These (rather embarrassing) hair trends from the '90s may not have all stood the test of time, but they were the height of fashion back then. Every A-Lister going had a crimping tool ready for red carpet events, while hair accessories like the scrunchie and butterfly clips reigned supreme.
It's the era that gave us Friends, Clueless and cult rom-coms like Pretty Woman and Sleepless in Seattle, as well as the Spice Girls, platform heels, kitsch accessories and some very outlandish hair and beauty looks. Trends have a habit of coming back around, with the past years seeing some key '90s fashion trends back in vogue (grunge, bucket hats and spaghetti straps to name just a few). And these '90s hair trends are no different. Jennifer Aniston herself debuted a new 'Rachel' cut of Friends fame on the 2024 Golden Globes red carpet, while the pixie cut (in the style of a '90s Winona Ryder) has had an enduring appeal. Even the scrunchie has regained its place as one of our go-to hair accessories in the present day.
