Vijay Deverakonda's Villainous Look From Liger

Here's how to pull off Vijay Deverakonda's villainous look from Liger

If you’ve been keeping up with the surge of the South cinema in the last few years, Vijay Deverakonda’s meteoric rise to stardom wouldn’t have come as a surprise. With successes such as Arjun Reddy, appearances on cult-favourite talk shows, and the release of his multilingual film Liger, the actor is officially the next big thing in Indian cinema. Part of his charm lies in the way he carries himself, both on and off screen—simple, stylish, and relatable. With Liger, we've got to witness an all-new action-packed avatar of the actor, who is playing the role of a kickboxer in the film.

VD is seen sporting two looks in Liger—one with a messy, flow hairstyle, and one with cornrows—representing his journey as a fighter inside and outside the ring. From nailing the cuts to styling and maintaining them, here’s everything you need to know about Vijay Deverakonda’s hairstyles and beard styles from Liger.

Hairstyle 1: Messy long hair

Messy hair can be achieved in just about every length and texture. The key is to make it look like you’ve just gotten out of bed, or in VD’s case, come out of a fight. “It takes a lot of time and effort to create this illusion, sometimes even more so than elaborate hairstyles,” says celebrity hairstylist Amit Bhardwaj.

Styling tips:

How you differentiate your messy hair depends on your personal style. Bhardwaj shares a pro tip for best results, “Layers will offer you a good structure to style the messy hairstyle perfectly.” He also suggests oiling your hair and going for regular hair spas as general hair care tips for the look.

Hairstyle 2: Cornrows

This bold and detailed hairstyle gives the actor an edge as a fighter in the film. “He sports a series of tight, three-strand braids weaved close to the scalp. Remember to cross sections under, not over, to make the braids pop off the head,” explains Bhardwaj.

Styling tips:

Cornrows work best without any layers, unlike the first look. Straight, same-length hair will ensure that the braiding process is easy and smooth. Bhardwaj advises refraining from using a conditioner before styling this look. “Hairstyling is difficult on silky hair, so it’s best to avoid conditioners,” he says.

Beard style: Subtle French with a classic full beard

A French-cut beard or a goatee covers the chin and mustache area. A classic full beard, on the other hand, fills up the entire face. “His beard style is a mix of the two, as it is dense in the front and lighter on the sides,” Bhardwaj says.

Styling tips:

Beard care is an extremely important part of any man’s grooming routine, especially if you have thick unruly facial hair. Bhardwaj suggests oiling, washing, and trimming your beard regularly. Combing your hair every day ensures that the hair remains detangled and tamed. You can also apply styling products such as a beard wax or beard gel to further groom your beard.