Men's Hairstyles throughout History that made Statements

Hairstyles

Period: Jan 1, 1801 to Apr 16, 2016

Thomas Jefferson

Apr 16, 1801

Thomas Jefferson was known for wearing wigs, hair pieces, and hair powder during the beginning of his professional career. He later decided to cut his own hair and only then wearing the hair powder.

Abraham Lincoln

Mar 19, 1864

Abraham Lincoln was said to have had very unruly hair and did not always like the result of having his hair smoothed down. So before photos he would run his fingers through his hair.

Fritz Henkel

Jun 8, 1876

Fritz Henkel was a German merchant who had a strong interest in science. One of his first products was a hair pomade, that he sported himself.

Gaston Briand

Dec 2, 1911

Gaston Briand was a trendsetter only sporting a mustache with short flat-combed hair.

Fred Astaire

Jun 23, 1930

Fred Astaire embrace his short style with longer length on the top, with a short back and sides, often combing it back with oil.

James Dean

Aug 23, 1955

James Dean trademark hair is still inspiring men almost 60 years after his death. Volume with a slight wave, need I say more.

Elvis Presley

Oct 29, 1958

Elvis Presley hairstyle is called the Elvis Quiff, cut low and slicked down on the sides.

Beatles

Aug 2, 1960

The Beatles hairstyle was actually born by accident. One of the members George Harrison was getting out of the pool one day and his hair was in his face. He decided to keep it that way.

Bob Marley

Jan 8, 1970

Bob Marley's hairstyle is referred to as dreadlocks. Dreadlocks are associated with the Rastafarian movement and worn by ethnic groups around the world.

Rod Stewart

May 4, 1971

Stevie Wonder

Jun 16, 1980

Stevie Wonder started a trend with his signature braids and beads.

Mr. T

Mar 18, 1982

Mr. T wears his trademark African Mandlinka warrior hairstyle very confidently.

Michael Jackson

Sep 19, 1983

Don King

Feb 8, 1988

Don King just simply decided to be different and so his trademark hairstyle was born.

Michael Jordan

May 5, 1991

Michael Jordan known for his bald head. It started simply by him loosing his hair and deciding to cut the rest off.

Will Smith/Fresh Prince

Dec 22, 1992

Will Smith as the Fresh Prince made the fade haircut popular.

Dennis Rodman

Nov 24, 1993

Dennis Rodman experimented with different colors and styles keeping you guessing what would be next.

Donald Trump

Feb 17, 2000

Donald Trump's hairstyle looks like a joke but started out a dare to wear hairspray.

Justin Bieber

Apr 9, 2009

Justin with his signature hair was voted best hair of 2009.