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Man's Greatest Haircuts of the '90s: Time Travel

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Man's Greatest Haircuts of the '90s: Time Travel

Men's haircut evolve across the years and seasons. To display one's identity, one's association, one's fanaticism, or one's sense of style are all valid motivations. There was once a fad for wearing one's hair long.

Weaving replaced that fad, and fashion is always shifting. But if you look closely at past and present hair trends, you'll see that certain cuts have stood the test of time. They keep going even when minor adjustments must be made to accommodate new circumstances.

Hairstyles are a major way in which men express their individuality. As hip-hop music spread worldwide, so did its groundbreaking haircuts of the 1990s. The short haircuts popular among men in the 1990s are still popular today.

To help you reminisce about the good old days, we've compiled a list of the most popular men's haircuts of the 1990s. Everyone from famous musicians to famous teenagers was there.

The Curly Do in the Front

This haircut was popular among young men and 90s celebrities, who named it "Young Leo" and the "Nazi Haircut."

Among celebrities, Brad Pitt and David Beckham did a good job embodying this look, but none did it better than Leonardo DiCaprio in Titanic.

So why is this so well-known? In addition to giving men a sophisticated look, this hairstyle was versatile enough to be worn by both guys with long and short hair.


Afro-Cut Coiffure

While it may seem like a haircut from the 1960s, it made a big comeback in the 1990s. The afro, a hairstyle popular in the 1960s, came back in the 2010s thanks to celebrities like Kobe Bryant and Ludacris. Men with long, wavy hair were particularly fond of this cut. In the past, it was common practice to stretch the hair from the scalp and roll it into a ball. Afro wigs were created to help folks for whom naturally long hair was not in the cards.




Tip Frosting

Now that you've read the subtitle, you should be thinking about Backstreet Boys. If not, you should have a fuzzy mental picture of Lance Bass. Short hair styled into spikes at the ends, achieved with gels and hair sprays, became known as "frosted tips" in the late 1990s. It's also possible to color the hair a light shade of blond. It wasn't just because Lance Bass couldn't think of anything else to do with his hair; the style was also successful because it gave the impression of depth by blending in with the wearer's skin and hair.


Haircuts for a Level Crown

The flat sides and the high, flat top of a man's hairdo make him easy to spot.

This was achieved by having the hair on the sides of the head shaved short and the hair on top of the head styled to be longer at the barbershop. This hair swag is best exemplified by Will Smith in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

The Heartthrob Mane Teenagers helped them find their sense of hairstyle. Maybe they were plotting a coup against any elders who would try to dictate their hairstyles.

Several young people like the slick-back look. It was popular among men with short hair because of its side curls. It was adaptable to a wide range of hair textures and looks.


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