18 celebrity hairstyles from the '80s that you completely forgot about

Kirsten Acuna,Talia LakritzApr 20, 2020, 22:20 IST

George Clooney then and now.Neilson Barnard/Getty Images, Ron Tom/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty Images

Popular hairstyles in the '80s involved lots of curls and hairspray.
Cher was known for her spiky styles, George Clooney had voluminous waves, and Rob Lowe sported a mullet.
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The '80s brought us mullets, crimped looks, and heavy hairspray. The bigger the better.

Prepare to relive the rise of Calvin Klein jeans by Brooke Shields, Pac-Man, the Walkman, Jane Fonda's workout videos, and, of course, the hairstyles.

We've compiled some of the most memorable looks of the decade. Rewind back to the '80s and see how the stars wore their locks.

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Her hair in the first "Terminator" was also memorable.

Linda Hamilton in 1984. Orion Pictures

The first "Terminator" movie came out in 1984.

The first Terminator movie came out in 1984.

Linda Hamilton is best known for starring in the "Terminator" movie series.

Linda Hamilton. Kevin Winter / Getty Images

She reprised her role of Sarah Connor in "Terminator: Dark Fate" in 2019.

She reprised her role of Sarah Connor in Terminator: Dark Fate in 2019.

In the '80s, when her hair was longer and wavy, she took a risk releasing workout videos, which became a surprise success.

Jane Fonda in the 1980s. Reed Saxon/AP

She also appeared in classic '80s movies like "9 to 5."

Jane Fonda embraced her grey hair at the 2020 Academy Awards.

Jane Fonda in 2020. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Hair colorist Jack Martin helped Fonda go grey.

Back in the '80s, she used a lot of hairspray when she was "Married to the Mob."

Michelle Pfeiffer in "Married to the Mob." Orion Pictures

Pfeiffer starred in "Married to the Mob" alongside Alec Baldwin, Paul Lazar, and Dean Stockwell.

Michelle Pfeiffer starred in the movie version of the hit musical "Hairspray" in 2007.

Michelle Pfeiffer. Chris Jackson / Getty Images

She also joined the Marvel universe as Janet Van Dyne in "Ant-Man and the Wasp."

She also joined the Marvel universe as Janet Van Dyne in Ant-Man and the Wasp.

Back in her soap opera days, she styled her hair for maximum volume.

Kylie Minogue in the 1980s. YouTube screencap

Minogue starred in the Australian soap opera "Neighbors" from 1986 to 1988, making her an international star.

Minogue starred in the Australian soap opera Neighbors from 1986 to 1988, making her an international star.

Kylie Minogue wears her hair in sleek tresses to award shows.

Kylie Minogue. Valerie Macon / Getty Images

Her song "Come Into My World" won a Grammy in 2004.

It was much wilder in 1985.

Ozzy Osbourne in 1985. Rusty Kennedy / AP

In 1985, he joined Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi at a Live Aid concert.

Ozzy Osbourne's hair is around shoulder length these days.

Ozzy Osbourne. Dena Flows/Flickr

His recent projects include voiceover work in "Gnomeo & Juliet" and "Sherlock Gnomes."

His recent projects include voiceover work in Gnomeo & Juliet and Sherlock Gnomes.

Many will recall Cher's hair-raising look at the 1986 Oscars.

Cher at the 1986 Oscars. Lennox McLendon/AP

She won best actress at the 1988 Oscars for "Moonstruck."

Cher has been the reigning Goddess of Pop since the 1960s.

Cher performing on the "Today" show. Frankie Ziths / AP

Cher rose fame as one half of Sonny and Cher, and became known for frequently reinventing herself and her music.

Back in the '80s, hair-obsessed Uncle Jesse had a slick mullet.

John Stamos on "Full House." YouTube screencap

Stamos appeared on "Full House" from 1987 to 1995.

John Stamos reprised his "Full House" role in the "Fuller House" reboot in 2016.

John Stamos. Jason Merritt / Getty Images

Stamos played Jesse Katsopolis, one of the show's main characters.

At the Tony Awards in 1984, Close wore it in tight curls.

Glenn Close, second from the left. Richard Drew/AP

Close won the Tony for best actress in a play for "Annie in The Real Thing."

Glenn Close wears her hair in tousled waves.

Glenn Close. Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images

Close has been nominated for seven Oscars.

Back in the '80s and early '90s, she was known for her curly mane.

Nicole Kidman in 1983. Five Mile Creek screencap

1983 was a big year for Kidman. She starred in "Bush Christmas," "BMX Bandits," "Skin Deep," and "Chase Through the Night."

1983 was a big year for Kidman. She starred in Bush Christmas, BMX Bandits, Skin Deep, and Chase Through the Night.

Nicole Kidman sometimes shows off subtle waves.

Nicole Kidman in 2019. Brendon Thorne/Getty Images

Kidman attended the annual ELLE Women in Hollywood event in Los Angeles in 2019.

But her famous locks made her a household name in "Mystic Pizza" and later in "Pretty Woman."

Julia Roberts with her Golden Globe. YouTube screencap

She won a Golden Globe for her iconic role in "Pretty Woman."

Julia Roberts rarely wears her hair curly these days.

Julia Roberts. YouTube

Her recent movies have included "Ben Is Back" and "Wonder."

There's no replacing his voluminous curls on "Facts of Life."

George Clooney on "The Facts of Life." YouTube screencap

He starred on "The Facts of Life" from 1985 to 1987.

George Clooney's closely cropped grey hair suits him.

George Clooney. Neilson Barnard/Getty Images

The longtime bachelor married human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin in 2014.

During the release of her 1986 album, "Control," she had serious curls on display.

Janet Jackson in 1987. Lennox McLendon / AP

Her song "Nasty" won two awards at the 1987 American Music Awards.

Her song Nasty won two awards at the 1987 American Music Awards.

Janet Jackson wears her hair straight as a pin today.

Janet Jackson. Getty Images Entertainment

She is the youngest of the Jackson family's 10 kids.

Back in the '80s, though, he rocked a rainbow frock of colorful braids and crimped long hair.

Boy George with his wax double. AP Photo

He visited his wax double at Madame Tussauds in June 1984.

English pop singer Boy George has a colorful collection of hats now.

Boy George. Ernesto Ruscio / Getty Images

His band, Culture Club, was responsible for hits such as "Karma Chameleon" and "Do You Really Want To Hurt Me."

But back in the day, he waved his shaggy 'do around on stage back.

With Les Paul in 1988. Frankie Ziths / AP

He posed with electric guitar creator Les Paul in 1988.

Jon Bon Jovi keeps his hair short in this decade.

Jon Bon Jovi. AP / Invision / Jeff Daly

In addition to his music, he runs a charity restaurant called JBJ Soul Kitchen in Red Bank, New Jersey.

In 1987, she chopped off her hair and performed with a short 'do during her "Who's That Girl" tour.

Madonna in 1987. AP photo

Her first tour was two years prior in 1985.

Madonna has had many hairstyles over the years, but has stuck with loose blonde waves in recent years.

Madonna today. YouTube screencap

She's won seven Grammys and sold over 300 million records.

But before he was on "Parks and Recreation," he was rocking a mullet.

Rob Lowe in 1985. Columbia Pictures

Lowe was spotted walking around Los Angeles in 1985 sporting sunglasses and a perfectly coiffed mullet.

Rob Lowe's hair isn't particularly notable now.

Rob Lowe in 2013. Kevin Winter/Getty Images

He starred on "Parks and Recreation" from 2010 to 2015.

During the '80s, it flowed like a lion's mane.

Cyndi Lauper in the '80s. AP Photo

Lauper won best new artist at the Grammys in 1985.

These days, Cyndi Lauper's hair is short and wavy.

Cyndi Lauper present day. Neilson Barnard / Getty Images

In a commencement speech at Northern Vermont University-Johnson, Lauper told graduates to "Make your bad luck your good luck."

In a commencement speech at Northern Vermont University-Johnson, Lauper told graduates to Make your bad luck your good luck.

Back in 1985, she showed off her very curly crop in "Girls Just Want to Have Fun."

Sarah Jessica Parker in "Girls Just Want to Have Fun." New World / Girls Just Want To Have Fun screencap

She starred alongside Lee Montgomery, Shannen Doherty, and Helen Hunt.

Sarah Jessica Parker wears her long locks straightened now.

Sarah Jessica Parker today. Ian Gavan / Getty Images

She's best known for her role as Carrie Bradshaw in "Sex and the City."

She's best known for her role as Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City.

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