80’s Hairstyles

One of the most memorable hairstyles of the best decade ever was 80s crimped hair. There was nothing quite like the 1980s when it came to fashion trends, and crimped hair was one that was uniquely recognizable. The wild styles and bright colors made it a very unique time in history. Along with the 80s being a very colorful time,…

One of the most iconic hairstyles of the 1980s was feathered hair. Everyone remembers the 80s hairstyles that were over the top, but there were also some that were more conservative. Styles like 80s feathered hair were exactly that, and it was a popular choice among many young adult women (and men) during that era. People today may look at…

One of the most memorable hairstyles of the 1980s was the Flock of Seagulls Haircut. If you grew up in the 1980s, then chances are you were either a fan of A Flock of Seagulls or knew someone who was. And if you were into that type of music, chances are you knew someone with the Flock Of Seagulls haircut….

The 1980s is known for many things, and one of them are the different hairstyles that people rocked. And one of the most iconic hairstyle of the 1980s was “The Mullet”. In addition to the mullet, hairstyles like flattops, hi-top fades, jheri curls, permanent waves, large hair-dos and puffed up styles were also favorites. However perhaps the one haircut that…

Everyone knows the 80s was known for big hairstyles, but it was a great time for facial hair as well. The 80s moustache is a throwback to a time when body hair was all the rage, a far cry from today’s smooth as a baby’s bottom trend. Chances are if you could grow facial hair in the 1980s you probably…

If you grew up in the 80s and were into the punk scene of the time, there is a good chance you may have rocked the “Mohawk”, or at least were friends with someone who did. Mohawks were a popular 80s punk fashion hairstyle that looks like a feline’s hair standing on end. In the 80s big hair was en…

If one particular item could sum up life in the 1980’s, Aqua Net Hairspray would be a frontrunner! In an era that was marked by prominent shoulder pads, aggressive neon colors, and spandex apparel as a second skin, Aqua Net reigned supreme. Just as clothes were bright, tight, and over-the-top, hair was layered, teased, lacquered, and rendered unmovable from vigorous…

The High Top Fade (or Hi Top Fade) is an 80s classic hairstyle that was particularly popular amongst African Americans.  It involved shaving the side and back of your heads real low and combining it with a modified afro puff that reached to the sky (the higher the better)! High Top Fade In The 80s Although not as popular with…

Explaining to today’s generation the hair fad called the Jheri Curl or sometimes spelled “Jerry Curls” can be a bit difficult, especially when you tell them about the work and mess involved in creating this memorable 1980s hairstyle. There’s the chemical process of getting a Jheri Curl hairstyle, as well as the excessive upkeep, and that can be a little…