By Mariana Chacón
Copyright hellomagazine
It’s said that fashion returns every 20-30 years or so, and it has certainly proven to be true in 2025, a year in which everything old is new again. We can’t help but feel nostalgic when it comes to style this season, now that we’re seeing the return of everything from 1990s-era bucket hats to slip dresses, and even the Y2K aesthetic is back in style. TikTok is filled with Millennials and Gen Xers who can’t believe that they’re seeing the comeback of some of the looks they’ve long put away. Well, brace yourselves, because it’s not just ’90s fashion that has returned: 1990s hairstyles are back, too.
Yes, get ready to travel back to the decade that defined a generation with its iconic grunge and hip hop, must-see TV, platform shoes and, last but definitely not least, absolutely unforgettable hairstyles and accessories. The ’90s weren’t just a groundbreaking time for fashion; the decade was also a revolution for our hair.
From the Spice Girls’ style to Jennifer Aniston’s The Rachel, the decade was all about bold, playful and fearless hairstyles. There were intricate braids and gravity-defying space buns, preppy scrunchies and the ubiquitous hair clips, bobby pins and barrettes that added a cool edge to any look. These weren’t just hairstyles; they were hair statements.
We’re shocked but pleased to say that some of the most iconic ’90s hairstyles and accessories are back and cooler than ever, updated for 2025. The best part is they’re so easy – from a sleek, high Kate Moss-inspired ponytail (even better if you add a scrunchie) to the baby braids that have been rocked by the likes of Margot Robbie and Hailey Bieber.
Even the spiky buns that took the world by storm from the late 1990s into the 2000s are here again with a fun, retro twist. So if you want to know how the fashion set are nailing the ultimate ’90s vibe today, here are 10 looks that have been updated for 2025.
90s-inspired hairstyles & accessories trending in 2025
