The release of Rivals season two has brought big, bouncy locks back into fashion. Alongside the Jilly Cooper blow-dry, other iconic 80s hairstyles are ripe for revival. From rock stars to royalty, here are twelve looks to consider if you dare.
Bonnie Tyler's gravity-defying blonde hair stood up and burst outwards, creating an incomprehensibly large and buoyant impression. Princess Diana's 'duck's arse' style featured a precise feathering down to the nape, forming a geometrically perfect dovetail that looked both princessy and staid. Tina Turner's unreplicable mane refused to settle on a colour or style, defying any attempt at imitation.
Jane Fonda's workout-era hair cycled through a soft brunette look, a cute bun, and a sleeker blonde style, all conveying a message of fitness without overheating. Dolly Parton stunned with a short, straight mullet in 1986, a bold move that only increased her power. Kylie Minogue's tight bubble perm screamed 'ingenue' and inspired a generation of copycats.
Grace Jones's buzzcut on Nightclubbing exuded an assured, ethereal quality that warned against interpretation. David Bowie's Labyrinth-era wig was part firework, part wizard, as if electrocuted by his own vibe. Bono's mullet, long and macho yet brooding, later became a source of embarrassment for him. Nikki Sixx offset his ready smile with angry hair, while Steven Tyler's look was essentially a Jilly Cooper blow-dry for men.
