Harry Styles’ Most Glorious Hair Moments

His mane is a wondrous thing.

Date February 1, 2017

Every major celebrity has a look they’re known for — Kylie Jenner has her lips, Jennifer Lopez has her booty and Harry Styles has, obviously, his hair.

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This is probably the reason why we cried way too many tears when the former One Direction band member posted this photo last May:

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And TBH, 38 weeks later, we’re still not quite over mourning the loss of Harry’s glorious locks, because, well, they were simply magnificent. Majestic, even. Sure, towards the end of its days, Styles’ mane got, well, a little out of style (sorry, we had to), but it totally worked with his messy undone rocker vibe he was going for.

It also made for a fantastic hair tuck.

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Still, that’s not to say his new, shorter style isn’t beauteous in its own right. After all, Harry is getting older (he turns 24 on Feb. 1!), which means a refined ‘do is totally warranted.

Regardless, we’re going to take a look back at all of the Brit’s best hairy styles, in honour of his big day.

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Harry Styles’ Best Hair Moments

2011 — Ah, the early days, when young Harry’s mane was just as innocent as he was. Lush, full of life and slightly untamed.

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Harry Styles’ Best Hair Moments

2012 — We like to call this the extreme combover. Sorry Niall, but your platinum locks don’t even come close to Harry’s mane.

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Harry Styles’ Best Hair Moments

2012 — WINDSWEPT PERFECTION. We mean, this could literally be a hair ad.

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Harry Styles’ Best Hair Moments

2013 — The year Styles’ hair reached new heights…literally. Gone were the sideswept bangs and up they went into a voluminous pouf.

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Harry Styles’ Best Hair Moments

2013 — As Harry’s style got ~edgier~, so did his locks. The curls are slightly brushed out and mussed up to go with his rocker vibes. Lip bite, optional.

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Harry Styles’ Best Hair Moments

2013 — This was also the year the curls came back, most noticeably around the sideburn area.

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Harry Styles’ Best Hair Moments

2013 — Just look at that single, perfect curl, softly falling down the side of Harry’s face. A THING OF BEAUTY.

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Harry Styles’ Best Hair Moments

2013 — The end of the year was a transitional phase for the singer. And while the “just electrocuted” look isn’t for anyone, it works for Harry.

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Harry Styles’ Best Hair Moments

2014 — Harry’s hair in its prime. Gone is the young innocent boy band member, and in his place a handsome, stylish young man.

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Harry Styles’ Best Hair Moments

2014 — The growth phase. Just like we mere mortals, Harry had to deal with the awkwardness of growing out his locks. During this time, we saw him wearing lots of headbands and hats.

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