Ahhh Harry Styles… He might not have the royal status like our other famous Harry, but when it comes to hair, the former One Direction member is much more fortunate. Ever since his boy band era, Styles has been considered one of the group’s most attractive members. That tag is due, in part, to the British singer’s famously messy shag ‘do.
His hair is voluminous, flowy and silky, which adds to the pop star’s effortless charm that appeals to fans of all genders. It mixes the best of what British rock stars have to offer: it is a bit Lennon, a bit Jagger and a bit Bowie, and at the same time unequivocally Styles. His hair is chic and versatile, perfectly complementing his face shape and style. Teenagers and adults alike have been bringing Harry’s pictures to their barber, asking for his early bohemian waves that recall Wham! era George Michael, his fresh mid-century cut in Dunkirk or the classic long-hair-slicked-back look.
Some of the “Watermelon Sugar” singer’s androgyny-inspired looks have been met with accusations of queer-baiting, but being the pop royalty that he is, Styles is a Vogue-cover-worthy trendsetter among his peers. With new haircuts he not only signals the advent of new projects, which usually sends fans into a frenzy, the evolution of his hairstyle also mirrors his growth from a fledgling 17-year-old on the UK X Factor to a top-selling, Coachella-headlining global pop phenomenon. Scroll through to see the multiple hairstyles sported by Harry Styles over the years.
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‘Pared-Down Shag’ Style, 2010
One Direction was formed way back in 2010, thanks to the seriously popular U.K. reality talent show “The X Factor.” At the time, Harry was only 16 years old, and boy does he look like it here.
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‘Overgrown Curls’ Style, 2011
With a cute mop of hair, 17-year-old Harry looks like he’s on the verge of growing into himself. While the blue blazer and rocker tee nod to Harry’s future look, the boyish cut definitely still screams teen.
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‘Slightly Trimmed Shag’ Style, 2012
Aww!! Is this short shag manly? Eh, not so much. But loveable like an awkward puppy? That’s for sure.
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‘Slicked Back Bouffant’ Style, 2013
Now *this* is the crooner we know and love. With his brunette locks slicked back and held with a bit of hairspray, Styles looks sophisticated while still seeming playful.
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‘Outgrown & Pushed Back’ Style, 2014
At the height of their fivesome fame (a year later in 2015, Zayn Malik would leave the band, making them a foursome) Harry’s long locks looked better than ever. Brushed back in a too-cool-for-school kind of way, the 20-year-old singer gives off the badass, pop-rocker vibes he’s now known for.
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‘Flipped Over’ Style, 2015
For almost all of 2015, Harry’s hair stayed in this particular style: shoulder length with the front casually flipped to one side. Gotta say, we don’t hate it.
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‘All Grown Up’ Style, 2016
While 1D might no longer be together, that doesn’t mean Harry’s sitting at home singing alone. Caught on set of his new film “Dunkirk,” Harry sports his most adult look yet: a closely cropped cut, resembling the 1940s vibes of Jack White.
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2017
Harry Styles attends the ‘DUNKIRK’ New York Premiere on July 18, 2017 in New York City.
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2018
Harry Styles performs during his European tour at AccorHotels Arena on March 13, 2018 in Paris, France.
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2019
Harry Styles speaks onstage at the 2019 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony where he inducted Stevie Nicks – Show at Barclays Center on March 29, 2019 in New York City.
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2020
Double nominee Harry Styles attends The BRIT Awards 2020 at The O2 Arena on February 18, 2020 in London, England.
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2021
Harry Styles seen on the film set for ‘My Policeman’ on May 14, 2021 in Brighton, England.
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2022
Harry Styles visits SiriusXM’s ‘The Howard Stern Show’ on May 18, 2022 in New York City.