Celebs Bringing Back '80s and '90s Hair Trends

Don’t call it a comeback — they’ve been here for years, simply waiting for their time to shine in the beauty spotlight once more. Because like any vicious circle, things come screaming back, whether it’s in the form of acid-wash jeans and chokers, to brick-brown lipstick and super-thick brows.

And why shouldn’t the same be done with hair? Celebrities know how to take those “What were thinking?” moments and turn them around, resulting in us wondering, “Why didn’t WE think of that?” Check out which of your favourite — and loathed — trends are back, thanks to those darned famous people.

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Bowl cuts

It may be for a role but Charlize Theron has brought back the dreaded 'do no one but your mom considered halfway decent for '80s hair. Really, though, all you need to do is scroll the comments of her Instagram post to realize how much sway Theron has as she's inspired many to try to pull it off as well.

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Mullets

Miley Cyrus is all about having a good time so it only makes sense that she transformed the traditional "business in the front, party in the back" style her dad (along with many other men and women in the '80s) perfected to a more modern and refined look. Now it's a party all over.

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Neon hues

Billie Eilish is known for her originality (and giving zero cares about what anybody thinks about her style) but if we're being honest, her signature bright green 'do is straight out of Cyndi Lauper's 1985 playbook so she can't get all the credit for her awesome retro look.

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Padded hairbands

A headband is an easy way to look like you're actually trying (pfft, no '90s hair clips needed). It keeps hair back and off your face, works better than a dry shampoo and keeps your look simple and clean. But for a statement, a thick, padded headband can elevate a look. Just ask Beanie Feldstein (Jonah Hill's sister).

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Braided headbands

If thick, padded headbands aren't your thing, do what Kerry Washington did with her braids. A take on Princess Leia's chunky milk maid '80s hair, Washington swirled her existing braids for a fun and gorgeous crown.

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Perms

Olivia Munn first revived the '80s hair permed look in 2018, when she took to Instagram to document the whole process. She brought it back again this past Halloween but perhaps she might want to consider keeping the tight curls for a while instead of the styles she typically favours. Sleek and straight and beachy waves are sooo 2019.

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Crimped

Speaking of curls, Laverne Cox updated the cringeworthiness of that notorious '80s hair crimpage with a magnificent wavy texture. And the purple takes it to another level.

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Feathered

Leave it to Chloe Grace Moretz, who was born nowhere in the vicinity of the '80s, to experiment with feathered hair AND make it work.

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Big blowouts

Tracee Ellis Ross not only owns but embraces her blown-out, beautiful, voluminous, natural curls like a soap opera diva of those glorious '80s hair days. LOVE.

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Flipped-out bobs

Bobs are never going away but this year's version takes what we know and flips it on its ear. Well, under the ears, if we're being technical. Zoey Deutch paired the late-'90s trend with that slicked up-and-back bang action from the '80s are managed to rock both eras.

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Shags

It takes a brave, confident person to work one of the trickiest retro hairstyles ever. Natasha Lyonne, with her curly volume and thick bangs, not only does it with ease but she inspires us to want to do the same — if we dare.

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