“And, I think I won,” Mahomes boasted via Head and Shoulders.
“I let it grow out, and then the people at Texas Tech loved it.
The 26-year-old football player toldESPNthat he takes his curly locks pretty seriously and does his best to maintain them.

So how can you (sort of) replicate this iconic look?
First of all, understand that no hairstyle but this one in particular should be limited by gender.
Regardless of your identification, we challenge you to give this killer look a try.

“Natural curls allow for effortless styling,” Caesar toldByrdie.
The best way to apply it, per Byrdie, is on freshly washed, “towel-damp hair.”
And while it may seem like your basic mohawk, don’t be fooled.

But still, Mahomes is casual about the complicated look.
“Patrick, his hairstyle says freedom,” Bonds toldHead and Shoulders.
“He goes with the flow with his haircut.”
And if you’re looking for your own iconic hairstyle, Mahomes recommends trying lots of different looks.
“Just be you,” he advised per Head and Shoulders.
“Pick a style, try it out, and if you don’t like it try something else!
I had a few other looks before I found what works for me.”