Nine Shades of Style: One Man, Infinite Possibilities

A 3x3 grid of nine photorealistic, portrait-style close-ups of the same middle-aged man with dark hair and a goatee, each panel featuring a distinct and dramatically different hairstyle. The background is solid black, emphasizing the man's face and hair. The nine hairstyles shown are: 1. Short, neat, and classic. 2. Long, wavy, shoulder-length hair. 3. Slicked back and shiny. 4. A large, tight afro. 5. A top knot/man bun with shaved sides. 6. Medium-length, curly, and disheveled hair. 7. Completely bald head. 8. A high, short mohawk/faux hawk. 9. Long, straight hair with bangs covering the forehead.