23 Early 2000s Hair Trends We're (Mostly) Nostalgic For
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Getty ImagesLopez famously topped off her braided hairstyle at the 2000 MTV VMAs with a white bedazzled bandana that matched her outfit.
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Getty ImagesWe couldn’t help but wonder… if SJP hadn’t let her natural curls run loose, would Carrie Bradshaw’s style—and in turn, Sex and the City itself—be so iconic?
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Getty ImagesBerry’s is arguably one of the all-time great short haircuts from any era. “That pixie cut will really never go out of style, especially if you have the bone structure that Halle does,” says Maine.
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Getty ImagesGood news for Kelly: Her two-tone hair color is making its way back again, with celebs like J.Lo and Dua Lipa wearing the look recently.
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Getty ImagesGood news if you still love Avril’s slick-straight look. “Straight, glossy hair really never goes out of style,” says Maine, who recommends using a smoothing treatment like Color Wow Dream Coat ($30) “to give thermal protection and add a ton of shine.”
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Getty ImagesThe late singer-actress was ahead of every trend she wore, from her ombré hair color to her deep side part—a look that dominated the decade (sorry, Gen Z).
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Getty Images“This was an iconic hairstyle that was rarely replicated well,” says Maine of Aguilera’s multitonal look. “The sort of preciseness and choppiness of the cut and extensions helped give this a bit of edge.”
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Getty ImagesThe crimper may have peaked in the ’80s, but it held on through the early aughts as evidenced by Tyra (and her smize).
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Getty ImagesBrandy’s contributions to millennium-era prom styles can’t be overstated. Case in point: This gorgeous upswept braid bun, which would have looked perfect for the occasion.
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Getty ImagesShe flirted with pink, blue, and even brunette, but Gwen’s bleach blonde was one of the most iconic hair colors of the time (it even caught the attention of Martin Scorcese, who gave her the role of Jean Harlow in The Aviator).
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Getty ImagesThe rapper made her signature short haircut even more of a statement look by dyeing it shades like lavender and red to match her red carpet looks.
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Getty ImagesKeri’s haircut in season 2 of Felicity caused ratings to drop, as well as actual death threats. In hindsight, though, her character was going through a breakup (who hasn’t been there?), and also, she looked pretty great!
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Getty ImagesThe megastar has worn her hair in countless styles, but her long, Destiny’s Child–era waves set the tone for her look for years to come.
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Getty ImagesDon’t go pulling your Bump-It out of storage just yet, says Maine. “The poof is not coming back anytime soon," He says, however, “Pulling the fringe area back a bit more sleek is a great way to modernize this look and even add some fullness to the crown area.”
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Getty Images“The piecey bangs with some hair half-up is definitely back In style,” says Maine, adding that he’d leave “the additional peek-a-boo braids” back in 2000.
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Getty ImagesSeemingly every celeb wore this gravity-defying blow-out—extra layered hair required. Also, a moment of appreciation for how little Gabrielle Union has changed since this photo, from the 2001 NAACP Image Awards was taken.
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Getty ImagesFor a brief moment in the early aughts, Farrah Fawcett’s iconic hairdo came back in style. Of course, Gisele pulled the look off with aplomb.
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Getty ImagesThis particular shade of dark red hair color only existed in the years 1999–2002. We don’t make the rules!
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Getty ImagesAlong with her impossibly low-rise jeans, Brit’s love of headwear became one of her most notable style trademarks.
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Getty ImagesIt’s the future she can see? With some slight styling adjustments, Raven’s Louis Vuitton logo scarf is just as in-demand today.
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Getty ImagesBlame LiLo for all our questionable side bangs circa 2003. Maine says it’s actually a great transition style: “I think side bangs are on the horizon with so many girls cutting curtain bangs recently,” predicts the hairstylist, adding that “The best way to grow them is by blending them into a bit of a side bang.”
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Getty ImagesMischa’s O.C.-era waves would make Marissa Cooper proud. “This wavy texture is back in full force,” says Maine. “The best way to modernize this a bit is by using a waver with a [barrel] slightly larger than what Mischa used.”
