt spray directly onto the roots. This deposits mineral salts that swell the hair shaft, giving straight or silky Indian hair types the gritty grip required to support vertical styling. Blow-dry on medium heat, pushing the hair upward using your fingers. Never use a round brush or a fine-toothed comb here; brushes smooth out the cuticle and eliminate the rough texture you want.
Once the hair is completely dry, warm a nickel-sized amount of matte finish hair clay or bentonite-based paste between your palms until it softens. Work the product into the back and crown first, then move toward the front. Pinch individual locks between your fingertips to build separated, messy spikes. If your hair tends to collapse by midday, lock the roots in place with a light mist of non-aerosol, matte-finish hairspray.
Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.
