The Evolution of David Beckham's Hairstyles
By (Pop Culture Lead Writer) on May 16, 2013
David Beckham is walking off the pitch for good, and he is taking his polarizing hairstyles with him.
With that, the entire sports world reflects on a tenure that took the football star from a young kid delighting Manchester United fans to a global icon who has played in nearly every continent.
All the while, Beckham has transcended the pitch to affect everything from American opinions on the sport to references in every conceivable artistic medium.
Oh, and then there was the hair—or lack thereof.
We can talk at length about the impact this man has had on the sport he loves or his precision on the pitch that made him such a treat to watch.
For now, however, let's have a little fun with a look at the hairstyle choices of world football's most famous player.
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With that, the entire sports world reflects on a tenure that took the football star from a young kid delighting Manchester United fans to a global icon who has played in nearly every continent.
All the while, Beckham has transcended the pitch to affect everything from American opinions on the sport to references in every conceivable artistic medium.
Oh, and then there was the hair—or lack thereof.
We can talk at length about the impact this man has had on the sport he loves or his precision on the pitch that made him such a treat to watch.
For now, however, let's have a little fun with a look at the hairstyle choices of world football's most famous player.
1993: The Classic '90s Part
This photo from May 10, 1993 shows Beckham as a young man just
getting started with Manchester United. As for the hair, this is the
same part down the middle every last one of my friends had in the early
'90s.
It's hair a la Backstreet Boys, and that makes me sad.
It's hair a la Backstreet Boys, and that makes me sad.
1995: The Boring Years
Yes, David Beckham was captivating a nation, but he was playing
it safe up top. Soon, he will come to the realization that he can do
absolutely anything he wants both on the pitch and off.
Mohawks, cornrows and the like were just a glint in this superstar's eye. In some respects, these were the good ol' days.
Mohawks, cornrows and the like were just a glint in this superstar's eye. In some respects, these were the good ol' days.
September, 1997: Cautiously Approaching Bedlam
One does not simply dive right into the pool. You have to dip
your toes in and test the water's temperature. You sample. You
experiment. You cautiously traipse toward an epic dive.
Here is Beckham getting comfy cozy with his hair, letting the part down the middle disappear into a splash of bangs.
As for inspiration, there is the D.J. Tanner (Full House), the Rachel (Friends) or the Leo (DiCaprio) to consider.
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Here is Beckham getting comfy cozy with his hair, letting the part down the middle disappear into a splash of bangs.
As for inspiration, there is the D.J. Tanner (Full House), the Rachel (Friends) or the Leo (DiCaprio) to consider.
August, 1998: Experimenting with the Palette
Watch out now, because Beckham just discovered you could dye
this thing. We are about to enter the era of some wildly creative
hairdos.
At some point in 1998, Beckham must have looked at his stylist and said "You mean it also comes in extra shiny?!?"
At some point in 1998, Beckham must have looked at his stylist and said "You mean it also comes in extra shiny?!?"
November, 2000: The 'Give It Time and It Will Grow Back'
Some people just like to see the world burn.
As the century turned, Beckham decided to throw up a great big middle finger to all his fans who couldn't get enough of his luscious locks.
Every guy has tried the buzz cut at some point and found out one glaring reality: Not having to comb one's hair in the morning is a special kind of freedom.
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As the century turned, Beckham decided to throw up a great big middle finger to all his fans who couldn't get enough of his luscious locks.
Every guy has tried the buzz cut at some point and found out one glaring reality: Not having to comb one's hair in the morning is a special kind of freedom.
May, 2001: Mohawk
Boom sauce.
Is this the greatest hairstyle offered by Beckham? No, but it is grand, memorable and captivating. Consider this the Snatch to Guy Ritchie's Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, or 2Pac's "Me Against the World" to his "All Eyez on Me."
Is this the greatest hairstyle offered by Beckham? No, but it is grand, memorable and captivating. Consider this the Snatch to Guy Ritchie's Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, or 2Pac's "Me Against the World" to his "All Eyez on Me."
October, 2002: The Near Mullet
Life would have been so much sweeter if I told you that Becks rocked a mullet. Sadly, this is as close as we may ever come.
As it seems, some guys can fly close to the sun and come away unscathed.
As it seems, some guys can fly close to the sun and come away unscathed.
December, 2002: Stop the Insanity!
At the tail end of an eventful year, Beckham decided to look like famed athletic trainer Susan Powter with far too-much energy.
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June, 2003: Crazy Cornrows
Cornrows: the easiest way to look ridiculous. Beckham took one
big attempt at kicking this hairstyle into the net, but sent it wide
right into the stands.
Let's savor this moment as the one proving Beckham is indeed human and has bad hair days. Justin Timberlake, James Franco and Becks have all proved cornrows are rarely a good idea.
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Let's savor this moment as the one proving Beckham is indeed human and has bad hair days. Justin Timberlake, James Franco and Becks have all proved cornrows are rarely a good idea.
2003: The Steven Seagal
With a new team, Real Madrid, Beckham decided the most sensible thing to do was look like a James Bond villain.
Some of life's problems are so easily fixed. When the world hands you far too much great hair, you tie it up in a petite bun in the back.
The only thing that would have made this treat better would have been the addition of a scrunchie.
Some of life's problems are so easily fixed. When the world hands you far too much great hair, you tie it up in a petite bun in the back.
The only thing that would have made this treat better would have been the addition of a scrunchie.
2004: Less Is More
Becks seemed to enjoy not having hair so much that he again
took a No. 1 to his entire dome. I dare any of you out there to decimate
your hair follicles and look like this.
2006: All Business
Beckham's hair grew back—as hair is often known to do. Becks
cut, mussed and sampled until he decided on the simple yet refined
coiffure you see here.
Like the Mr. Rogers of hair, we have nothing bad to say about it.
Like the Mr. Rogers of hair, we have nothing bad to say about it.
2007: Buzz III: The Return of the Kempt
Yes, Beckham decided to shave it all off as he left Europe for
the L.A. Galaxy. The man can do whatever he wants, whenever he wants.
2009: The Pompadour
Again, Beckham teases the mullet and errs on the side of sanity, but only slightly.
If you are wondering where you have seen this hair before, it was on the "Rockumentary" episode of Saved by the Bell.
If you are wondering where you have seen this hair before, it was on the "Rockumentary" episode of Saved by the Bell.
2011: The Headband
Mark Sanchez was ridiculed for it. Sasha Vujacic made them entirely uncool. But back in 2011, David Beckham tried his hand at the fine art of headband wearing.
Yeah, I wouldn't recommend ever wearing one either.
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Simple and sleek: David Beckham is going out with class, and I mean that in every manner possible. The superstar gave away his salary from this final season to charity and helped put PSG on top of Ligue 1.
He may be retiring from football, but he will continue to dominate the pop-culture realm in the same manner he has since he started.
Now we await the next crazy idea that plays out atop that very famous head. ---------------------- bleacher reports
Yeah, I wouldn't recommend ever wearing one either.
Present Day
He may be retiring from football, but he will continue to dominate the pop-culture realm in the same manner he has since he started.
Now we await the next crazy idea that plays out atop that very famous head. ---------------------- bleacher reports
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