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49 Of The Most Iconic 80s Hairdos That Definitely Didn't Age Like Fine Wine

Strap in and fluff those bangs, because we're diving headfirst into the era when hair had its own zip code. The 80s were a time of fearless style, fearless music, and, most importantly, fearlessly huge hairstyles. From sky-high teased crowns to mullets that could double as birdhouses, people were doing things with hairspray that modern science still can't explain.

So grab your scrunchies, dust off that crimper, and get ready to witness the hairdos that once ruled the world and now just make us laugh. We've scoured the archives to bring you the photographic proof of these gravity-defying adventures. From mullets to bangs so big they could cast shadows, these 49 hair heroes weren't afraid to push style, and sanity, to the limit.

In the 1980s, hair became far more than a style choice, it was a statement of excess, individuality, and cultural rebellion. According toMy Vintage, the decade's booming economy and vibrant pop culture encouraged bold experimentation, with punk, glam rock, and new wave subcultures pushing boundaries through spikes, mullets, and asymmetrical cuts. At the same time, "power hair" paired with corporate suits symbolized ambition and authority, especially for women entering the workforce.

This explosion of volume was fueled by celebrity influence, technological advances, and societal shifts toward bold self-expression. Hairstyles reflected the era's "bigger is better" mentality, where towering perms and teased bangs became symbols of confidence, rebellion, and status, perfectly complementing the decade's flashy, anything-goes fashion.

Gender also played a key role.Ellenotes that men's hair often balanced rebellion with conformity, while women's emphasized exaggerated femininity and empowerment, blending style with social positioning.

Hair also marked social class and group identity. Working-class men sported mullets as a statement of rugged individuality, while yuppies kept neat, short cuts to climb the corporate ladder. Women's "power hair" asserted authority in the workplace, combining volume and softness to navigate traditional femininity and new independence.

Subcultures amplified hair as a form of identity. Punk enthusiasts embraced spiked mohawks, shaved patterns, and bright dyes to reject mainstream norms, while goths teased towers with dark or streaked hues for mystery and solidarity. Glam metal fans mirrored bands like Poison with long, permed, hairspray-heavy locks to broadcast hedonism and rock allegiance.

Men favored structured, edgy cuts like mullets, flattops, hi-top fades, rattails, and Jheri curls, while women went for voluminous perms, teased bangs, side ponytails, and power bobs. Styles like the wolf cut, barrel curls, and Aqua Net, sprayed bangs defined the era's towering aesthetic.

Teasing, backcombing, and Aqua Net hairspray were essential for creating 1980s hair's gravity-defying volume. Tools like crimpers, curling irons, teasing combs, and hairdryers enabled everyday people to emulate rock stars and pop icons, achieving styles that could last for days.

Teasing involved sectioning hair into small strands and combing downward toward the roots to tangle and lift, while Aqua Net hairspray, a high-alcohol, super-hold aerosol, was sprayed during and after teasing to lock the hairstyle in place, ensuring that even the tallest looks survived wind, dancing, and humidity.

Hair accessories like scrunchies, headbands, bows, and butterfly clips amplified voluminous hairstyles while promoting individuality. They added color, texture, and flair, allowing wearers to blend punk, pop, or preppy influences with their bold hair, turning everyday looks into statements of confidence.

Music genres like glam metal, punk, and new wave turned hair into a symbol of rebellion and identity. AsFabulivenotes, celebrities such as Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, Guns N' Roses, Bon Jovi, Dolly Parton, David Bowie, and Pat Benatar set trends through MTV, making hairstyles a public declaration of personality and allegiance.

The impact of 80s hair continues today. According toVogue, styles like big curls, feathered layers, and lifted mullets, seen on Florence Pugh, Miley Cyrus, and Jacob Elordi, blend retro flair with contemporary aesthetics, showing how the era's bold energy still shapes fashion and red-carpet looks.

Altogether, 1980s hair culture reflects the intersection of rebellion, identity, gender, class, and pop culture. From outrageous subcultural expressions to polished workplace styles, hair in the 80s was a dynamic statement of personality, status, and societal change, leaving a legacy that continues to inspire modern trends.

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March 03, 2026

49 Of The Most Iconic 80s Hairdos That Definitely Didn’t Age Like Fine Wine

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Bob Power, recording engineer for the Roots and A Tribe Called Quest, dies at 73

Bob Power, a musician and engineer who worked closely with some of the top hip-hop and R&B acts of the 1990s and 2000s — includingDe La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest,D'Angelo,Erykah Badu, the Roots and Meshell Ndegeocello — died Sunday. He was 73.

Mix engineer Bob Power speaks during GRAMMY Pro Art of the Craft: Sounds of the City on May 19, 2016 in New York

His death wasannouncedby Okayplayer, the music platform founded by the Roots' Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, which didn't state a cause or say where Power died.

Shouted out by name in the Roots' song "Distortion to Static" — "Coming to New York to mix / It's Bob Power with the snares and kicks to fix," Black Thought rapped — Power was widely admired for the oomph he brought to drums and for how crisply he was able to thread samples into a production. Among the classic records he helped create were "De La Soul Is Dead," Tribe's "The Low End Theory," D'Angelo's "Brown Sugar," Badu's "Baduizm" and Common's "Like Water for Chocolate."

"Bob was the KING of the Low End," Questlove wrote Monday on Instagram. Before Power, "Hip Hop was chaotic & muddy," Questlove added. "but man—when Bob entered our sonic sphere? Jesus."

In a post on X, DJ Premier described Power as "one of the iLLest Engineers of all time"; Young Guru, an engineer known for his long relationship with Jay-Z, called Power "an absolute legend" on Instagram and said he was "the man who I patterned my sound after." Power was nominated for two Grammys for his work on Ndegeocello's "Peace Beyond Passion" and India.Arie's "Acoustic Soul," and he was an arts professor at New York University's Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music.

Robert Power was born in Chicago in 1952 and grew up outside New York City. He started playing guitar as a kid, according toa timelineon his website, after his sister got a guitar to play "Blowin' in the Wind" and he had the "idea to play it louder," the timeline said. He studied music theory and composition at Webster University in St. Louis and joined an R&B band called the New Direction; after college he moved to San Francisco and immersed himself in jazz.

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In 1982 he returned to New York, where he took "every gig imaginable," he wrote in the timeline, including jobs scoring commercials, making "bad dance records" and playing "mafia weddings in Bensonhurst for $75." In 1984, the owner of New York's Calliope Studios asked Power to fill in for a vacationing engineer; he ended up working on a record by the group Stetsasonic, which included Prince Paul, who would go on to produce much of De La Soul's music.

"One of my theories about record-making in general is that if the track is rhythmically buoyant, or sort of interesting enough, then you don't have to sell the song so hard," Power said ina 2007 interviewwith the recording magazine Tape Op. "One of the problems with badly produced music and demos that come in is the time is not compelling. Even if it is somebody playing an acoustic guitar and singing, it's got to have this thing to it."

Power, whose many other recording credits include projects by Ozomatli,Angie Stone, David Byrne andBrockhampton, began teaching at NYU in 2006 and retired last year. Among his survivors is his sister, Robin.

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Barry Manilow Jokes Surgical Recovery Has Been 'Agony' Because He Has 'No Patience' and Wants to Be Back on the Road

Barry Manilow shared a video message to fans saying it's been "agony" not being able to go on stage

Barry Manilow in his social media video; Barry Manilow performingCredit: Barry Manilow/Instagram; Scott Legato/Getty

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Manilow announced in December that doctors had found a cancerous spot on his lung
His single "Once Before I Go" is now a Top 10 hit

Barry Manilowis itching to get back on stage!

Amid his recovery to remove acancerous spot on his lung, the legendary singer, 82, is celebrating a new milestone:his song "Once Before I Go"is a Top 10 hit, extending his chart run to six decades.

Manilow addressed the accomplishment in a social media video message to fans, thanking them for their well wishes over the last few months.

"It's been a long ride and since I have no patience, it's been agony," he said. "But I am getting stronger. And I have great doctors and wonderful friends and family, but I am so looking forward to getting back on stage."

He continued: "What a time it's been. Hey, that's the name of my new album! It's calledWhat a Time. It comes out real soon and I can't wait to show these songs to you. So here's to another century of making music together, my friends. All my love and gratitude."

Manilow announced in December that he'd have topump the brakes on his farewell tourafter doctors found a cancerous spot in his left lung. He said at the time that his doctors believed it hadn't spread, and he would not have to undergo chemotherapy or radiation.

He has since had to reschedule several shows, most recently on Feb. 20, when he pushed back all shows through March 17. His next show is currently scheduled for March 26 in Las Vegas.

The "Mandy" singer said he'd been working out on a treadmill three times a day, but "still couldn't sing more than three songs in a row."

He recalled his doctor telling him, "Barry, you won't be ready to do a 90-minute show. Your lungs aren't ready yet. You're in great shape considering what you've been through, but your body isn't ready."

Barry Manilow performing in July 2025 in Seattle.Credit: Mat Hayward/Getty

Manilow's song "Once Before I Go" hit the Top 10 on the Adult Contemporary chart on Tuesday, March 3, some 52 years after "Mandy" first charted in 1974.

"You know, with everything that's going on in the world, I wanted to check in and share some good news. In fact, it's great news," he said in his video to fans. "Our latest single 'Once Before I Go' just entered the Top 10 on the pop chart. How do you like that? I'm 100 years old with a Top 10 single on the pop charts… Like my grandmother once said, next thing you know, they'll be walking on the moon."

He went on to thankClive Davis, "for suggesting the song," radio stations for playing the song, and fans for requesting it.

Manilow previously told PEOPLE in September that Davis had been the one to tell him he should sing "Once Before I Go," which was previously performed byHugh JackmaninThe Boy From Oz.

"I've always loved it, but I was too young to be able to sing it truthfully," he explained.

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Ex-Prince Andrew'snickname is resurfacing as diplomats revisit his trade-trip reputation. As per a new report, ex-diplomat Simon Wilson cited "His Buffoon Highness." That moniker is repeating after his arrest. The label links back to his years as a trade envoy, from 2001 to 2011. Major outlets reported he was set to step down. Now, older travel complaints are back in the spotlight amid theformer duke'srecent arrest in Sandringham.

Ex-Prince Andrew's brutal nickname given by diplomats resurfaces, claims report

BBCsaid the former Duke of York took the envoy job in 2001. For context, the BBC said he worked for UK Trade & Investment and did not receive a salary. UK Trade & Investment called it "promoting UK business internationally." It also said he had "unrivalled access" to leaders and executives. Meanwhile, a cable said he spoke "cockily" and "verged on the rude." Some papers called him "Airmiles Andy." Still, his private secretary said the claims were "without foundation."

However,Mirror Newssaid diplomats describedFormer Prince Andrewas hard work on trips. A former official called him "a pain to look after." Another source added he was "seen as a liability." In turn, Wilson said, "He was rude and arrogant." He added, "The term 'His Buffoon Highness' was used among diplomats." At the same time, the report listed demands, including room-temperature water with no ice. It said staff dealt with a six-foot ironing board on the road.

Meanwhile,The Sun reportdated February 28, 2026, also repeated Ex-Prince Andrew's nickname as HBH/"His Buffoon Highness". It said the former duke made 76 foreign trips from 2001 to 2010. It claimed public costs averaged £51,000 per trip, excluding security. In addition, it said MPs want documents on those trips made public. Chancellor Rachel Reeves urged repayment of any misused public money. Even so, a former civil servant told the BBC, "I thought it was wrong." He said a massage expense request was approved after senior staff intervened.

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