David Beckham's Hair Evolution

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

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

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

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

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

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