Curious to know which hairstyles were ~trending~ when you came into the world? Scroll through the most iconic hair looks from the past 50 years, below, to find out. Some styles might bring back good memories and some...um, maybe not so much. But if nothing else, maybe these hair looks that were popular the year you were born can inspire your next throwback party costume.
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1970: Soft and Teased
When Susan Dey burst onto the scene in 1970 with her role as Laurie on The Partridge Family, so did her lightly teased, soft-brown hair.
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1971: Voluminous Curls
With the ’70s came a new era of Diana Ross and a whole lot of iconic hairstyles along with it, like these glam curls.
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1972: Simple Middle Part
By 1972, Marcia Brady (played by Maureen McCormick) was a household favorite, and so were her silky, beach-blonde hair and sharp middle part.
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1973: Long, Straight Hair
Cher’s ultra-long, straight hair was as well known and loved as her singing (and acting, and styling). Her looks even continue to inspire a certain Kardashian (*ahem* Kim).
In the ’70s, actress Pam Grier regularly rocked an afro and made everyone else want to embrace their natural texture too.
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1975: The Choppy Shag
Before the ’80s mullet, there was the ’70s shag. The mid-to-late ’70s were all about rock and roll vibes, and no one embodied that look more than Joan Jett.
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1976: The Wedge
Ever heard of the wedge cut? You have American figure skater Dorothy Hamill to thank for this popular short style with its many stacked layers.
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1977: Big, Big Hair
Before she got together with Mick Jagger, Jerry Hall had already made a name for herself as a successful model known for her signature big, blown-out, Texas hair.
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1978: Disco Hair
In the late ’70s, no one was more glam than the queen of disco herself, Donna Summer, with her soft, brushed-out curls.
You can’t discuss ’70s blondes without bringing up rocker Debbie Harry. Instead of the usual allover color, Debbie was known for her two-tone look with blonde on top and dark brown underneath.
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1980: The Flattop
Few styles are as iconic as Grace Jones’s flattop haircut—perfectly shaped with a razor-sharp structure, Grace’s hair is just as talked about as she is.
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1981: Fluffed and Feathered
In the ’80s, shaggy layers weren’t just for rock stars—even the royals were into them. Princess Diana was a big fan of this fluffed, feathered crop and, most likely, so was your mom.
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1982: Feathered Bangs
If Michelle Pfeiffer’s layered, fanned-out bangs don’t give you serious Grease 2 vibes, nothing will.
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1983: The Bigger, the Better
Voluminous hair had a different meaning in the early ’80s. Not only do Brooke Shields’s waves stretch up high, but they also reach out wide.
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1984: Big Bows
Flash back to this year, and you can find Madonna (and her fans) sporting fabric bow headbands in just about every shape and size.
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1985: The Perm
Long before Carrie Bradshaw hit the streets of NYC, Sarah Jessica Parker was just a girl who wanted to have fun. And what’s more fun than endless curls?
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1986: Crimps for Days
You might have every size of curling iron and know your way around a flat iron, but Vanessa Williams owns the crimping iron.
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1987: Curly Bangs
No one puts Jennifer Grey’s bangs in the corner (sorry!). They’re front and center, blending right in with her luscious curls.
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1988: Curly Bob
Whitney Houston’s bob is almost as big and powerful as her vocal range (almost!).
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1989: Mall Bangs
In the late ’80s, if your bangs didn’t closely resemble an ocean wave (like Molly Ringwald’s), did you really even have bangs?
Forget what you thought about long hair past the age of 40—thick hair actually looks more youthful and polished when it falls shoulder-length or longer. Shorter hair has a tendency to expand at the ends, leaving you with an unflattering triangle effect.
Ten out of ten colorists agree, shades that are warm-toned read more youthful than cool-toned hair colors. Spicy copper reds, rich caramel brunettes, and soft honey blondes will warm up your complexion for younger-looking skin (hold the retinol).
Long hair can enhance facial features by diverting attention away from wrinkles or age spots and adding volume to your hair. Short hair does not need to age you, though, as the style and texture of shorter hairstyles can add a youthful appearance.
The idea that bangs make you look like a child or too old is a common hair myth. The reality is that there are so many ways to style bangs. Each and every one of these styles brings a youthful energy to your look in a different way. Bangs can be chic, sweet, sultry — it's all in how you style them.
If you ask your barber for a number one cut, you are asking them to cut your hair so it is an eighth of an inch long. If you ask for a number eight cut, the hair left on your head will be one inch.
In 2024 , the best hair styles are predicted to be a mix of classic and modern looks . Short and sleek bobs , textured pixie cuts , and blunt bangs are all expected to be popular choices . For longer hair , layered cuts with face - framing pieces and soft waves will be on - trend .
In short, they're perfect. Curtain bangs continue their trend cycle domination; we named them as one of the biggest hair trends for 2024, and Carpenter's fringe is the perfect example, especially when paired with her enviable blowout.
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