The nineties are back, and not in a shy way. The styles made popular thirty years ago (have we made you feel old yet?) are making a grand re-entrance, and while some of us remember being first-generation trend setters, we’re not mad that this aesthetic is circling its way back into our lives. We’re talking bold fingerwaves, flicky half-up ‘Clueless’ styles, high-shine weaves, sculpted baby hairs, and colour so loud it’ll make you want to cue your dancehall megamix playlist.
Our hair muses? Left Eye’s ultra-creative up-dos; Brandy with her box braids; Aaliyah’s centre part and sultry fringe; and let’s not forget Tyra Banks stomping the runway with a butterfly clip and a bombshell blowout. And of course, the kaleidoscopic colour and creativity of Jamaican dancehall queens.
If anyone knows how to bring this nostalgic magic into 2025, it’s hairstylist Nneke Allison – better known as HoochTeeStyles – the reigning queen of nineties glam. Want to see how she’s bringing the era into 2025? See her work here.
And here’s the product edit to help you get the look: from the original weaves Auntie used to swear by, to heat tools and mousses that give modern staying power without the old-school crunch.
A favourite with the Aunties, the first generation of weaves are the go-to for streaky highlights and quick weaves.
Every old-school salon had a hot comb. This modern-day version won’t burn the scalp or singe the ends.
Achieve sleekness with the mirror-shine by using this OG press crème that doubles up as heat protector. An essential for old-school glam.
Unlike yesteryear, today’s styling gels are more sophisticated and contain no minerals or alcohol to dry out natural hair.
Ordinary hairsprays add extra hold. This one sculpts, moulds and defies gravity, therefore essential for Nineties glam.
Definition with zero frizz is the name of the game. Use this mousse to finish and set styles under the dryer.
Go for full throttle colour with a semi-permanent that won’t scrimp on the shade intensity. Remember you can choose your level of extraness.
For a stocking cap weave, lay a good foundation with this stretchable and adjustable full lace version.
Watch below: 90s styling with Sensationnel Tara
A classic look in the Sensationnel repertoire, Tara features 27 wefted pieces perfect for use with the quick weave (AKA stocking cap weave) method! Personalise your look completely – be it a Halle Berry pixie or an Issa Rae mohawk.
Buy Tara here from SpellBeauty.com
Style gallery: How our favourite influencers are giving the nineties a style refresh
