Justin Bieber, along with his haircut, has grown up before our eyes. Since his swooped bangs were first introduced to the world in 2009, Bieber's style (and relationship with the public) has undergone many transformations.
Keep reading for a look at the pop star's evolution over the last eight years.
This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in.When Justin Bieber released his first album in 2009, he was rocking a forward-swooping haircut (and a lot of hoodies).
He was just 15 years old at the time — an immediate tween sensation.
His hairstyle evoked the '90s boy band era.
Just look at that cut! Bieber was constantly brushing the hair out of his eyes, adding to the "teen heartthrob" aesthetic.
But by 2011, he was approaching age 17 and began mixing up how he styled the rounded cut.
His hair was a bit shorter and out of his eyes, though still brushed down.
And then, as 2011 progressed, Bieber's hair began rising (along with his career).
He began using more product, adding spiked texture.
And by November 2011, around the time when he dropped a Christmas album, the swoop was no more.
He slicked the shorter cut down for the 2011 American Music Awards.
But in early 2012 it was a whole new Biebs. He even pierced his ears, and began wearing solid color studs.
Bieber starting rocking his new slicked back 'do with a lot of volume and height.
He eventually shaved the sides, eliminating the swoop forever.
And by 2013 he was working on his sleeve tattoo, along with perfecting the new haircut.
Sunglasses, earrings, and the new haircut were peak Bieber in 2013.
He was off the radar for awhile following an arrest in Miami, but in spring 2014 Bieber returned to the public eye with a new neck tattoo that said "patience."
He also started growing out his facial hair.
In September 2014 he stripped down while presenting at Fashion Rocks, revealing even more of his tattoos.
Bieber grew out his hair in time for his Comedy Central Roast in March 2015.
But he went back to the classic cut for the Met Gala in May.
And then, everything changed. Bieber dropped his acclaimed album "Purpose" in the fall of 2015. His hairstyle dramatically changed.
Bieber began sporting a cut with closely shaved sides and super long top. He also went bleach blonde for the "Purpose" tour.
As the year wore on, the lengthy look stayed while Bieber grew out his darker blonde roots.
He even experimented with a small man bun for a spell.
Bieber also added to his neck art with a tattoo of wings spreading across the back of his neck.
Then he experimented with dread locks.
For a few months, his long blonde hair was worn in dreads.
But by May 2016, Bieber had shaved his head and pierced his nose.
He kept the shaved look for awhile, but started growing it out towards the end of 2016. For a spell, it looked like he was returning to the iconic swooped look.
But in February 2017, the Biebs shaved his head again and went back to platinum blonde. Only time will tell which direction he goes in next.
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