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80s Hair Pic Style: How to Rock the Retro Look in 2023



Heather Dubrow has pretty classic style. The Real Housewives of Orange County alum always catches our eye with her non-stop parade of chic, designer looks, and timeless beauty. And though she's teased us with a shocking new hair hue, we've rarely seen her switch up her signature polished hairstyle. But in a recent Instagram post, the fashion designer took a hair-raising "walk down memory lane" filled with totally awesome '80s hair from her days as a beauty queen and sorority sister. And it's fair to say that we've never seen Heather quite like this.


Each pic is better than the last with Heather going from fresh-faced stunner with Working Girl-approved, full volume bangs to casual co-ed and beauty queen with a hair flip to rival Patricia Altschul's. She even adds shots from her days on the pageant circuit as she competed for (and won) Miss Syracuse.




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The 1980s can be categorized as a decade of excess. The new generation of young people placed a heavy emphasis on individuality, materialism and consumerism, all of which was reflected in the popular fashions and hairstyles of the time. As usual, the music, television and, for the first time, computer industries played a prominent role in determining what styles and trends took off across the country. While certain hair styles, such as androgyny, voluminous locks, long hair on men and the Jheri Curl were all born during the previous decade, the looks became more exaggerated and more extreme during the 1980s. When it came to hair, bigger was always better.Click through to see 10 of the most popular hairstyles of the 1980s!1. Big Hair


No matter your style, volume was in. The 1980s saw the onset of huge, voluminous locks on men and women, often in the form of long, curly hair. Inspired by heavy metal and appropriately-named "Hair Bands," huge hair was everywhere.


Stars like David Bowie and Paul McCartney wore the mullet as far back as the early 1970s, but the "business in the front, party in the back" hairstyle didn't truly take off until the mid-eighties. The mullet was another look worn by both men and women and could be seen in varying lengths on both curly and straight-haired heads.


Although it began in London in the late 1970s, the '80s really saw the rise of punk culture, with new genres of music and new waves of teens opting for tough-looking, leather, ripped and studded clothing and wildly colored and styled hair. Bleached hair became popular, along with spikes, mohawks and innovative uses of hair color. The look, though not entirely mainstream, became much more widely accepted as more young people sought to express their individuality through a unique sense of style.


Invented in the 1970s by hairdresser Jheri Redding, the Jheri Curl (also spelled Jerry or Jeri Curl) grew in popularity when international superstar Michael Jackson donned the wet look in the 1980s. The style involved a two-part application process that first softened hair, and then set the curls, resulting in a glossy, loose look.


Though ponytails have been around for centuries, the look was given new life during the 1980s by the inclusion of the hair "scrunchie," a large fabric hair-tie, often in bright neon or "hot" colors. Ponytails were usually worn high on the back or side of the head and secured with scrunchies for an overall effect that was designed to look fun and carefree. Though the style was commonly seen on younger girls and teens, adult women could be seen sporting the look as well.


The big hair trend of the 1980s extended to bangs, with women styling their fringe to great heights. Also known as "mall bangs," the sky-high bangs trend involved plenty of teasing and copious amounts of extra-strength Aqua-Net hairspray for a fluffy, voluminous look that could be seen on everyone from teen girls at the mall to famous celebrities.


The hi-top fade was another Eighties hairstyle that capitalized on height. The look made popular by emerging rap artists and hip hop groups like Salt-N-Pepa, Doug E. Fresh and Kid 'N Play, involved short hair on the sides of the head while hair at the top of the head is kept very long. As the decade progressed, the style evolved into a more structured shape with even greater length, and soon became a symbol of the Golden Era of hip hop music.


Cropped, voluminous and fluffed, the Princess of Wales' hair was a style all its own. Touching on the androgynous trend of the decade, the look was somewhat more demure than other styles but still managed to stand out. In fact, the look was so popular, that women across the world were rushing to their hairdressers in order to get their own version, and to this day, Princess Diana is still considered one of the biggest fashion and hair icons of all time.


The Eighties saw the rise of hairstyles unlike any other that had come before. Wild color, wacky shapes and whimsical styling resulted in looks that couldn't be categorized as anything other than "wild." Generally speaking, hair was big, fluffy, curly, crimped, colorful and accessorized. Parts were shunned, as were classic cuts and anything that could be considered "boring." Stars like Cyndi Lauper and Madonna changed their hair almost daily, inciting the masses to do the same. Wild Eighties hair was perhaps one of the most fun versions of self expression seen throughout the decade.


1980s hair was big, bold, and never boring. From mile-high bangs to crimped hair to ultra curly perms, 80s styles were about self expression. Teased hair, big hair punk rock looks, neon streaks of color, and dramatic accessories like plastic headbands with madonna-inspired black lace bows were all part of the 80s hair looks.


Perms were hot in the eighties, and nothing was better than a very curly permed look. Women sported tight curls and spiral perms everywhere. Teasing curly hair added to the volume, and volume was also essential for 1980s hair.


Crimping irons provided yet another way to add wave and body to 1980s hair styles. The obvious pattern crimping irons made in the hair was reflective of the bold and attention-getting styles of this decade.


Popular 80s bands were iconized not just for their music, but for their hair, too. The styles of the decade's "hair bands" influenced teens and fashionistas during the 80s. Huge spikes, mohawks, and big punk styles ruled the day


The side ponytail was a hugely popular hairstyle of the 80s. Hair was pulled all the way to one side of the head or the other, and secured as tightly as possible. The style could be worn with or without bangs, and was secured with plenty of hairspray.


With the exception of "pulled up" looks, one thing that you can say about all of the 80s hair styles is that they took quite a bit of work. Hot rollers, curling irons, crimping irons, perms, mousse and gel were just a few of the styling aids necessary to create the most popular looks of the decade.


Mohawks and side-shaven undercuts were an underground staple, particularly with the punk movement. Pairing these edgy looks with alternative hair colors, such as bright blues and greens, was also the norm. These days, this 80s hairstyle has pretty much resurfaced in all its subversive glory, and with a gamut of patterns and colors to boot.


Naturally, we also applied this bangs trend to the bobs of the era, which were delightfully blunt (and look super chic, even to this day). Bangs on short hair seemed even bigger than ever, we surmise to even out the cropped length. No complaints, just hairspray!


A lot of curly-haired beauties used to style their hair in a tapered look during the 1980s. To emulate, pin back the sides of your afro, or simply ask for a slightly tapered haircut that thinned down towards the nape.


This article was co-authored by Madeleine Johnson. Madeleine Johnson is a Hair Stylist and Hair Extensions Specialist based in Beverly Hills, California. She is affiliated with Hair by Violet Salon in Beverly Hills. Madeleine has over six years of hairstyling experience as a licensed cosmetologist. She specializes in microbead extensions and tape-in extensions. She trained under celebrity extension artist Violet Teriti (Chaviv Hair) and earned her cosmetology license from Santa Monica College.There are 7 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been viewed 76,674 times.


A classic lob is a haircut that is similar to a long bob but is slightly longer in the front versus the back. It has fewer layers than a shag and does not have bangs. A classic shag, on the other hand, has lots of choppy layers with fringe bangs.


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Logos on all types of fabric marked hip-hop fashion in the 1980s. Dapper Dan, or Daniel Day, was an American fashion designer who liked to brand his clothes. Day played a prominent role in popularizing well-known brands like Gucci and Fendi that we know today. When it came to mens 80s fashion, hip-hop greats like Run DMC, LL Cool J, Public Enemy had influential style.


Logos from these fashion houses could be seen on casual clothing, including tracksuits, leather jackets, bomber styles, and mink coats, but also accessories. One could rock sunglasses with colored or mirror lenses paired with a leather aviator jacket. The 1980s marked a turning point where accessories became more accessible to the broader public. Branded bucket hats, eyeglasses, gold chains, and the like all came into style.


Volume was the trend during the 1980s in terms of hair. Simple waves, big loops of curls, and styles with frizz were all the rage amongst women. Men went for more eccentric and bold hairstyles like mohawks, mullets, and even clean-shaven heads sparked by the punk movement. Another popular style for 1980s hair was dyed hair, and many would color their hair in all shades of bright blue, green, pink, or blonde! 2ff7e9595c


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