Top 10 Most Absurd Video Game Hairstyles

“Final Fantasy VII” (1997)
Love it or hate it… this hairdo has carved out an important place for itself in video game history. Sitting squarely atop the head of arguably Square Enix’s most popular character, from the fan favorite entry in the franchise, this spiky mass of hair has inspired countless cosplayers to challenge gravity and the limitations of hairgel. The harsh angles at which Cloud Strife’s hair change directions suggest that it must have been carved from stone by Edward Scissorhands himself. Later entries in the series may have taken his “do” in a more realistic direction in terms of length, texture and shape, but his first appearance, including the pseudo-super saiyan hair, is still the definitive one for the average fan.

“Elite Beat Agents” (2006)
Let’s be clear… not since “The Three Stooges” have three men with such remarkably distinct haircuts thought it appropriate to hang out together. The visual style of “Elite Beat Agents” is taken from comic books, and Agents Morris, Derek and J all clearly visit comic book inspired hair-stylists regularly to maintain these larger than life dos. Agent J and his fellow government operatives use their sweet moves and angelic voices to motivate citizens in need, helping them achieve their goals. The premise may seem silly, but it’s rather sweet and a whole lot of fun. Besides, Agent J’s giant pompadour topped with a cinnamon roll cyclone of hair is infinitely less believable than the game’s storyline.

“Street Fighter” series (1987-)
Nope. That can’t possibly be hair. Someone must’ve taken a giant yellow boomerang and managed to embed about half of it into this human wrecking ball's head. At least in the original “Street Fighter”, and again in “Street Fighter V”, Birdie had a relatively standard punk rock mohawk. It may have been a little garish, but it was believable. In the “Street Fighter Alpha” franchise however, it’s presented as an impeccably sharpened shark fin, which, coupled with a wildly unnecessary cookie-cutter circle of hair removed from the middle, makes for a haircut that crosses a line no hairdresser should ever consider. But sure enough, when Birdie gets moving, the hair gets displaced - proving, however unlikely, that it’s the real deal.

“Star Gladiator” series (1996-99)
There’s nothing that remarkable about regular pigtails. In fact, it’s one of the first hairdos most young girls learn. But to achieve an effect where the two pigtails go straight up and then swirl into a cinnamon-bun type shape… that’s impressive hairstyling. Like so many other ridiculous haircuts featured in fighting games, it’s hard to fathom how such distinctly precarious stylings can hold up walking down the street on a slightly windy day… let alone in a fight. Watching June go flying through the air, land on her head, and stand up, hair spirals still intact, is simply too much to take. She might use plasma rings in combat, but we’re calling witchcraft in the hair department.

“Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney” (2008)
So is that large missile on Daryan Crescend’s head or is his hair just happy to see you? Crescend is a musician and criminal, who uses his acoustic guitar to smuggle a particularly deadly piece of contraband. With a haircut like his though, it’s a wonder he didn’t think to just hide stuff in his giant, oblong, record-breaking pompadour. On second thought, that thing already looks pretty heavy. Any added weight and this overconfident, front-heavy hairdo-sporting guitarist might tip forward and fall flat on his face. That hair looks like it takes a good few hours to put together each morning, it would be a shame to mess it up.

“Guilty Gear” series (1998-)
Imagine if your long golden locks of hair endlessly curled around your own body. How would you possibly walk? How complicated would getting dressed and undressed be? Millia Rage’s resting hairstyle may look impractical, but her hair is actually as versatile as can be. It is her primary weapon, and can become rock hard and razor sharp while taking on a variety of shapes. It can transform into singular shapes or act as distinct strands. She’s walking proof of the saying “blondes have more fun” and it is most certainly all thanks to her hair. As for everyone else who comes into contact with her hair on the other hand… “fun” probably isn’t the first word that comes to mind.