One thing is certain: the eighties were anything but boring! Pop icons such as Madonna, David Bowie, Modern Talking and Nena set trends, hairspray became a permanent companion and hairstyle escapades like the mullet and toupee hair stayed astonishingly long on the heads. Nowadays we love the flashy style – whether for a themed party or for a particularly expressive night-out look!
Vokuhila – the trend hairstyle in the 80s
- The hairstyle with the bold name "Vokuhila" is derived from "short front, long back" and brought out a hair trend called the epithet Neck spoiler or Manta mat has truly earned.
- Both Rudi Völler, Patrick Swayze, David Hasselhoff and Nena were well-known representatives of this somewhat idiosyncratic hairstyle. For the mullet you got one fringed bangs and a short front section of hair cut while the back hair long over the neck fell.
- The relic of the 80s was worn by both men and women.
- Nowadays, the mullet (ideally with a mustache for the gentlemen of creation) has become the epitome of the 80s cult and must not be missing at an 80s party. If the radical cut is too much of a good thing, you can confidently put on a wig for a party ?.
Crepe hair
Crepe iron does not seem to have left many women of the 80s in terms of styling. The typical look of creped hair was also included Hairspray puffed up.
How to use the crepe iron correctly:
- Comb your hair well, then divide it into individual, equal strands and put the other hair aside.
- Bring in Heat protection spray on the strand and crepes the strand of hair from the roots to the tips.
- To do this, open the crepe iron again and again and apply it to the next section until you have reached the tips of your hair. Caution: Never pull the crepe iron along the hair when closed, you will damage the hair!
Topped hair in the style of the 80s
Volume, volume and even more volume – those were the 80s! The hair was flaunted at all costs and the fuller and fluffier it looked, the better! Without Hairspray Nothing works and if the head reaches three or four times the size, you've done everything right in terms of 80s style! You can find out what you need to take into account when topping your hair here.
Perm
Who does not know them, the good old perm of the 80s hairstyles, which in retrospect sometimes looked a bit bushy ?! In the meantime, the retro look is on the rise again! Anyone who has straight hair owns a stunning curl thanks to the perm. The wild mane consists of either lots of little curls or sweeping waveswho, of course, have to get a good portion of hairspray in the 80s.
High ponytail
- aerobics was capitalized during the 80s – the stylish body, the headband and the high-ponytail of course not missing.
- The ponytail was carried very high and best placed at an angle: this will give you one directly sporty dynamic look. Even if you only have medium length hair and then find a palm tree on your head, you did everything right in terms of hairstyle for the 80s!
Undercut
Long live punk: You make a rebellious appearance with one Side or undercut there! If the hairstyle is too extreme for a single event, comb the side hair strictly backwards, fasten it with styling products and tease the hair on the top of your head into a wild mane.
Side flip
On asymmetrical hairstyle was the trump card in the 80s – the indication: the side flip! The hallmark of this trend hairstyle is a deep side parting and the hair folded to one side. You are guaranteed great volume (at least one-sided) … The Walkman with the headphones as an accessory should not be missing!
Hairstyles with scrunchie
- Scrunchie – this cute name hides Cable elastic covered with fabric, which usually emblazoned like a little crown on the head of the 80s hairstyles.
- The cable elastic together with the hair and sweatband are the ultimate styling accessory that catapults you back decades. Even today, the large cable braid made of fabric is a peppy eye-catcher – whether for the side ponytail or the high-tied bun.
Platinum blonde
- There is hardly a hair color that damages hair as much as platinum blonde, but admittedly the color already looks very stylish and is also another relic from the 80s.
- Madonna was part of the party and Christina Applegate also belonged to the club of white-blonde women in the 80s. And even if the platinum blonde grows out and the dark approach can be seen, she is still fully in the trend of the 80s.
tip: Today platinum blonde is difficult again, but should always be done professionally by the hairdresser.
Back to the 80s: Föhnwelle
The hair had to endure a lot in the 80s: crepe iron, constant topping, permanent hair spray and of course blow drying. The hair dryer was already in the 70s Farrah Fawcett popular ("Three Angels for Charlie") and consistently stayed among the most popular hairstyles for several years. It should be noted: Nothing was possible here either tons of hairspray!
Fringed bangs
A straight pony was hardly an option in the 80s: fringes hung in the face and made the mullet style complete! The pony was also the best slanted over combed and topped up. With this hairstyle and a headband you are definitely a classic 80s child!
Hair accessories of the 80s: colorful hair towels and headbands
- You still have mom's silk scarves in the closet? Then your big hour is now! It's best to use it especially colorful and bright specimens and wrap it around your extremely tired head true to the 80s hairstyles. Tie them to one at the top big bow together and you've done everything right for the 80s look!
- And of course we don't want that either Headbands keep silent about the 80s hairstyles! In addition to the sweatbands, they placed the forehead in the middle of the forehead for the extremely funky appearance. Together with the Jogging suit or that body make an unbeatable combination!
The 80s were flashy, wild and somehow weird – but certainly also extraordinary and definitely something for expressionists in the area of fashion and hairstyle trends! If you would like to slip into the role again, stick to curls, hairspray, crepe iron, headband & Co. and ensure a stylish appearance at the next 80s party!
Looking for more hairstyle trends? Here you will find the best medium-length hairstyles and the most beautiful hairstyles for loose hair. And here we show chic hairstyles for curls.
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