Updated by the AI Hairstyle team
Ivy League Try On
The ivy league haircut is a short, neat cut that is easy to live with, and the preview shows whether that tidy shape suits you. Upload a selfie and see an ivy league cut on your own face before your next barber visit. Each generation gives you 2 variations to compare.
What Is an Ivy League Haircut?
An ivy league cut, sometimes called a Harvard clip, is a short men’s haircut with tapered sides and a top left just long enough to comb to one side. It sits between a very short crew-style cut and a longer side part.
The preset shows short tapered sides, a slightly longer top combed neatly across, a clean hairline and a matte finish. It is one of the lowest-effort styles on the list, so it is a good one to preview if you want something smart that needs little styling.
What to Ask Your Barber For
- Length on top: short, but long enough to comb to the side and push up slightly at the front.
- The sides: a gradual taper rather than a skin fade, for the classic look the preset shows.
- The part: a soft, natural part rather than a hard line.
- The front: slightly longer than the crown, so it has a little shape.
Show your barber the variation you like; the name “ivy league” is not used the same way everywhere, so the picture helps.
Living With an Ivy League Cut
- Styling: a small amount of matte paste or clay, combed or pushed to the side with your fingers, is usually enough.
- Trims: short cuts lose their shape quickly as they grow, so they usually need more frequent barber visits than longer styles.
- Hair type: it works with most hair types. Fine hair suits the short length well, and thick or curly hair can be thinned or kept slightly longer on top.
- Growing out: leave the top longer and it becomes a side part or a comb over, so it is a flexible starting point.
See a Ivy League on Your Own Photo
Each generation gives you 2 variations, and new accounts get 1 free generation. The button opens the generator with the ivy league already selected.
Try a Ivy LeagueIvy League Try On FAQs
Which ivy league cut does the preview show?
The ivy league preset has short tapered sides, a slightly longer top combed neatly to one side, a clean straight hairline and a matte finish.
Is an ivy league cut the same as a crew cut?
They are similar, but an ivy league cut leaves enough length on top to comb to the side, while a crew cut is shorter and stands up more. The crew cut is not one of the presets at the moment.
Is an ivy league haircut good for work?
It is one of the neatest, lowest-maintenance styles on the list, which is why it is a common choice for office settings. Preview it next to a side part to compare.
Does an ivy league cut suit fine hair?
Often, yes. The short length keeps fine hair from looking flat, and a little matte product adds texture. Ask your barber how short to go on top.