21 Haircuts That Could Only Have Existed In The 2000s
When it comes to fashion and beauty trends, the 2000s were quite a sight to behold.
This was an era that welcomed hot pink hair, denim power suits, and furry bubblegum hats with matching Adidas tracksuits. Safe to say, the getups were pretty epic.
Focusing on the decade's iconic hairstyles, here are 21 hair trends that were all the rage during the '00s.
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1.Flipped ends.
Plain, boring hair ends? So not cutting it in the '00s. Teasing your locks to achieve voluminous pieces was a powerful hairstyle, and this look proves the aughts were here for a bold hair statement.
2.Chunky highlights.
Dyeing hair with muted colors was certainly not part of the '00s style guide. Why let your highlights blend in when they were clearly made to stand out?
3.Face-framing bangs.
At one point or another during the 2000s, you probably asked your stylist for subtle bangs chopped just enough to frame your face. This was considered one of the cutest haircuts out there at the time, and, TBH, I think it still holds up in 2022.
4.Pigtails.
The noughties introduced some playful hairstyles, such as this pigtail look. While it might seem a bit out of the ordinary today, putting your mane up in two high ponytails was a universal trend back in the day.
5.Faux hawks.
The faux hawk became huge in the 2000s, thanks in part to inspiration from celebs like David Beckham. The best part about this style — no commitment to a buzzed mohawk — all you needed was some hair gel and your imagination.
6.Extreme lowlights.
A clear sign you were a 2000s kids is if you remember the days of hair with intense color contrast. Leaving the salon with black lowlights under platinum tresses meant a congratulations was in order, because you were clearly on top of your '00s hair game.
7.Side bangs.
A 2000s haircut was incomplete without some heavy side bangs that were often paired with straightened locks. The en vogue cut was a bit less extreme than emo hair, a 'do that was a distant relative to this look.
8.Hair bandanas.
The bandana was an underrated hair accessories of the '00s. It sent a fashion statement and made your hairdo stand out. Also, if you never owned a hair bandana with a butterfly print and/or bedazzled embellishments, then you probably weren't around for the aughts.
9.Ringlet curls.
Defined curls had a moment in the '00s, and I'm rooting for this style to make a comeback soon. Tight ringlets were a go-to trend for a glamorous outing, but you definitely could have also worn this hairstyle during your everyday routine.
10.Trucker hats.
Any time was a good time to don this accessory in the 2000s. Going out with friends? Trucker hat'll do. Stepping out for a date night? Trucker hat'll do. Attending a red carpet event? Perfect — all the more people to show your cutest trucker hat off to.
11.Shaggy hairdos.
Odds are, at least one of your male celeb crushes from the aughts rocked a shaggy hairstyle reminiscent of a Beatles mop top. This haircut may not have originated in the 2000s, but it sure as heck made its comeback and stood out during this era.
12.Crimped hair.
When you got your crimping iron out, that was a sign it was going to be a fun night in the 2000s. You wouldn't necessarily crimp your whole 'do — just a few strands here and there did the trick.
13.Spiky pixie cuts.
Halle Berry effortlessly pulled off this popular short style with some added volume. The look inspired many '00s girls to chop off their long locks in exchange for a cute pixie cut.
14.Side ponytails.
The side ponytail was an easy look to bust out when you wanted a simple hairstyle that still had some flair to it. Props to Cameron Diaz for adding a purple fedora to her side pony in this picture, which is a peak 2000s fashion move.
15.Hair clips.
Tiny hair clips were a staple hair accessory for anyone in the '00s. Butterfly, colorful, or sparkly clips were all acceptable pieces. And there were a couple of ways you could go with this look — place the clips evenly in your hair or spread them out randomly — either way, your confidence level was going to be boosted from this popular style.
16.Spiky buns.
Only in the 2000s could this look have been placed in the mix: hair thrown into a low bun with its ends poking out from every angle. This trend screams Y2K and carries a whole bunch of nostalgia along with it.
17.Newsboy caps.
Newsboy caps had the versatility that busy 2000s girl on the go needed. There were days when you would cover your whole mane with this style of hat, and other times you let your tresses roam free underneath a newsboy cap.
18.Half-up half-down with a poof.
In the same time period that Bumpits were a thing, half-up half-down hair had to be livened up somehow. A little extra poof was just what '00s hair needed to raise the stakes and polish off this style.
19.Pops of color.
Some strategically-placed vibrant hues never hurt anybody, and the 2000s were all about playing with fun hair colors. Bonus points if it matched your outfit, eyeshadow, or fashion accessories.
20.Frosted tips.
When the topic of frosted tips comes up, you can't forget to credit Justin Timberlake's *NSYNC-era haircut. JT's colored ends launched a craze in the '00s and made fans eager to bleach their own curls.
21.Pin straight hair.
As the '00s decade went on, sometimes less was more and a sleek hairdo was a sought-after style. If you ever tried to create this look at home, you likely spent a super long time with a flat iron making sure every last strand was perfectly straight.
