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Iconic Styles

Get the chic classic looks from some of our favorite eras with iconic timeless styles.
By Essence · Updated October 30, 2020
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Pixie Perfect

Maintain this fresh 70’s mod crop with a bit of heat and holding spray. Try Ted Gibson Beautiful Hold Hairspray.

Iconic Styles
Kim Chun Su
02
Chic Curls

Get Tina Turner’s trademark style of soft delicate massive curls by applying Miss Jessie’s Curly Pudding to damp, freshly shampooed and conditioned hair.

Iconic Styles
Eric Fischer
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Afro-Disiac

This voluminous Angela Davis iconic fro gives plenty of texture with light breezy curls. Play up the texture by setting your hair in the curl pattern you prefer. Dab fingertips with Ion Curl Solutions Curl Defining Hair Shaping Cream for definition and shine.

Iconic Styles
Ondrea Barbe
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Luxurious Waves

Get instant 40’s Hollywood glam sophistication and pure elegance with chic sultry waves. To keep waves sleek, add a touch of Quidad Shine Glaze Serum for optimum shine.

Iconic Styles
Eric Fischer
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12291 Iconic Flattop

Queen of the Crop- Edgy and razor-sharp, this Grace Jones inspired crop do can be maintained and sculpted by using Motions At Home Shine Enhancing Pomade.

Iconic Styles
Dagmara
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Retro Chic

Get this classic Diahann Carroll inspired updo by curling the hair first with pin curls or a curling iron. To sculpt the updo, tease the hair with a brush, part the hair from ear to ear, then French-roll the bottom section. Finish this sleek look by spraying on Ojon Tunu Elastik Flexible Finishing Hairspray.

Iconic Styles
Piper Carter
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High Drama

Create this sultry 20’s look of Josephine Baker by molding the hair with a medium-hold gel like L’Oreal Professional Kiwi Burst Wet Gel to keep waves without flaking.

Iconic Styles
Haitem