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Thelate ‘90sthrough the early 2000s had some of the most iconic fashions of the last century.
While some Y2K hairstyles may require a trip to the salon, others can be masterfully achieved at home.
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Meet the Experts
Butterfly Clips
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Nothing says early 2000s quite like butterfly clips.
“For curly or textured tresses, I love the use of a butterfly clip,” says Federico.
A word of caution: Remove your butterfly slips slowly and carefully.
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Face-Framing Tendrils
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Tiny, face-framing pieces were all the rage during Y2Kthe smaller the better.
Updos with tendrils framing the face were particularly popular during this time period, shares Jose.
This is also a great time to try outclip-in bangs.
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One way to capture this style is with bleached bangs, as seen on Dua Lipa.
If you’re looking for a fuller ponytail, try incorporating some clip-inhair extensionsfor added volume.
Jose recommends Kintsugi Amplifying Glaze to help to achieve a sleeker look when wearing a high pony.
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“One of my favorite styles to do is the flipped ends,” says Jose.
Flipped ends can be added to many looks, including ponytails, half updos, and even pigtails.
Naivasha says this look is one of her favorites, too.
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Thesebraidsare the “micro” version of the also popular box braids.
Micro braids offer a lot of flexibility in style, as they can vary in length and color.
Super-Powered Scrunchie
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The scrunchie is having a renaissance.
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What was once a brightly-colored cotton-covered elastic is now found in many forms, includingprotective silkfor textured hair.
Lupita Nyong’o gave us serious scrunchie envy with this perfectly coordinated ensemble.
Scrunchies can be added to other styles and are often less damaging to the hair than traditional hair elastics.
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Face Framing Braids
Tiny, face-framing braids are a favorite of Federico’s.
Naivasha says she is personally a big fan of all of the sculptured B.A.P.S.
She combined her pigtails with some face-framing tendrils and even a tiny braid for a total Y2K throwback.
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“To style barrettes, I recommend getting a matching set of four,” he says.
“Style hair smooth and part down the center.
Next, liberally spray a boar bristle brush with R+Co Bleu’s Reflective Shine Hairspray.Smooth down the root area.
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About three to four inches off of the root line stack the barrettes, two on each side.”
For added drama, try adding extra length with extensions.
“Most of the techniques used to achieve these styles were all about building with layers on layers.
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Claw Clip Updo
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Claw clipsare the perfect lazy day hair accessory.
What started as a Y2K fashion staple has become part of the modern-day model’s day off uniform.
Adhesive gemstones or pearls can be applied to the lengths of your hair or at the hairline.
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you could try this look by using a crimping iron on random pieces of hair.
see to it to stagger the frequency and height of each crimp to ensure a tousled look.
Consult the advice for each of these components to pull off a Y2K-packed look.
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We think this style would be perfect for wedding guests or even prom.
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