The 2000’s: Individualism
After the craziness of the 1980s, humanity began moving into the new millennium with less emphasis on bulky male body ideals. While athletic and toned physiques were still desirable in the 1990s and 2000s—with 1999 Fight Club Brad Pitts often cited as the benchmark for anatomical perfection—the standard wasn’t as extreme as it had been in the 80’s. Just like in the 60s and 70s, the ideal men’s haircut evolved during this period – from matted tips and curtains to buzzcuts and quiffs.
Continue on to the next page to see what the ideal man in the 2010’s looked like!