Retro, '60s-Inspired Flipped Hair Is Making a Comeback

If scrunchies, banana eyeliner, and blush draping have taught us anything, it's that old things become new again in the beauty space - you just have to give them time. That's why we're not surprised the flipped hairstyle is making a huge comeback. Flipped hair has been around for decades - Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Priscilla Presley both wore the style back in the day - but the new hairstyle trend puts a modern spin on it. Instead of lots of volume at the crown of the head, this version features sleek, pin-straight hair with the ends curled up into a sharp C shape. "Whether it's paired with a ponytail, half-up half-down, [or] all down with a side or middle part, I think it's such a fun way to spice up a sleek, straight look this spring," celebrity hairstylist Hayley Heckmann tells PS. "The style is super flattering on everyone and totally elevates a look."Experts Featured in This ArticleHayley Heckmann is a celebrity hairstylist and Unite Hair Care brand partner. Devin Toth is a NYC-based hairstylist at Salon SCK.The Comeback of '60s Hairstyles: Flipped HairWe've seen the flipped hairstyle pop up a few times over the last couple of years, but it's gotten even more popular recently, thanks to celebrities and beauty-lovers on TikTok. Ariana Grande, Cardi B, Keke Palmer, Zendaya, and Jennifer Lopez have all rocked the retro look on more than one occasion, with each putting their own spin on it. If you need any further convincing, see Kim Kardashian's look for the 2024 LACMA Art+Film Gala."The hair flip - where it's a bob haircut or long hair in a pony - gives a cooler-than-school, '60s retro vibe," hairstylist Devin Toth previously told PS. "And who wouldn't want that?" The retro look is fun and flirty for spring, and we're predicting there will be even more celebrities embracing the trend in the coming weeks as the weather warms up more. To see the '60s hairstyle action, keep scrolling.

If scrunchies, banana eyeliner , and blush draping have taught us anything, it's that old things become new again in the beauty space — you just have to give them time. That's why we're not surprised the flipped hairstyle is making a huge comeback. Flipped hair has been around for decades — Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Priscilla Presley both wore the style back in the day — but the new hairstyle trend puts a modern spin on it.

Instead of lots of volume at the crown of the head, this version features sleek, pin-straight hair with the ends curled up into a sharp C shape. "Whether it's paired with a ponytail, half-up half-down, [or] all down with a side or middle part, I think it's such a fun way to spice up a sleek, straight look this spring," celebrity hairstylist Hayley Heckmann tells PS. "The style is super flattering on everyone and totally elevates a look.

" Hayley Heckmann is a celebrity hairstylist and Unite Hair Care brand partner. Devin Toth is a NYC-based hairstylist at Salon SCK. The Comeback of '60s Hairstyles: Flipped Hair We've seen the flipped hairstyle pop up a few times over the last couple of years, but it's gotten even more popular recently, thanks to celebrities and beauty-lovers on TikTok.

Ariana Grande, Cardi B, Keke Palmer, Zendaya, and Jennifer Lopez have all rocked the retro look on more than one occasion, with each putting their own spin on it. If you need any further convincing, see Kim Kardashian's look for the 2024 LACMA Art+Film Gala. "The hair flip — where it's a bob haircut or long hair in a pony — gives a cooler-than-school, '60s retro vibe," hairstylist Devin Toth previously told PS.

"And who wouldn't want that?" The retro look is fun and flirty for spring, and we're predicting there will be even more celebrities embracing the trend in the coming weeks as the weather warms up more. To see the '60s hairstyle action, keep scrolling. Kim Kardashian's Flipped Bob At the 2024 LACMA Art + Film Gala, Kim Kardashian turned heads in a shoulder-grazing bob haircut styled with a side part and flipped ends.

The look was created by her long-time hairstylist Chris Appleton using Bellami hair extensions. Zendaya With Flipped Hair At the 2022/2023 Valentino Show during Paris Fashion Week, Zendaya's flipped hairstyle felt equal parts current and retro. Ariana Grande With Flipped Hair Ariana Grande wore the flipped hairstyle in her "Positions" music video back in 2020.

Jennifer Lopez With Flipped Hair Appleton, who created a similar flipped look on Kardashian this year, has previously done Jennifer Lopez's hair in the retro style. Cardi B With Flipped Hair Cardi B's take on the trend featured pigtails styled with flipped ends. Bebe Rexha With Flipped Hair At the People's Choice Awards in 2020 Bebe Rexha turned heads with this red-hot flipped hairstyle.

Kim Kardashian With Flipped Hair Her bob for the 2024 LACMA Art+Film Gala wasn't the first time Kardashian rocked the flipped-hair look while working with Appleton. Jessica Harrington (she/her) is the senior editor of PS Beauty, where she oversees coverage around makeup, skin care, hair, tattoos, and more. With more than eight years of industry experience, she has interviewed countless celebrities, reported on hundreds of beauty trends, and swatched more lipsticks than she can count.

Prior to PS, Jessica worked for publications such as Makeup.com, Skincare.com, and The Zoe Report.

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