23 Hairstyles You Were Obsessed With in the Early 2000s

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From Cosmopolitan

The early 2000s were a great time for hairstyles. So much experimentation with color, curls, and bangs. If you didn’t have one of these hairstyles back in the day, you definitely knew someone who did. And you were jealous of them.

1. Wavy and Pinned Back on the Side

Celeb inspo: Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen

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2. A Combo of Curled and Crimped

Celeb inspo: Britney Spears

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3. Aaliyah Bangs

Celeb inspo: Aaliyah

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4. Face-Framing Layers With Piecey Bangs

Celeb inspo: Hilary Duff

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5. Anything With a Bandana

Celeb inspo: Kiely Williams

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6. Super-Straight Strands With Random Curls

Celeb inspo: Avril Lavigne

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7. Flipped Out on the Ends

Celeb inspo: Gabrielle Union

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8. Ponytail With Bangs Pulled Back in a Tiny Clip

Celeb inspo: Lindsay Lohan

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9. Spiky Curls

Celeb inspo: Halle Berry

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10. Zigzag Part

Celeb inspo: Christina Aguilera

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11. Tree Braids

Celeb inspo: Brandy

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12. Sideswept Bangs That Cover Your Eyes

Celeb inspo: Nicole Richie

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13. The Poof

Celeb inspo: Lauren Conrad

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14. Curled at the Roots, Straight on the Ends

Celeb inspo:Mya

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15. Choppy Bangs With Lots of Layers

Celeb inspo:Ashlee Simpson

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16. Side Ponytails With Slouchy Beanies

Celeb inspo: J.Lo

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17. Single Braids With Crimped Ends

Celeb inspo: Beyoncé

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18. Pulled Back With Tiny Strands in the Front

Celeb inspo: Amanda Bynes

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19. Curly Ponytail With Straight Bangs

Celeb inspo: Rihanna

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20. Accessorized With Butterfly Clips

Celeb inspo: Tyra Banks

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21. Chunky Highlights

Celeb inspo: Kelly Clarkson

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22. Blonde on Top, Brunette Underneath

Celeb inspo: Jessica Simpson

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23. Twisted Updo With Bangs

Celeb inspo: Meagan Good

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