Style-wise, he was in peak boy band mode, blending in with his bandmates in high street jeans, Abercrombie T-shirts and pointless tiny scarves. So, the real question is: can a grown man pull off this cut without looking like a tit? Yes, is the short answer, it works well if you have natural waves that need controlling but don’t want to go super short. Just tone down the sweep to avoid the sideways wind-tunnel look.

How To Get The Look

Session stylist, Tyler Johnston is on David Beckham’s speed dial. He’s also created looks for Brooklyn Beckham, Pharrell Williams, Paul Weller and Michael Fassbender. “To get this look this cut needs flat layers with a loose outline and sweeping texture,” he says.

Hairstylist Oliver J Woods is a long-term collaborator with Robbie Williams. To style this look Woods suggests the following: “Hair needs to be brushed forward from the crown towards the front with a wide side parting. You can probably wash and go with this one if you have the right texture. I would apply a little salt spray to manage and define the curls, but let it dry naturally. Or, if you need to, finish with a tiny bit of oil on the ends to take away any frizz.”

The Harry Styles Bouffant Quiff

At this point, you get the feeling Harry is trying to find his own style outside of the group. He’s started collecting tattoos and flashing some (hairless) chest by unbuttoning his shirts and rocking a crucifix. The jeans are skinnier, the suits also, and he’s favouring Chelsea boots over sneakers. He’s got access to designer brands now and is regularly turning up on the f-row at Burberry.

Hair wise, he’s out of the awkward spotty phase so he’s stopped hiding his forehead behind the sweep and taken to pushing his hair back off his face with more than a little volume for good measure. Occasionally, he adds a bandana or headband to the mix, channelling Bruce Springsteen. Annoyingly, he pulls this off too. He’s also now cosy with Kendall Jenner, so whatever he was doing, it was definitely working.