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His hair has more searches on Google than the Gaza war and his nipples have skipped a step in evolution. For his “Dirty Thirty” there are five facts about Harry Styles that make the musician an icon.
Not only is he the most popular fifth of One Direction, but he is also considered one of the most successful solo artists of our time. Harry Styles celebrates his 30th birthday on February 1st, with five endearing “Hani nöd gwüsst” facts about the English superstar.
1. He asks before he touches
Even though the hype surrounding his own hair is huge, he respects the hair of others. On the set for the video shoot for “Watermelon Sugar,” he was instructed by the director to play with an actress’s hair. Instead of doing this, he paused the shoot to ask the actress for permission. The cast of the set affectionately called him the “King of Consent”. That’s right, Harry.
2. Stevie Nicks adopted him
Not legally, but verbally. The Fleetwood Mac frontwoman is good friends with the Brit and told Rolling Stone in 2019: “When Harry came into my life, I said, ‘Oh my God, this is the son I never had.’ So I have I adopted him.” In fact, when it comes to his musical talent, Harry might be the love child of Nicks and Fleetwood Mac founder Mick Fleetwood, as the singer jokingly mentioned. Or was it not a joke?
3. He has four nipples
No joke. This is because of an atavism, i.e. an anatomical feature that was actually regressed in the course of evolution, but reappeared by chance. This can manifest itself in an elongated tailbone or, as with Harry, in the form of four nipples. The genetic phenomenon occurs in one in 10,000 people, making Harry even more unique (or proving that he, too, is only human).
4. Hairy Styles
You don’t know why (you know why, but you have to maintain editorial neutrality), but the hype surrounding Harry Styles’ hair is huge. According to Google Trends, more people worldwide have searched for the term “Harry Styles Hair” than “Middle East Conflict” in the past five years. Absurd but true.
Additionally, in 2016, when he got his hair cut for the first time, there was a small internet collapse, as the graphic below shows. With his quiff he then did the greatest thing you could do in such a situation: he donated the hair to an organization that makes wigs for children with cancer.
Harry’s hair is a priority
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Caption: Harry’s hair has received more searches on Google worldwide in the last five years than the Gaza conflict. Google Trends
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Legend: In 2016, Harry cut off his long hair and the world briefly ended. Google Trends
5. Harry does Styles
The Brit is considered a fashion icon and is known for the fluidity that he brings to his looks. It is not uncommon for him to appear in skirts or wear outfits and accessories with a feminine connotation. Some see it as an expression of authenticity and openness, others as a ploy to appeal to the queer community. He has previously done collaborations with Gucci, which ordinary mortals cannot afford.
Good News: Harry now has his own (affordable) fashion brand. It’s not just called Pleasing, it’s what it is. With every collection, the label enters into a collaboration with a non-profit organization that does good for society.