Sanjaya Malakar of Federal Way, Wash. was an unlikely star of this season's "American Idol." He somehow managed to last on the show for several weeks, despite being the weakest singer among the finalists.
What Sanjaya may have lacked in vocal ability, he more than made up for with his creative hair styles. Keep clicking to get an eyeful of the many looks of Sanjaya Malakar.
Sanjaya Malakar channels former teen idol Leif Garrett as he performs on "American Idol" on Feb. 20, 2007. The fluffy androgynous haircut has been wooing the tween set for decades.
Dude, where's your hair? Sanjaya Malakar tucks his tresses under a hat during a performance on "American Idol" on Feb. 27, 2007.
Sanjaya breaks out the hot comb for this straight 'n smooth look on March 6, 2007.
Time to rock that naturally curly hair! Sanjaya goes for the mop top look on the March 13 episode of "American Idol."
Let's take a break from the hair for a moment to ask: what's up with those fingerless gloves? Sanjaya recalls this unforunate 80s fashion trend on "American Idol" on March 20, 2007.
Here's Sanjaya at the "peak" of his hair career on March 27, 2007. The 17-year-old singer created this faux-hawk look with a line of tiny ponytails parading down the middle of his head.
Sanjaya tries to evoke Fred Astaire, in white suit and slicked-down hair, as he serves up the Irving Berlin classic "Cheek to Cheek," on the show's April 3rd episode.
Here Sanjaya Malakar extends his hair experimentation to his face and does his teen best to sport a moustache and goatee. This April 10 performance of "Besame Mucho" on the show's Latin night won Sanjaya his best reviews from the judges. Perhaps he should sing en espa
It's country night, so why not try a bandana for a festive look? Sanjaya was voted off the show the night after this April 17, 2007 performance. (P.S. We are so loving that shirt!)