14 Iconic Hairstyles in Pop Culture History
From "The Farrah" to "The Rachel" to "The Bieber," these hairstyles have become just as iconic as the celebrities that wore them.
Whatever the outfit, hair can be a defining quality of one's overall style. Like fashion, hair trends emerge over the years, leading people to straighten, curl, perm, and dye their locks in an effort to achieve the perfect style. Throughout the decades, celebrities have often set the standard for the most coveted hairstyles of their generation. From pixies to princess cuts, L'OFFICIEL looks back at the trendiest 'dos in history by remembering some of pop culture's most famous hairstyles.
Marilyn Monroe's curled blonde bob elevated her from the mousy brunnette Norma Jean to certified bombshell status. It turns out blondes really do have more fun.
Hollywood legend Audrey Hepburn popularized the modest updo in the 1950s and early '60s. In films like Breakfast at Tiffany's and Sabrina and on the red carpet, the actress often sported soft curls pulled back and fastened to give the appearance of a pixie cut.
The mod era is encapsulated in 1960s photos of British model Twiggy. Her parted pixie, a departure from the Bardot-emulating styles of the era, gave voice to a burgeoning youth subculture in the UK.
French model and actress Brigitte Bardot epitomized the ideal feminine style in the '50s and '60s with her effortlessly chic blonde tresses.
On any given day in the '70s, walking into an American hair salon and hearing someone ask for "The Farrah" was a relatively average occurence. The Charlie's Angels actress started a hair trend that defined the decade with her flared blonde layers.
Throughout the 1980s and '90s, Princess Diana made headlines for her regal fashion and chic, low-maintenance shag. "The Diana" became one of the hottest hairstyles of the era. While the princess' cut and shape evolved over time, the signature style remained a defining part of her image.
It was edgy. It was shocking. It was editorial. Grace Jones' flattop shave was a major shift from the bowl cuts and highlights of the '90s. Her iconic Armani suit painting by Jean-Paul Goude further perpetuated the style as a signature feature of Jones' look.
The Spice Girls were known for their eye-catching fashion moments, but Posh took things to the next level with her asymmetrical bob. Done with the longer tresses of her girlband days, Victoria Beckham made the big chop after the group's split, opting for a bold 'do that many remember from her early years with now-husband David Beckham.
Halle Berry's pixie was a signature look that defined the 2000s and her career at its peak. After ditching the voluminous, shoulder-length curls that she maintained during her bid for Miss World 1996, Berry's spikey cut became immortalized after her 2001 Acadamy Award win for Best Actress, the first for an African-American woman.
Whlie Friends launched the careers of its six featured actors, Jennifer Aniston's hair was the show's true breakout star. "The Rachel" became a staple looks of the '90s and early Y2K era that women everywhere wanted to emulate.
After the release of Alfie, the mid-aughts saw a substantial uptick in boho-chic styles, primarily due to Sienna Miller's overwhelming influence. Her chunky, face-framing bangs accompanied with effortless waves were the naturally cool look every girl was trying to achieve.
When you think of Amy Winehouse, you think of three things: the voice, the eyeliner, and the hair. Her beehive 'do and cascading dark extensions were a part of the collective image that made her such a auspicious entity.
