David Beckham's Hair Evolution

In 2002, Beckham rocked this spiky look. (Reuters)

Later that year, Beckham trimmed the spikes — well, most of them — and styled them into an aerodynamic 'do. (Reuters)

In 2011, Beckham appears to have found his best cut and color. (Reuters)

Just when we thought it couldn’t get any better, in 2012, it did. (Reuters)

Hair this perfect deserves another look. (Reuters)

In 2003, Beckham puts a handsome twist on a half-ponytail. (Reuters)

Beckham styled his hair into cornrows prior to arriving for a friendly soccer match in South Africa. (Reuters)

Later that year, Beckham one-upped his previous look. (Reuters)

In 2005, Beckham began taking baby steps toward a more subtle style. (Reuters)

In 2007, Beckham tested the theory that "blondes have more fun" with this platinum look. (Reuters)

We can’t be sure these are Beckham’s natural roots, but it seems as though he embraced a lower-maintenance look in 2009. (Reuters)

A month later, Beckham goes for another daring  'do with this shaggy faux mohawk. (Reuters)

In 2009, Beckham traded in the spiky mohawks and yellow highlights for a more sophisticated cut. (Reuters)