We can’t help but adore the 1990s, especially when it comes to hair and hairstyles! We are all incredibly happy that everyone’s favourite gritty/minimalist decade is making a comeback. We call it punk females. The 1990s look is back and stronger than ever, from makeup and outfits to hairstyles and accessories. What about the hair? Oh my god, all the hair! These trends are making a comeback because of that daring and refreshing approach, whether it be faded, braided, or, yes, completely neglected. Everyone enjoyed dressing up for themselves and following their own rules during this pre-social media era, as evidenced by the haircuts and fashion of the time.
Please do yourself a favour and look over our selection of the most stylish 1990s haircuts if you’re still not convinced. This decade has more to offer, we assure you.
’90s Hairstyles for Women To Try
It goes without saying that a lot of individuals have been resurrecting and experimenting with ’90s haircuts. We’re presenting our favourite looks that we can’t wait to wear again, including accent braids and space buns.
1. Wispy Bangs with Half-Up Half-Down ’90s Hair
Nobody can say anything to make us stop like the half-updo. What’s not to love, really? Its adaptability is best displayed when worn edged up with a proper bun on the crown or college-coed style, pinned back with a bobby pin.
2. Top Knot
In terms of adaptability, the top knot also receives high praise. It was a brilliant way to upstyle your braids (or dreadlocks, or anything else you had going on) and still show off some great jewellery and neck accessories. It was one of the first day-to-night hairstyles of our time. Yes, now you know if you’ve ever lain awake at night thinking what haircut would go best with those velvet chokers and hoops.
3. French Braids
The classic ’90s braid is a French braid. First of all, it was the preferred look since it demonstrated real hairstyling prowess (props!). This was a pretty, feminine style for individuals who rebelled against the grunge subculture in the opposite way; also, it kind of matched all of your pastel clothes and scoop-neck shirts. particularly when paired with uneven fringe.
4. Micro-Fringe ’90s Hair
Baby sass! When this ’90s hair trend reappeared, to be honest, we weren’t sure we liked it for a brief while, but now we’re glad we said it. Because it’s all about feeling good about yourself, we’ve kind of fallen in love with this. A micro fringe is a self-assured look best suited for people who aren’t hesitant to go all in with big hair. Straight-up, unabashed, forehead-baring bangs—maybe with some vampy or matte lipstick to match—instead of side-sweeping, hacking, or cheating. To prevent the slick, make sure you apply some dry shampoo, such as Dove Care Between Washes Clarifying Dry Shampoo.
5. Stringy Texture
Nothing compares to bedhead in terms of sex or perfection. This translated back then, on long hair, into a texture that was half-stringy, half-rumpled, in all its glory on the second day or morning following. This style is so effortlessly stylish that it made us think of French girls—because everything about French girls is sultry). This appearance makes us glad to be normcore, especially when depicted in its favourite incarnation, with a middle portion. To get silky, frizz-free hair, make sure you use Nexxus Clean & Pure Nourishing Detox 5-in-1 Invisible Hair Oil.
6. Space Buns
We refer to them as the club scene’s muses; some call them space buns. Attending an underground party would be impossible if you didn’t run into a ferociously styled raver with two or more bulbs on her head. Space buns were one of the most understated yet stylish haircuts of the 1990s that you could wear with your going-out clothes. Perhaps more importantly, they freed up your head and shoulders so you could dance all you wanted. It was also a sexier take on bunches, another era-defining microtrend. Wear them with a gorgeous set of box braids, as shown above, for a more contemporary look.
7. Hair Clip Accessories
Glam accessories such as neon butterfly clips, glitter roll-ons, hair mascara, and daisy chains were all signs of a maximalist in the past. Hair accessories were not just for the grounds of music festivals; they were a proudly celebrated extension of your individuality. We can’t resist giving a nod of approval to the first-generation flower crowns, despite its unabashed frivolity and widespread popularity among mallrats.
8. Face-Framing Accent Braids
Apart from general boredom in Chemistry or life in general, these thin plaits were a quick and easy way to spice up an ordinary, everyday look. They were frequently worn as a subtle accent here and there. Really grungy.
9. Blunt Bob ’90s Hairstyles
Although the angled, attractive bob of today took a while to develop, we still adore its ancestor. The blunt bob’s total lack of layers gives it a little pageboy vibe, especially when the ends are tucked under, giving the wearer a more college, preppier look. These short hairstyles from the 1990s generated a sense of purity and freshness that is quite different from most looks from today.
10. Grunge Hairstyle
And without amazing grunge hair, what would 1990s hairstyles be like? The look was all about carefree texture (mainly air-dried) and a natural fringe, an homage to the legendary music of the era that was an angst-laden, subtly subversive call to action for Gen Xers everywhere. Tee ringer optional.
11. The ’90s Lob
One thing lob hairstyles of the 1990s had in common was the mini-flip. Due to the bluntness of most cuts, some bobs flipped more than others, but they all appeared to have a very flirtatious flip out. Simply curl the final inch or so of hair with a roller brush and your blowdryer to try out the ’90s flip on your contemporary lob.
12. Crimped Hair
One of the classic ’90s hairstyles that is regaining a lot of popularity is curled hair. Hair fashioned in tiny bends is back and stronger than ever, as seen on the latest runway shows. For those who are still undecided, we even have a guide on how to fake crimped hair without using hot tools.
13. Spiky Pixie
Although going really short was not a popular style in the 1990s, individuals who did so usually had spikey hair. Getting the spikey look is simple! A few people adopted extremely short pixie cuts in the 1990s, challenging conventional beauty standards with an edgy, spiky twist, inspired by the bold and adventurous spirit of that era.
14. Center-Parted Straight Hair
One of the most popular hairstyles of the time was extremely straight hair parted in the middle. The hairstyle’s adaptability and trendy yet minimalistic look won over many admirers. Since then, pin-straight hair hasn’t truly gone out of style, but it has undergone some subtle adjustments like part line modifications.
15. Sleek Half-Up Ponytail
Many of the young celebrities from the 1990s who attended red carpet events probably had a ponytail that was half up and slicked back. After a brief hiatus in the early 2000s, the half-pony is back and better than ever! The most widely used version is the high up-do. We adore creating hairstyles that are half up, but with a bit more curl and texture these days.
16. Wet Grunge 90s Hairstyles
In the alternative scene, the ’90s wet grunge aesthetic was huge. Simply rake a small amount of gel—such as Suave Max Hold Sculpting Gel—through damp hair to achieve today’s grungy wet look. For the best grunge look, let your hair air dry in a dishevelled manner.
17. Face-Framing 90s Hair Tendrils
Wearing slender tendrils that frame your face and center-parted hair will give you the ideal ’90s vibe. This technique made extremely straight hair seem less harsh and more romantic. Just remember to maintain the curl of your face-framing pieces by using a lightweight hairspray, such TRESemmé Compressed Micro Mist Level 2 Curl Hold Hair Spray, on your locks.
18. The Rachel Haircut
Many people in the later 1990s preferred lob haircuts with lots of layers added. Everyone adored this cut for its incredibly attractive dimensions, and it was flirtatious and playful (remember “the Rachel?”).
19. Bandana Headband
Nothing brings back memories of our early years quite like a bandana headband. Any ’90s hairdo may be quickly made more informal and street-style aware by just adding a bandana to it. Even now, we still enjoy wearing bandanas with basic top knots or quirky hairstyles like pineapple hairdos.
20. Tight Twists
Tight twists are a perfect example of a 1990s retro hairstyle. These looks were frequently paired with spiky half-updos and an abundance of butterfly hair clips. Alternatively, a stylish bun was worn with twists for a more formal touch. Currently, there has been a significant comeback for this particular style.
21. Crimp Hairstyles
This look was really defined back then, and it occasionally had a harsh crunch to it. With the introduction of new hair products and technology, you can now accomplish this look with a softer finish. Use a curling product that adds shine, such as Suave Professionals Curl Defining Cream, to prep hair for the recreated look. To achieve a larger and less defined look, use a crimping tool to produce your crimps and pull portions apart to stretch them out.
22. 90s Box Braids
Big braids with embellishments or gigantic blonde braids—we’re seeing a lot of variations on this style these days. Whatever colour scheme you choose, we adore the way the clash of tones appears with
23. Streaks
In a world when ombré and balayage are popular, the ’90s streak look is making a comeback! We advise against going too high in contrast if you want to try this style on your hair. Choose highlights that complement your natural hair colour by no more than two shades. Use a color-safe shampoo and conditioner set, such as Love Beauty and Planet Blooming Colour Murumuru Butter & Rose, to prevent your hair’s colour from fading.
24. Beanie 90s Hairstyles
The beanie, ah, sure. How much we cherish you, even in the midst of winter’s ugliness. Not only is this a practical fashion choice, but it’s also the ultimate classic haircut that’s really effortless to pull off when worn with a lob or bob. To calm down frizzies, simply add TRESemmé Smooth Serum to your hair, brush it, then wear your beanie over it. Donzo!
25. Middle Part 90s Hairstyles
The long, straight-parting hairstyles of the 1990s are at the other end of the hair spectrum. You’ll need a decent wide-tooth comb to help define your part and achieve a controlled hairstyle. Using a small round brush, concentrate on the ends as you use your blowdryer to produce a mini-wave for the carefree wavy effect. While blow drying, use TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Heat Protectant to give your hair a sleek appearance and shield your strands.
26. Teased Hairstyle with a Hidden Mini Braid
Drawing inspiration from the heyday of the 1980s, the 1990s teased hairstyle was less dramatic but still emphasised volume. To do this, comb your hair upward, generating volume, and then release each piece with a wide-tooth comb. Continue doing this around your entire head until you reach the desired depth. A cute hidden braid, which is always a wonderful idea, is also a part of this look!
27. Hair Clips
Claw clips, barrettes, or butterfly clips—either way, this adorable and useful accessory is all the rage in the 1990s. Because they go with any style, we adore them. A hair clip can be worn in a variety of ways, such as half-updos, ponytails, and downstyles.
It’s likely that this year, whether you’ve experimented with butterfly clips, french braids, or accent braids, you’ve drawn inspiration from the ’90s hair style!
