100 Vintage Beauty Trends That Are Back Again
That pixie cut you're rocking? Mom did it first. Same goes with the winged eyeliner. Sure enough, many of today's top beauty trends - pastel hair, dark brows, and more - started back in Mom's heyday. Take a trip down memory lane to see how these vintage hair, makeup, and beauty trends have evolved throughout the years.
Next time you go out with friends, channel your inner girl group with big, beautiful beehives like The Ronettes.
What you'll need: teasing brush ($6, amazon.com)
If you're headed to a black-tie event, throw on a pair of elegant earrings and a smokey eye to go with your sky-high 'do.
If you could pick just one product that defined '60s beauty, it would be eyeliner. In particular, winged eyeliner that extended a half-inch or so past the eyes, giving eyes a sexy, dreamy shape.
What you'll need: liquid eye liner ($6, amazon.com)
Winged liner now comes in all styles, shades, and shapes, but this beauty look will always be classic.
Wearing a wide headband with a voluminous hairstyle plus winged liner was a staple beauty look of Brigitte Bardot.
What you'll need: wide headband ($7, amazon.com)
Wide headbands are still the perfect way to get a sexy retro look that keeps your bangs out of your face.
Thick, lush brows that perfectly framed the face were treasured rather than tweezed.
What you'll need: brow powder ($23, amazon.com)
After over-plucked brows came and went in the '90s and '00s, full brows finally made their beautiful comeback.
There's nothing that says "classic beauty" quite like red lipstick.
What you'll need: red lipstick ($5, amazon.com)
If you want to make a splash, go for a true-blue red like Charlize's. Curl your lashes and add mascara to keep your eyes looking awake and defined.
What you'll need: eyelash curler ($10, amazon.com)
When Marilyn Monroe was the one rocking this shade, everyone suddenly preferred blondes.
Touchable, soft, and just as stunning as ever, platinum blonde hair in big, beautiful waves is trendier than ever.
What you'll need: rollers ($9, amazon.com)
With stars like Mia Farrow and Twiggy cropping their locks, it's no wonder so many women went short in the '60s.
Very little has changed with this cut - because it doesn't have to! It's simple, sweet, and eternally chic.
Jackie Kennedy looked elegant her whole life, so it makes sense that trends she popularized are still big today. This simple, chic accessory is no exception.
What you'll need: pillbox hat ($11, amazon.com)
They're back! A round, structured hat lends a vintage flair to any simple fall outfit. Just make sure to pin it to your hair if it's windy outside.
Adding some flair to your hair was practically a requisite of '60s babes.
What you'll need: headband with bow ($8, amazon.com)
Headbands aren't just for workouts! Pop a thin headband around your updo for a cute, quick accessory.
What you'll need: pearl headband ($22, amazon.com)
Don't you miss the days when every guy knew how to properly comb his hair? The oh-so-handsome Paul Newman was just one of the stars who styled with wax.
What you'll need: hair wax ($10, amazon.com)
After decades of hair metal and bad bowl cuts, men's hair has finally gone back to this neat, chic style.
Sixties supermodel Twiggy was known for her gaze. And the look wouldn't have been complete without her trademark long, false lashes.
What you'll need: false eyelashes ($8, amazon.com)
Don't like liner or mascara? Try these as an easy substitute. Fake lashes define your eyes in one easy step - no clumps, no smudges.
The name for this eye makeup style might be unfamiliar, but you've surely seen it a lot. In the 1960s, the most famous wearer was actress Diahann Carroll, who kept her eyes smokey and the rest of her style subtle.
What you'll need: smoky eyeshadow palette ($16, amazon.com)
Always mixing the modern with the vintage, Jennifer Lopez combines this sexy look with shimmery shades that make her brown eyes sparkle.
Nothing makes you feel quite as cool as a cowboy hat. And with the Spaghetti Western craze of the mid-1960s, it makes sense that everybody suddenly wanted to look like John Wayne.
What you'll need: cowboy hat ($30, amazon.com)
A little less dusty, a little more dapper: The new cowboy hat can be perfectly paired with a dress or a T-shirt and jeans.
Glasses can be stylish, but no other frame shape ever looked as cool as the cat eye.
What you'll need: cat eye glasses ($10, amazon.com)
These aren't your mother's cat eye glasses! Take your eyewear game to the next level by going bright or duo-toned.
With her full pout and even fuller hair, Brigitte Bardot rocked the '60s with this voluminous look.
What you'll need: hairspray ($4, amazon.com)
Tons of volume, plenty of curl, and face-framing layers: The bouffant is still a style worthy of a truly glamorous diva.
That's right: Celebs didn't always shave their underarms! Classic beauties like Sophia Loren opted out of the razor game.
After decades of all-over hair removal, more women than ever are going back to the sans-shaving mindset. We have it for a reason, after all.
With her iconic haircut, music legend Joni Mitchell helped propel a decade-long love for lengthy locks paired with blunt bangs.
Here, supermodel Tyra Banks shows that this sleek style is just as cool as ever.
The 1970s featured a lot of funky trends, including wearing sparkles on one's face. After all, how else would you stand out at the disco?
What you'll need: face gems ($10, amazon.com)
Face shimmer is back, but with a little twist: Rather than simple round sequins, the sparkles are now star-shaped.
What you'll need: face glitter ($8, amazon.com)
Who didn't love Marcia's hair on The Brady Bunch? Perfectly parted with just a hint of a wave around her face, it was the ultimate '70s hairstyle.
Dubbed "rich girl hair" by NY Mag, the simple center-part is back in full force.
Opaque eyeshadow is a tough look to pull off, but if you take a page from this 1975 CoverGirl ad and stick with mascara only - you'll nail it.
What you'll need: mascara ($7, amazon.com)
As this model from the Sally LaPointe Spring 2015 show proves, bold pastel eyeshadow is once again gorgeous. Choose a matte texture for a soft, modern look.
What you'll need: matte eyeshadow ($5, amazon.com)
She was called Blondie for a reason. Along with her melodious voice, Debbie Harry was also known for her perfect platinum bob.
These days, singer Rita Ora is owning the blonde hair look, with a stunning pale shade that makes her face positively sparkle.
If anything epitomized the carefree hippie look of the late '60s and early '70s, it was the hair flower. Bonus: It was both beautiful and feminine.
What you'll need: hair flower ($7, amazon.com)
This time around, the look is much subtler. Smaller buds, like the ones in Marchesa's Fall 2015 bridal collection, are perfect for weddings and summertime parties.
What you'll need: hair pins ($4, amazon.com)
Moving away from the mod makeup looks of the '60s, the '70s signaled the rise of more simpler, sun-kissed faces Ă la supermodel Janice Dickinson.
After the crazy 1980s colors and experimental 1990s trends, we're back to desiring this sweet and healthy glow.
Vocalist Siouxsie Sioux of British band Siouxsie and the Banshees caused a stir with her big, bold eyebrows and graphic eyeliner.
What you'll need: eyeliner ($5, amazon.com), brow powder ($23, amazon.com)
With liner being more versatile and easy to use than ever, there's no reason not to experiment with your eye makeup in 2015. Try a variety of shapes to see which complements your eyes the best.
In the early 1970s, actress Pam Grier starting rocking a gorgeous, full Afro that became her signature look.
Although relaxed hair was very popular in the 1990s and 2000s, the 2010s saw a rise in blogs, products, and celebrities celebrating natural hair textures. Here, Solange embraces her fuller hair while walking the red carpet.
When someone mentions "feathered hair," Farrah Fawcett is often the first name to come to mind. Seriously, her long, wispy layers were every woman's dream hairstyle in the '70s.
Jennifer Lawrence and other celebs are still loving layers with lots of body, though the amount of feathering is a bit more tame these days.
The '70s were all about pastels and the '90s featured tons of blue, but in the 1980s women wore lots of bold purples and pinks. By far the most flattering eyeshadow trend, it contrasts with all eye colors to make your irises stand out.
Today's version is a little more blended and iridescent. Even better: The purple smokey eye is perfect for a sexy nighttime look.
What you'll need: purple eyeshadow ($5, amazon.com)
As seen in this spectacularly pretty photo, Iman proves that sweet, chic buns right at the top of the head were huge among women in the 1980s.
And they're still going strong. Now the ultimate lazy day hairstyle, the topknot made a comeback due to its simplicity and easygoing elegance.
What you'll need: bobby pins ($4, amazon.com)
Leave it up to Cher to set the bar high (and a little wild) when it comes to hair trends. This bold look combined a short, spiky cut with a funky blonde-and-black dye job.
Two-toned hair is now more subtle (see Kaley Cuoco's version). But with Cruella de Vil hair gaining some steam, expect for things to get more intense Ă la '80s Cher.
Following a decade of over-plucked, '80s brows were left untouched - celebrated for their naturally bushy beauty.
Gone are the pencil-thin brows of the 1990s and the sharply angled shapes of the 2000s. These days, eyebrows are considered prettiest when barely touched. A little shaping and filling is fine when keeping with their natural shape and thickness.
What you'll need: brow powder ($23, amazon.com)
Stylish short cuts - especially bleached blonde - were worn by women and men alike, including Annie Lennox, Madonna, and Billy Idol.
Even in 2015, few hairstyles make quite the same impact as a closely-cropped blonde 'do.
What you'll need: hair wax ($10, amazon.com)
Who could've possibly gotten through the '80s without a heaping helping of Manic Panic, after all?
Well, would you look at that! Cyndi Lauper, now 62, is still totally leading the trendy pack with her pink hair.
What you'll need: pink hair dye ($11, amazon.com)
With his dark eyes and occasional red lips, The Cure frontman Robert Smith popularized goth makeup for men during the 1980s.
Oscar-winning heartthrob Jared Leto has helped bring the guyliner trend back to life with his smudged smokey eye. Plus, one recent study showed that a surprising 10% of guys wear makeup when going out.
What you'll need: eyeliner ($5, amazon.com)
Though she's known for her wild, spiky hair, Tina Turner once rocked this gorgeous, more subtle 'do in the early 1980s.
This modern, slightly shaggy style with bangs has recently been worn by the likes of Kerry Washington, Taylor Swift, and Dianna Agron. Its flattering layers make it the perfect haircut for heart-shaped faces.
Steven Seagal did it, so naturally, tons of action movie-loving guys followed suit.
The '90s touted some long-haired looks for men, but the ponytail didn't fully return until this decade. Now, stars including Brad Pitt, Jared Leto, and Chris Hemsworth have all rocked an elastic around their hair.
What you'll need: hair elastics ($3, amazon.com)
Bright eyeshadow wasn't just popular on the punk scene. Orange lips, cheeks, and eyes were a staple of Joan Collins' glamorous Dynasty look.
Rather than the ultra-bright shade of the '80s, the more modern version of orange shadow veers towards a metallic copper. Bonus: It's an unexpectedly flattering shade on all eye colors.
What you'll need: orange eyeshadow ($8, amazon.com)
Platinum blonde hair was huge due to trendsetters like Madonna, and she didn't care if it looked natural. Dark brows define the eyes, so keeping them this shade only enhances the overall look.
What you'll need: brow powder ($23, amazon.com)
Though the shift is slightly more subtle than in the '80s, the dark brows, light hair look is back and better than ever as women embrace their natural eyebrow shades while still having fun with their hair color. Simply groom your brows if you want more polish.
What you'll need: brow powder ($23, amazon.com)
Always a trailblazer, singer Cyndi Lauper wore bright, unconventional shades of lipstick, bringing her creative style to mainstream audiences.
Who would have imagined this wild look would make such a huge return? High-fashion runways, including Ann Yee's for the Fall/Winter 2014 season (left), which featured blue lips, leading to women everywhere scrambling to find the perfect shades of blue, purple, and even green.
What you'll need: purple lipstick ($4, amazon.com)
Thanks to teens on the '70s and '80s punk scene, this anti-establishment hairstyle was all the rage. But they didn't just stop at shaved sides and spikey tips, they also dyed it in bright, wild shades.
Soft, conditioned, and with far less product, the mohawk of 2015 - seen here on Kelly Osbourne - is far more pretty than its predecessor.
Everyone (including IT '90s supermodel Kate Moss) was rocking opaque, glossy neutral shades.
Nude lip colors are now much more wearable. Stick to sheer or semi-glossy versions to keep your pout looking subtle and pretty.
What you'll need: nude lipstick ($5, amazon.com)
Drew Barrymore worked the flowers-in-the-hair look years before any celeb stepped foot at Coachella.
Bonus: Drew's also flaunting a lovely berry red lip that's still right on trend today. Just make sure to follow this trick so your lipstick never rubs off on your teeth.
While the giant flower crowns we're seeing all over college campuses may not be your thing, you can still try out this trend by wearing a simple floral headband like Keira Knightley's. Keep your makeup neutral for a more natural look.
What you'll need: flower crown ($7, amazon.com)
Spice Girl Mel B (aka Scary Spice) never shied away from a bold fashion (or makeup!) trend. And that includes the shimmery eyeshadow she wore all the way up to her brows, here.
Metallic eye makeup has been all over red carpets and runways in the past year. Case in point: This sparkly look from the Barbara Bui Spring/Summer 2015 show. If you want something that's more subtle and summer-ready, stick to warmer rose gold shades and skip any liner.
What you'll need: gold eyeshadow ($5, amazon.com)
During the '90s, stars like Courtney Love, Kate Moss, and Drew Barrymore popularized the grunge-y chicness of not hiding your roots.
Nowadays, visible roots still look great when styled with a smooth, sleek blowout - just make sure you don't wait too long before touching them up.
Everywhere you looked in the '90s, somebody (including Melissa Joan Hart as Sabrina, the Teenage Witch) was wearing this stretchy choker necklace.
What you'll need: plastic choker ($5, amazon.com)
Give this accessory a modern makeover by picking a piece that's on the wider side with elegant embellishments.
While "The Rachel" may be the number one haircut we think of when it comes to the '90s, Meg Ryan's classic feathered style is a close second.
If you still love this shaggy, layered hairdo but want a more modern take, go for a long layered bob - around shoulder length - and add subtle ombre highlights throughout.
If you got a manicure in the '90s, chances are you had French tips at least once.
What you'll need: French manicure kit ($7, amazon.com)
With nail art and DIY manicures exploding over the past several years, women have gotten more creative with this classic design. Here, Jennifer Lopez rocks an iridescent base color with a scarlet French tip.
What you'll need: nail polish ($4, amazon.com)
This was the most '90s of lip colors. Here, Ashley Judd wears it with a feathered pixie, another popular trend from the time.
As grunge style makes its way back into the mainstream, so has this deep shade of lipstick. For a sultry take, pair your berry lips with smokey gray eye makeup like Megan Fox, here.
What you'll need: berry lipstick ($5, amazon.com)
Who could forget the frosty blue eyeshadow that everybody wore in the 1990s? Of all the decade's beauty trends, this one seemed destined to be left behind forever. And yet...
Blue eyeshadow got a big update after being reimagined in more modern shades. We're loving the azure hue Lupita Nyong'o wears here.
What you'll need: blue eyeshadow ($9, amazon.com)
Though she's primarily known for her platinum blonde locks, Gwen Stefani and numerous other '90s celebs dyed their strands bold shades of pink.
Rainbow shades are back. But rather than going full-throttle hot pink, celebrities like January Jones have opted for pastel blush shades instead.
What you'll need: pink hair tint ($16, amazon.com)
Not only did Pamela Anderson rock the thin brows, bottle blonde hair, and shimmery shadow the decade was famous for, she was also a big fan of frosted lipstick.
After years of matte and satin textures taking over the red carpet, frosted lips have finally returned. This time, they're softer and sheerer, like this baby pink shade worn by Taylor Swift at the 2014 Grammy Awards.
What you'll need: frosty pink lipstick ($4, amazon.com)
That pixie cut you're rocking? Mom did it first. Same goes with the winged eyeliner. Sure enough, many of today's top beauty trends - pastel hair, dark brows, and more - started back in Mom's heyday. Take a trip down memory lane to see how these vintage hair, makeup, and beauty trends have evolved throughout the years.
Mom would be proud.
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