Ahh, the ‘90s. An era defined by MTV, slam books, and more boy bands than we care to count. Some of our absolute fave pop culture moments were born out of this decade, and when we think back on it, we can’t help but relish in the wonderfully wild ‘90s hairstyles. From messy buns to a broad selection of bangs, and of course, butterfly clips galore – IT-girls of the era were serving enough inspo to carry us right into the following decade.
So today, we are taking inspiration from the days when the “Rachel” was all the rage, and the crimp was cool. If you’re as nostalgic as we are, then you’ll love this round-up of the ten most quintessentially ‘90s hairstyles we would low-key wear today. We might get some strange looks, but hey, we’ll never shy away from an adventurous beauty look. Keep scrolling to know our faves.
‘90s Hairstyles That Are Worth Adding To Your 2022 Mood Board
Quasi Cornrows
The only thing that could make this style more ‘90s is a butterfly clip placed at the end of these pseudo cornrows. This half-rolled hairstyle, also dubbed “picture-day hair” ruled this decade, and we’re officially on a mission to bring this back.
Claw Bangs
On the other end of the band spectrum were these fringe bangs, defined by face-framing peekaboo pieces. If you’re exacting a round brush and a blow-dryer will help you nail the look.
Bedazzled Bandanas
Ok, so in all fairness, this photo was taken in the year 2000. But it’s important to call it out here because it exemplifies the influence that ‘90s hip-hop had on style and culture well into the decade that followed. J.Lo’s bedazzled bandana accentuating her braided hairdo is proof.
Teeny Double Dutch Pigtails
This easy hairstyle screams ‘90s. Britney Spears fashioned her short haircut into two messy plaits fastened on the ends with elastics and just enough hair peeking out of the bottom for a playful hairdo.
Messy Bun + Wispy Tendrils
Don’t be fooled by the name: The messy bun could be a super-chic look. Mandy Moore proved this point on a ‘90s red carpet, where she kept with the undone theme by letting some face-framing tendrils hang loose.
The Rachel
Do we even need to explain? Didn’t think so. We have a feeling that Rachel Green would have sworn by this handy little contraption – we’re obsessed, too!
Sky-High Ponytail
Leave it to supermodel Tyra Banks to claim even more height with this sleek high pony. The flipped curl and swooshed band adds that much more ‘90s flair.
Butterfly Clips
The IT-girls of the ’90s weren’t afraid to push the envelope when it came to hair. Here, we see the star adopting a trend that took hold of just about every ‘90s girl: the infamous butterfly clip. It was such a thing.
Which of these hairstyles is more your style?
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