“It takes one woman who truly 'owns' a look to make a hairstyle iconic”.

Here is a collection of 12 iconic hairstyles that deserve a place on the headdress look book. View the cuts that have been copied and re-interpreted on catwalks, celebrities and in salons across the land - plus the woman who made them famous and maybe you’ll be making a more daring trip next time.

The Afro

Actress Pam Grier made this an iconic look during the Black Power movement of the 1970s.

The Fifties Bombshell

Marilyn Monroe's blonde curls that were featured time and time again, epitomized the glamour of Hollywood's golden age.

The Jackie O Flick

The sixties style icon Jackie Onassis was known for her prim, set bob that featured flicked-out ends became the style that every woman wanted.

The Shag

Layered, shaggy and short hairstyle became popular during the mid-nineties, all thanks to Meg Ryan.

La Roux's Rockabilly Quiff

Forming a trademark through having an androgynous, rockabilly style quiff, Singer La Roux wasn’t the first person to have it, but she certainly wore it well.

The Pixie Crop

Making short blond hair the look of choice, Twiggy inspired swinging London.

The Bardot Sex Kitten

French Sex Kitten 24/7, Brigitte Bardot’s come to bed hairstyle added flare and became the essence of “God created women”.

The Rachel

 Everyone wanted it and everyone wanted to be her with the layered, mid-length hairstyle featured on actress Jennifer Aniston in the nineties show Friends.

The Bob

Louise Brooks a silent film star made the bob a trademark for twenties flapper girls who wanted to symbolize their modern and carefree lifestyle by cutting off their locks.

Jerry Hall's 80s Volume

Endless limbs, a rock star husband, and a huge mane of blonde hair – that made supermodel Jerry Hall the ultimate eighties accessory, she had it all.

Via: stylist.co.uk

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