As a beauty editor, I’ve been lucky enough to interview a range of industry experts, celebrities, hair stylists and more, and whenever I ask any of them which era of beauty inspires them the most, they always say the ’90s. I don’t know what it is about this era, but the hair and makeup looks were always so good, which is why it comes as no surprise that lots of ’90s beauty trends are having a revival. From blue eyeshadow to chunky highlights and French tips, this spring and summer is all about embracing those retro vibes.
However, when it comes to haircuts, there is one classic style that is proving to be more popular than anything else. Yep, I’m talking about ’90s layers. This retro haircut has racked up millions of views on TikTok alone, and my Instagram feed is full of chic layered looks. This haircut was all the rage in the ’90s thanks to the likes of Jennifer Aniston (yes, I’m talking about the “Rachel” haircut) and Cindy Crawford who were always sporting these choppy layers with bouncy waves. Thanks to the polished finish, it’s still so popular today.
’90s Layered Haircut Inspiration:
These layers have been curled inwards for that ’90s finish.
Add some face-framing pieces for soft definition.
A wispy fringe can really take this haircut to the next level.
This whole look screams Rachel Green to me.
The ’90s haircut looks incredible with curly hair.
It can also help add movement to straighter hair types.
The more texture, the better.
