Grunge Hair: It’s a #Mood
Grunge is back with a modern update.
The ’90s are back and that’s a good thing, especially when talking about ’90s hair! One of our favorite looks for those with medium to long hair from this era is possibly the grungy, messy bob. As anyone who’s seen this trend the first time around in the 1990s knows, throwback hairstyles work best with a bit of a tweak—and for grunge hair, this can mean a cleaner, more streamlined cut, more deliberately blunted layers, and better-performing products! (No more using chalky wax formulas!)
Plaid shirts, brown lipstick, and Pacific Northwest rock notwithstanding, here are ways to ace that grungy hair vibe and yes, get with what truly is the biggest of #moods. Read on and get inspired (or not… whatever):
1. Loose Waves

Channel your inner ’90s babe with these natural, air-dried waves. These messy tangled curls nail that effortless ease that comes with any grunge style.
2. Two-Toned

Make a bold statement with a two-toned color story. This short choppy style is unarguably an iconic ’90s style.
3. Center-Parted and Tucked

When in doubt, throw your curls into a center part and tuck the very fronts behind your ears. This ’90s sitcom actress favorite is a not-so-subtle nod to the decade of grunge.
4. Long, Springy Curls

The secret to springy curls is a hair mousse that adds volume and definition. Run Dove Style + Care Volume Amplifier Mousse through your curls for instant oomph.
5. Messy Space Buns

Grunge marries one of the biggest trends of the ’90s with this messy style. Give your space buns a grungy spin by leaving your fringe loose in the front.
6. Inky Purples and Blues

The ’90s were all about moody hues and grungy vibes. What better way to nail that energy than with an inky purple hair color?
7. Platinum

This all-over bleached look makes quite the statement.
8. Hot Pink

Highlighter pink was the hue of the decade!
9. Air-Dried Bobs

Take a break from your hot tools and take the wash-and-wear bob for a spin.
10. Long and Matte

Spritz your straight hair with Bed Head by TIGI Queen Beach Salt Infused Texture Spray to achieve this matte look.
11. Lob-Length

Take the plunge and get rid of the ends that are keeping you from this iconic ’90s lob length.
12. Flat

Skip the volume and try this flat-top, limp style.
13. High Ponytails

Pull all of your hair (or just a small section on top) forward to create this waterfall ponytail.
14. Nouveau Pin-Up Bangs

This short fringe style has the ’90s written all over it.
15. Crimped

Crimped hair of any length and style was one of the hottest ways to wear your strands in the ’90s.
16. Beanies

This is another style that works with hair of every length and texture! Throw a beanie on for an easy nod to the ’90s.