Talk about 90’s nostalgia…Nothing screams 90’s tribute more than poofy-colorful scrunchies right? Wrong!
In honor of the decade that keeps on giving, I chose to celebrate the hairdos that will live on in millennial infamy. Every girl is guilty of committing at least one of these classic hairstyle crimes- and spent most of their womanhood trying to deny their effort. We know the 90’s was a time of the grunge era, but there was no need for women to act out in anger on their hair in this way. Guided by the pubescent MTV generation, celebrities and television’s biggest star helped women across the country embrace the trends of the moment. Guinea pig or not, these hair fads defined a 90’s style at its finest.
The more accessories, the more added bonus of envious admirers and gentlemen callers- or so we thought. Love em’ or hate em’, the 90’s encouraged self-expression with any statement pieces necessary.
10. Bandanas
Embroidery? Paisley patterns? Skulls? My God, nothing was off limits while wearing this rag around our heads. Although more often than not we associate this rock-star look with biker dudes, we forget that fashionista’s are the ones who decided to make this the chosen accessory for the close of the century.
9. The Win Pixie
The androgynous cut could only be pulled off if you had a perfectly structured face with elevated cheek bones and a dazzlingly, winning smile. For the rest of the population, well… that’s what hair extensions are for.
8. Feathered Bangs
There needed to be just the right amount of lift at the root in order to sustain the proper wingspan around the face. Big round brushes were a vital instrument framing the fly-a-ways ever so particular. The hairspray may have left your scalp itchy and dry, but that’s nothing compared to the emotional damage you suffer from viewing old middle school photos of yourself.
7. Skunky Color Streaks
A girl’s badass persona was gauged by the size-able range of chunky colors painted abruptly throughout her head of locks. Infusing bright, bold and contrasting colors was a key element to prove to everyone that you’re simply just a girl in this world who cannot be tamed by no man or society. Nothing says get away from me more than looking like a skunk.
6. Spikey/Twisty Up-dos
A dainty, sleek pony tail or ballet bun? As if! If you were going to rock an up-do in the 90’s, it simply wasn’t complete without obnoxious amounts of twists and spikes. It wasn’t your standard messy bun, there was a lot of strategy involved in creating the aesthetic fanned-out look of misplaced wisps.
5. Britney Braids
Whether you chose a preppy fishtail, French pigtails or basically just trying to copycat a popstar’s iconic introduction into mainstream, braids were everywhere. Braids are always being re-invented so never feel trapped or pigeon held by your overlapped, roped sections.
4. Crimpin’ Ain’t Easy
Depth, body and volume are always chic. Whether its spiral curls, loose beachy cascading waves, or fresh cut layers, the bigger, the better- except in the case of crimping that is! However, the 90's runways and leading ladies all fell victim to the crimping iron. Not only was this a time consuming process, but it did nothing for attracting the opposite sex, unless of course they were hungry and mistook you for a plate of crinkle fries.
3. Flip-Out Blow Out
The “Bob” haircut only survived the 90's inspired by its “Girl-Next-Door” true identifier- the flip. Popularized by the “hotties” of Hollywood, every girl decided to chop it off and flip it out instead of under.
2. Butterfly Clips
The mini butterfly clips were to the 90's what hairspray was to the 80's…You could never get enough! The more diverse assortment in your collection, the merrier. As long as the various pastels and other color combinations of Mariah Carey’s favorite added accent matched your overall outfit, you were ready for a night on the town, or at the very least, it secured you a seat at the popular table of the cafeteria.
1. The Rachel
Without a doubt, potentially the biggest hair revolution in fashion history, The Rachel was a hairstyle of epic proportions. Jennifer Aniston has famously proclaimed her dissatisfaction that her hair made more headlines than her career roles. Despite her attempt to crack jokes, the sitcom character’s hair continually evolved from season to season only solidifying her title as a hair icon. The actress single-handedly is responsible for the most requested quaff of all time! In 2015, women are still bringing in photos of The Rachel.
Nostalgia never dies!
