The current generation goes by the mantra less is more, taking a minimalistic approach to almost every aspect of life, from business and interior design to blog interfaces, daily outfits, make-up, and hairstyles. Nowadays, blunt bobs or lengthy lobs are all the rage. But back in the ‘90s, women enjoyed an array of hair trends, most of which were worn by iconic celebrities like Gwen Stefani, Mariah Carey, and Melissa Joan Hart.
The ‘90s was a time when youngsters followed the anything-goes philosophy when it came to fashion. The decade’s beauty trends were versatile and fun, though often admittedly over-the-top, and partnered with eccentric accessories, such as scrunchies, butterfly clips, and anything else you could think of. The ‘90s was a time for wild hair experimentations, characterized by the iconic styles you’re about to see below.
Who could forget the iconic hairstyle made so popular by the show Friends that all you had to do was ask for “the Rachel” and your hairdresser would know what you wanted? Jennifer Anniston’s first haircut in the show became a signature look of the ‘90s. Then there were those braided pigtails made famous by Britney Spears in her striking debut music video Baby One More Time?
Without further ado, let’s take you down memory with these 11 hair trends that shaped the identity of the ‘90s.
