An Ultimate Timeline of Zac Efron's Hair
From shaggy to blond, Efron can wear it all.
Over the years, Zac Efron has been a staple in Hollywood. From his intense workouts (hello Baywatch!) to his unique style choices (check out his latest ensembles here), the actor has made some unique choices... including those made to his hair. Take a journey down memory lane to see how Efron's hair evolution has changed from a young teen to the man we know and love in 2020. From bleached blonde hair color to cool short styles, here are the 30 best Zac Efron hairstyles of all time.
2005
The slightly wrinkled grey cargo shirt. The slightly unkempt hair. The youthful smile. It's the perfect look for the beginnings of a star in the making.
2006
It was his shaggier locks—and maybe his performance—in High School Musical that jumpstarted Efron's career and put him on the map as one of the stars to watch.
2007
Aw, look—Zac's starting to grow up! With a suit and a side-swept bang, it's no wonder girls (and guys!) worldwide fell in love with the former Disney star.
2007
Oh, the chain necklace, white v-neck tee and vest—so 2007. There's no look Efron can't pull off, especially with showing off just a tiny bit of muscle.
2007
Am I the only person who loved Efron's 1960s ensemble in Hairspray? To portray the hunky Link Larkin, Efron dyed his hair black and gave the air of a young Elvis. Can you stop the beat of your heart?
2008
Even while wearing a simple button-up and sitting courtside of a Lakers game, the actor's hair game is truly effortless.
2008
Efron might've been rocking the Troy Bolton hair throughout filming the HSM trilogy, but paired with a Henley tee, Efron's casual Cali style gets a subtle update.
2009
I wonder if Efron's unkempt bowl cut (shown here at the 2009 MTV Movie Awards) became the inspiration for many young men in the early 2010s... You're welcome, Justin Bieber.
2009
Well, the 17 Again actor sure knows how to clean up, with his slightly coiffed hairstyle and skinny tie combo at an appearance of The Late Show with David Letterman.
2010
Ah, the 2010s. Efron's roles might've started becoming more diverse during this time, but his shirt and hair combo in Charlie St. Cloud feels like he got stuck in the mid-late aughts.
2010
A man can never go wrong when he dons a classic black suit. But add Efron's styled hair and beard, he looks debonair for a movie premiere.
2012
Portraying the swoon-worthy former U.S. marine in The Lucky One, Efron proved that he had the ability to lose his luscious locks and still look great on camera. We applaud Efron's short hairstyle.
2012
To quote the great Justin Timberlake: as long as Efron's got his suit and tie (and slicked back hair,) what could go wrong?
2014
Efron's character might've been a jerk in That Awkward Moment, but the slightly spiked hair paired with a beard and a knit sweater definitely suits him.
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