Pamela Anderson’s hair is almost as iconic as her time on Baywatch. And this voluminous cut is largely thanks to strategically placed layers, as well as these piece-y curtain bangs. She walked so Sabrina Carpenter could run!

To mimic a traditional men’s haircut, the “boy cut” (which, obviously, can be worn by any gender) combines a layered cropped style to create texture and volume at the top, á la Nia Long. It elongates your face and seriously highlights your cheekbones.

All of Jennifer Lopez’s layers make her hair look sexy and tousled, something that would be difficult with a blunt cut. Paired with big sunglasses and a cropped tank, it’s got that classic ‘90s bombshell look.

IDK if it’s the suiting or Julia Roberts’s voluminous curls, but this is easily one of the most iconic images in all fashion and beauty history. It’s no wonder this side-swept styling and layered cut is still trendy today.

As an ode to the grunge aesthetic of the ‘90s, Halle Berry’s relaxed mullet takes a more glam approach without losing its angularity (see: short layers for volume around the crown and soft, tousled waves to style).

Everything about this moment feels ‘90s: The minimalist LBD, the dark lipstick, and the layered lob. It’s a Spice Girl concert after all.

While Tyra’s iconic flipped-in blowout is largely a result of a blow dryer and round brush, it starts with a haircut: Long, face-framing layers create lots of bounce.

Referred to now as the “girl next door” haircut, Uma Thurman’s midi-length in the ‘90s felt fresh and weightless, as opposed to the mermaid-lengths of today’s Utah curls. And the maintenance is super low-key, if you’re not into upkeep.

My mom still rocks this style to this day, and I can’t blame her. These bangs instantly elevate your hairstyle and work especially well with fine hair.

Before we had Tessa Thompson’s butt-length braids and Zoë Kravitz’s boho micro braids, we had Brandy’s midi box braids. Although it’s technically a protective style, it defined the decade so much that it feels akin to a cut.

A collarbone-length bob was rebranded to the “clavi cut” in 2026, but the same principles remain: Sleek, sparse layers with bumped in ends for an ultra-smooth finish. Not to pick favorites, but Salma Hayek does it best.

Arguably the most famous haircut of all time, Jennifer Aniston’s Friends ‘do had everyone asking their stylist for this shoulder-length style, complete with face-framing layers and flipped ends.

A super-short bob, aptly named a bixie (bob + pixie), became the epitome of class and grace in the ‘90s, thanks to Princess Diana’s devotion to the cut. Lots of layers and bangs add volume and a playful edge so it’s not stuffy.

Your brain might immediately go to the ‘70s when you think of a shag haircut, but Mariah Carey’s ‘90s version added in these wispy bangs and choppy layers to give her curls soft movement.

This cropped haircut has major cool factor (or maybe that’s just Winona Ryder?), with its androgynous shape and feathered texture.

Cameron Diaz’s bright-blonde chin-length bob is what ‘90s dreams are made of, especially with these slightly bumped in ends around her face.

Fiona Apple’s sexy, “undone” waves are anchored by her long hair and minimalist middle part. It’s got a rocker edge that begs you to headbang.

Although Carrie Bradshaw’s hair remained iconic throughout the entirety of the Sex and the City franchise, this cropped version is one of the most noteworthy. The shoulder-length cut highlights your curl pattern without reducing too much length.