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10 Iconic Hair Styles That Endure Time

From Twiggy's famed pixie to Veronica Lake curls, take a cue from these retro inspirations that translate thoroughly modern in 2017.

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From Twiggy's famed pixie to mastering Veronica Lake's curls, take a cue from these retro inspirations that translate thoroughly modern in 2017.

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Mia Farrow's Crop

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Mia Farrow's pixie cut for the film Rosemary's Baby—created by none other than hairstylist Vidal Sassoon—is often considered one of the most iconic haircuts in cinematic history. The short and shiny chop, with frayed baby bangs, has been copied by women all over the world—including Emma Watson, Michelle Williams, and Linda Evangelista.

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Donna Summer's Disco Curls

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Disco curls, like the kind synonymous with Donna Summer, are not like other curls. They're fluffier, bigger, and look just as good going into the club as they do leaving it. It was the only hairstyle capable of competing with–or even topping— the colorful, low-cut, and bedazzled outfits of the era.

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Blondie's Shag

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Blondie's bleached and layered shag cut is the very definition of rock-n-roll glamour. It was the go-to hair chop Taylor Swift made when she went overhauled her image last year.

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Cher's Ultra-Long Locks

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Jet-black and ultra-long, Cher hair is all about the drama of simplicity. It had a resurgence lately thanks to hairstylist Chris Appleton and his penchant for waist-length extensions. We've seen Cher hair pop up recently on nearly every Jenner and Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, and Joan Smalls.

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Veronica's Waves

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Lake made pin curls cool in the '40s. We'll take on any big event this year with hair set this gorgeous.

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Audrey's Perfect Pony

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Hepburn's signature casual updo paired with a defined side part feels like a perfect match with today's boy-meets-girl fashions.

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Brigitte's Bow

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Fun and feminine, Bardot has the cutesy-cool accessory on lock.

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Twiggy's Pixie

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It's no secret the pixie is the cut of the year, and referencing Twiggy's crop is forever chic.

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Jane's Bangs

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Right now, we love the insouciance of Birkin's bangs and bedhead as much today as her fans did then.

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Gisele's Beachy Tousle

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There's a reason Bundchen's hair hasn't changed much over the years—her sexy beach-y style turned heads in the '90s and still conjures envy twenty years later.

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SJP's Bun

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Sex and the City solidified Sarah Jessica Parker—and her hair—as iconic. We love how her character, Carrie, piled her wild curls in an effortless oversized bun and still want to rock this look today.

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