How to Get Damson Idris’s Look: Hair, Style & Grooming Guide for Black Men

Last Updated: July 21, 2025

This guide is reviewed and refreshed to stay up to date.

Hey brothers, I know Damson Idris is the big guy in Hollywood, and we all want to look like him.

So I pulled together everything that makes his look work and I’m breaking it down for you today.

From his haircut, to grooming, to style, and how Black men can get that clean, Hollywood look too.


Damson Idris’s Haircut

Damson Idris has rocked a few different cuts over the years, but let’s start off with his most famous look from Snowfall and how to get that signature style.

How to Get the Damson Idris Haircut (Barber or Self-Cut)

To get Damson’s signature haircut, you’ll want to ask for a low taper fade or a temp fade.

Here’s a reference if your hair is short and you want the low-cut version.

Damson Idris as Franklin Saint in Snowfall, wearing a crisp white dress shirt in a tense scene

And here’s a reference for the longer curly afro look.

Damson Idris in a beige V-neck long sleeve shirt and dark trousers, styled with a gold watch and layered necklaces at a bar
Damson Idris in cream suit with gold chain, walking outdoors at a public event”

if you Don’t know how to curl up 4C hair? I made a full guide for that — check it out.

And for my balder or really short-haired guys, here’s a clean version that still gives that Idris feel.

Young Damson Idris in a light gray suit and low taper haircut on the red carpet

Depending on your length and the look you’re going for, you can rock either one.


i made a quick guide on how to slow down balding/recession in black men

if you’re suffering from this, hopefully this will help you out.


Now you got the Damson Idris haircut. That’s just one part of the full look. Next, let’s talk about how he dresses and how to build your own version of that style.

if you want to test out a couple more hairstyles. check out these two guides:

13 dread hairstyle ideas for black men

10 braid styles for black men


Damson Idris’s Everyday Style GuidE

Damson Idris, even in Snowfall, leans toward clean, classy, and old-money fits. His style works well for nights out, events, or anywhere you want to show up sharp.

Here’s a night-out example to save or screenshot:

Night-out fit #1

Damson Idris in a beige V-neck long sleeve shirt and dark trousers, styled with a gold watch and layered necklaces at a bar

• Shirt: Light beige V-neck long sleeve

• Necklace: Two gold chains, one with a cube pendant

• Bracelet: Gold with a pattern

• Ring: Simple gold pinky ring


Another night-out look to screenshot or save:

Night-out fit #2

Damson Idris and Lori Harvey leaving a venue in coordinated date-night outfits — Idris in all-white and Lori in a black mini dress

• Shirt: White zip-up overshirt

• Undershirt: White tank with visible Prada logo

• Pants: Matching white trousers

• Shoes: White sneakers

• Jewelry: Pearl necklace and a silver pinky ring


Looking for a date-night fit? Try this one:

Night-out fit #3

Damson Idris smiling in a doorway wearing a polo shirt and jeans, holding a gift box

• Top: Textured short-sleeve polo in a neutral tone

• Jeans: Light-wash, straight-leg, high-waisted

• Fit: Polo slightly tucked in the front

• Watch: Classic silver metal

• Shoes: White sneakers or loafers


Night-out fit #4

Damson Idris wearing black Anagram Jacquard sweater and beige Rover trousers, styled as a night-out outfit with pricing breakdown.

Damson is wearing: 

  • Anagram Jacquard Sweater – Grailed – $850
  • Rover Trousers – Holzweiler – $290

Night-out fit #5

Damson Idris wearing a beige two-piece suit with a matching button-up shirt, styled as a sleek night-out look.

Damson is wearing;

  • Beige BECKHAM Edition Stretch Cotton Trousers – SSENSE – $350
  • Modern Utilitarian Water Resistant Nylon Jacket – Nordstrom – $145

Casual Everyday Fit #1

Damson Idris everyday outfit with black leather jacket, Prada sweater, denim jeans, and loafers – full style breakdown with pricing.

Damson is wearing: 

  • Aren Leather Jacket – Riley River – $60
  • Cashmere Logo Sweater – Prada/Harrods – $2,294
  • Washed Straight Denim Pant Jade – Complex Shop – $150
  • Frame Loafer – Attere – $100

Casual Everyday Fit #2

Damson Idris wearing a casual black shirt with a gray denim jacket and jeans, paired with jewelry for an elevated everyday fit.

Damson is wearing:

  • 5042 -Swaggy Jean Jackets – YoungLa – $70
  • Yellow Cushion Cut Chain Necklace –  Santanaandco – $220
  • L’Homme Slim Fit Jeans – Frame/Nordstrom Rack – $59

damson idris award show outfits

Have an award show and/or corporate event coming up.

here’s two outfits damson idris took over with.

Damson Idris wearing two award show suits—on the left, a fitted navy tuxedo with a black lapel and bow tie at the NAACP Image Awards, and on the right, a deep red three-piece suit with a chain accessory and open white shirt at the Met Gala.

At the NAACP Awards, Damson Idris wore a sharp navy tux with a bow tie and a silver lapel pin.

At the Met Gala, he showed up in a bold red three-piece suit layered with a gold chain and emerald pin.

Both looks highlight his ability to switch between classic and standout styles while keeping it classy.


Damson Idris wearing a navy and white open knit shirt paired with white cotton trousers, featured in a $965 outfit breakdown.

Damson’s wearing:

Striped Shirt in Open Knit – Ounass/tommy hilfiger – $240

Straight Cotton Trousers – Loro Piana/BergDorfgoodman – $725


Love dressing well?

Check out our Michael B. Jordan style guide to see how he pullS off his hollywood level style.


Now that you’ve got the style down, let’s move into grooming and facial hair — this is where you really sharpen the look like Idris.

Grooming and Facial Hair

Damson Idris usually switches between two facial hair styles.

Goatee

Damson Idris seated in a striped tee and off-white jacket at a fashion event, showcasing a relaxed luxury fit

Clean-shaven

Damson Idris as Franklin Saint with a low taper fade and clean shape-up in Snowfall

If you’re not sure which to go with, start clean-shaven — it’s sharp, classic, and works for most face shapes. If that’s not the look for you, try a goatee for a bit more edge.

Now let’s talk jewelry and accessories — the subtle details that complete his look.

Jewelry & Accessories

Damson Idris keeps his jewelry clean and minimal.

Damson Idris in cream suit with gold chain, walking outdoors at a public event”
Damson Idris and Lori Harvey leaving a venue in coordinated date-night outfits — Idris in all-white and Lori in a black mini dress
Damson Idris in a beige V-neck long sleeve shirt and dark trousers, styled with a gold watch and layered necklaces at a bar

• Necklaces: Short gold chains, sometimes with a small pendant

• Bracelets: Gold or metal link styles

• Rings: Simple gold or silver pinky ring

• Earrings: Small studs

• Pearls: Occasionally wears a pearl necklace

His accessories give off a quiet luxury vibe — subtle, high-end, and well put together. Think Cartier, Tiffany, or other minimalist designer brands.

Final Thoughts on Damson Idris’s Look

Damson Idris keeps things clean, polished, and minimal. From his haircut to his outfits and grooming, it’s all about looking sharp without doing too much.

If you follow the tips in this guide, you’ll have a solid blueprint to start building your own version of that Hollywood look.

I’ve put together a full list of haircuts Black men can safely wear in corporate America (plus a few I’d definitely avoid).

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