26 Vintage Portraits That Defined Hairstyles of ’80s Young Women_Yesteryears in US

In the 1980s, portraits were not only pictures of individuals but also emblematic of young women's hair styles. Unique hairstyles, from high-cut pants and prominent ponytails to rebellious and bouncy hair, have been captured in beautiful and meaningful photos. These paintings are not just images, but historical records of freedom and creativity during the iconic period of the 80s, where young women expressed their confidence and individual style through through hairstyle.

Hairstyles in the 1980s included the mullet, tall mohawk hairstyles, jheri curls, flattops, and hi-top fades, which became popular styles.

Amongst women, large hair-dos, puffed-up styles, permanent waves, and softer cuts typified the decade. Big hair that was “often permed to achieve the desired volume” is especially associated with women of the mid 1980s as well as male rockstars of that era, especially of the glam metal genre. Television shows such as Dynasty helped popularize the high volume bouffant and glamorous image associated with it.

Take a look at these portrait photos to see what hairstyles of young women looked like in the 1980s.