You may browse the internet and see so many gorgeous, manly, sexy and stylish men haircuts out there you wouldn’t know what to choose according to your face shape, skin tone, and attitude. But what you should know is that all modern chic men haircuts come from legendary hairstyles sported by legendary figures.

Of course, contemporary variations and new hairstyling tools, techniques and products make things even more spectacular, but in order to fully grasp the impact of a certain haircut, we need to take a trip back on memory lane. Today we will take a look at five of the most influential, iconic and timeless men’s hairstyles of all times and let you pick your next hot look!

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Elvis Presley’s Pompadour

Elvis loved James Dean so much and respected the man so much he copied his hairstyle for a very long while. But Elvis took things a bit further: understanding that not only his performances spoke volumes about his talent and his charm, but also his hair, he started to fine tune Dean’s quiff. Today, we remember Elvis Presley not only for his music and moves but for his timeless pompadour haircut, with its wet appearance and its wild success during the mid and late 80s.

There are plenty of variations of the pompadour today, but all you have to know is that it goes well with all face shapes and can easily be styled with hair gel.

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James Dean’s Slicked Back Hairstyle

An icon for decades, James Dean was a pioneer of stellar hairstyle, becoming the trademark of the slicked back hairdo men nowadays are in love with – this is not a joke, there is something called a “James Dean Cut.” Along the years, James Dean sported a quiff and sometimes long tousled locks, becoming the very image of youthful rebellion, laidback attitude, confidence, manliness, and style.