Our 50 Favorite Hairstyles of All Time
The great thing about an undercut (which, by the way, Selena Gomez has also been seen sporting) is that the wearer can either show it off - like Rosamund Pike at the freakin' Oscars! - or hide it by wearing her hair down. We love a hairdo that can have two personalities!
Think feathered bangs are weird, outdated, and way too '80s? Check out this photo of Selena Gomez and think again! The trend can definitely go very wrong (too much feathering and you've turned into your mom during her aerobics years), but they can definitely be edgy in the right hands.
Fishtails are just a fancier version of a basic braid, which has made them a mainstay at celeb events. Eva Longoria has been spotted wearing a messy/deconstructed version of the look on the red carpet, but fishtails are also a go-to for Blake Lively.
Hardly a red carpet goes by without at least one celebrity wearing a faux bob (long hair that's pinned under to create a chin-length style), but the trend dates back to the 1920s. Grace Kelly helped make it popular again in the '50s.
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When it comes to styling edges, the creative possibilities are absolutely endless. We're fully living for Zendaya's swirled baby hairs + sleek side part combo.
Blunt ponytails are currently popular with the influencers and supermodels among us - in part thanks to celebrity hairstylist Jen Atkin, who has styled several of her clients with the look. The good news? You just need some extensions and a pair of scissors to get Bella Hadid's look. And um, maybe a hairdresser.
It's sleek, it's shiny, it's minimalistic, and it's oh-so incredibly '90s. But in case you hadn't heard, everything '90s is in again - so go ahead, dust off your flat iron and make Rihanna proud.
Other than fringe dresses, finger waves like Bette Davis' might just be the best thing to come out of the 1920s flapper era. And yes, they're created using your fingers - plus a ton of product, super wet hair, and beauty salon dryers.
First of all, Janelle Monáe is the coolest person ever. Second of all, Space Buns are the coolest hairstyle ever. So the combination of the two is basically perfection. Of course we can't mention double buns without giving a nod to Brandy, who famously wore a braided version of the style in her Moesha days.
We call them Old Hollywood Waves thanks to their prevalence in the '30s and '40s, but they've never really gone out of style for celebs on the red carpet. The more glamorous the event, the more likely celebrities are to bust out this vintage look, and no one does it better than Blake Lively.
Cornrows are among the most versatile hairstyles out there, thanks to their endless pattern potential. Alicia Keys completely slayed this zigzagged design in 2005.
That's right, the bowl cut is on our list of favorites! Sure, you probably haven't seen anyone wearing one since elementary school, but as Ruby Rose proves, it's edgy, it's daring, it's different, and it's completely unexpected. In other words, we love it.
Another one from the elementary school archives! This throwback look became peak chic thanks in part to celebrity hairstylist Jen Atkin, who's been playing around with variants of bubble ponies on everyone from Kendall Jenner to Lily Collins.
Lana Del Rey has definitely helped make this Stepford Wives-esque look from the '60s/'70s cool again. The key to pulling it off? Long straight hair, a lot of teasing (or a Bump-It), and middle-parted bangs.
Has Natalie Dormer ever looked cooler? The completely shaved side contrasted with these Old Hollywood waves is *chef's kiss* perfection. And FYI, while this trend was popular in the twenty-tens, it was also popular in the Edwardian era among men. Huh!
Hands up if this photo immediately makes you break into a rendition of "All That Jazz"? Same. The '20s bob is a staple of the flapper aesthetic, epitomized forever by Louise Brooks, and usually involves short blunt bangs, and length that juuuuust covers the ears.
Zendaya styled her locs into a soft, partial updo at the 2015 Oscars - a timeless look that paired gorgeously with her gown.
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Okay, stay with us here. Yes, mullets are *the* most mocked haircut of all time. But! Clearly this photo of Kristen Stewart proves they can also be high fashion. So yes, consider bringing this to your next salon appointment....
Remember when you first heard about sock buns and spent an entire evening cutting up your socks and sticking them in your hair? Good times! While the trend has somewhat gone out of style in favor of the always chic messy bun, sock buns like Salma Hayek's will always have their place in our hearts.
A deep part, a sleek top, fluffy ends, and a perfectly styled curl just over the eye. These are the hallmarks of Veronica Lake's legendary signature style, which has been a staple on the most glamorous red carpets since her reign in the 1940s.
That's right, a low ponytail can be high fashion! (See what we did there?) In fact, Freida Pinto rocked the look at the Cannes Film Festival, and if she can pull this grade-school classic off on a red carpet, you can pull it off anywhere.
Name a more famous haircut, we'll wait. This gift to the beauty world was popularized by Jennifer Aniston during the early seasons of Friends, cementing itself as legendary in pop culture history.
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Then remember when Jennifer Aniston made side-parted front-layers a thing in the early aughts? So do we, because we had this exact haircut. And speaking of layers, here are a bunch of other choppy looks we love.
A relic of the punk era, spiky hair had a moment in the late '90s, and then again when Miley Cyrus hit the Met Gala in 2013. Nowadays, the look is less "BRB running to the grocery store" and more "BRB running to an avant-garde fashion event" - unless you're Guy Fieri, of course!
Popularized by Twiggy in the 1960s, there's barely one celebrity left who hasn't chopped her hair into a pixie at some point - from Jennifer Lawrence, to Anne Hathaway, to Zo? Kravitz. It never gets old.
Farrah Fawcett's circa 1970s feathered sweep has us living. It might be dated, but this look is iconic - so don't be surprised if you see models sporting Farrah hair on a runway near you.
Fortunately, the '90s trend of having teeny-tiny tendrils has been forsaken, and this updated, chunkier, more wind-swept version, as seen here on Jennifer Garner, is fully fabulous.
It's a pretty '60s style, sure, but beehives have been seen on the red carpet in recent years - by Adele and Lana Del Rey, to name a few. Honestly, any hairstyle that represents an alternate spelling of Beyoncé's fan club is fine by us.
It might be a little on the basic side, but a side-swept bang can be *so* flattering - especially on people with heart-shaped or round faces like Reese Witherspoon. Blunt bangs go in and out of fashion, but the side-swept look is a great alternative for people who don't want to commit to a full fringe.
A hairstyle named after a breakfast food? Yes, please. The Omelet Fold, which was popular in the 1940s, is a cousin of the Victory Roll and the much more timeless chignon. It was popularized by top stars of the era like Gene Tierney.
Forget elementary school, let's throw this thing back to the good ole days of pre-K when you doubtless rocked some version of this look. And while yeah, pigtails aren't appropriate for every occasion, Zooey Deschanel proves there's something sort of French-girl chic about them, no?
Crimped hair is back! Or at least it was when Katy Perry rocked this look at the Grammy Awards in 2012. While the style was most popular in the 1980s, it seems to have a resurrection every few years - and thank goodness.
Nothing says California Cool Girl like Chrissy Teigen's effortless beach waves - which are a staple on celebs during red carpet season. So what makes this look one of our favorites? The fact that you can do it at home by putting your wet hair in a messy bun and letting it air dry. Easy!
Look, the obsession with frosted tips wasn't exactly the '90s' proudest moment. But! They can actually look really cool. See? Kristen Stewart knows.
Got curls? Rock 'em! Natural curls like Halle Berry's are beautiful, empowering, and a dream to style - head over here for some tips and tricks for doing just that.
For when one half-ponytail isn't enough, obviously. But in all seriousness, adults can totally rock this iconic look. Don't believe us? Ask Gigi Hadid.
Wanna keep cool this summer? Just wander around with wet hair. Or, more specifically, gelled hair like Kim Kardashian's that's styled to make it look like she just emerged from a sexy shower.
For reasons possibly pertaining to "who has time to do this in the morning between chugging coffee?!" Victory rolls haven't experienced the same hair revival as other '40s styles. But we can alllll agree that Betty Grable's 'do is the epitome of glamour, right?
Side ponytails are extremely '80s and definitely a little on the lovably dorky side - unless you're Beyoncé at the Met Gala. In which case they're the literal best. Side-ponies have definitely had a moment in recent years, thanks in part to Queen Bey, and we aren't mad about it.
Ohhhhh, the middle-parted bang. How we've missed you! This look was popular on stars like Hilary Duff in the early aughts, and was often mysteriously paired with super curly hair. Sure, it's a little dated - but we kinda love it!
Okay, so Ginger Roger's style is basically a combination of a half-ponytail and finger waves, and we're absolutely obsessed. Every now and then a contemporary celeb will rock this look, but it deserves to be way more popular. Can you hear us, Bella and Gigi?
Who doesn't love a braid that makes you look like literal royalty? No one, that's who. Crown braids like Gabrielle Union's are pretty hard to master, but once you do, you'll be wearing them every day. (And head over this way for more braided looks while you're at it.)
Okay, so there's a lot to make fun of when it comes to hair in the '90s (butterfly clips, random neon green clip-in extensions...), but Drew Barrymore's flippy bob is everything. Bets on whether or not this look comes back in style?
If you're looking for afro inspo, look no further than Solange. The singer frequently wears her curls picked out - like when she showed up to the amfAR Milano 2012 gala in this white gown looking like an actual goddess.
Oh look, another hairstyle we rocked in elementary school come back to haunt us! But honestly, we're not mad about it. The mini-pony is a contemporary classic - and it gives your hair extra volume.
Few people get to fully own a hairstyle, but Meg Ryan is one of them. The bob/pixie haircut she rocked through the You've Got Mail era is basically the most '90s thing that's ever happened, and we remain obsessed to this day.
Hair twists can be styled in a number of ways, and always look awesome. We're loving this deconstructed version on Shay Mitchell, complete with a deep side part.
Popular in the '70s punk scene, mohawks have never *really* slipped out of popularity with the edgier among us, and thank goodness because they're completely badass. Pink is known for rocking the look, but celebs like Rihanna, Kelly Osbourne, and Miley Cyrus are also fans.
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Popularized by the living legend known as Cher, stick-straight super-long hair is still one of the best looks money can buy. And considering all you need is a straightener, you probably don't even need that much money to get it. Go forth!
Who says parts have to be straight? No one, that's who - so high five to anyone creative enough to mix things up with a zig-zag. (FYI, this style looks especially good on people with highlighted hair like Julianne Hough's so the sections really pop.)
The Undercut
The great thing about an undercut (which, by the way, Selena Gomez has also been seen sporting) is that the wearer can either show it off - like Rosamund Pike at the freakin' Oscars! - or hide it by wearing her hair down. We love a hairdo that can have two personalities!
Victory Rolls and undercuts and faux bobs, oh my!
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