In just eight short months we'll be heading to the polls and choosing the next president of the United States.
Now that the primaries are underway, you've probably started to decide which candidate best aligns with your views. You've watched the debates, listened to interviews and read articles. You judge candidates based on intelligence, vision for the country, understanding of economics, foreign policy experience and more. But there's one very important thing you should keep in mind when choosing which candidate is right for you -- their hair.
Each candidate brings their own unique style to the table. From bobs to comb-overs, here is the definitive ranking of all of hairdos that grace the heads of our presidential hopefuls.
7. Bernie Sanders
Remember that time you woke up five minutes before your 8 a.m. and you couldn't find your brush so you just ran your fingers through your hair before running out the door and hoped for the best? I'm convinced that's Bernie's everyday style routine. He lets his hair do its own thing and really does not give a damn what you think about it.
6. Ted Cruz
Beneath Ted Cruz's carefully-combed, shiny, jet-black locks lies a dark secret:
A bald-spot that comes out of hiding every now and again to remind us that not even a whole bottle of hairspray can fix all of life's hair emergencies.
5. Marco Rubio
At first glance, Marco Rubio's hair appears normal in length, color and style. But upon closer inspection something is definitely off. That's when you notice that due to some thinning on top, the 44 year old is slowly becoming a member of the GOP's comb over club.
However, Marco Rubio doesn't need to worry about his impending baldness. His wife's hair is #flawless enough for the both of them.
4. John Kasich
When my little brother was in elementary school he went through a phase where he spiked up the front of his hair with gel every morning. John Kasich is going through this phase right now. Cute on a six year old running around the playground. Not so cute on a 63 year old running for president.
3. Ben Carson
Ben Carson's hair is short with an everyday haircut and is slightly graying around the edges. It's about as exciting and charismatic as he is.
2. Donald Trump
Trump's hair takes the number two spot because there is no other hairstyle in the race as iconic and mysterious as his. Is it a toupee? Is it a comb-over? Is it just a really outdated and bad hairstyle? The world may never know. Just take a moment to appreciate these pictures of it blowing in the wind:
1. Hillary Clinton
Hillary Clinton's layered bob is both professional and stylish. Her hair looks natural and easy to maintain, which is good considering she spent $600 to make it look that way.
So there you have it. Good, bad and downright strange -- a definitive ranking of the candidate's hairstyles. But in all seriousness, picking the next president of the United States isn't a simple as choosing the one with the best hairstyle. Make sure you do your research and vote for who you think is the best choice for the country. Not sure where to start? Check out iSideWith to take a quiz that will match you with a candidate. See you at the polls on Nov. 8.
