Who is Jordan Tabakman? Barber turning heads in social media with new haircut to Virat Kohli

Celebrity barber Jordan Tabakman has drawn widespread attention after styling Virat Kohli in a video that quickly circulated across social media platforms. The clip, shared by Tabakman, showed Kohli detailing his preferences for a refined fade and structured top, resulting in a look that fans have labelled as the “classic Kohli style.”

The haircut features a seamless blend into faded sides, paired with Kohli’s trademark thick beard, presenting a sharp and controlled aesthetic. The reel gained traction within hours, accumulating significant engagement and sparking reactions that ranged from appreciation of the style to humorous predictions about its impact on performance.

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Tabakman is not new to high-profile assignments. As the founder of The Barber Club Global, he operates salons across multiple locations and has established himself as a regular stylist for elite athletes. His clientele includes cricketers such as Hardik Pandya, Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma, among others in international sport.

His work extends beyond styling to education within the grooming industry. Tabakman serves as a lead educator for global barbering brands and frequently conducts workshops. His appointment as a brand ambassador for Jaguar tools in 2023 further expanded his professional footprint.

The recent video’s structure, which included Kohli explaining his haircut preferences, added a layer of engagement beyond a standard styling clip. It offered viewers insight into the decision-making behind a look that is now widely replicated.

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Context of timing and relevance

The haircut’s visibility coincides with Kohli’s preparation phase ahead of the upcoming IPL season. Representing Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Kohli enters the tournament following a productive run, including a recent ODI century against New Zealand national cricket team and a strong previous IPL campaign.

In IPL 2025, Kohli accumulated 657 runs, maintaining consistency throughout the season. His on-field form, combined with off-field visibility, continues to reinforce his position as a central figure in both cricket and lifestyle influence.

Well, defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will begin IPL 2026 on March 28 against Sunrisers Hyderabad at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Captain Rajat Patidar leads the team, with new signings Venkatesh Iyer, Jacob Duffy, and Jordan Cox boosting the squad’s strength.