You know what they say about history: it tends to repeat itself, especially when it comes to some of the hottest beauty trends. Since beauty is recurrent in nature, it’s no surprise to see trends resurrect themselves from the past – and now more than ever, nostalgia is very in. Whether it’s Dua Lipa donning frosted eyeshadows, Kim Kardashian’s ombre lips, or Bella Hadid’s needle-thin brows – Y2K trends have become beauty person calling cards.
Given all that, you can bet your last dollar on this Y2K hair accessory before it becomes a trend. It’s a favourite for Bella Hadid and Euphoria’s Maddy Perez. Yes, that plastic zig-zag headband you donned in your childhood is on the verge of Internet fame, and TBH, we are not mad. You’ll love this hair trend and the major bad bish energy it offers.
Here’s Why You Need This Hair Accessory, Stat
Here’s why zig-zag headbands deserve a second shot at life – they’re flirty yet functional, super nostalgic but also hella badass. Plus, thanks to the trending slicked-back effect, it instantly snatches your face while still allowing your tresses to run wild. It has the killa’ vibe of a half-up, half-down style but it doesn’t require that much work. You literally just need to push your hair back and you’ll have a certified hairstyle: we’re obsessed!
Need more convincing? These headbands will also keep your flyaways in check and will disguise your greasy locks by converting ‘em to #hairgoals. It also holds your hair in place after sweaty gym sessions. And even better, there’s no need for any hot tools. With that said, you can always curl or straighten your hair depending on the look you’re going for. Check these trending hair accessories from the ‘90s.
‘90s Hair Accessories We Can Flaunt Even Today
Hair Beads
Hair beads in your tendrils? It doesn’t get more ’90s than that!
Scrunchies
Scrunchies are all the rage now, and they were a hit even in the 1990s.
Claw Clips
We all have celebs like Kendal Jenner to thank for bringing the ’90s hair claws back into our lives. But this quintessentially ’90s trend has been distilled into a more refined look to fit 2022 with class. Nowadays, you can expect to see more dainty takes in claw clips with delicate details and in pretty golden finishes.
Which one of these hair accessories are you going to flaunt next?
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