Some of the most iconic trends of the decade involved over-the-top hair accessories. How many of these did you rock in the '90s — and which ones would you still wear?
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Scrunchies
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The most surprising thing about this '90s hair fave: It's legitimately coming back in style. Who would've ever guessed?
Why, oh why, did anyone think cowboy hats were a good idea back then? Now, if you're an actual cowboy, it is perfect reasonable to wear a cowboy hat. But if you were the "bad boy" member of a popular '90s boy band, you may regret pairing one with your heavily groomed goatee today.
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Butterfly Clips
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What '90s kid didn't rock a few (okay, at least 10) butterfly clips in their hair every once in a while? These cutesy accessories may seem silly now, but they were everywhere back then.
Hey, everyone was a little bit moody in the '90s, okay? The natural instinct was to wear all black, dye your hair and wear a beanie on top — like you can't even deal.
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Zig-Zag Headbands
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It's hard to believe there was ever a time when we reached for this pointy headband as if it were the Queen's crown, but we can't deny it happened.
At one point, everybody wore a bandana. After all, they were an inexpensive accessory that came in about a million colors and patterns and could be tied in a matter of seconds.
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Bra Strap Headband
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Most beloved by soccer athletes of the '90s, this odd headband is one of those accessories that makes you scratch your head when looking back on it.
Floppy hats may have had a huge moment during the '90s, but these relaxed hats are still excellent for warm summer days when you want to keep your face out of the sun.
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Hair Flowers
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With the resurgence of '60s and '70s fashion trends like bellbottoms came an adorably twee accessory to pop on before going out: the hair flower. Whether you picked an artificial daisy, rose or lily, these little accents added a cutesy feel to any outfit.
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Bucket Hats
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Whether you wore it plain or pinned on tons of flair, the bucket hat was a go-to favorite.
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Tiny Tiaras
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Juxtaposing the grungy with the glamorous was the cool thing to do as a '90s teen. You may have not grown up to be royalty, but this crown was the perfect way to feel like a princess for the day.
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Bows
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Tiny bows were an adorable way to accentuate your high ponytail. Bonus points if you wore bow-scrunchie combos in your hair.
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Claw Clips
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When you rocked one of these oversized claw clips in your hair, you probably felt like you looked professional and mature, right?
Okay, technically this isn't a hair accessory, but let's be real: Having chunky highlights a la Ginger Spice was a whole fashion accessory genre of its own.
Sam's enthusiasm for makeup is only rivaled by their love of all things relating to cats. In their spare time, they enjoy watching scary movies, putting avocado on everything, and seeing how many shades of the rainbow they can dye their hair before 30.