Usher is kicking off the brand new yr with a brand new look.

The R&B crooner debuted a ’50s-inspired permed coiffure, which he sported for a Rat Pack-themed New Year’s bash. He totally dedicated to the retro theme, rocking a fur coat over a tweed swimsuit whereas driving an old-fashioned Cadillac by way of Beverly Hills.

Taking to Instagram Stories, Usher confirmed off a number of outfit choices for the massive evening and documented the method to attain the pompadour look, beginning with inspiration photographs earlier than his stylist curled his hair with an iron and touched it off with some hairspray.

“Long hair don’t care!” stated Usher.

Usher Debuts New Hairstyle

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It didn’t take lengthy for his new look to go viral. Social media had some enjoyable at his expense, placing his face on the field of SoftSheen-Carson Dark and Lovely hair relaxer. “Y’all humorous, however I see you speaking,” stated Usher, who reposted the meme. “Stay tuned!”

Despite the jokes, Usher was assured about his new coiffure. “This ain’t going nowhere. I can’t cease touching it! I’m just like the black Superman!” he joked on Instagram Live.

On Friday (Dec. 28), the newly-single singer and his estranged spouse Grace Miguel formally filed for divorce following three years of marriage. The submitting comes 9 months after they announced their cut up in March.