Kim Basinger brought the rounded bob onto the map as early as the 80's with the film 9 1/2 Weeks, but the hairstyle stayed popular well into the '90s. And it is back now.

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The 1990s stand for raver hairstyles and techno fashion. But the decade also has more beautiful things: heartbreaker bobs and bananas are just two of many elegant hairstyles from the time that are in demand again.

Block strands are back, as are the high double buns and thin, braided strands of hair for a girl-power look. TikTok, the meeting point of Generation Z (born between 1995 and 2010), is currently putting hairstyles from the 90s that were thought to have been forgotten back on the radar.

But the decade is not only known for its eccentric raver chic but also for luxurious minimalism that often went hand in hand with a no-logo mentality. There were also matching hairstyles, which are being discovered more frequently again – on women and men.

The Rounded Bob

Actress Kim Basinger made this bob hairstyle iconic with her role in the erotic film "9 ½ Weeks" - which appeared in 1986 but lingered well into the next decade - (pictured above). In the movie, which became a success thanks to sex scenes with a soft BDSM twist and a high-gloss finish, Basinger turns the head of the good-looking Mickey Rourke – who wasn't yet disfigured by boxing matches and plastic surgery.

When the actress isn't rolling in the sheets half-naked, she dresses up in a simple white blouse, pencil skirt, and camel coat. Kim Basinger pairs this nonchalant elegance with a haircut that is as unpretentious as it is elegant. The rounded bob, whose soft finish is created by almost invisible layers at the ends of the hair, perfectly embodies the stylish restraint of the 90s.

Hair styled strictly backward – often with a barrette – is back in vogue: Chanel catwalk 2022

The Barrette Clasp

The barrette - an elongated barrette with a clip closure - made its way back from the 1990s to the Chanel catwalk. Then as now, this noble hair accessory exudes the flair of upper-class daughters and suggests that its wearer could come straight from some Swiss girls' boarding school. The traditional French house presented sparkling logo models made of rhinestones for the coming spring during the recent fashion shows in Paris. Anyone who wants to use the barrette again in 2022 - whether from a wealthy family or not - can also be inspired by the Chanel catwalk when styling their hair. Here, the models fixed tight ponytails with the clip, which sat low on the nape of the neck and were either styled completely smooth back or paired with a razor-sharp center parting.

If you want to find out what's behind the heartbreaker Bob, you might find what you're looking for on old posters that used to decorate your children's room walls. After all, the hottest heartthrobs in the 1990s wore this hairstyle and exuded metrosexual charm. Of course, that's what it was called back then when heterosexual cis men sometimes showed their feminine side. But, of course, the most famous wearer of this hairstyle is Leonardo DiCaprio, who became the sexual dream of teenagers around the world thanks to his roles in Titanic and Romeo and Juliet.

Heartbreaker Bob as a flirt help? Leonardo DiCaprio, as Jack on the Titanic flirts with Rose on deck

His trademark: The Heartbreaker Bob. What distinguishes the haircut? The hair is cut short at the back of the neck - often even trimmed traditionally with a razor - and the front hair runs diagonally towards the face and becomes longer. Most often, this hairstyle is paired with a center parting. Today's targeted gender neutrality makes the heartbreaker bob so popular again today. Female fans of this hairstyle in the 1990s included Gwyneth Paltrow and Winona Ryder.

No Instagram filters, and therefore beautiful? Julia Roberts set a standard for naturalness in "Pretty Women" with her magnificent red curls, which are now being rediscovered

Natural Curls

On actress Julia Roberts' 55th birthday, the relevant glossy magazines reviewed the most beautiful fashion moments of the Oscar winner. Her favorite look: men's suits. Julia Roberts paired it with her naturally curly red mane in the 1990s. With the look that has now become her trademark through cult films such as "Pretty Woman," the actress is back in tune with the zeitgeist in 2022. Today, people long for more naturalness to counter the smoothly filtered Instagram world.

Riviera Brunette

The hair color Riviera brunette also arose from the need for more naturalness. Brown hair is refreshed with highlights in caramel and honey blonde as if it had only been brightened by the sun - just like after a stay on the Riviera. This effect is created with ombré techniques, for example. That means: The roots of the hair are dark here, and only the tips are subtly lightened. As a result, the look is fresh, healthy, and luxurious, especially in winter. After all, vacations in the sun are associated with long journeys. Incidentally, the most influential wearer of this hair color is Hailey Bieber, who lives in sunny California almost all year round in the summer resort.

The Banana

A cashmere sweater and straight-leg jeans in a classic wash paired with a pair of buttery-soft leather loafers—this everyday uniform is synonymous with casual 1990s chic. The banana with hair clip is the updo that crowns the nonchalant elegance of this look. The hair is rolled up at the neck's nape and twisted into a banana, fixed with an XL-size hair clip. Supermodel Rosie Huntington-Whiteley likes to pair her simple, neutral-toned outfits with a banana, which she shares on her perfectly curated Instagram account. With a penchant for beige, the influencer lets the front strands of hair look out of the clip as if unintentionally.

With the desire for more authenticity, natural hair structures are back in fashion. Those with natural curls should work them out now and stay away from flat irons and curling irons. It is best to let natural curls air dry and only press with the towel instead of rubbing to avoid the frizz effect (electrically protruding curls). After shampooing, extra care products such as conditioners help to bring the hair's natural structure into shape. By the way: A pillowcase made of silk instead of cotton also ensures that curly hair is protected and prevents split ends.

Waves like Claudia Schiffer in the 90s - you need a round brush and hair dryer for that.

The Supermodel Blowout

Supermodels like Claudia Schiffer, Cindy Crawford, and Linda Evangelista defined the ideal of beauty in the 1990s. According to the legendary Evangelistas, the ladies who could not get out of bed for less than $10,000 had curves and freshly tanned complexions. Everything about them exuded money and wealth associated with their sex appeal and beauty. The women also expressed luxury and prosperity with their hairstyles. Her long, flowing hair, bursting with health, was always set in perfect waves as if a hair stylist blow-dried it into shape every morning.

The supermodel blowout exudes sex appeal again in 2022, which women after the 2010s, which were fashionably characterized by pragmatism, want to show again at the beginning of the new decade. But you don't necessarily need a professional for the look. Armed with a hairdryer and a round brush, you can create waves à la Cindy and Claudia yourself at home. With this hairstyle, you should not skimp on hairspray. Associations with the blonde, three-weather, taffeta woman from the 1994 ad, who jets through the world without a single strand of stray strands in her wavy hair, are welcome.