Men's grooming trends are as equally inspired by the playing field as by popular culture. And so, if Manchester City ‘s Jack Grealish’s recent look is any indication, short hair for men is on its way out, to be replaced by a longer, centre-parted ‘do. This style was first popularised by Nick Carter of the Backstreet Boys, explains Bony Sasidharan, a hair expert at Schwarzkopf Professional.

(From left) Nick Carter popularised this style in the ’90s . It works well on straight to wavy hair, like David Beckham’s locks