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0 / 52 Fotos
1995: Flipped bob
- Drew Barrymore was the ultimate 'it girl' of the '90s. Her flipped out, side-parted bob with trendy clips was undeniably iconic.
© Getty Images
1 / 52 Fotos
1994: The Rachel
- Jennifer Aniston introduced this famous hairstyle in 'Friends' in 1994. The rest of the world soon imitated this trendy layered look.
© Getty Images
2 / 52 Fotos
1993: Bubble bangs
- This popular look required a hairdryer, a round brush and lots of hairspray. 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' star Tatyana Ali got it right.
© Getty Images
3 / 52 Fotos
1992: Box braids
- Janet Jackson's box braids have become a popular and trendy hairstyle for women everywhere.
© Getty Images
4 / 52 Fotos
1991: Tumbling updo
- Models from the 1990s, including Cindy Crawford, made extravagant, messy updos a major trend.
© Getty Images
5 / 52 Fotos
1990: Red curls
- Julia Roberts' appearance at the 1990 Golden Globe Awards with her stunning red curls inspired women all over the world with her voluminous hairstyle.
© Getty Images
6 / 52 Fotos
1989: Geometrical bob
- In 1989, supermodel Naomi Campbell not only wore her hair long and straight, but also sported this elegant graphic bob. In the late '80s, bangs were almost mandatory.
© Getty Images
7 / 52 Fotos
1988: Curly bob
- A lot of volume was also the order of the day for shorter hairstyles. Whitney Houston’s curly bob was almost as big and powerful as her vocal range. Truly remarkable.
© Getty Images
8 / 52 Fotos
1987: Teased bangs
- The 1980s were all about super voluminous hair, including mega-backcombed bangs like those worn by supermodel Christie Brinkley. Go big or go home!
© Getty Images
9 / 52 Fotos
1986: The perm
- Long before she played Carrie Bradshaw in 'Sex and the City,' Sarah Jessica Parker was just a young actress who permed her hair in true '80s style.
© Getty Images
10 / 52 Fotos
1985: Wrapped up
- Madonna's iconic fashion and hairstyle had a major impact on the 1980s. She often wore her hair teased and pinned up, which she styled with a scarf tied in a large bow.
© Getty Images
11 / 52 Fotos
1984: Crimped
- Crimped hair was also a popular trend in the '80s. Women like Vanessa Williams wore it in both updos and loose hairstyles. The trend was also picked up again in the '90s.
© Getty Images
12 / 52 Fotos
1983: Voluminous waves
- The 'it girl' of the 80s, Brooke Shields inspired women all over the world to grow their hair long and give it as much volume as possible, both high and wide.
© Getty Images
13 / 52 Fotos
1982: Feathered bangs
- A longer version of the infamous shag hairstyle: women wore their hair in layers with a wispy fringe, just like Michelle Pfeiffer did back in the day.
© Getty Images
14 / 52 Fotos
1981: Flattops
- The model, singer, actress, and beauty icon Grace Jones is still known today for her flat top and buzz haircuts, which set the tone for New Wave fashion.
© Getty Images
15 / 52 Fotos
1980: Shaggy bob
- Princess Diana quickly became a fashion icon as soon as she entered the public eye. Her trendy shaggy bob hairstyle influenced countless haircuts in the early 1980s.
© Getty Images
16 / 52 Fotos
1979: Spiky punk hair
- Musician Siouxsie Sioux popularized the fuzzy goth-meets-punk look. She rocked her hair all over the place!
© Getty Images
17 / 52 Fotos
1978: Farrah waves
- Farrah Fawcett's unforgettable hairdo is arguably the most iconic hairstyle of the 1970s and has inspired countless women to wear this layered, blow-dried style.
© Getty Images
18 / 52 Fotos
1977: Bleach blonde
- Blondie singer Debbie Harry brought the punk look into the mainstream by flaunting this shaggy, bleached look. Women began to try out this daring look.
© Getty Images
19 / 52 Fotos
1976: Wedge haircut
- The wedge cut, which was created by Trevor Sorbie, a protégé of Vidal Sassoon, became very popular after Olympic figure skater Dorothy Hamill won gold in 1976.
© Getty Images
20 / 52 Fotos
1975: Voluminous curls
- While some women opted for pronounced waves, others chose a curlier and more voluminous look like '70s supermodel Beverly Johnson.
© Getty Images
21 / 52 Fotos
1974: Loose waves
- Lauren Hutton, a highly recognized and successful model in the 1970s, influenced women with her stunning wavy hairstyle and inspired them to try this elegant look.
© Getty Images
22 / 52 Fotos
1973: Cornrows
- Actress Cicely Tyson proved to be a trendsetter when she showcased the beauty of cornrows in the 1970s. This look contributed to the rising popularity of braided hairstyles.
© Getty Images
23 / 52 Fotos
1972: Afro
- Pam Grier and her striking curls became famous during this decade, as more and more black women felt empowered to embrace their natural hair.
© Getty Images
24 / 52 Fotos
1971: The shag
- When Jane Fonda cut her hair into a funky mullet-style haircut for the 1971 film 'Klute,' all the women started asking their hairdressers to imitate this unisex style.
© Getty Images
25 / 52 Fotos
1970: Long and center-parted
- After the premiere of 'Love Story' (1970) starring Ali MacGraw and Ryan O'Neal, long hair with a center parting was in vogue.
© Getty Images
26 / 52 Fotos
1969: Modern bouffant
- Diahann Carroll helped popularize this voluminous style thanks to her show 'Julia,' which made her the first black actress to have her own TV show.
© Getty Images
27 / 52 Fotos
1968: Mop top
- Just like The Beatles, women in the swinging '60s loved mop tops too. British singer and actress Julie Driscoll can be seen in this photo with a super straight cut.
© Getty Images
28 / 52 Fotos
1967: Short and natural
- Cicely Tyson's decision to embrace her natural hair on the TV show 'East Side/West Side' influenced countless women to opt for shorter, natural hairstyles. This deviated from the prevailing trend of black women wearing wigs.
© Getty Images
29 / 52 Fotos
1966: Long and straight
- Inspired by hippies, this fashion trend quickly became popular thanks to influential personalities such as Cher. Women wanted their long, sleek, and poker straight.
© Getty Images
30 / 52 Fotos
1965: Five point cut
- Vidal Sassoon popularized the five-point cut (modeled here by British fashion designer Mary Quant). It was a super modern, geometric style.
© Getty Images
31 / 52 Fotos
1964: The bob
- Vidal Sassoon also brought back the popular bob hairstyle of the 1920s. This chic and elegant look was a favorite of fashionable women.
© Getty Images
32 / 52 Fotos
1963: The beehive
- As for the beehive trend, women imitated the singers of The Ronettes by piling their hair on top of their heads to reach the highest height. The bigger the better!
© Getty Images
33 / 52 Fotos
1962: Bouffant
- First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy is considered an important fashion and beauty figure who popularized this elegant and voluminous style.
© Getty Images
34 / 52 Fotos
1961: Pageboy
- This version, seen on actress Hayley Mills, resembles a '90s bowl cut but is much smoother and more flattering with its curled-under tips.
© Getty Images
35 / 52 Fotos
1960: Stacked updo
- In contrast to the neat and polished updos of the previous years, women opted for a messier and more unpolished style to achieve a sexy look, like Brigitte Bardot.
© Getty Images
36 / 52 Fotos
1959: Flipped out
- Stars like Sophia Loren brought a whole new silhouette to the style of the era and wore a cute curl at the end of the hair.
© Getty Images
37 / 52 Fotos
1958: French Pleat
- This timeless, elegant, vertical hair roll keeps the locks out of the face. The box pleat is as perfect for career women today as it was back then.
© Getty Images
38 / 52 Fotos
1957: soft, full curls
- Liz Taylor's iconic look, a soft, elegant, loose hairstyle, characterized the mid-50s.
© Getty Images
39 / 52 Fotos
1956: Ponytail
- This super-simple style we all know was popularized by none other than French sex symbol Brigitte Bardot. Yes, her again!
© Getty Images
40 / 52 Fotos
1955: Barrel curls
- Full, round curls, like Jayne Mansfield's, gave the blonde hair a bouncy look.
© Getty Images
41 / 52 Fotos
1954: Blonde bombshell hair
- The blonde bombshell hairstyle became popular thanks to Marilyn Monroe, the most famous bombshell of them all.
© Getty Images
42 / 52 Fotos
1953: Short crop
- Audrey Hepburn made the short haircut accessible to the masses. After she cut her hair in 'Roman Holiday' in 1953, women fell in love with this modern, casual style.
© Getty Images
43 / 52 Fotos
1952: Italian cut
- Inspired by Italian actresses, Dorothy Dandridge popularized this elegant pixie haircut with sculpted curls.
© Getty Images
44 / 52 Fotos
1951: Pinup bangs
- With her outrageous personality and iconic style, Bettie Page and her famous bangs influenced women who wanted an edgier take on the traditional look.
© Getty Images
45 / 52 Fotos
1950: Chignon
- Actress Grace Kelly wore many elegant hairstyles that influenced American women in the early 1950s, before she married Prince Rainier III of Monaco and subsequently retired from acting. The chignon is a timeless look that she popularized.
© Getty Images
46 / 52 Fotos
1949: Brushed-out curls
- Linda Darnell and other celebs made soft, product-free waves a big hit.
© Getty Images
47 / 52 Fotos
1948: Elegant updos
- Following the example of stars such as Joan Fontaine (pictured) and Lana Turner, fashion-conscious women wore updos that were often accessorized with clips or pins.
© Getty Images
48 / 52 Fotos
1947: Crown braid
- In the 1940s, braided hairstyles such as crown braids and plaited chignon hairstyles, as worn by stars like Billie Holiday, were all the rage, often jazzed up with fabric or contrasting colored strands.
© Getty Images
49 / 52 Fotos
1946: Loose curls
- Throughout the era, a softer curled look, like Rita Hayworth’s deep side part and full waves, stayed in vogue.
© Getty Images
50 / 52 Fotos
1945: Victory rolls
- Just like Betty Gable, many women celebrated the end of the war with voluminous 'victory curls,' a hairstyle that became an iconic look of the era. Sources: (Cosmopolitan) (Harper's Bazaar) (Good Housekeeping)
© Getty Images
51 / 52 Fotos
© Getty Images
0 / 52 Fotos
1995: Flipped bob
- Drew Barrymore was the ultimate 'it girl' of the '90s. Her flipped out, side-parted bob with trendy clips was undeniably iconic.
© Getty Images
1 / 52 Fotos
1994: The Rachel
- Jennifer Aniston introduced this famous hairstyle in 'Friends' in 1994. The rest of the world soon imitated this trendy layered look.
© Getty Images
2 / 52 Fotos
1993: Bubble bangs
- This popular look required a hairdryer, a round brush and lots of hairspray. 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' star Tatyana Ali got it right.
© Getty Images
3 / 52 Fotos
1992: Box braids
- Janet Jackson's box braids have become a popular and trendy hairstyle for women everywhere.
© Getty Images
4 / 52 Fotos
1991: Tumbling updo
- Models from the 1990s, including Cindy Crawford, made extravagant, messy updos a major trend.
© Getty Images
5 / 52 Fotos
1990: Red curls
- Julia Roberts' appearance at the 1990 Golden Globe Awards with her stunning red curls inspired women all over the world with her voluminous hairstyle.
© Getty Images
6 / 52 Fotos
1989: Geometrical bob
- In 1989, supermodel Naomi Campbell not only wore her hair long and straight, but also sported this elegant graphic bob. In the late '80s, bangs were almost mandatory.
© Getty Images
7 / 52 Fotos
1988: Curly bob
- A lot of volume was also the order of the day for shorter hairstyles. Whitney Houston’s curly bob was almost as big and powerful as her vocal range. Truly remarkable.
© Getty Images
8 / 52 Fotos
1987: Teased bangs
- The 1980s were all about super voluminous hair, including mega-backcombed bangs like those worn by supermodel Christie Brinkley. Go big or go home!
© Getty Images
9 / 52 Fotos
1986: The perm
- Long before she played Carrie Bradshaw in 'Sex and the City,' Sarah Jessica Parker was just a young actress who permed her hair in true '80s style.
© Getty Images
10 / 52 Fotos
1985: Wrapped up
- Madonna's iconic fashion and hairstyle had a major impact on the 1980s. She often wore her hair teased and pinned up, which she styled with a scarf tied in a large bow.
© Getty Images
11 / 52 Fotos
1984: Crimped
- Crimped hair was also a popular trend in the '80s. Women like Vanessa Williams wore it in both updos and loose hairstyles. The trend was also picked up again in the '90s.
© Getty Images
12 / 52 Fotos
1983: Voluminous waves
- The 'it girl' of the 80s, Brooke Shields inspired women all over the world to grow their hair long and give it as much volume as possible, both high and wide.
© Getty Images
13 / 52 Fotos
1982: Feathered bangs
- A longer version of the infamous shag hairstyle: women wore their hair in layers with a wispy fringe, just like Michelle Pfeiffer did back in the day.
© Getty Images
14 / 52 Fotos
1981: Flattops
- The model, singer, actress, and beauty icon Grace Jones is still known today for her flat top and buzz haircuts, which set the tone for New Wave fashion.
© Getty Images
15 / 52 Fotos
1980: Shaggy bob
- Princess Diana quickly became a fashion icon as soon as she entered the public eye. Her trendy shaggy bob hairstyle influenced countless haircuts in the early 1980s.
© Getty Images
16 / 52 Fotos
1979: Spiky punk hair
- Musician Siouxsie Sioux popularized the fuzzy goth-meets-punk look. She rocked her hair all over the place!
© Getty Images
17 / 52 Fotos
1978: Farrah waves
- Farrah Fawcett's unforgettable hairdo is arguably the most iconic hairstyle of the 1970s and has inspired countless women to wear this layered, blow-dried style.
© Getty Images
18 / 52 Fotos
1977: Bleach blonde
- Blondie singer Debbie Harry brought the punk look into the mainstream by flaunting this shaggy, bleached look. Women began to try out this daring look.
© Getty Images
19 / 52 Fotos
1976: Wedge haircut
- The wedge cut, which was created by Trevor Sorbie, a protégé of Vidal Sassoon, became very popular after Olympic figure skater Dorothy Hamill won gold in 1976.
© Getty Images
20 / 52 Fotos
1975: Voluminous curls
- While some women opted for pronounced waves, others chose a curlier and more voluminous look like '70s supermodel Beverly Johnson.
© Getty Images
21 / 52 Fotos
1974: Loose waves
- Lauren Hutton, a highly recognized and successful model in the 1970s, influenced women with her stunning wavy hairstyle and inspired them to try this elegant look.
© Getty Images
22 / 52 Fotos
1973: Cornrows
- Actress Cicely Tyson proved to be a trendsetter when she showcased the beauty of cornrows in the 1970s. This look contributed to the rising popularity of braided hairstyles.
© Getty Images
23 / 52 Fotos
1972: Afro
- Pam Grier and her striking curls became famous during this decade, as more and more black women felt empowered to embrace their natural hair.
© Getty Images
24 / 52 Fotos
1971: The shag
- When Jane Fonda cut her hair into a funky mullet-style haircut for the 1971 film 'Klute,' all the women started asking their hairdressers to imitate this unisex style.
© Getty Images
25 / 52 Fotos
1970: Long and center-parted
- After the premiere of 'Love Story' (1970) starring Ali MacGraw and Ryan O'Neal, long hair with a center parting was in vogue.
© Getty Images
26 / 52 Fotos
1969: Modern bouffant
- Diahann Carroll helped popularize this voluminous style thanks to her show 'Julia,' which made her the first black actress to have her own TV show.
© Getty Images
27 / 52 Fotos
1968: Mop top
- Just like The Beatles, women in the swinging '60s loved mop tops too. British singer and actress Julie Driscoll can be seen in this photo with a super straight cut.
© Getty Images
28 / 52 Fotos
1967: Short and natural
- Cicely Tyson's decision to embrace her natural hair on the TV show 'East Side/West Side' influenced countless women to opt for shorter, natural hairstyles. This deviated from the prevailing trend of black women wearing wigs.
© Getty Images
29 / 52 Fotos
1966: Long and straight
- Inspired by hippies, this fashion trend quickly became popular thanks to influential personalities such as Cher. Women wanted their long, sleek, and poker straight.
© Getty Images
30 / 52 Fotos
1965: Five point cut
- Vidal Sassoon popularized the five-point cut (modeled here by British fashion designer Mary Quant). It was a super modern, geometric style.
© Getty Images
31 / 52 Fotos
1964: The bob
- Vidal Sassoon also brought back the popular bob hairstyle of the 1920s. This chic and elegant look was a favorite of fashionable women.
© Getty Images
32 / 52 Fotos
1963: The beehive
- As for the beehive trend, women imitated the singers of The Ronettes by piling their hair on top of their heads to reach the highest height. The bigger the better!
© Getty Images
33 / 52 Fotos
1962: Bouffant
- First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy is considered an important fashion and beauty figure who popularized this elegant and voluminous style.
© Getty Images
34 / 52 Fotos
1961: Pageboy
- This version, seen on actress Hayley Mills, resembles a '90s bowl cut but is much smoother and more flattering with its curled-under tips.
© Getty Images
35 / 52 Fotos
1960: Stacked updo
- In contrast to the neat and polished updos of the previous years, women opted for a messier and more unpolished style to achieve a sexy look, like Brigitte Bardot.
© Getty Images
36 / 52 Fotos
1959: Flipped out
- Stars like Sophia Loren brought a whole new silhouette to the style of the era and wore a cute curl at the end of the hair.
© Getty Images
37 / 52 Fotos
1958: French Pleat
- This timeless, elegant, vertical hair roll keeps the locks out of the face. The box pleat is as perfect for career women today as it was back then.
© Getty Images
38 / 52 Fotos
1957: soft, full curls
- Liz Taylor's iconic look, a soft, elegant, loose hairstyle, characterized the mid-50s.
© Getty Images
39 / 52 Fotos
1956: Ponytail
- This super-simple style we all know was popularized by none other than French sex symbol Brigitte Bardot. Yes, her again!
© Getty Images
40 / 52 Fotos
1955: Barrel curls
- Full, round curls, like Jayne Mansfield's, gave the blonde hair a bouncy look.
© Getty Images
41 / 52 Fotos
1954: Blonde bombshell hair
- The blonde bombshell hairstyle became popular thanks to Marilyn Monroe, the most famous bombshell of them all.
© Getty Images
42 / 52 Fotos
1953: Short crop
- Audrey Hepburn made the short haircut accessible to the masses. After she cut her hair in 'Roman Holiday' in 1953, women fell in love with this modern, casual style.
© Getty Images
43 / 52 Fotos
1952: Italian cut
- Inspired by Italian actresses, Dorothy Dandridge popularized this elegant pixie haircut with sculpted curls.
© Getty Images
44 / 52 Fotos
1951: Pinup bangs
- With her outrageous personality and iconic style, Bettie Page and her famous bangs influenced women who wanted an edgier take on the traditional look.
© Getty Images
45 / 52 Fotos
1950: Chignon
- Actress Grace Kelly wore many elegant hairstyles that influenced American women in the early 1950s, before she married Prince Rainier III of Monaco and subsequently retired from acting. The chignon is a timeless look that she popularized.
© Getty Images
46 / 52 Fotos
1949: Brushed-out curls
- Linda Darnell and other celebs made soft, product-free waves a big hit.
© Getty Images
47 / 52 Fotos
1948: Elegant updos
- Following the example of stars such as Joan Fontaine (pictured) and Lana Turner, fashion-conscious women wore updos that were often accessorized with clips or pins.
© Getty Images
48 / 52 Fotos
1947: Crown braid
- In the 1940s, braided hairstyles such as crown braids and plaited chignon hairstyles, as worn by stars like Billie Holiday, were all the rage, often jazzed up with fabric or contrasting colored strands.
© Getty Images
49 / 52 Fotos
1946: Loose curls
- Throughout the era, a softer curled look, like Rita Hayworth’s deep side part and full waves, stayed in vogue.
© Getty Images
50 / 52 Fotos
1945: Victory rolls
- Just like Betty Gable, many women celebrated the end of the war with voluminous 'victory curls,' a hairstyle that became an iconic look of the era. Sources: (Cosmopolitan) (Harper's Bazaar) (Good Housekeeping)
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51 / 52 Fotos
Which hairstyle was in fashion the year you were born?
Half a century of iconic hairstyles
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From the short pixie to the long bohemian, hair trends change over time and leave the strongest impressions of each era's style. In the ever-changing world of beauty, there is always at least one iconic hairstyle that represents a particular year.
If you want to know what hairstyle was hot the year you were born, click through this gallery and take a trip down memory lane.
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