<p id=”par-1_66″>Adam Levine’s time as a coach on <em><a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/the-voice/”>The Voice</a></em> has been just as notable for his bold hairstyle choices as for his musical and coaching expertise. Since 2011, the Maroon 5 frontman has experimented with it all—retro vibes, bleached buzz cuts, shaved heads, and styles that range from iconic to eyebrow-raising. Let’s take a journey through almost every hairstyle Levine has rocked during his <em>Voice</em> years.</p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-the-voice-debut-adam-levine-s-2011-faux-hawk-hairstyle”>‘The Voice’ debut: Adam Levine’s 2011 Faux Hawk Hairstyle</h2>
<figure class=”wp-block-image size-full” id=”emb-1″><img decoding=”async” src=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/blake-shelton-adam-levine-christina-aguliera-cee-lo-green.webp?strip=all&quality=80″ alt=”Blake Shelton, Adam Levine, Christina Aguliera, and Cee Lo Green during ‘The Voice’s’ debut season” class=”wp-image-3767914″><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>Blake Shelton, Adam Levine, Christina Aguilera, and Cee Lo Green during ‘The Voice’s’ debut season | Michael Tran/Getty Images</figcaption></figure>
<p id=”par-2_42″>Adam Levine showed off a trendy faux hawk in 2011 at a press conference announcing <em>The Voice</em>‘s start in 2011. The Maroon 5 frontman stood alongside Blake Shelton, Christina Aguilera, and Cee Lo Green as the show’s first coaches met the press.</p>
<p id=”par-3_43″>Levine’s hairstyle featured short, tapered sides with a slightly longer, spiked center section. It was a look that matched his confident and laid-back persona as the lead singer of Maroon 5 and one of the show’s newly minted coach on the show. </p>
<p id=”par-4_21″>The faux hawk quickly became one of his signature styles. It was a hairstyle he would rock for several seasons thereafter.</p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-longer-but-edgy”>Longer But Edgy</h2>
<figure class=”wp-block-image size-full” id=”emb-2″><img decoding=”async” src=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/adam-levine-2014.webp?strip=all&quality=80″ alt=”Adam Levine photographed on the set of ‘The Voice’ in 2014″ class=”wp-image-3767918″><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>Adam Levine photographed on the set of ‘The Voice’ in 2014 | Trae Patton/NBC Universal/Getty Images</figcaption></figure>
<p id=”par-5_36″>After a few seasons of championing the faux hawk, Adam Levine decided to change things up in 2014. He maintained the shaved sides but let the top grow out longer, creating a modern undercut look. </p>
<p id=”par-6_34″>This edgy style allowed Levine versatility, whether or not he was looking for a more polished look or a messy, tousled vibe. This fresh update evolved his position as <em>The Voice</em>‘s leading male style-setter.</p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-facial-hair-and-blow-out”>Facial Hair and Blow-Out</h2>
<figure class=”wp-block-image size-full” id=”emb-3″><img decoding=”async” src=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2015-adam-levine-the-voice.webp?strip=all&quality=80″ alt=”‘The Voice’ coach Adam Levine waits to cast a vote in 2015″ class=”wp-image-3767930″><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>‘The Voice’ coach Adam Levine waits to cast a vote in 2015 | Trae Patton/NBC/Getty Images</figcaption></figure>
<p id=”par-7_34″>In 2015, Adam Levine added facial hair to his personal style. He grew his hair out longer than in previous seasons, and a beard and moustache added a casual edge to Levine’s overall look.</p>
<p id=”par-8_30″>This rugged, laid-back persona gave the Maroon 5 frontman an effortlessly cool vibe, contrasting sharply with his more polished styles from previous years. It perfectly aligned with Levine’s rockstar persona.</p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-bleached-blonde-boss”>Bleached Blonde Boss</h2>
<figure class=”wp-block-image size-full” id=”emb-4″><img decoding=”async” src=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2016-adam-levine-bleached-hair.webp?strip=all&quality=80″ alt=”Adam Levine rocks bleached blonde hair on ‘The Voice’ 2016″ class=”wp-image-3767933″><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>Adam Levine rocks bleached blonde hair on ‘The Voice’ 2016 | Trae Patton/NBC/Getty Images</figcaption></figure>
<p id=”par-9_28″>Just one year later, in 2016, Adam Levine turned heads with a brand new bleached blonde look. It became one of his most memorable and talked-about transformations. </p>
<p id=”par-10_28″>The drastic change from his natural darker hair made Levine stand out as a male style trendsetter. Paired with his darker beard, this shift was a definite look.</p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-a-buzzy-head-turner”>A Buzzy Head-Turner</h2>
<figure class=”wp-block-image size-full” id=”emb-5″><img decoding=”async” src=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/adam-levine-2018.webp?strip=all&quality=80″ alt=”Adam Levine’s 2018 buzz cut” class=”wp-image-3767938″><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>Adam Levine’s 2018 buzz cut | Andrew Eccles/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images</figcaption></figure>
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<p id=”par-11_42″>By the time 2018 rolled around, Adam Levine had shaved off his blonde locks and returned to his natural hue. He also debuted a shorter hairstyle than ever before, a buzzed look not only for his hair, but his face as well.</p>
<p id=”par-12_36″>This buzz cut marked a departure from his more experimental looks. It showcased a mature, no-nonsense vibe that suited his image as a seasoned coach on <em>The Voice</em> and a musician and songwriter for Maroon 5.</p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-adam-levine-returns-to-a-beloved-season-1-hairstyle-with-a-twist”>Adam Levine Returns to a Beloved Season 1 Hairstyle, With a Twist</h2>
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<p id=”par-13_36″>After exiting <em>The Voice</em> in 2019, Adam Levine returned to the talent competition series in 2025 for<a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/the-voice-no-longer-goal-finding-future-pop-stars-insider-reveals.html/?swcfpc=1″> season 27</a>. After six years, Levine is also bringing back his season 1 faux hawk, but with a twist.</p>
<p id=”par-14_54″>The stylish rocker has added a lush, full beard to compliment his edgy tresses, bringing his unreplacable style to the this season’s coaching panel which includes John Legend, Michael Bublé, and Kelsea Ballerini. He’s also added a butterfly tattoo to his growing ink collection, which is placed squarely in the center of his neck.</p>
<p id=”par-15_39″>Levine returned to the series after a season where he appeared unhappy about the many format changes on the NBC series. <a href=”https://tvline.com/casting-news/adam-levine-the-voice-leaving-nbc-upfront-performance-1065540/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>TV Line</a> reported on Levine’s issues with the series before it was announced he wouldn’t return fo the series.</p>
<p id=”par-16_22″>The Season 27 premiere of <em>The Voice</em> debuts Monday, February 3 at 8 pm ET on NBC. The series streams the next day on Peacock.</p>