While Bardem has appeared in many acclaimed films between the two, it‘s clear from the set pics of Skyfall that he appeals to mainstream audiences only when befitted with a terrible, terrible wig.

Of course, it’s not that strange a phenomenon. Some of the most lauded roles in Hollywood have been played by actors and actresses in terrible wigs. However, there is a definite hurdle to clear when wigs go from “terrible” to “terribly awesome.” Let this list serve as an inexhaustive inventory of the latter. Bad hairstyles that manage to go all the way around and be great again.

Let’s go through this list and appreciate bad hair, so long as we don’t have to wear it or date it.