The Top 50 Iconic Hairstyles Of The Last 50 Years

UPDATED 2/8/2022 Audrey Hepburn's beehive, Elvis Presley's quiff and Jennifer Aniston's 'Rachel' cut were named among the most iconic hairstyles in history. Sacha Mascolo-Tarbuck, Global Creative Director for Toni & Guy, who conducted the survey, said: "Audrey Hepburn's beehive in Breakfast At Tiffany's is a style almost everyone is familiar with, even if they have never seen the film." The image of her with her dark hair piled up while she is holding a cigarette holder is one of the most recognizable film images of all time.... The fact that the famous style is still topping these kinds of lists half a century since the film was released shows how iconic it really is — and it gained even more fans when the film was re-released not that long ago. The top ten features styles from across the last 50 or so years — from Katherine Hepburn's beehive, right through to Jennifer Aniston's face-framing layers — and really show how style and fashion have evolved over the years. These styles are instantly recognizable, despite many of them being from a whole generation ago — and they will probably still be as iconic for generations to come." 1. Brigitte Bardot — Messy Bedhead Look Bardot brought into fashion the choucroute ("Sauerkraut") hairstyle (a sort of beehive hair style) and gingham clothes after wearing a checkered pink dress, designed by Jacques Esterel, at her wedding to Charrier. She was even the subject for an Andy Warhol painting. Pinterest Much Younger Bardot 2. Audrey Hepburn — 'Breakfast At Tiffany's' Beehive Undoubtedly one of the most well-known pictures of Audrey Hepburn, her role as Holly Golightly in Breakfast At Tiffany's saw her wear her hair piled on top of her head in a beehive The Beehive, made famous by Hepburn's Breakfast At Tiffany's character Holly Golightly came top of a poll that listed the most memorable 'dos of the past half a century. Pinterest 3. Elvis Presley — Quiff Elvis Presley’s signature black quiff has been hailed as the most iconic hairdo in pop history. Pinterest 4. Bob Marley — Dreadlocks Though dreadlocks are usually associated with the Rastafarian movement, the twisted coils of hair have been worn by ethnic groups around the world. But no one is as synonymous with dreads as reggae icon Bob Marley. Pinterest 5. Jennifer Aniston — The 'Rachel' cut The Rachel haircut is a bouncy, square layered hairstyle introduced by Jennifer Aniston in season one of Friends and named after her character, Rachel Green. Many women in the 1990s started cutting their hair in the same hairstyle and it became all the rage. InStyle 6. Amy Winehouse — Beehive Amy Winehouse's unique and unusual style, specifically her beehive, bouffant hair, and thick black eyeliner, made her signature look the pinnacle of her personality. And an influence on her adoring fans. Glamour 7. The Beatles — Mop-Tops The Beatle haircut, also known as the "mop-top" (or moptop), because of its resemblance to a mop, or "Arthur" among fans, is a mid-length hairstyle named after and popularized by The Beatles, and widely mocked by many adults. It is a straight cut – collar-length at the back and over the ears at the sides, with a straight fringe (bangs).Because of the immense popularity of the Beatles, the haircut was widely imitated worldwide between 1964 and 1966. syracuse.com 8. Marilyn Monroe — Blonde curls Marilyn Monroe was an American actress, model and singer. Famous for playing comic "blonde bombshell" characters, she became one of the most popular sex symbols of the 1950s and was emblematic of the era's attitudes towards sexuality. Pinterest 9. Farrah Fawcett — Golden Flicks Farrah was a cultural icon. In the 1970s, Farrah revolutionized the way women styled their hair when she made her debut on the TV series “Charlie’s Angels.” Fawcett’s big, bouncy mane, gave her kick-ass detective role the feminine edge. And decades later, the late actress’ hair continues to convince blowout junkies to hand over their credit cards in exchange for feathered waves. (Huffington Post) Huffington Post 10. Princess Diana — 90s Diana 11. Twiggy — Elfin Cropped Cut Twiggy was initially known for her thin build (thus her nickname) and her androgynous look consisting of big eyes, long eyelashes, and short hair. In 1966, she was named "The Face of 1966" by the Daily Express and voted British Woman of the Year. By 1967, she had modeled in France, Japan, and the US, and had landed on the covers of Vogue and The Tatler. Her fame had spread worldwide. Marie Claire 12. John Travolta — 'Grease' Quiff Pinterest 13. Kate Middleton — Long, Soft Curls Pinterest 14. James Dean — High Top, Tight Sides American actor who was remembered as a cultural icon of teenage disillusionment and social estrangement, as expressed in the title of his most celebrated film, Rebel Without a Cause (1955), in which he starred as troubled teenager Jim Stark. The other two roles that defined his stardom were loner Cal Trask in East of Eden (1955) and surly ranch hand Jett Rink in Giant (1956). www.history.com 15. David Beckham — Blonde Curtains Jacamo 16. Cher — Waist Long Straight Hair According to Goldmine magazine's Phill Marder, Cher "has been and remains today one of the Rock Era's most dominant figures". He described her as the leader of an effort in the 1960s to "advance feminine rebellion in the rock world the prototype of the female rock star, setting the standard for appearance, from her early hippie days to her later outlandish outfits, and her attitude—the perfect female punk long before punk even was a rock term." arizonafoothillsmagazine.com 17. Jackie Kennedy — Bouffant She is remembered for her lifelong contributions to the arts and preservation of historic architecture, as well as for her style, elegance, and grace. She was a fashion icon, and her famous ensemble of pink Chanel suit and matching pillbox hat has become a symbol of her husband's assassination. She ranks as one of the most popular First Ladies and was named in 1999 on Gallup's list of Most Admired Men and Women in 20th-century America. New York Post 18. Halle Berry — Pixie Cut CreativeFan 19. Dita Von Teese — Retro Glamour Style Dita Von Teese (born Heather Renée Sweet; September 28, 1972) is an American burlesque dancer, vedette, model, costume designer, entrepreneur and occasional actress. She is thought to have helped re-popularize burlesque performance, as well as vintage fetish style, and was formerly married to Marilyn Manson. fashin.livejournal.com 20. Princess Leia — 'Cinnamon' Buns One of the more popular Star Wars characters, Leia has been called a 1980s icon, a feminist hero, and model for other adventure heroines. She has appeared in many derivative works and merchandising, and has been referenced or parodied in several TV shows and films. Her "cinnamon buns" hairstyle from Star Wars (1977) and metal bikini from Return of the Jedi have become cultural icons. Seradata 21. David Beckham — Mohawk DailyMail 22. Bo Derek — Cornrows An American film and television actress, movie producer, and model, she is perhaps best known for her breakthrough role in the 1979 film 10. The film also launched a bestselling poster for Derek in a swimsuit, and subsequently, she became one of the most popular sex symbols of the 1980s. flavorwire.com 23. Holly Willoughby — Sleek Long Curls Pinterest 24. Sinead O'Connor — Shaved Head While her shaved head was initially an assertion against traditional views of women, years later, O'Connor said she had begun to grow her hair back, but that after being asked if she was Enya, O'Connor shaved it off again. "I don't feel like me unless I have my hair shaved. So even when I'm an old lady, I'm going to have it." Pinterest 25. Mia Farrow — Short Pixie Cut InStyle 26. Diana Ross — Afro Huffington Post 27. Victoria Beckham — The 'Pob' Pinterest 28. George Clooney — Neat side parting Hairstylo 29. Kurt Cobain — Messy Grungy Look twitter.com 30. Kylie Minogue — Perm Pinterest 31. Kevin Keegan — Mullet Pinterest 32. Julia Roberts — Long Voluminous Curls stuffpoint.com 33. Harry Styles — Messy Style Billboard 34. Olivia Newton-John — Blonde Curls 'After' style in 'Grease' Pinterest 35. Eminem — Bleach Blonde Pinterest 36. Grace Jones — The Flattop A hi-top fade is a style of haircut where the hair on the sides is cut off or kept very short while the hair on the top of the head is very long. The hi-top was a trend symbolizing the Golden Era of hip-hop and urban contemporary music during the 1980s and the early 1990s. It was common among young black people between 1986 and 1993 and to a lesser extent in the mid-1990s (1994–1996). The hi-top fade is commonly called a flattop, due to the great likeness of the two styles. In fact, the hi-top fade could qualify as a variation on the flattop.In 1980 Grace Jones and then-boyfriend Jean-Paul Goude collaborated on the cover and artwork for Warm Leatherette. It featured her signature flattop/hi-top hair. The Vinyl Factory 37. George Best —Grown Out Mop Top King's Review 38. Raquel Welch — Big Volume Originally Loved - Blogspot 39. Zooey Deschanel — Thick Fringe vulture.com 40. Barbara Eden - 'I Dream Of Jeannie' High Ponytail AR15.com 41. Kate Moss — Blonde Tousled Waves Pinterest 42. Meg Ryan — The Shag Milk + Blush 43. Bjork — High Knots steveyb.co.uk 44. Lady Gaga — Big Bow sheknows.com 45. Tina Turner — Big Volume Rolling Stone 46. Rihanna — The Undercut Short hairstyles 47. Emma Bunton — Baby Spice Bunches House & Garden UK 48. Sarah Jessica Parker — Messy Curls Salon 49. Alexa Chung — Messy Bob Vogue 50. Queen Elizabeth — Tight, Perfectly Coiffed Curls Pinterest 51. Braids for days Different styles of braids became popular to experiment with / Unsplash French, fishtail, plait, rope, lace, ladder, classic three-strand; all of these styles were on everyone's minds - and heads - in recent years. And they were easy to see, share, and follow along with in tutorials thanks to YouTube and Instagram. With long enough hair, a person could give themselves rippling ornate waterfalls. Even people with short hair can weave something close to the head in thick rows! 52. Dua Lipa — Blunt Bob and Ends WEST HOLLYWOOD, LOS ANGELES, CA, USA - DECEMBER 01: Singer Dua Lipa arrives at the 2nd Annual Variety Hitmakers Brunch held at the Sunset Tower Hotel on December 1, 2018 in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. (Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency) / ImageCollect In contrast to styles all about volume - and thus often length - the following year saw emphasis on much shorter, even blunter ends. Overall, recent years have been all about a return to the past with a modern twist, hence the return of the bob from the 1920s. Dua Lipa has sported one of the more popular modern interpretations of the striking bob, cut to chin length with a solid length from one side to the other. The blunted-end bob says a lot with just a bit of hair compared to more bold styles. 53. Jennifer Lawrence — Stylized Beach Waves Actress Jennifer with beach waves / Photo Credit: AdMedia / ImageCollect When quarantine hit, salon doors closed out of safety concerns. This gave rise to quarantine cuts, styles improvised by those who did not live with a stylist or worked as one themselves. Some results have been good naturedly comical with quite the learning curve. But in some cases, it gave rise to a style that responded to the situation and made do with what was available. Beach waves make the most of quarantine-induced long hair / Pxfuel Hence a revival of and reverence for beach waves, the union of styled and careless. The ruffled look is deliberately made to look like someone just returned from a day at the beach, and is all about volume and fluffy texture. Even when the beaches were closed, people could still look like they came from it, and made due with hair they had to let grow out. 54. Neon Isn't Just About Lights Anymore Katy Perry leads by example with green hair / YouTube Usually, we could categorize hair color into some basic shades of black, brown, blonde, red, with nuanced shades in between. Not so, now. Vibrant colors dye countless heads in bold neon colors and rich hues that definitely weren't coded into our keratin. Bold colors have become as frequent as naturally-colored hair and traditional dyes / Pxfuel Now, it's not uncommon to see people sporting any one of these popular styles, now in a whole rainbow of colors, from lime green to deep turquoise, soothing periwinkle, or flirty pink. Over the years, singer Katy Perry rocked various shades of the rainbow for her hair of all different styles, and the trend has caught on in earnest today, evidenced by all the shades people wear in their everyday lives. 55. Spock — Mop Top STAR TREK, Leonard Nimoy, (photo: 1966), 1966-69. ph: Ken Whitmore/TV Guide/Courtesy Everett Collection Obviously the influence of The Beatles was such that it reverberated into the 22nd Century, influencing the hairstyle of the starship Enterprise's first officer, Mr. Spock (Leonard Nimoy). But who was it that influenced The Beatles? The obvious answer is Moe Howard of The Three Stooges, of course! BUSY BUDDIES, Moe Howard, 1944 56. Dorothy Hamill — Oldschool Bob 1976 Olympic Gold Medalist Dorothy Hamill. The figure skating champion's bobbed hairstyle inspired a hair fashion trend. (CSU_2015_11_1458) Are we missing anyone? Daily Mail