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Beauty

1980s Hair Styles That Will Leave You Shaking Your Head

By Linda Rodgers

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For most of us, the evidence of our 1980s bad hair days are tucked away in an album. But luckily, these folks shared THEIR photos (or someone did). Check out some classic dos from the go-go decade!

RELATED: 12 80s Heartthrobs Then and Now

RELATED: 12 People Who You Wouldn’t Expect to Have Red Hair

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  1. 1980 Hairstyles Intro

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    When you think of the 80s, you think BIG--over-the-top makeup, shoulder pads, and hair. Go down memory lane by taking a peek at these epic hairdos.

  3. 1980 Hairstyles Couple

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    They are a very cute couple!

  5. 1980 Hairstyles Little Girl

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    Too cute!

  6. 1980 Hairstyles Blonde Hair

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    Do you remember standing in front of the mirror with the blow dryer and round brush trying to get those pieces of hair to feather in just the right way?!

  7. 1980 Hairstyle Seagull

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    She was channeling Flock of Seagulls!

  9. 1980 Hairstyles Mullet

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    Yes, even women sported mullets back in the day!

  10. 1980 Hairstyles Jennifer Aniston

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    Ten years before she found her own look as Rachel on "Friends," Jennifer Aniston was wearing a Molly Ringwald-esque 'do.

  11. 1980 Hairstyles Prom Girl

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    That is the perfect 80s prom photo!

  13. 1980 Hairstyles Nicole Kidman

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    Recognize this Australian actress? Yup, that's Nicole Kidman in 1982, after she wrapped up shooting "BMX Bandit" (1983).

  14. 1980 Hairstyles Prom Group

    Facebook

    Another group of promsters, 1980s style!

  15. 1980 Hairstyles Two Sisters

    Facebook

    These two sisters are soo cute--and we love the scrunchie on the younger one!

  17. 1980 Hairstyle Family

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    This family shot is too much!

  18. Kids Messiest Hair Moments Next

    Talk about hair disasters! These little kids' hair don'ts will REALLY make you cringe!

    NEXT: 12 Kids Whose Messed-Up Hair Will Make You Glad You're Not That Child's Mother

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