From J.Lo to Jennifer Aniston, These Are the '90s Hairstyles We'll Never Forget (2024)

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1.TinyTwists 2. The Winona Pixie 3. Micro Braids 4. Bumped Bob 5.FeatheredFringes 6. Claw Bangs 7. Teeny Double Dutch Pigtails 8. The Flip 9. Bedazzled Bandanas 10. Jumbo Box Braids 11. Butterfly Clips 12. Shortest Possible Platinum Pixie 13. The Hilary Banks 14. Messy Bun + Wispy Tendrils 15. The Rachel 16. The Sky-High Pony 17. Antennae 18. Two Braids 19. Chunky Highlights 20. Scrunchies

Ah, the '90s. An era defined by MTV, halter-neck tops, and more boy bands than we care to count. Some of our absolute favorite 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. And with the boom of the Y2K trend that we've seen over the last few months, it seems we're not the only ones who are feeling a little nostalgic.

From messy buns to abroad selection of fringes, and, of course, butterfly clips galore, there was something special about the hair trends from this time. The It girls of the era, such as Britney Spears, Janet Jackson, and Gwen Stefani, were serving up enough inspiration to carry us right into the following decade.

If you're as nostalgic as we are, then you'll love this roundup of the 20 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 reading for our favourites.

1.TinyTwists

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The only thing that could make this style more '90s is a mini clip placed at the end of these tiny twists. This half-rolled hairstyle, also dubbed "picture-day hair" by the primaryschool set, ruled the decade.

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Kitsch

Recycled Plastic Mini Classic Claw Clips 16pc

The perfect mini-sized claw clips that screams 90s hairstyle.

2. The Winona Pixie

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The subtle layers andlaid-backstyling made this pixie cut an instant hit when Winona Ryder debuted it in the late '90s.

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Ouai

Ouai Matte Pomade 50ml

Pixie cut devoteesknow the power of a great pomade—this one smells good, too.

3. Micro Braids

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No one rocked micro braids quite like Brandy Norwood. This was her signature hairstyle on her hit TV show Moesha as well as in her real life.

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Bread Beauty Supply

Hair-Oil: Everyday Gloss

Keep your braids looking fresh everyday with a little hair gloss.

4. Bumped Bob

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The soft curl added to this classic bob adds an interesting element tothehairstyle. Shown here on an angelic-looking Angelina Jolie, this spin on the bob would make us do a double take if we saw it walking down the street today.

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John Frieda

Luxurious Volume Perfectly Full Mousse

Go big or go home with our favourite afforable mega-volume mousse.

5.FeatheredFringes

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There was a period of time when it seemed like everyTV character was sportingthese voluminous, feathered fringes. From D.J. Tanner to Kelly Bundy and, of course, Tiffani Thiessen's Saved by the Bellcharacter, Kelly Kapowski, these bangs were the mark of a cool girl.

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6. Claw Bangs

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On the other end of the fringespectrum were these clawbangs, defined by face-framing, peekaboo pieces.

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Ghd

Natural Bristle Radial Brush Size 4

Never underestimate the power of the perfect round brush.

7. Teeny Double Dutch Pigtails

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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 bottoms for a playful 'do.

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Boots

Clear Polybands 150s

Invisible elastics will do the trick.

8. The Flip

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From the pencil-thin eyebrows to the dark lipstick and the leopard-print collar, this photo of our queenDrew Barrymore is like a time capsule into the '90s. Her flipped hair (and those enamel hair clips) is another huge clue as to which decade we're looking at.

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Dyson

Airwrap™ Multi-Styler Complete

When your go-to 'do calls for a multipurpose tool.

9. Bedazzled Bandanas

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Okay, so in all fairness, this photo was taken in the year 2000. But it's important to call 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 hairstyle is proof.

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Free People

Daisy Feather Bandana

A refresh on the classic bandana—a daisy print always works.

10. Jumbo Box Braids

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Janet Jackson's braids circa Poetic Justicewere (and still are) a legendary look. The addition of this newsboy cap solidifies it as one of our favourite looks of hers.

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Aveda

Be Curly Curl Enhancer

Keep your braids healthy and hydrated with this daily moisturising treatment.

11. Butterfly Clips

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Stefani wasn't afraid to push the envelope when it came to hair. But here, we see her adopting a trend that took hold of just about every '90s girl: the infamous butterfly clip. It was such a thing.

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Monki

Butterfly Hair Clips in Silver Glitter

Prepare for this trend to make a comeback by stocking up on these butterfly clips.

12. Shortest Possible Platinum Pixie

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Jada Pinkett Smithshowed us plenty of short haircuts in the '90s, but this bleach-blonde, barely there cut takes the cake.

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Tigi

Bed Head Mini Manipulator

Fight frizz and humidity on shorter styles with daily use of this texturising and thickening styling paste.

13. The Hilary Banks

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Everything aboutThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Airisa perfect representation of'90s life,but nothing compares to Hilary Banks's perfectly coiled coif, which she'd often top with a statement hat or oversize bow to tie herensembletogether.

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Briogeo

Curl Charisma Rice Amino and Avocado Leave–in Defining Crème

If you are naturally curly, then you alreadyknow the importance of using products specifically formulated for curly hairtextures. This leave-in treatment from Briogeo leaves curls bouncy and defined.

14. Messy Bun + Wispy Tendrils

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Don't be fooled by the name: The messy bun could be a super-chic look. Paltrow proved this point on a '90s red carpet, where she kept with the undone theme by letting some face-framing curls hang loose.

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T3

T3 Whirl Trio Interchangeable Styling Wand Set

Just wave this magic wand, and voilà!

15. The Rachel

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Do we even need to explain? Didn't think so.

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Revlon

One-Step Hair Dryer and Volumizer

We have a feeling Rachel Green would have sworn by this handy little contraption.

16. The Sky-High Pony

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Leave it to supermodel Tyra Banks to claim even more height with this sleek high pony. The flipped curl and swooshed bang add that much more '90s flair.

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Pro Detangler

It never hurts to go back to great basics. This hairbrush effortlessly glides through the hair without snagging.

17. Antennae

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Nineties girls were all about an undone look, as evidenced by the trend of leaving just two straight strandsof hair out in the front of an otherwise polished style.

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So Eco

Tail Comb

Perfect for creating antennae at home.

18. Two Braids

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In an era marked by plenty of grungier looks, this almost childlike style really stood out. Note the clipped bangs as well.

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London Hair Clip 4 Pack in Tortoiseshell

Who said clips had to be simple? Add apretty touch to your hairstylewith these adorable clips.

19. Chunky Highlights

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Apparently subtlety just wasn't in style in the '90s. Kelly Rowland's lurid streaks, coupled with her choppy cut, were clearly meant to stand out.

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Super Cool Colour - Odd Fuchsia

We're fully in support of bringing back (temporary) colourful highlights.

20. Scrunchies

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Scrunchie madness was such a defining trend of the '90s. They were perfect for securing any kind of ponytail or even just wearing around one's wrist like a bracelet. You know, just in case.

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Satin Sleep Scrunchies

Fact: Onecan never have too many scrunchies.

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