HOT GALLERY: Happy Birthday, Justin Bieber! Snakkle Celebrates the Bieb’s 21 Glorious Years as Told Through His Ever-Evolving, Awesome Hair

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Justin Bieber as a Baby, Ontario, Canada (Circa 1995)

Tiny Justin was the first child of young mom Patricia Lynn "Pattie" Mallette. Only 18 and a single mom, Pattie moved back to Stratford, Ontario, to raise her baby boy with the support of her parents. A cutie from birth, little Justin was rocking a mini mullet in this adorable picture.

Justin Bieber with His Mom, Pattie Mallette

Justin might have been thinking "Ew, girls!” as he gave his mom Pattie a big smooch, but that’s not the case these days. Back then, Pattie supported Justin by working lots of minimum-wage jobs to keep them afloat in the lean years.

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Justin Bieber in a Professional Photo with His Mom, Pattie Mallette

Pattie and Justin sat down for a professional photo together when Justin was just about school age. Mom’s got him with a close-cropped, brushed-forward hairdo that accentuates the Bieb’s big eyes and huge smile.

Justin Hanging Out with a Childhood Friend

Already with the playground swagger, Justin’s towheaded cut remains closely cropped, with a specific brush-forward appeal that works for the little guy. Doesn’t hurt his cred that he’s already able to rock an earring too.

Justin Bieber’s Hockey Team Photo

As a Canadian, Justin’s got the DNA of a hockey fan, as evidenced in this early photo of him suited up on the ice with his stick, just looking for a puck to punish.

Justin Serenading Early Audiences with his Guitar

While he was an active kid, playing sports with his friends, Justin was pursuing his more internal passion of music at the same time. All on his own, Bieber taught himself to play piano, drums, guitar, and trumpet. He entered his first singing competition at 12, where he ranked second overall.

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A Seventh-Grade Justin Bieber in His Basketball Team Photo, Stratford, Ontario (2007)

As a basketball player at Stratford Northwestern Elementary School, Justin kept his hair nice and simple: close cut without a lot of product or fuss so he could run those courts.

Young Justin’s Style Gets a Little Edgier

As Justin got more confident as a performer, his look followed suit. Justin took to merging his two loves: sports and singing. He started sporting more athletic gear and covering his blond hair. Of course, it’s not easy gaining street cred with those wide eyes, but he certainly was finding more of his creative voice inside and out.

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Justin Bieber, Candid Yearbook Photo, Stratford, Ontario (2007)

In a yearbook candid, Biebs brings the confidence with his crossed arms and really short blond hair. Looks like he was already prepping for his red-carpet 'tude.

Justin Bieber Performing

As Justin began to perform more and get more confident on the mike, Pattie started a YouTube channel for her son with his recorded performances. He had a special love for R&B, and he ended up introducing a lot of local friends and family to the genre.

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Justin Bieber with His Blond Comb-Forward

A more platinum-blond Bieber adds some specific style to his growing-out locks in this cute black-and-white find. Aside from being a lot blonder, Justin’s also back to the brushed-forward look (albeit with a lot of product) that will eventually soften into his signature look.

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Justin Bieber, Eighth Grade, Stratford Northwestern Elementary School, Stratford, Ontario

Less blond and grown out again, Justin went for his most dramatic take on the forward-brush look. We're not sure if this transition style, covering his entire forehead and spraying out from his neck, is the best iteration of where he was eventually going.

Bieber Doing His Best Eminem

Justin gives his camera some pout in this self-portrait in a hoodie. A fan of the swagger of his R&B and hip-hop heroes, Justin continues to cultivate his own persona.

Justin Bieber, Album Cover for My World (2009)

Former music marketing exec Scooter Braun discovered Justin via his YouTube performances and then persuaded Pattie to let her son come to Atlanta to do some demos and then sing for Usher. He knocked their socks off and was signed to Island Records in 2008. In November 17, 2009, Justin’s first album, My World, featured the portrait with his windswept hair that melted a zillion teen hearts.

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Justin Bieber Stars in Never Say Never (2011)

From there, the Bieber destiny train was off and running. A huge YouTube hit already, Justin connected with Ryan Good, who worked as Justin’s stylist and “swagger coach,” who helped assert the young heartthrob’s street look. All of that was on display in Justin’s first concert film, Justin Bieber: Never Say Never. Forehead swoop? Check. Hoodie? Check? Dreamy look? Check!

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Justin Bieber Smiling for Fans (2012)

Obviously looking to move toward a fresh look, Justin’s started letting his locks stand up lately, with more spiky styles and tousled looks to mix it up. We’re definitely not sure about that jacket in this picture, but we’re giving the hairdo risks a thumbs-up.

Justin Bieber at the Believe World Premiere (2013)

As he's grown up, Biebs' hair has matured along with him. You can see here he's rockin' a psuedo-pompadour. We're guessing the floppy hair of yesteryear isn't coming back anytime soon.