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11 reasons comb overs aren’t going anywhere

Proof that this style’s not just for covering up a bald head

By Carli Alman

Beauty Crew Editor / April 11 2016

2015 saw the definition of a comb over change from covering up thinning hair and a balding head to one of the biggest and trendiest hairstyles for men. And it looks like it’s not going anywhere any time soon, so here’s some inspiration for guys looking to make a change.

David Beckham

Google ‘comb over’ and the football superstar’s face will be all over your page. For years, Beck’s has been king of the deep side part, short sides and voluminous front.

Jon Hamm

While Mad Men’s Don Draper wore his comb over short slicked down, his portrayer, Jon Hamm, prefered a bit more length and a looser feel.

George Clooney

Salt-and-pepper strands and a softer version of the comb over cut make for a very trendy combination for those who think they’re too old to sport the style.

Zac Efron

Zac proves that a pompadour and comb over can work quite nicely together for those who are all about extra height.

Justin Timberlake

Justin’s opted for a subtle, almost non-existent side-part, but the height of his hair and the direction it’s heading is on point.

Leonardo DiCaprio

A little on the longer side of a comb over, proving it can work for those who don’t love a super-short cut.

Justin Bieber

Okay so this is about three or four hairstyles ago for the singer, but it’s too stylish not too include.

Chris Hemsworth

Chris is almost treading on middle-part territory here, but we love how he’s kept some shorter pieces at the front. Like a fringe, just manlier.

Ben Affleck

See? The style works just as well for a day of errands as it does on the red carpet.

Chris Pine

A shaggier cut, unstructured styling and just the right amount of beard make for a very handsome ‘I woke up like this’ combo.

Channing Tatum

Channing adds some edge to the style by keeping both sides short and saving the length for the top. This is one for those who don’t need much versatility in their styling.