Hair has a surprising amount of influence in making movies and TV shows the iconic classics we know and love.
Don’t believe us? What about the untamed mane of Carrie Bradshaw or Princess Leia’s infamous cinnamon buns?
It’s hard to imagine our TV and film heroines without the haircuts that made them legends.
From blunt fringes to classic French twists, there’s SO much inspo to take from these iconic hairstyles…
Molly Ringwald, The Breakfast Club
Claire Standish’s character was the very definition of ‘cool girl’ so it only makes sense that she had the hair to match. Her red bob had superior femininity with modern un-conventionalism – not unlike the character herself!
Daenerys Targaryen, Game of Thrones ‘Mother of Dragons’, ‘Khaleesi’, ‘breaker of chains’ and master of braids… Look, we’ve all been there; fighting kingdoms and flying dragons can be chaotic, but somehow Khaleesi manages with utmost ease. This haircut is intricate, complex and undeniably demanding of our respect.
Baby, Dirty Dancing It’s one of the most iconic movies of the ’80s/all time. Its contributions to fashion and beauty trends are timeless – heck, they even made watermelons a must-have accessory. And Baby’s fluffy curls definitely deserve a mention. If you’re naturally curly and aren’t the type to “be put in the corner”, ditch the flat iron and get on board.
Marie Antoinette Kirsten Dunst plays the formidable Marie Antoinette in possibly the most lavish and glamorous display of early eighteenth century wealth. Antoinette may not be commended for everything she did, but what she always did right, was that hair. Iconic!
Penny Lane, Almost Famous By far the best groupie in the world: Ms. Rock n’ Roll Kate Hudson nails this performance. This angelic hairstyle skips the ‘almost’ part and skips straight to ‘famous’. It’s fun, playful and undeniably charming – like Penny herself. This is the hairstyle for any free-spirited lass, who seeks trouble and finds adventure.
*Rachel Green, Friends If you’re feeling a little dissatisfied with your current locks but don’t know what to change, look to Jennifer Aniston. Obviously there was ‘The Rachel’ but throughout the 10 seasons of Friends, Jennifer Aniston** provided more than a style per season. Rachel really was the true ‘blow-out’ master.
Mia, Pulp Fiction Possibly Uma Thurman‘s most iconic role. This fierce haircut would be fitting of an ’80s supermodel with the authority of a queen – Cleopatra anyone?
Maureen Mcormick, The Brady Brunch Marcia Marci Marcia… A Pantene ad’s greatest muse. Her shiny long, golden blonde locks are the dreams of any aspiring princess. No dyes, no cuts – just 100 strokes her trusty hair brush.
Vivian, Pretty Woman Did you know that Julia Roberts got the role in Pretty Woman when she was 21 because no-one was willing to play her character? Well… Big mistake, HUGE. Her role and her red, curly locks are what kick-started her career. It’s wild, daring, and unapologetic – just like Julia.
Princess Leia, Star Wars Very few movie haircuts can be recognised even if you haven’t seen the movie. Everyone knows who Princess Leia is or at least recognises her hair. Our beloved Carrie Fisher will forever be immortalised as Leia.
Daisy Buchanan, The Great Gatsby Carey Mulligan’s character is a wealthy and beautiful socialite from the 1920s. The movie is the ultimate visual feast, including the main dame’s hair. Daisy carries the bold haircut with the utmost femininity, frailty and grace. Also, did you know the headpiece she’s wearing is designed from Tiffany and Co and cost over $200,000?!
Holly Golightly, Breakfast at Tiffany’s Nothing says class quite like a French twist and nothing says elegance like Audrey Hepburn. Fact.
Bree, Desperate Housewives This haircut has many attitudes, not unlike the multi-faceted housewife played by Marcia Cross. Bree’s the perfect baker, the seamless streamsess and devoted mother, but her expectations are higher than her heels. Intense in every way, especially her hair…those fiery red locks are sure to have burnt a few.
Carrie Bradshaw, Sex and the City Sarah Jessica Parker: New York City newspaper columnist, party girl, fashionista and hair icon of our dreams. Her wild, curly tendrils are so complex and forever changing that they are almost a character themselves.
Giacinta ‘Jinx’ Johnson, James Bond Bond Girl Halle Berry wowed in Die Another Day and we’re still diggin’ her cute crop, 15 years later.
Scarlett O’Hara, Gone With The Wind. Vivien Leigh’s famous portrayal of Scarlett O’Hara in Gone with the Wind will forever be a classic. We adore the Southern belle look with rolled-back hair.
Jill Munroe, Charlie’s Angels. The late Farrah Fawcett had unforgettable hair on Charlie’s Angels, inspiring women to highlight their hair and blow it out into full, sweeping waves.
Sugar Kane, Some Like It Hot Last but not least, the grand finale… Marilyn Monroe. Instantly recognisable by her peroxide blond curls, cherry red lips and winged liner. Those blonde locks redefined her entire identity and are what made her the ‘original bombshell’. Her beauty legacy will live on forever.
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