Celebrity Haircut Inspirations
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Forum Name: Celebrity Hair Talk
Forum Description: The hair trials and tribulations of Celebrities
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Printed Date: February 14 2026 at 7:29am
Topic: Celebrity Haircut Inspirations
Posted By: Rod
Subject: Celebrity Haircut Inspirations
Date Posted: July 21 2004 at 4:05pm
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While celebrities inspried hair changes before the mid-70's, (Louise Brooks, Mia Farrow), the first great celeb inspiration was Dorothy Hamill's short wedge in 1976. Women everywhere chopped off the locks. I'm listing below the great celeb inspirations. Feel free to add yours (I'm sure I forgot a few) and rate the inspirations (1 to 10) by 1) how influential it was 2) the attractiveness of the cut. 1976 - Dorothy Hamill's wedge 1977 - Farrah's flowing locks with wings 1980-1 - Princess Di's short cut 1982-1988 - Dynasty/Dallas big hair (Heather Locklear et al) 1989 - Linda Evangalista's short crop 1993-1999 Winona Ryder's pixie 1994 - The "Rachel" 1995-1999 - Meg Ryan's various short styles 2002-2004 - Layered cuts worn from the ears to a little past the chin by Mandy Moore, Reese Witherspoon, Julia Stiles Of the women out there, how many of these have you walked into the salon and asked for? |
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Posted By: miss brenda
Date Posted: July 22 2004 at 1:00am
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When I first went to short hair I didn't pick a style from a celebrity, I chose a style from a beauty and hairstyle magazine. I was influenced by celebrities wearing short bob cuts and pixies but no celebrity in particular. ------------- |
Posted By: nygal
Date Posted: July 27 2004 at 11:05pm
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I had the Dorothy Hamill wedge! I remember how much I loved it, but that was the only time I really went to the salon and had my hair cut like a celeb. But, then again, I was only 9 years old and I wanted to do what everybody else was doing. When I got older I started wearing my hair the way I liked, not like what others were doing..and, I got teased alot for not following the crowd, but I got through it. Kathy  ------------- I bought some batteries, but they weren't included. .....Steven Wright |
Posted By: LiLHonie03
Date Posted: July 28 2004 at 1:36am
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hi do you have any direction on how to cut the wedge? ------------- |
Posted By: Kuroneko
Date Posted: July 28 2004 at 1:54am
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Most of the hairstyles I've imitated have been those of fictional people, largely of the animated variety. Do they count? ------------- More awesome than a manatee! |
Posted By: nygal
Date Posted: July 28 2004 at 10:34am
Hi LLHonie03..I'm not sure if that question was directed to me, but since I said that I had the wedge, I guess I'll answer it! No, I have no clue on how to cut the wedge. I only had it done to my hair and that was once 28 years ago!  ------------- I bought some batteries, but they weren't included. .....Steven Wright |
LiLHonie03 wrote:Posted By: lovebobs
Date Posted: July 28 2004 at 12:01pm
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lisa loeb's bangs 1997-1998 julia stiles bob 2002-now |
Posted By: Unregistered Guest
Date Posted: July 29 2004 at 12:27am
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Posted By: nygal
Date Posted: July 29 2004 at 8:57am
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[/QUOTE]Impossible. You weren't even born 28 years ago. How long is your hair anyway? [/QUOTE] Hi Kramer...Yes, I will be 37 at the end of Sept! Right now my hair is just past my collar bone, but I'm hoping to grow it to the middle of my back. It just seems like it's taking forever! ------------- I bought some batteries, but they weren't included. .....Steven Wright |
Posted By: NapeTrimmer
Date Posted: July 29 2004 at 11:03pm
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Kathy, I noticed your usename "cantwaitforlonghair". But I was curious why you prefer to wear your hair long? Also why did you cut your hair to your current shorter hairstyle? Just wondering what goes through women's minds...... Thanks ------------- |
Posted By: nygal
Date Posted: July 30 2004 at 9:25am
Hi NapeTrimmer.. I like to wear my hair longer because, personally, I think it looks better on me. Short hair doesn't flatter my face. But, it can't be too long because then it just looks weighed down. And, I really don't like long layers. The reason I cut it was a mistake. A few years back I went in for something "different" and I came out chopped. I almost cried for days. It was full of short layers, so the past few years were spent growing out the layers, cutting the back so the layers would grow in quickly. Now that it's all one length again, it shouldn't be too hard to grow longer!  ------------- I bought some batteries, but they weren't included. .....Steven Wright |
Posted By: NapeTrimmer
Date Posted: August 01 2004 at 12:44pm
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cantwaitforlonghair, My theory has been if you have a great smile you will look great is short hair. From your Avatar, you definitely have a great smile. Actually, I think you would look fantastic with a chin length bob. Just my opinion. ------------- |
Posted By: nygal
Date Posted: August 01 2004 at 3:41pm
Thanks! but I'm still going for long. But, I'm not ruling out ever going short again. And, when that day comes, I more than likely will go for a bob..but a bob without bangs. Not crazy about them. ------------- I bought some batteries, but they weren't included. .....Steven Wright |