David Beckham’s hair has a fascinating and lengthy history. Do you recall the “metro” or new-wave mohawk? or the 2001 miniature Mohican? And who could forget the weird cornrows case from 2003, where Becks later stated he had to have had “a glass or two” of wine prior. At 48 years old, the former football player and full-time living embodiment of luxury is still creating waves with his preferred mop, just as he did when he walked the football field sporting a variety of hairstyles.

Soccer player Becks has always stepped up to the barber chair when it comes to making daring, grooming-based life decisions. For the record, we wholeheartedly support Becks’ current modern look, but getting there has been a long and bleach-infused trip. Becks has experimented with a wide range of hairstyles, including medium-length hair, blonde highlights, and styling products. But now, after briefly going back to shaving, he sports a dad-friendly slicked coif. And while some of his styles have undoubtedly held up better over time, taking a look back at some of his craziest appearances offers a window into the evolution of It-boy haircuts throughout time.

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Who could overlook the bleach-blonde tips that have decorated his locks at every length (the above photo from a 1998 commercial shoot shows one such chop). Since then, Becks has grown into a well-groomed adult, adopting a more classic and subtle style.

Examining the development of Beckham’s numerous hairstyles in detail could provide insightful advice on whether you should bleach, shave, or let your hair grow out. If a particular style—whether long or short—is in style, Beckham has probably already tried it. Although we all recall the cornrows, he certainly has the platform and football skills to accomplish almost anything. Still, let a healthy dose of Beckham and his hair inspire you in some way.

3/23/2023: The tiniest hints of silver are beginning to show through; we’ve all needed a reset from time to time.

4/23, 2022: Sides, back, and top swept up short.

5/23, 2021: An another encounter with the peroxide, with some additional length on top.

23 June 2017: Chic surfer.

July 23, 2016: A bit more volume is added to the quiff at the top.

August 23, 2013: The modern man’s mid-length cut.

September 23, 2011: A return to his youth’s length, albeit with a gentler, less greasy texture.

10/23 2009: Just shаve the аggressive mullet; there’s nо rооm fоr а nice fаde.

November 23, 2007: The Trimmed Bleach

December 23, 2005: The lengthy, erratic sweep.

13/23, 2005: Again swept away, but with a less organized back.

The double ponytail, 14/23, 2003.

15/23, 2003: Additionally, the lone ponytail.

2003-09-16: Viking fashion.

17/23, 2002: The stylish mohawk of the aughts.

18/23, 2002: The metro mullet meets the blonde highlights from the frosted tips. superior to his time.

The first time shaving, 19/23, 2001.

20/23, 2001: The most well-known mohawk owned by Beckham. A master class in hair styling.

21/23/1999: He ran through the tips in a long combover-style cut during one of his early experiments with bleach.

22/23 1997: Adding curtain fringe to accentuate his boyish characteristics.

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The schoolboy trim that got it all started, circa 1980s.