Cutting your own hair? Don't end up like these footballers (and they paid for these fails)

Some of the more alternative looks the stars have been happy to display

England captain David Beckham in 2003, sporting cornrows. AFP

Bobby Charlton, England and Manchester United legend, used to get caught out with his comb over when on the move. Getty

The Romanian squad all went for the blond look in the 1998 World Cup. AFP

There was no denying Ruud Gullit's ability as a footballer. And his style was certainly distinctive when playing for AC Milan in 1988. Allsport

The brilliant Brazilian Ronaldo. To be honest, he was so good it didn't matter about his hair. Getty

Jason Lee, then of Nottingham Forest, earned a pineapple nickname. Getty

Chris Waddle was a great player for England, Tottenham, Newcastle, and Marseille, amongst others. The classic mullet. Getty

David Beckham, again, of England and Manchester United sporting his new hair cut in 2001. Allsport

Paul Gascoigne, then of Lazio, rarely conformed to anything, let alone hair styles. Getty

England and Manchester United forward Bobby Charlton again, in 1970. It looked better when still. AFP

Peter Beardsley, England. Getty

Taribo West of Nigeria. Allsport

Paul Breitner (L) of Bayern Munich and Kevin Keegan of Hamburg. That's a lot of perm. Getty

El Hadji Diouf playing for Senegal. Getty

Colombian Carlos Valderrama. AFP

Tottenham's Ralph Coates on the ball in 1972. Interesting choice. Getty

Alan Cork of Sheffield United in 1993. Getty

At least those tempted to perform a DIY haircut can say they had no option. But what excuse did these footballers have?

As the time of being confined to home drags on, and with no access to the local barbers (or super expensive stylist), some people are reaching for the scissors, with varying levels of success.

Footballers, however, pay good money to have their hair styled, wanting to look their best in front of thousands of fans, and millions on TV.

Of course style is a very personal thing. For one it's the perfect look, for others something to be avoided.

Here's a gallery of some styles over the years in the world's favourite sport. You wonder if they would have been brave enough with the benefit of hindsight.

If you're still tempted to cut your own hair, check out the video below for some tips from a barber.