“Higher the hair, closer to God,” Dolly Parton once said, and she for sure knew a thing or two about making a statement with your hair. And guess what? TikTok has picked up on the retro hair trend, breathing new life (pun intended) into blowout hair. Tiktok’s obsession with the dramatic style goes beyond mere volume. It’s about bringing back that polished, effortless glamour we associate with icons of the past.
Speaking of the past, let’s rewind to when this look first took hold: the blowout became a beauty staple in the ’60s, skyrocketing in popularity through the ’70s and ’80s. The look focused on creating a polished, glossy finish that screamed sophistication. Stars like Farrah Fawcett, with her iconic feathered layers, and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, who could make a French twist look like an art form, were the original blowout icons. Fast forward to the ’90s, and you get a look that’s sleek but still effortlessly chic. Think Cindy Crawford‘s enviable tousled volume.
But this trend isn’t just stuck in the past. The blowout’s resurgence is now fueled by fresh energy, thanks in no small part to today’s influencers and celebrities like Sabrina Carpenter, who’s helping to shift the beauty conversation from minimalist to maximalist. In fact, “how to style Sabrina Carpenter bangs” topped the list of Google’s most searched hair tutorial terms of 2024, proving her influence in bringing the blowout back into the spotlight.
Carpenter’s hair? Total blowout goals—big, bouncy, and impossibly perfect. TikTok is ablaze with tutorials and tips on recreating that ’90s bombshell blowout. Even beauty brands are hopping on board, fueling the demand for voluminous styles with products that promise a bouncy finish. Matilda Djerf is another “It” girlie who is advocating for the blowout hair trend.
It’s evident: the ultra-minimalist makeup era is on its way out, and the bombshell blowout is back in full force. It’s chic, it’s bold, and it’s ready to take on the world. Whether you’re heading to a night out, a red-carpet event, or just embracing that polished look for everyday glam.
