Even though it's been nearly 20 years since Jared Leto first graced our TV screens as the shaggy-haired Jordan Catalano, we're still endlessly fascinated by those dynamic locks. Here, we chronicle his most memorable looks, from some questionable rock star moments to his effortless awards season ombré.
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April 2016
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Leto shows off brunette locks at the 2016 MTV Movie Awards, where he introduced the new trailer for Suicide Squad.
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August 2015
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Leto took his highlighter-hued locks in a new direction, debuting a bright pink look at the MTV VMAs.
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April 2015
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Leto's transformation into The Joker for Suicide Squad is now complete—the actor just debuted green hair on Snapchat.
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March 2015
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Jared Leto debuted a bleach-blonde crop at the Balmain show at Paris Fashion Week, with Leto sharing a snap of the new look on Instagram.
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March 2015
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Jared Leto chopped off his signature ombréd locks and shaved his beard for his role as the Joker in Suicide Squad.
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January 2015
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Leto's locks are the longest they've ever been at the 2015 Screen Actors Guild Awards.
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January 2015
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The man-bun makes its red-carpet return for the Critics' Choice Awards.
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January 2015
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The Oscar winner brings a new trend, the man-braid, to the Golden Globes.
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December 2014
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Leto steps out with a half-up 'do in LA.
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June 2014
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Leto eschews his signature scruffy beard for a handlebar mustache, sharing the photo on Instagram and asking, "How ya like my #stash!"
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March 2014
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An Oscar-worthy look: an all-white tux paired with those enviable locks.
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January 2014
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Rocking the now-famous man-bun to accept his Golden Globe.
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November 2013
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The look that every woman is vying for: long, sun-kissed waves.
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March 2013
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A scruffy beard never looked so good, especially when paired with sleek, slicked-back hair.
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November 2012
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While filming Dallas Buyers Club, Leto stepped out completely clean-shaven—eyebrows included.
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February 2012
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A tiny ponytail hits the red carpet.
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November 2011
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Leto looked to fellow rock star Morrissey for this look.
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October 2011
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Embracing the wind-blown look with a copious amount of product.
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November 2010
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Even grown-out roots look good when styled.
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August 2010
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The bleached moment continues with a strong side part.
Julie Kosin is the senior culture editor of ELLE.com, where she oversees all things movies, TV, books, music, and art, from trawling Netflix for a worthy binge to endorsing your next book club pick. She's the former director of audience strategy and entertainment at HarpersBAZAAR.com. When not glued to her laptop, she can be found taking pictures of her dog or haunting used bookstores.