90s 80s Black Female Hairstyles – Way (shock! surprise! wow!). “I feel like the ’90s are never gone,” says Los Angeles-based hairstylist Kamara Brown as I mentally teleport back to my teenage years. “Many girls are going back to ’90s hairstyles because they’re easy and fun, and some are even essential in maintaining their natural hair,” she says.
On the horizon – do you remember the summer? Me too—whether you’re trying to channel icons of the decade like Brandy, Janet Jackson, or Halle Berry, or you just want to pretend they’re not, there’s never been a better time to play with a cute nostalgic style for your natural hair. 2020. not a second.
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Need inspiration? Good. Because we have three hairstylists—Brown, Jazzee Santiago, and Jasmine Pierce—today will review seven iconic hairstyles from the ’90s that you’ll definitely want to recreate.
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Ask someone for a list of ’90s hair icons and you’ll hear Brandy’s name over and over. “Braids are always in fashion, but they got really popular in the ’90s thanks to Brandy,” says Jasmine Pierce, a hairstylist at Yeluchi in Los Angeles. Wearing them down and casual at Moesha and wearing them stylishly on the red carpet,
“When I think of the ’90s, I also think of Janet Jackson’s big, chunky braids that were really beautiful,” says Jasmine “Jazzee” Santiago, a hairdresser in New York City. “They never really went out, but chunky braids were definitely popular in the ’90s.” While Jackson uses her braids in many styles, her cute updo (pictured here) from the 1993 Grammy Awards is a great idea for Halloween. do you need more information? Brown says Jackson called
“We saw women like Erykah Badu and Lauren Hill grow up in the ’90s, and I think that really helped women embrace their natural style,” Pierce says. Badu is known for her stunning red carpet hairstyles, and this stylish look at the 1999 Grammy Awards was no exception.
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Brown and Pierce think Halle Berry’s signature pixie is a classic ’90s look. “Halle Berry and Toni Braxton brought short hair into fashion in the ’90s,” Pierce says, adding that short, choppy layers with a slight taper at the back set the trend. “There were a lot of black women [like Halle] who left their hair bare,” adds she. So… is there a better time to play with your hair? I do not think so.
“When Venus and Serena took the stage in the ’90s, they got their hair up and braided it with lots of beads,” Pierce says. “My friends and I thought this was the best thing ever. Hot Tip: Worn by the sisters on the court in 1999, this matching look makes a great Halloween joint costume with your best friend or partner.
“The natural hair community was obsessed with Lisa Bonet’s hair in the ’90s,” says Santiago. “The twists and dreads and hair accessories were really big and she really started curling her hair instead of making it curly and natural.” If you’re thinking of trying Bonet’s iconic hairdo, Santiago says fake locations are a good place to start. “They’re great because they get that chic, bohemian vibe.”
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In general – it definitely makes me think of the ’90s,” says Brown. “Whether it was a high ponytail, toes or curls, all the actors rocked different styles. “Everyone had their own thing for the TV show,” Brown says. We’re totally capable of living in the present and catching the day and all that jazz, but let’s be honest, the ’90s killed it. better entertainment back then (RIP Kurt Cobain and 2Pac). Better fashion (as evidenced by the fact that we’re all obsessed with chokers and velvet again). Better TV shows. Authorized government officials. Crack.
And of course we can’t forget the hair. To date, we refer to many big and small ‘fros’ and wildly creative iterations of protective styles (Brandy was – and still is – the queen of braids. If you’re looking for inspiration from the past, click on the pictures ahead to see what black hair looks like at 20 – yes, 20! – years ago and prepare to call your stylist on the flip phone.
The other day, my stylist at the hairdresser asked me how much I liked my hair. I rolled my eyes as she explained how I usually wear it in the Megan Decker cycle.
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Luxury and style perfectly describe the women of *Fresh Prince*, a show where a Philly native starts a new life in Bel Air, CA. Fresh Prince gave us a new perspective on the 90’s African American experience. The ladies of the family walked the fine line between fashion and hairstyles, cultural awareness and high economic status.
At various points in their roles, both Aunt Vivs rocked shoulder-length long-to-length curls. Or a Jane Hubert style, a short, elegant cut with voluminous sides and top. This look can also be seen in artists like Kelis in the early 2000s. Short hair continues to be a trend among black women as a bold and fashionable look. Whether permed or natural, you can achieve this look with your own fixing mousse, rollers or a small curling iron.
Ashley usually wore her hair natural: braided with curly bangs. She was a book-loving schoolgirl in the midst of developing her own identity. Her love for hip hop music and culture has changed her look over time, inspiring different hairstyles each season. This long wave style is still popular with black women today.
