Women's Hairstyles of the Eighties
The 1980s were the years of excess. The fashion and beauty ideals reflected that as well. Women's hairstyles of the '80s were funky and bold. From the gender-bending cut of the New Wave hairstyle to the sky-high bangs that accompanied curly styles, women knew how to make a statement with their hair during this decade. Does this Spark an idea?
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New Wave
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New Wave hairstyles took shape in the 1980s. Epitomized by the New Wave bands, even preppies wore this type of hairstyle. Women's New Wave hairstyles were usually asymmetrical and short. Women often had significant angles cut into the hair. In addition to the asymmetrical cut, women experimented with wild hair colors to enhance the cut.
Bangs
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Sky high bangs are one of the most recognizable hairstyles attributed to the '80s. These epic bangs usually accompanied curly hair, often permed. The bangs were curled back, teased and hair sprayed heavily. Girls with naturally curly hair amped up the curl with tons of gel and hair spray for a crispy, curly look.
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Side Ponytail
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The side ponytail was another hairstyle donned by women of the '80s. Pop music videos spurred its popularity among women and young girls. Side ponytails were perched near the ears on the side of the head and often accompanied by a scrunchie.
Crimped
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Crimped hair became a popular hairstyle among women and teens in the '80s. Using a crimping iron, women worked their way down and crimped all of the strands, starting at the roots and working their way down. The result was tight "S" shaped waves. In addition to the waves, the hair often looked poofy and frizzy. Crimped hair was commonly accompanied by a large, floppy bow.
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