The Best '90s Hairstyles That Are Trending in 2023 (2024)

Taken just a few years before actress Gwyneth Paltrow won an Oscar for Shakespeare in Love, but she was already ruling the red carpet. The updo feels unfussy in the best way possible—face-framing tendrils, imperfect bun—and can easily be recreated on your own.

Supermodel Cindy Crawford’s signature look—big, blown-out hair—doesn’t actually scream ‘90s—instead, it feels timeless. But Marjan reminds us this is the “iconic blowout” of the era. You can easily DIY with hot rollers.

Back then, she was just Jenny from the Block. And her messy bun, finished off by some hair clips. If you don’t have the hair texture to get this look on your own, may we suggest another icon of the ’90s, a crimper?

Before she was the host and lead judge of “America’s Next Top Model,” Tyra Banksruledg the runways. Her flipped-out long bob is teased at the crown for extra volume.

When No Doubt dropped their first album, “Tragic Kingdom,” in 1995, it started a beauty revolution. Lead singer Gwen Stefani’s blue raspberry bob and penchant for complex hairstyles (braids and buns, wet sets) set a mood. Modern admirers know to skip the culturally appropriative bindi.

A simple, voluminous blowout was supermodel Naomi Campbell’s signature look through the ’90s. The look is actually easier to get than you’d think, and we have details here.

The’90s were Winona’s world and we were just living in it. This pixie was chopped by mononym hairstyling legend Garren, who gave her delicate baby bangs to match the short chop.

Is there a hair accessory other than butterfly clips that feels more definite of the decade? I don’t think so. Kirsten Dunst’s twists are finished with a single butterfly yellow clip similar to these.

Supermodel and hair chameleon Linda Evangelista tried it all in the ’90s—baby bangs, bleach blonde pixie, fire engine red bob—and her natural brown hue in a flipped-out bob.

Our patron saint of box braids. Brandy got her start in the ’90s with a huge television career and a popular eponymous pop-R&B album.

Perhaps the biggest It Girl of the ’90s, Kate Moss’s signature look of golden hair and long layers is still going strong over 30 years later.

To get Penelope Cruz’s undone waves, try a salt spray or sleep with it braided.

To get the late Brittany Murphy’s signature look of the era (which is also very Mary J. Blige), you need piecey layers and a good roll of the wrist.

A crimper again?! You know it. To get all the volume at your roots just like Christina Aguilera, position the crimper as close to your scalp as possible.

Actress Drew Barrymore told me she picked up these daisies from the bodega as a last-minute addition to her look before walking the red carpet. All we can say is we love it.

Before she shaved her head for 1997’s G.I. Jane, actress Demi Moore kept her dark hair short and accessorized with pieces like this burgundy beret.

Valley Girl blonde took over America after Alicia Silverstone starred in 1995’s Clueless.

Julia Roberts’ smile isn’t the only thing she’s known for... just look at those curls. Her signature red and natural texture made her eternally red carpet-ready.

Known for her role as Will Smith’s youngest cousin Ashley Banks on Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Tatyana Ali’s bucket hat was an accessory of the moment.

Uma Thurman’s look was simple—below the chin layers and a slightly off-center part—but perfection.