Retro Hairstyles Taking Over TikTok

This is quite possibly one of the most recognizable vintage hairstyles to ever circulate. Whether you learned about the iconic Farrah Fawcett flip from the "Charlie's Angels" actress herself, or from its many homages in the form of Lisa Robin Kelly's character in "That 70s Show," chances are you've seen it done before. As the internet turns away from pin-straight hair in favor of voluminous curls, the Fawcett Flip is on the rise.

With the help of some volumizing products and mousse, you can achieve these bouncy locks in no time, leaving you with an expert-level blow out in the comfort of your own home. Utilizing a medium-sized round brush, blow dry your hair toward the face, then away from the face, beginning at the bangs. As you go through, blow drying each section of hair, it is recommended that you use hair rollers in order for the curls to hold their shape as they cool. Finally, brush out your hair and you'll be left with huge volume. While no hairstyle is complete without hairspray, these curls need to be brushable and lightweight in order to achieve their bounce.

We might have originally hoped that the days of tiger stripe highlights would die a long time ago, but they are just now making their TikTok comeback and we actually ... don't hate them? Before you go deleting your TikTok account in sheer disgust, you should know that there's been a fresh twist given to the '90s chunky highlight trend that has swiftly brought the look into the 21st century.

Lately in the TikTok world, there has been a revival of the chunky highlight trend, but this time, the highlights are focused on a specific section of hair: the pieces at the very front that frame your face. Otherwise known as "money pieces," these pieces are typically highlighted when providing someone with a balayage, and are blended in with the rest of the hair to give a natural look. In contrast, the trending chunky face-framing highlights are meant to give an intentionally drastic and bold look, juxtaposing the rest of your hair color.

Thanks to the perpetual '70s inspiration on style trends in the current fashion scene, it should come as no surprise that face-framing bangs are next on the list. Popularized by French actress Brigitte Bardot in the '70s, curtain bangs are yet another style that has been likened to that of Jennifer Aniston's "Friends" character's iconic choppy, layered bob. Curling your hair into this style of fringe is the perfect introduction to the "Rachel cut" that offers the opportunity to try out bangs without the commitment of actually chopping off your hair.

Curtain bangs are 2022's middle-part solution to the former fad of the side bangs, with some even calling it the biggest hair trend of 2022. By incorporating a blow dryer, medium-barrel round brush, and hair rollers angled away from the face, you can achieve the bouncy, swooping hairstyle that's been taking over TikTok. This style of fringe works best on middle parts with hair that is at least shoulder length, but can still be achieved on various types of hair.

Braids are a universal hairstyle that seem to be achievable for just about all hair types and will remain a pillar of the beauty industry forever. If things like French braids don't come easily to you, bubble braids are a quick and foolproof way to incorporate the style into your look. Frequently seen in the music festival atmosphere, bubble braids are easily customizable with fun things like hair jewelry and colored hair ties, lending more creative freedom to the style than regular braids.

In order to achieve this '90s and 2000s style, you'll want to either put your hair in a ponytail or part your hair down the middle and separate into two pigtails. After tying up the hair, go about two or three inches down the length of the ponytail, and add another hair tie. You'll want to loosen the hair from in between the two hair ties in order to create the first bubble. You'll repeat this every few inches, until you reach the base of the pigtails. While this is a style anyone can try at home, it is definitely one that favors long hair.

The days of the hair straightener ruling the world might be coming to an end. These days, people are leaning away from thin, lifeless hair in favor of thick and bouncy curls. And one method that's been swiftly gaining traction on TikTok is pin curls. This 1950s hair trend is making a comeback in a major way, as models like Cara Delevingne, Elsa Hosk, and Lily-Rose Depp have been experimenting with it in recent years. If it's volume you're after, this is the perfect style for you to try out next.

Pin curls can be done on any hair length and thickness. The trick to the style is to use a larger barrel curling iron to curl your hair inwards, toward your face. After applying heat, keep the pieces curled and pin them in place, in order for them to hold their shape as they cool — hence their name, "pin curls." Some TikTokers have sprayed the pinned-up pieces with hairspray, but this is not required to get a successful pin curl look. Finally, you'll remove the pins and brush out your curls, with some people suggesting applying texture spray to the finished product.

Along with the countless vintage looks that are being resurrected, layers are making a comeback in a major way. However, they're not like the chunky layers that used to terrify you as a teenager. But rather, people on TikTok have been experimenting with creating, soft, weightless layers with feathering. The style formerly made popular in the '70s is essentially comparable to curtain bangs, but throughout all of your hair.

In order to achieve this modernized retro '70s hairstyle, its recommended that you ask your hairstylist to provide you with face-framing curtain bangs, feathering, and blended layers. This will leave you with a soft and airy layered look. Whether you have short, curly, or frizzy hair, this cut has the ability to work on any hair type. As TikToker user @missylou0521 accurately commented, "if the mullet can come back, so can feathering."