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couple weeks back we looked at celebrity inspired hair styles. Today,
grab your pick, teasing comb, and Aqua Net ‘cause we’re looking back at
the BIG hairstyles of the 80s. Frankly, I’m not sure WHAT inspired these disasters creations, but they were all the rage.
Jheri Curl –
The Jheri Curl was worn by African Americans in the 70s and 80s, so its
trend lasted quite a while. It gave the wearer a glossy, loosely
curled look. Copious amounts of moisturizer and curl activator was
needed daily to maintain this look.
Perms (Curly)
– Along the same vein, curly perms were all the rage during the 80s and
worn by men and women alike. The poodle-like style created volume for
those with thin hair and helped disguise cow-licks. I know this because
all three of my brothers and I sported this easy-care do. Please don’t
hate me. It could be worse…
Mullets –
Like most trends, this gem of a haircut garners quite a bit of ridicule
since it fell from grace. Although it is comedian fodder now (Joe
Dirt), it was all the rage and many celebrities sported a mullet,
including Paul McCartney, David Bowie, and Bono.
It
is a style of extremes: very short and spiky on the top and sides and
worn long in the back. It is so funny because there is a boy on Joel’s
football team that sports a mullet…I think as a joke….at least I hope
so!
Rat-tails
– As if the mullet isn’t bad enough on its own, in the 80s it was many
times accompanied by a Rat-tail. The rat-tail usually curls naturally;
however, it can also be braided, curled with a curling iron, or treated
and worn as a dread, permed, or straightened.
Flock of Seagulls Hairstyle – I don’t get it. Never have…never will.
Fess up boys and girls, how did you wear your hair in the 80s?
MAKE IT A GREAT DAY!
And we complain about today's hairstyles. I think they are pretty tame compared to these.
ReplyDeleteNever again would I ever get a perm, I had long hair permed, it took half an hour just combing it through with conditioner while in the shower! Every day of the week! xo,
ReplyDeleteLots of men still love big hair on women woo hoo!
ReplyDeleteAnd you're just showing the women! Some of the male singer's hair was even worse:@)
ReplyDeleteThere are some of the guys! A lot of them actually looked like the women too! My boys had short hair and rat tails... you have to choose your battles and I let them have that one:@)
ReplyDeleteOh wow, love this, La. My hair was short in the 80s and you know how people spiked their hair? Mine wouldn't spike--I was so mad! lol
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Cindy
Believe it or not that curly perm use to be me years ago, only I called myself the French Poodle. I got so sick of it, now I am just natural ole me, straight as a stick and learning to accept it :)
ReplyDeleteI still love big hair and always will! I'm lovin your new header and back ground!
ReplyDeleteYikes, there are some seriously awful hair styles here! I stayed traditional and never went with these trends.... Thank goodness! Did you sign up for my $50 gift card to Lowe's? I wish I scrap-booked- I'd sign up for yours! But you can always use bucks to the hardware store, right? Come on over. Are you going to French Hen Farm this weekend? I'm going on Friday to pick up some things I ordered from Linda. Plus, shop for more, I'm sure... LOL
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