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Our Favorite ’90s Hairstyles Get a 2018 Upgrade

Our Favorite ’90s Hairstyles Get a 2018 Upgrade

If you grew up in the ’90s, we bet you’ve worn some pretty epic hairstyles. Mini buns, high ponytails, and some of the best hair accessories around! These trends hold a special place in our hearts. If only we could rock the hair we used to back then, right? Just like our favorite throwback fashions, these hairstyles are making a comeback with a modern upgrade that you can wear while still #adulting. Check out our favorite takes on the classic looks below.


High Ponytail:

Profile of Hailey Baldwin with high ponytail. to stay true to the ’90s trend. (Photo via Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic/Getty)
Cardi B rocking a '90s updo with front tendrils.

2.Tendrils: Paired with buns, braids, half-up ponies, and the like, tendrils were the cherry on top back in the day. Today, create a put-together ‘do that you can wear everywhere from the gym to the office and even out on the town. Pin your hair into your favorite updo and pull long pieces out to frame the front or side of your face. Be sure to add a no-frizz spray to tame your hair all day. (Photo via Kevin Mazur/Getty)

Ariana Grande wearing her hair pulled back with clipped bangs.

3. Clipped Back Bangs: What was once a strategy to hide that awkward growing-out phase is now a major hair statement. Part your strands down the middle or off to the side and snap in some teardrop-shaped barrettes for an instant #GoodHairDay. (Photo via Gotham/Getty)

Janelle Monae wearing a double bun hairstyle.

4.Double Buns: In tribute to the beloved Spice Girls, wearing double buns feels oh-so-right. To achieve the larger-than- life chignons our favorite ’90s babes were known for, grab a crimping iron and create texture wherever you lack it. (Photo via Jon Kopaloff/Getty)

Bella Hadid wearing a zig-zag headband.

5.Low Messy Bun: In a rush? Slip into a zig-zag stretch comb headband, pull your hair into a bun, and run out the door. (Photo via Peter White/Getty)

Selena Gomez wearing a high braided ponytail.

6. Sporty Braided Ponytail: Give this ’90s pony a modern twist by adding a fishtail braid. Finish it off with a jumbo scrunchie at the base for a throwback beauty look that’s sure to turn heads. (Photo via Donna Ward/Getty)

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