Think you can pull off Jari Litmanen’s look?
For one day only, Ferry Seksie barbershop in Amsterdam turns into the Jari Litmanen Barbershop. Come in and get one of the king’s iconic hairstyles for free – then find out if you’ve got what it takes to be crowned the most convincing Jari. Anyone can enter the look-alike contest, with or without getting a haircut. The prize? An amazing trip to Jari’s second home: Helsinki.
Saturday 17 October 2026 – haircuts from 9.30am to 6pm. The look-alike contest starts at 6pm.
Ferry Seksie, Grasweg 1A1, Amsterdam Noord
* If you take part in the event, you may be photographed or filmed. By participating, you agree that this footage may be used in Helsinki’s marketing and promotional materials.
Who’s the most convincing Jari?
The Jari Litmanen look-alike contest takes place at 6pm. One by one, each contestant gets a moment to show off their look. Then, our judge will pick whoever comes closest to the original. Let’s just say the judge knows every feature of Jari’s face.
Whether you got the official Jari haircut or created your own Jari look, you can enter the competition.
First, second and third place will also win a football shirt signed by Jari.
Stop by for a Jari haircut
Uh-oh, the Jari haircuts are super popular (we knew it all along). All 20 chairs are already booked. But don’t despair and don’t give up: there’s still one extra chair for walk-ins. Walk-in spots are given out on a first-come, first-served basis, so just stop by and join the line.
Someone might cancel. In that case, the time slot automatically opens up again for someone else.
And of course you can also just join the look-alike contest with your homemade Jari look.
Please note: for this one day, the barbershop only offers the four iconic Jari looks below, so only book if you’re ready to rock one of these styles.
FAQ
Am I guaranteed to get a haircut?
If you’ve booked a slot in advance and received a confirmation email, yes. Walk-in spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. If the queue gets long, we may not be able to guarantee everyone a haircut.
Which haircuts can I get? And can I take part?
Anyone can take part, regardless of age, gender or hairstyle. The only rule is that, if you get a haircut, you choose one of Jari’s four iconic looks.
Can I enter the look-a-like competition if I don’t get a haircut?
Absolutely. The competition is open to everyone, whether you get a haircut or not. The Jari haircuts might give you a head start, but you can also bring your own Jari look, wear a wig, or simply come as you are.
Why is Helsinki doing this?
Helsinki and Amsterdam have a few things in common – and one of them is Jari Litmanen. Jari played in both capitals, and he’s also from Finland, the country known as the happiest in the world. Helsinki has been Jari’s second home for years.
Will I be photographed or filmed?
Yes. If you take part in the event, you may be photographed or filmed. Footage from the event may be used in Helsinki’s marketing and promotional materials.
What can I win?
The winner of the look-a-like competition wins an amazing trip to Helsinki for themselves and a +1. Second and third place win a football shirt signed by Jari.
Do I have to enter the competition to join the fun?
Not at all. Come for the haircut, watch the competition, check out the barbershop, or just come for the vibe.
If I get a haircut in the morning, do I have to wait around all day?
No, you can go do something else in the meantime and come back at 6pm to join the look-a-like competition.
What should a Jari fan see in Helsinki?
If you’re interested in coming to Helsinki, you might as well know what you’re getting yourself into.