The '70s Hairstyles Are Making a Comeback in 2023

This haircut remains a fan favorite for many because it’s supremely flattering. The shag features choppy layers that elevate your natural texture and full fringe that frames your face shape.

Made famous by celebs like Bridgette Bardot, this long, parted fringe is a quintessential look of the era. Regardless of your hair texture or length, a set of curtain bangs frames your face and adds some fullness to your locks. To maintain the look at home, all you’ll need is a round brush and a blow dryer to shape them to either side.

From Olivia Newton John to Elizabeth Olsen, it’s easy to see why we would consider getting some wispy bangs when craving a subtle change. They bring a touch of softness to your overall look without being too much.

This buzzy cut was seen on everyone from Jane Fonda to Joyce Dewitt throughout the ‘70s. The shorter style has longer layers on top and a deep side part for added volume and tapered ends that hug the nape of the neck.

If you want to go big with your hair, consider disco curls. Think: Donna Summers and Diana Ross, who led the disco scene with their chart-topping hits and voluminous locks. To achieve the look, use a one-inch curling iron (or hot rollers) to create tight curls before running a brush or a wide-toothed comb through each section to tease them out further.

The ‘70s brought out the natural hair movement as more women started embracing their natural texture. Take a cue from Jodie Turner and ask for a haircut that accentuates the height and shape of your mane. There’s also the option to use a hair pick to lift up your roots, especially if you have thicker or coiled hair.

Although it was introduced in the ‘60s, the beehive became a staple in the ‘70s, too. To recreate the look, use a comb and a texturizing spray to build volume throughout your hair. Next, twist sections of hair at the nape of your neck and lay them against your crown before securing the end with bobby pins (or a banana clip). One last thing: Leave a few tendrils out for a more casual look.

Most ‘70s hairstyles were big and grand, but this cut took a different approach. Loved by the supermodels of the decade like Janice Dickinson, Naomi Campbell and Lauren Hutton, the blunt cut is refreshingly simple with ends that are trimmed straight across for a polished finish.

FYI: This hairstyle isn’t just for kids. Follow in Yara Shahidi’s footsteps and elevate this nostalgic look by weaving in some extensions for extra length and crimping the pigtails before laying down your baby hairs in the front.

Volume and length were everything in ‘70s. If you already have a lengthy mane, add in a wavy texture with some sea salt spray and a healthy dose of scrunching.

This hairstyle seems to make a comeback every decade. The “business in the front, party in the back” style features choppy layers on top that flow into more length in the back. The variety of layers brings dimension and definition to your mane. Use a generous amount of mousse to define your waves like Miley’s above.

If you’ve been watching Daisy Jones and the Six, you’ll understand why this long, shaggy style has us heading to the salon. As Riley Keough shows to great effect, full bangs and tousled layers are a timeless combo.

Popularized by singer Toni Tennille and Olympic figure skater Dorothy Hamill, this haircut gets its name from medieval page boys. Yes, it gives slight bowl cut vibes, but some fringe softens the style. And if you’re still not convinced, trendsetter Princess Diana was known to rock this cut throughout the ‘80s.

By now you know that the ‘70s were all about bigger, bolder looks, which is why we’ll end this list with a high ponytail. This voluminous style requires plenty of body throughout your mane so don’t be shy with the hairspray.