If you've looked at your mom's high school yearbook and wondered what she was thinking, or what anyone was thinking, you know full well that popular hairstyles have experiences quite the evolution. With everything from natural looks to those solidified into place with gallons of hairspray, hair trends are constantly evolving each year. We're looking back at the must-have hairstyles from the '20s, '40s, '60s, and beyond — and you'll see that the results are, well, mixed.
From one particular cut you won't believe has come back into style more times than we can count to short bobs and elaborate updos, we've pulled together more than 90 years of coveted hair
. You might find some inspiration for your next cut among these looks and start a whole new trend, though we might suggest leaving the bouffant in the '60s where it belongs.
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Take a look back through the years to see which of these memorable looks were all the rage the year you were born.
As soft and ethereal as the early films this style was worn for, brushed out waves gave actresses, like Mary Pickford, a feminine silhouette.
A thin, sometimes jeweled, piece of fabric worn around the forehead, this style was dubbed the headache band — not exactly an appealing accessory nickname, but it looks so chic!
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The total opposite of the era's fluffier looks, blunt bangs framed the face (and thin '20s brows) in the most literal way possible.
Sure, films were in black and white, but when the public heard that movie star Clara Bow dyed her hair red, henna sales skyrocketed.
One of the most famous wearers of the Eton crop, Josephine Baker rocked her stunning slicked-down style with a kiss curl, a thin swirl of hair on her forehead intended to add a touch of femininity.
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A style that is still as stunning now as it was then, finger waves was a heavily styled look (shown here on actress Alice Day) that gave softness to sharp, crisp bob haircuts.
Here, Louise Brooks shows off her thin eyebrows, bee-stung lips, and chic angular bob cut with swooping ends that was so popular during the '20s and '30s.
Unlike the looser styles of the decade, many women, including Greta Garbo, preferred to pull their hair tight and low into a dramatic 'do.
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A trend that has yet to go out of style, the deep side part was beloved by stars like Carole Lombard and millions of women alike.
Similar to finger waves, the Marcel wave was a highly styled wave worn by the likes of Jean Harlow, among many other actresses. Hairdresser Marcel Grateau is often credited for inventing the technique, which involved using hot curling tongs to give hair deep, defined waves.
It may have taken wearers a long time to properly accomplish pin curls (each piece is literally twirled into a circle to set the curl), but wow, were they worth it.
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Though she was known primarily for her iconic voice, Billie Holiday's stardom also popularized elegantly accenting hairstyles with flowers — specifically white gardenias.
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Worn during World War II by women employed in factories, this headpiece, made of cloth or yarn, held women's hair away from their neck.
Not content to keep things basic, stars like Betty Grable brought pin curls and finger waves to the next level with bold blonde hair, red lipstick, and fun fashion.
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With the femme fatale at the forefront of both fashion and cinema, stars like Veronica Lake ushered in sexy hairstyles that hid just one eye for an air of mystery.
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The ball drop, going on a dinner date with your S.O., or getting glammed-up for a 4 a.m. affair with your besties, your New Year's Eve plans deserve an elevated hairstyle—like one of the 33 looks on this list.
Behold: A full guide to the best New Year's Eve hairstyles, from sparkly hair accessories and dramatic bows to braided ponytails and voluminous extensions. Plus, I'm giving you a whole lotta beauty editor-approved tips to keep the flyaways down, your buns tight, and your waves shiny AF. Keep scrolling for 33 of our favorite hairstyles to try out this NYE.
Finish off any hairstyle (although I'm obsessed with Olivia Culpo's slicked-back, braided bun here) with a giant bow hair accessory for an easy but supremely festive look.
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Dare I say, this is the best New Year's Eve hairstyle because it fully embraces your greasy, unwashed hair after Christmas. Slick back your hair with some gel (I'm currently obsessed with hair sticks, like Emi Jay's Angelstick, to make sure every single flyaway is locked TF down). Then, gather all of your hair in the back of your head into a ponytail, twirling it around the base until you form a bun.
Trust: This look will never go out of style and always has a glam factor, making it perfect for all the NYE pics you're gonna take. To get your hair straight as can be like Jordyn Woods's, smooth it dry with a blow-dry brush first, then go over it with a hair straightener. As you glide the flat iron through your hair, follow the iron with a thin comb to really get it sleek. Then, smooth through a hair oil to add mega shine.
Festive as hell (just scroll through all the pics in this carousel for proof). But if you want to emulate her glam '70s bangs from the ice skating scene, wrap your bangs around a .5-inch round brush and blow dry to get the swoopy look. And if you need a lil extra help keeping them in place, pin them with no-crease hair clips while you do your New Year's makeup and spritz with strong-hold hairspray.
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While I'm certain Salma Hayek's hairstylist put in a whole lotta work into her waves above, I will probably achieve this look with minimal effort, and that's okay too! Just brush out your day-old curls, then spray a little texture spray to give your hair some grit and movement. And to give it a New Year's zhuzh, add a sparkly headband, and tease the hair behind it to give it some extra volume.
If you're heading to a super glitzy party, then you should def try this Old Hollywood bang look like Lily Collins. Why? Because it's impossibly chic and fancy, while also being shockingly simple to recreate at home. Part your hair to the side, and give yourself a blow out, curling all of your hair under with a round brush (I love using the round-brush and curl attachments on my Dyson Airwrap for this). Then, take a one-inch section of your bangs and swirl it into a C-shape. To keep it in place, pin it down with a no-crease hair clip for 20-30 minutes and slick it down with lots of strong-hold hair gel.
Ribbons are the it hair accessory of the holiday season (and will continue to be everywhere in 2024 too). So incorporate them into this simple yet stunning hairstyle for New Year's to remind everyone that you're ahead of the trends! To copy hairstylist Lacy Redway's look above from the Cristian Siriano Spring/Summer 2024 show, pin a long piece of ribbon to the center of your head and incorporate it into a braid on either side of your head. When you reach the nape of your neck, twist your hair into a bun and wrap the ribbon around, tying it into a bow or leaving it down for an ~undone~ vibe.
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I'm all about playing up high and low, like pairing a fancy-schmancy New Year's Eve dress with intentionally messy beachy waves. Juxtaposition, bb! A hair waver will help you achieve this piece-y style, but also load up on texturizing spray to get a matte finish throughout your hair to make it even more ~ perfectly imperfect~.
Enter 2024 on a more ~prim and proper~ note with this '60s-inspired hairstyle. These flipped-out
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