Princess Leia Buns: The Hairstyle Carrie Fisher Made Iconic

Actress Carrie Fisher, who passed away Tuesday morning, was legendary for her role as Princess Leia in the Star Wars movies.

Though Fisher was also a wonderful writer, storyteller, and humorist, it was the strength with which Fisher imbued Princess Leia, and the character’s iconic, don’t-mess-with-me braided buns, which left an impact on the beauty world that will never be forgotten.

When George Lucas, the filmmaker and creator of Star Wars, was questioned by Time back in 2002 about the unique hairstyles in his movies, he responded: “In the 1977 film, I was working very hard to create something different that wasn’t fashion, so I went with a kind of Southwestern Pancho Villa woman revolutionary look, which is what that is. The buns are basically from turn-of-the-century Mexico. Then it … became such a thing. In the new trilogy, the same thing applies, to try and do something timeless. I’m just basically having a good time.”

The Cinnabon-sized buns, which were large enough to cover both of Fisher’s ears, became a well-recognized staple look associated with her character — and the look has been so influential that it’s served as inspiration for everything from couture runways to Halloween costumes to everyday street style.

Here are more than a few memorable beauty moments that give the nod to the famous Princess Leia buns:

Loyal fans have begun to express their sympathy by posting photos on social media of themselves wearing Princess Leia buns, using #princessleiabuns as a tribute to their love for the look.

Fans of the star and hair lovers around the world will most certainly miss everything about the late Carrie Fisher, and that classic hairstyle we just couldn’t get enough of.

She will truly be celebrated, and her legacy will live on forever.