1. Half Braided Updo
Make your look glam rock-inspired easily with this style, featuring a crimped section and teased volume. Perfect for medium-length hair, it adds texture without overshadowing it; use strong-hold hairspray to avoid flyaway strands!
2. High Ponytail
The high ponytail is a timeless look made famous by preppy pop culture icons like Gidget, and I Dream of Jeannie. Easy to create, this style makes an impression statement at date nights or girls’ nights out – women with this look often feel like captivating wildcards which can easily switch between casual and elegant styles. This hairstyle is ideal for medium wavy locks as it can easily be styled. Brush through, and you will achieve a sleek and polished look! For an additional fuller effect, add straight extensions for fullness, or add colorful scrunchies for fun!
3. Feathered Hair
This hairstyle works well for all face shapes and hair lengths – and women with long or medium-length locks may find this particularly suitable. Tilda Swinton made this look famous in the ’80s by often wearing it with a French twist – she often rocked a voluminous top and sleek twist, along with short and wavy bottom. Olivia Munn is another excellent example of this style, as she frequently sports layered feather cuts with either a side or center part. These layers look especially lovely on straight hair and can help highlight its natural volume.
4. Coconut Twist
If you’re searching for an easy and stylish 1980s hairstyle, the Coconut Twist may be what you’re after. This look combines braiding with bun styling for maximum convenience, adding a splash of color and a scrunchie for added drama! This ’80s hairstyle was immensely popular with musicians and celebrities looking to express their unique styles. It includes long locks at the nape of the neck resembling a rat tail, often worn with leather jackets and ripped jeans.
5. Beehive Bun
Beehive Buns are an easy and stylish way to add some 80s style into their look, easily reproducible at home and perfect for use with various hair accessories. Perfect for long locks that need volume on their crown.
The 1980s were known for big hair. From voluminous blowouts and teased and backcombed styles to full-blown perms, wearing big locks made an impactful fashion statement that made any woman feel like an actress in Hollywood. If you prefer something less daring, try opting for a bi-level style with short top layers and longer back length. This look has proven popular with men and women and has even been worn by Janelle Monae!
