Back when Lisa Frank reigned supreme, jelly sandals were all the rage, and Destiny’s Child’s “Bootylicious” was a chart-topping hit, there was a core group of TV and pop stars who set the standard for all things beauty. Yep, even as far back as elementary school, icons like Hilary Duff, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Christina Aguilera, and more convinced us we needed clip-on butterfly hair accessories, a hair crimper for our bangs, and all the Lip Smacker sticks we could get our hands-on.
As embarrassing as some of the styles we might have rocked back in the day were (we’re looking at you, crimped hair), some celebrities made even the most out-there looks seem trendy and cute without ever having to hide beneath a bucket hat, giving us the inspiration we needed to try them out for ourselves. Keep reading to see throwback photos of some of the trendiest hairstyles from the good old days, and snag a little bit of style inspiration for your next adventurous hairdo.
