Iconic ’90s Hairstyles That Are Making a Comeback (2024)

It’s official, ’90s hairstyles have come fullcircle! With a host of A-listers opting for throwback styles –scrunchieanyone? We have seen modern versions of Baby Spice’s pigtails, the iconic Rachel cut and evencrimpedhair has made a comeback.

So, if you want to relive your youth or see the ’90s hairstyles that are being modernised by the likes of Gigi Hadid and Blake Lively, simply keep scrolling…

The Rachel

Of course, we had to kick-start our popular hairstyles in the 1990s withtheiconicRachelcut.Friendsfans will already be familiar with this voluminous, shoulder-length look worn by Jennifer Aniston in the hit TV show. Check out thosechunky highlights, too.

The ’90s Pixie Cut

If you’re looking for ’90spixie hairinspo, look no further than Winona Ryder’s cropped mane. At the time, Linda Evangelista also had a similar, tousled cut.

Dreamlover Curls

The only way to be a heartbreaker (get it?) in the ’90s was to wear Mariah Carey style curls. Her highlighted brown curls andside fringe was her signature style before the noughties hit.

Editor’s tip:Want to work this undone and tousled ‘do? Then all you need is a quick spritz of a texturising mousse, like the TRESemmé Volume and Lift Mousse.It willhelp to enhance natural movement, define layersandprevent your hair from falling flat. Talk about a multi-tasker!

Poetic JusticeBox Braids

Making her acting debut in the ’90s movie,Poetic Justice, Janet Jackson’s thickbox braids were (and still are) a legendary look.

The ’90s love for box braids didn’t stop there, as Stacey Dash’s characterDionnefromClueless(obvs) championed the look, too.

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Micro Box Braids

Micro braidswere also a ’90s fave! From Brandy to Jada Pinkett Smith, every famous black celebrity at the time gave this style a go.

Low Pigtails

Another example of pigtails in action, this time onSex and the City’sstar Sarah Jessica Parker.

’90s Chunky Highlights

Another Spice Girl who we got our hair inspo from? Ginger Spice! Back in the 1990s, Geri Halliwell experimented with chunky front highlights (akae-girl hair).

’90s Supermodel Blowout

We saw plenty of BIG hair in the’80sso it’s no surprise that the style continued to dominate throughout the ’90s. While bigblowout styles were mostnotably seen on supermodels such as Claudia Schiffer and Helena Christensen, no one done it quite so big as Cindy Crawford.

Aaliyah’s Deep Swoop

Aaliyah had some pretty great hairstyles and this deepswoop side fringehas to be her most recognisable style. Keeping her locks pokerstraightwith a glossy sheen, Aaliyah had everyone styling their tresses in a deep side parting and smoothing their hair along their face for a faux fringe finish.

Wispy Updos

Nineties girls loved leaving twowispy bitsof hair out in the front, especially when wearing messy or polished updos. If it’s good enough for Kate Moss…

Straight Hair

Naomi Campbell is another British supermodel we couldn’t stop obsessing over in the ’90s. Her love for long straight hairstylesboth on and off the runway, as evidenced here, inspired us all.

Flipped Hair

The humblebobbecame one of the must-have styles of the ’90s thanks to Drew Barrymore. Wearing her blonde bob with distinctive flipped out ends, Drew became the poster girl for those wanting a more off-beat hairstyle.

Half-Up Hair With Scrunchie

Hands up who used to own ahair scrunchieback in the day? Loved by the likes of Britney Spears and Danielle Fishel, every ’90s babe always had one (or two) at hand.

’90s Layers

Face-framing layers, anyone? If you’re ever looking for haircut inspo, just look at this picture of Danielle Fishel. Her gorgeous,shoulder-length layersadd movement and bounce to her mane.

’90s Crimps

Can’t decide ifcrimpingis for you? Well, back in the ’90s everyone was rocking this quirky trend. For a more subtle take on it, just look to Tia Carrere for inspiration!

Bandana Mania

When you want to channel the ’90s and early ’00s, grab abandana, fold it in half and tie it around your head.

Headbands

If you’re wondering whereBlair Waldorfgot her headband obsession from, this might give you a clue! This preppy look fromCluelessis a ’90s staple we can still get behind.

Blunt Long Bob

While you might think Kim Kardashian West started this trend, Britney Spears first debuted this iconicblunt lobin the ’90s.

Pink Hair

For Donatella Versace’s spring ’99 collection, Kate Moss’ hair was dyed this dreamy pink colour. Since then, the love forpink hairhasn’t stopped.

Want more inspiration? Just check out the ’90s hairstyles we’re crushing on and find out how to get them.