ZAYN MALIK’S HAIRVOLUTION: FROM BADGER QUIFF TO BOUNCY BARNET AND BACK AGAIN
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Floppy, erect, trimmed or bushy; Zayn Malik’s hair is a thing of wonder. Over the years the lad’s experimented in everything from the infamous badger quiff to Aladdin-esque tresses, so we reckon it’s about time to look back at el Maliko’s hairvolution 2010-2015.
SOURCE: Sugarscape
THE HAIRVOLUTION OF ZAYN MALIK
Ah, the first time Zayn’s fetus face popped up on our tellyboxes. It was all a bit Blazin’ Squad back then, but the best was yet to come…
![Ah, the first time Zayn's fetus face popped up on our tellyboxes. It was all a bit Blazin' Squad back then, but the best was yet to come...](https://i0.wp.com/sugarscape.cdnds.net/15/04/480x648/zaynhair01.jpg?w=640)
The X Factor’s in full swing and Lou Teasdale’s hard at work behind the scenes on the makings of the quiff. Hairspray ahoy.
![The X Factor's in full swing and Lou Teasdale's hard at work behind the scenes on the makings of the quiff. Hairspray ahoy.](https://i0.wp.com/sugarscape.cdnds.net/15/04/480x648/zaynhair1.jpg?w=640)
On the flop. Still would.
![On the flop. Still would.](https://i0.wp.com/sugarscape.cdnds.net/15/04/480x648/zaynhair2.jpg?w=640)
Nice little side-sweep you’ve got goin’ on there, babes. We’re calling this one the Leaning Tower of Freeze Hold (Hairspray). Or something.
![Nice little side-sweep you've got goin' on there, babes. We're calling this one the Leaning Tower of Freeze Hold (Hairspray). Or something.](https://i0.wp.com/sugarscape.cdnds.net/15/04/480x648/zaynhair3.jpg?w=640)
A *bit* of a trim for the 2011 BRITs. Well dapps.
![A *bit* of a trim for the 2011 BRITs. Well dapps.](https://i0.wp.com/sugarscape.cdnds.net/15/04/480x648/zaynhair4.jpg?w=640)
OH CHRIST, THE BADGER QUIFF HAS ARRIVED. It’s basically Danny Zuko: Reborn and it’s bloody beautiful.
![OH CHRIST, THE BADGER QUIFF HAS ARRIVED. It's basically Danny Zuko: Reborn and it's bloody beautiful.](https://i0.wp.com/sugarscape.cdnds.net/15/04/480x648/zaynhair5.jpg?w=640)
Ooh, you remind us of a young Calum Hood…
![Ooh, you remind us of a young Calum Hood...](https://i0.wp.com/sugarscape.cdnds.net/15/04/480x648/zaynhair6.jpg?w=640)
Pointy and per-fect
![Pointy and per-fect](https://i0.wp.com/sugarscape.cdnds.net/15/04/480x648/zaynhair7.jpg?w=640)
CAN WE BE YOUR HAND PLEASE
![CAN WE BE YOUR HAND PLEASE](https://i0.wp.com/sugarscape.cdnds.net/15/04/480x648/zaynhair8.jpg?w=640)
Right – he’s had a trim, the blonde’s been binned and he’s on this fringe kinda vibe
![Right - he's had a trim, the blonde's been binned and he's on this fringe kinda vibe](https://i0.wp.com/sugarscape.cdnds.net/15/04/480x648/zaynhair9.jpg?w=640)
![](https://i0.wp.com/sugarscape.cdnds.net/15/04/480x648/zaynhair10.jpg?w=640)
So GLOSSY
![So GLOSSY](https://i0.wp.com/sugarscape.cdnds.net/15/04/480x648/zaynhair11.jpg?w=640)
Oh, the Tokyo press conference look. A CLASSIC. Underrated fave, this one.
![Oh, the Tokyo press conference look. A CLASSIC. Underrated fave, this one.](https://i0.wp.com/sugarscape.cdnds.net/15/04/480x648/zaynhair12.jpg?w=640)
Is it just us, or with every pic are you saying ‘This is his best look’…’No wait THIS is his best look’? Yup, same.
![Is it just us, or with every pic are you saying 'This is his best look'...'No wait THIS is his best look'? Yup, same.](https://i0.wp.com/sugarscape.cdnds.net/15/04/480x648/zaynhair13.jpg?w=640)
Shaved sides, brilliantly bouffant-y. Cannot cope.
![Shaved sides, brilliantly bouffant-y. Cannot cope.](https://i0.wp.com/sugarscape.cdnds.net/15/04/480x648/zaynhair14.jpg?w=640)
![](https://i0.wp.com/sugarscape.cdnds.net/15/04/480x648/zaynhair15.jpg?w=640)
![Jesus wept.](https://i0.wp.com/sugarscape.cdnds.net/15/04/480x648/zaynhair16.jpg?w=640)
![](https://i0.wp.com/sugarscape.cdnds.net/15/04/480x648/zaynhair18.jpg?w=640)
Retuuuurrrn of the quiff
![Retuuuurrrn of the quiff](https://i0.wp.com/sugarscape.cdnds.net/15/04/480x648/zaynhair19.jpg?w=640)
It’s like Justin Bieber, High School Musical-era Zac Efron and all of 5SOS had a six-way orgy or something <3
![It's like Justin Bieber, High School Musical-era Zac Efron and all of 5SOS had a six-way orgy or something <3](https://i0.wp.com/sugarscape.cdnds.net/15/04/480x648/zaynhair20.jpg?w=640)
Ah, our first introduction to the rather short-lived Aladdin era. We’re verging on Veronica Malik territory, but that’s cool.
![Ah, our first introduction to the rather short-lived Aladdin era. We're verging on Veronica Malik territory, but that's cool.](https://i0.wp.com/sugarscape.cdnds.net/15/04/480x648/zaynhair21.jpg?w=640)
Introducing a hair band at this point. No regrets.
![Introducing a hair band at this point. No regrets.](https://i0.wp.com/sugarscape.cdnds.net/15/04/480x648/zaynhair22.jpg?w=640)
THAT SINGLE STRAND THOUGH
![THAT SINGLE STRAND THOUGH](https://i0.wp.com/sugarscape.cdnds.net/15/04/480x648/zaynhair23.jpg?w=640)
OKAY BYE
![Okay bye](https://i0.wp.com/sugarscape.cdnds.net/15/04/480x648/zaynhair24.jpg?w=640)
![One more for good measure, WHAM BAM THANK YA MAM](https://i0.wp.com/sugarscape.cdnds.net/15/04/480x648/zaynhair25.jpg?w=640)
Slick Rick
![Slick Rick.](https://i0.wp.com/sugarscape.cdnds.net/15/04/480x648/zaynhair26.jpg?w=640)
And here we are – present day, perfect Zayn post-mop chop. Where next, eh? Liam Payne buzzcut? Platinum blonde a la Nialler? Who knows?
![And here we are - present day, perfect Zayn post-mop chop. Where next, eh? Liam Payne buzzcut? Platinum blonde a la Nialler? Who knows?](https://i0.wp.com/sugarscape.cdnds.net/15/04/480x648/zaynhair27.jpg?w=640)