There wasn't just one look that defined the'90s. “The short cropped bob, voluminous, bouncy blowouts, long hair with blunt ends and face-framing layers, sleek updos with face-framing pieces, and voluminous bombshell updos with face-framing pieces were all popular during this time period,” says Marjan.
1. Spike your hair. Men and women rocked spiked locks in the 90s. Train your hair upwards by drying it vertically with a blow dryer and brush. Then add pomade, gel or hairspray to seal the look. 2. Wear a 90s pixie cut. Use Velcro rollers or a blow drier with a diffuser to add some volume to your roots.
In the 90's we called it the 'Mushroom Cut'.
'Friends' debuted in 1994 and the straight hair of Jennifer Aniston, who played the character Rachel, was an instant hit with salons being inundated by women asking for a 'Rachel cut'. It remained one of the most popular cuts for a decade, taking over from the curls that were popular in the previous decade.
How to achieve the 90's blowout hairstyle 1) prep hair with Luxy hair heat protectant. 2) curl sections of hair all going away from your face. 3) Roll each curled piece into the Velcro roller. 4) wait for a minimum of 10 minutes to take them out. 5) Clip in your Luxy Hair extensions for extra volume.
The '90s blow-dry works best when the client has the right foundational haircut in place — we recommend face-framing layers, layers through the back, and a sweeping fringe. "The foundational cut definitely needs more forward graduations around the face — clients would think of it as 'feathering'.
The 1990s were all about iconic and diverse hairstyles that reflected the decade's unique fashion trends. Some of the popular hairstyles in the 90s were the bob, the pixie, the 'Rachel,' space buns, and crimped hair.
Thirty years ago, in 1994, the biggest fashion trends were denim, velvet, and animal print. Kate Moss nailed the "model-off-duty" look, and jeans were a style staple. Red-carpet looks were noticeably more casual than the glamorous and out-there looks of today.
Although the side ponytail started in the 1980's, it was still a favourite in the 1990's too.
The new wave and heavy metal fashion of the 1980s lasted until 1992, when Grunge and hip hop fashion took over in popularity. By the mid-1990s the grunge style had gone mainstream in Britain and the US, and was dominated by tartan flannel shirts and stonewashed blue jeans.
The 90's hair layers can be characterised as a shaggy, and flirtatious cut which became a sensation, leading women to flock to salons, clutching pictures of Jennifer Aniston, in a quest to recreate this iconic look.
Bright blonde remained one of the most popular shades throughout the '90s. The platinum hue has a diva essence, likely because of its high maintenance requirement. Regular root touch-ups are needed to keep this look on point, and it can take several appointments to reach your ideal bright blonde shade.
Off the runways, the humble headband quickly became a model-off-duty must-have, with Evangelista often seen wearing one while out and about in New York City throughout the '90s.
Slip dresses, bomber jackets, scrunchies and plaid flannel shirts were all the rage during the '90s — and many of these fashion trends are working their way back into vogue (although some of these pieces may have never left your closet).
Favorite jewelry styles in the 1990s included many big, bold pieces and more feminine and delicate design motifs. For example, chokers, arm cuffs, hoop earrings, and chandelier earrings were eye-catching, but hearts and butterflies were popular on charm bracelets or pendants.
'90s fashion for teens
For girls, common styles were babydoll and denim dresses over t-shirts and leggings, fuzzy sweaters, oversized sweatshirts, and plaid shirts over acid washed or light high-waisted straight leg jeans, capri pants, or denim and patterned shorts.
Scrunchies were wildly popular in the late 1980s and early 90s. Girls everywhere wore ponytails high and wrapped in rainbow-colored Scrunchies. Icons like Madonna made the velvet version a hit and TV shows like Full House put teen star power behind the trend.
There wasn't just one look that defined the'90s. “The short cropped bob, voluminous, bouncy blowouts, long hair with blunt ends and face-framing layers, sleek updos with face-framing pieces, and voluminous bombshell updos with face-framing pieces were all popular during this time period,” says Marjan.
Bouncy curls, feathered bangs, and crimped waves were all options when going for volume looks. More relaxed '90s hairstyles featured middle parts, straight hair with curled ends, and messy buns.