The most recognized shaggy rocker hairstyle goes to Joan Jett. Razor-cut and layered into a rough-around-the-edges mop, fans and trendsetters around the world tried on this jet-black hard rock look.
Joan Jett and her all-girl Blackhearts loved rock ‘n’ roll, and everyone heard about it!
Farrah Waves - 1978
It’s difficult to overstate the popularity of Farrah Fawcett’s feathered hair. As a Charlie’s Angels star and on countless magazine covers, her look soon became ubiquitous, but never truly emulated.
The hairstyle, full of sweeping waves blown out with a dryer to perfection, is not easy to duplicate on just any hair type.
Spiky Punk Hair – 1979
Siouxsie Sioux’s spiky punk hair with wisps of goth perfectly identified the Londoner’s new wave punk band Siouxsie and the Banshees.
Her Egyptian-influenced hair and makeup started a thing in the 80s, but it came from her earlier punk roots, jamming with Sex Pistol’s Sid Vicious.
Topknot – 1981
Actress and model Iman sported a classy topknot in the early Eighties.
Today, it’s a popular trend from the man-bun to the standard bun, a quick and easy updo.
Asymmetrical Updo – 1982
As hair got bigger in the 80s, an asymmetrical updo was one trendy look, piling the voluminous curls over to one side.
We're sure you know at least one person who rocked this style. Just pull out your parents' old photo albums.