The Evolution of Nicolas Cage's Hairstyles
Nic Cage for the upcoming 'Drive Angry,' Cage in 'Con Air and 'The Sorcerer's Apprentice'
Oh
Nicolas Cage! Not only does Nic continue to torture us with sub-par action adventure movies, but he keeps doing it with some unfortunate man hair.
In Nic's latest hair-paux (allegedly for his movie 'Drive Angry'), Cage goes blonde and scraggly, looking less like a movie star and more like a Canadian hockey player.
"Cage, though still considered a heartthrob by many, suffers from some common hair woes, including dated sideburns and a receding hairline. His signature look is a fluffy, combed-back hairstyle, but Cage hasn't been afraid to explore the true depths of bad hair through his various characters," says
StyleList's mane guru Marissa Gold.
This new do isn't the first time that Cage has gone business in the front, party in the back for a movie role.
"In 'Con Air,' Cage embraced prison life with a shoulder-length mullet. In an upcoming film, 'The Sorcerer's Apprentice,' Cage has a rogue-looking chin-length shag reminiscent of Meg Ryan having a bad hair day. It's great to see Cage embrace his roles, but could someone throw the guy a bone and let him have great hair for once?" Gold says.
Critics, who like to attribute the start of Cage's unfortunate hair to 'Con Air,' aren't reaching far enough back into Cage lore.
Cage in 'Valley Girl,' 'Peggy Sue Got Married?', 'Raising Arizona' and 'Adaptation'
What about his punk rock feathered locks in 'Valley Girl' or his blonde helmet hair in 'Peggy Sue Got Married?' Or the time he coupled crazy hair with a ridiculous mustache in 'Raising Arizona.'
"Nic Cage's hair actually might be more versatile than Nic is as an actor. It certainly has more depth," says hair blogger Margaret Kelly of
Lock & Mane.
A personal favorite is his man fro in 'Adaptation.'
"'Adaptation' may be the closest we get to seeing what Nic looks like when he gets out of bed in the morning," Kelly says.
We are all for embracing a movie character with gusto, but we agree with Gold -- can't someone just write Nic a character with some lovely locks?
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All the king's horses and all the king's men, Rogaine and Bosley could not give poor Nick hair again?!
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LOL, that was good.
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Hey Jo Piazza--Your writing has gotten a little mean spirited after you got fired from the Daily News. Apparently you are the "Nic Cage" of gossip writers. Don't dish it out, hon, if you can't take it.
Hahahahahaha
Now Nic's hair is him, what ever movie he is doing it is him. Give the poor guy a break that is all he has left after all other stuff is gone.
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If only his acting could have evolved...
this writter doesnt know his A55 from a hole in the wall. sideburns happen to be the style. and nick cage is one of the best actors there is. his hair looks normal to me. you didnt have any other story to write about today? earthquake in cali.?? trapped miners??? nothing huh
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the guy wears wigs what a dork!
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Send us your picture, I need a laugh. The writer is an idiot and did not do his home work. Actor Nicolas Cage has always strived to make a name for himself based on his work, rather than on his lineage. As the nephew of filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, Cage altered his last name to avoid accusations of nepotism. Critics say, even if he had retained the family name, it isn't likely that anyone would consider Cage holding fast to his uncle's coattails. Time and again, Cage travels to great lengths to add verisimilitude to his roles. He was nominated for a golden globe and has an oscar. He has a great reputation for quality acting. If you don't know what you are talking about, get some facts.
I think his Con Air hair was the best. How about these old guys who are bald on top but wear those last scraggly strands long and gathered in a ponytail. Just sayin it could be worse.
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I liked the Conair look, best he has ever looked.
I agree!! That scraggly pony-tail thing is REPULSIVE!!!Every time I see one it sends chills of horror down my spine and I vomit a little!! Ewwwwww! Yes, Nick could have done much worse! He's age-less, timeless, and a better actor than Keanu Reeves, so there you go...
I think he's a great actor, who cares what's on his head!
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Great actors like Meryl Streep can give each of the characters they play a different persona. When was the last time Cage changed it up a notch? Not this century. His blood pressure must go through the roof when he sees Sean Penn in a great role in a great movie. Cage needs to snap out of it alright. He's stale and one-dimensional...but so is 3/4 of Hollywood.
@ Dorie....I agree with ya 100%
Funny how you don't mention his good hair movies (not that I think any of them are bad). There's City of Angels, Ghost Rider,
Face Off, National Treasure.
Get a life!!
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Thank You Denise
I love Nic ! A great actor !
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First off, without his uncle, this guy would have NEVER been in movies. He is the most FLAT actor around. (He was actually better when he was younger, than he is now) Apparently someone must have told Cage along the way, that if he spoke in a low monotone voice, that he would appear "more intense". (same with others, such as Keefer Southerland) It only sounds stupid, and gets annoying very quickly. As for all of his Hair Weaves to try and discise his baldness... Let it go Cage! Cut it short, or shave your head, like Bruce Willis. Then learn how to act again! Because it isn't just the scripts that suck (KNOWING) It is also the acting!!!
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