In a career spanning nearly seven decades, the legendary Paul McCartney – who celebrated his birthday in June – remains as fab today as he was in 1961 when he joined The Beatles.
The frontman of the iconic band has transformed dramatically over his 82 years of life and is still a remarkable entertainer, continuing to release hits and dazzle with his style.
Keep reading to learn about the octogenarian’s timeless sense of style!
During the 1960s, Beatlemania peaked, leaving a lasting impact on popular culture, fashion, and grooming that still resonates today.
Dressed in sharp suits, The Beatles redefined style with their iconic mop-top haircuts, characterized by side-swept fringes and textured appearance. This hairstyle became a global phenomenon synonymous with the band.
Over the years, fans have seen Paul McCartney sporting various hairstyles, including shorter shags, a beard, and a mustache, all aligning with popular trends of each era.
In 1969, the same year he married Linda (who remained his wife until her death in 1998), McCartney added a thick beard to his shaggy crimson hair, becoming the envy of many men. This beard even has its own Instagram page, “Dedicated to the finest beard in rock n roll history.”
Live and Let Dye
McCartney experimented with different hair lengths and styles, adapting to changing trends while maintaining his distinctive look. However, he had a few fails while trying to keep his tresses timeless.
According to the New York Daily News, when McCartney was married to Heather Mills (2002 to 2008), he used an off-the-shelf hair coloring kit and made a mess of dyeing his hair in the bathroom of his Hamptons home.
Panicked, Mills called in experts from a Manhattan salon to fix his hair.
“She called the salon in a very agitated way. People were making fun of the color. He was coloring his hair on his own using a box color,” the salon told the outlet.
Silver Fox
After years of refusing to accept his hair was aging, McCartney finally “Let it Be” and started aging with grace.
In 2018, he shocked fans by appearing on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon at 76 with stunning silver hair framing his face.
McCartney, rumored to have been dyeing his locks brown for 30 years, ditched the hair dye and embraced his inner silver fox.
The Daily Mail wrote, “Just months ago, he was still showing off a head of dark hair – although in January he had allowed a hint of grey to show through on his sideburns, perhaps as a first step towards a more natural look.”
Since releasing his critically acclaimed 18th solo album McCartney III, which he recorded in 2020 during the Covid lockdown, McCartney’s silver hair has become a signature look, adding to his distinguished and mature appearance.
Free Flowing Shag
In March 2024, McCartney was seen frolicking through the sands of St. Bart’s with Nancy Shevell, whom he married in 2011.
Playfully running along the island’s beaches, McCartney wore a long-sleeved black shirt and sunset-print shorts, his hair flying in the wind behind him.
The 64-year-old Shevell, cousin of the late journalist Barbara Walters, sported black shorts and a patterned pink, orange, and white long-sleeved top while wading in the water.
Recently, McCartney shared a social media post, wishing his father along with his former bandmate Ringo Starr a happy birthday.
Fans quickly jumped into the comments section with birthday wishes, praising the men for still looking “fab.”
“Stop being so cute old man,” wrote one fan, while another user, referencing the song “She Loves You,” added, “We love you yeah yeah yeah.”
A third penned, “You look great Paul. Love your threads.”
Another added, “You are so handsome.”
McCartney’s hairstyles have evolved with the times, but his early mop-top paired with a crisp suit remains one of the most iconic and enduring images associated with him and The Beatles.
Throughout his career, McCartney has maintained a youthful spirit while embracing his role as a cultural icon and the seasoned maturity of a music legend, all the while keeping his unique sense of style and charisma.
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