The Chicest Seventies Hair Inspiration For Your Next Style Refresh


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Seventies Feathered Hair

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Arguably THE ’70s hair icon, Farrah Fawcett’s full-bodied, feathery, shoulder-length style has inspired many a modern day celebrity haircut. If your hair is naturally thick and wavy, this is an excellent look to try.

Seventies Hair Accessories

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Queen of disco, Donna Summer was also the queen of accessorising her curls. Whether it’s an oversized hat, a single XXL flower by the ear or a flower crown, Summer proves that a statement piece can go a long way.

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The Seventies Sleek ‘Do

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Cher’s ultra sleek, jet-black hair is a lesson in opposites attract, as it perfectly complements her maximalist, Bob Mackie outfits.

The Seventies Voluminous Afro

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Diana Ross is a bona fide hair chameleon, rocking every style with flare and polish. Whether it’s this voluminous Afro, a low chignon, dramatic waves or shorter cuts, channel Ross’ fearless spirit by opting for room-rocking ‘dos. The sky’s the limit.

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Seventies Platinum Hair

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Debbie Harry’s bleach blonde, voluminous style has inspired many a platinum hairdo. For the new-gen adopters, a regular helping of K18 or Olaplex will keep your hair health in check.

The Seventies Side Part

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Model Jerry Hall knows all about the side part. Her side-swept fringe and waterfall waves were the epitome of cool, seventies glamour.

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The Seventies Fringe

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A mainstay in the fashion girl’s beauty moodboard, Jane Birkin’s eyebrow-skimming, perfectly-imperfect fringe is made for those with extra fine hair.

Seventies Layers

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Suki Waterhouse has perfected the art of bringing seventies hair into the new era. The bottleneck bangs and layered lengths are relatively easy to maintain as it is a softer finish. Style with plenty of texturising spray for a cool girl edge.

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Seventies Wavy Hair

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With her penchant for wide-leg denims and leather jackets, it’s clear that seventies style often on Dakota Johnson’s moodboard. The long, laidback waves and signature fringe is a modern update on a classic.

Seventies Curly Hair

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Hairstylist Miles Jeffries created a ‘modern take on seventies brushed out soft textured waves,’ for actor Ayo Edebiri earlier this year. Using products from Maui Moisture, Jeffries says on Instagram that ‘the intention is for the hair to be polished and carefree!’.

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Seventies Long Hair

This waist-grazing style on Solange Knowles is giving major Diana Ross vibes. A clean, barely-there make-up look adds freshness to the all-black ensemble.

Seventies Soft Texture

After her star turn in Daisy Jones & The Six, the hit series about a fictional ’70s rock band, actor Riley Keough takes the beauty look off-screen with airy, loose waves and plenty of undone texture.

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Seventies Dramatic Hair

Kaia Gerber’s showstopping moment came courtesy of legendary hairstylist, Guido Palau, who paired tight curls with extra volume.

Seventies Hair With Headband

Hairstylist SherriAnn Cole created fluffy, voluminous waves for actor Yara Shahidi, with a custom black headband as a polished finishing touch. No better way to showcase the sculpted, romantic make-up by Joanna Simkin.

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